Tag: video

Safety video prepares students for worst-case scenario

This story was originally published in the Mar. 21 issue of Fourth Estate. Mason recently released a video created by the Center for Personal Protection and Safety (CPPS) that educates students about safety during an active shooter situation. David Farris,…

Mason Coffee Taste Test

Just in time to figure out how to stay awake during finals, we asked some of our coffee-loving staff to do a blind taste test of the different coffees on campus. The results may surprise you.

YouTube Famous

Asher Ackman, staff writer YouTube is one of the largest video sharing networks in the world. It serves as a social network and, for some, can become a career. Take PewDiePie and Jenna Marbles, who have become familiar names to…

Black history from behind the lens

Barbara Brophy, Staff Writer Last week, George Mason University’s Film and Media Studies department hosted a screening of Chimpanzee Productions’ 2014 documentary “Through a Lens Darkly: Black Photographers and the Emergence of a People.” The event, which included a discussion…

University releases new promotional video

Mason Creative Services has released a new  promotional video titled “George Mason University, Today” showcasing the university. Director of Strategic Communication Michael Sandler is a university spokesperson and was one of the two scriptwriters for the video’s voice over. “The…

Mason celebrates the power of film at The Best of FAVS Showcase

Blanca Acevedo, Staff Writer To  draw attention to award winning student films, Film and Video Studies, Delta Kappa Alpha, the cinematic arts fraternity, and Film and Media Studies showcased alumni’s work. The films shown were “Money or Bunnies” by Christie…

Enforcement of Mason smoking policy still under review

Mason has revised its “Smoke Free Environment” policy to make sure it is in accordance with Virginia law. University Policy 2214 gives regulations for smoking in and around campus buildings, including a rule that smokers must maintain a 25-foot distance…