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English Department challenges students to write a novel

            Writing a novel is difficult. Writing one in a month sounds impossible, but that is exactly what some Mason students intend to do this November when they participate in National Novel Writing Month, or better known as NaNoWriMo.

This annual nonprofit event challenges participants to write 50,000 words in a single month and attracts thousands of aspiring writers from around the globe.

POLL: How does Mason feel about the sudden colder weather?

With the sudden drop in temperature, and snow on the rise, Fourth Estate wants to know how Mason students are coping with the weather.

Family Weekend pits President Cabrera against Top Chef Isabella in culinary challenge

Video by Marcus Miller 

On Saturday, Oct. 19, four chefs took the stage in the JC food court for a cooking competition inspired by family foods.

Mason Players revive vaudeville in The Merchant

The Mason Players harken back to the vaudeville era with upcoming production of “The Merchant” by Titus Maccius Plautus.

Ed Gero, faculty director and adaptor of “The Merchant,” remembered this play from a previous production he did in high school.

Mason organizations connect to the student body through George Mason statue

The George Mason statue has, over the years, become an advertisement platform for many student organizations.

On Monday morning, George Mason University's Open Access organization took up the task of decorating the George Mason statue during their "Dress Up George!" event.

Top 5 Weekend Picks March 28

Every week Connect2Mason will offer five entertainment picks for your weekend. Ranging from on-campus to off-campus events, Connect2Mason's Top 5 will give you a jump start on your weekend. Here are the Top 5 picks for this weekend:

Top 5 Weekend Picks February 28

Every week Connect2Mason will offer five entertainment picks for your weekend. Ranging from on-campus to off-campus events, Connect2Mason's Top 5 will give you a jump start on your weekend. Here are the Top 5 picks for this weekend:

1. Les Miserables OSI Premiere Event
When: Saturday, March 28 at 9 p.m.
Where: Johnson Center Cinema
Price: Free with a valid Mason ID

Top 5 weekend picks February 22

Every week Connect2Mason will offer five entertainment picks for your weekend. Ranging from on-campus to off-campus events, Connect2Mason's Top 5 will give you a jump start on your weekend. Here are the Top 5 picks for this weekend:

Top 5 weekend picks February 1

Every week Connect2Mason will offer five entertainment picks for your weekend. Ranging from on-campus to off-campus events, Connect2Mason's Top 5 will give you a jump start on your weekend. Here are the Top 5 picks for this weekend:

1. Mardi Gras Carnivale
When: Friday, Feb. 8 at 9 p.m.
Where: The Black Cat
Price: $12

Top 5 Weekend Picks February 1

Every week Connect2Mason will offer five entertainment picks for your weekend. Ranging from on-campus to off-campus events, Connect2Mason's Top 5 will give you a jump start on your weekend. Here are the Top 5 picks for this weekend:

1. Kishi Bashi
When: Sunday, Feb. 3 at 7:00 p.m.
Where: 9:30 club Washington D.C.
Cost: $20 plus service charge