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FOURTH ESTATE Sept. 18, 2017 Volume 5 Issue 3

GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY'S STUDENT NEWSPAPER

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AFTER HURRICANE HARVEY, MASON COMMUNITY ORGANIZES A DONATION DRIVE

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Mason students and organizations take initiative to help with Hurricane Harvey relief efforts. The Leadership Education and Development (LEAD) office was able to send 1,000 crucial items to assist Harvey survivors in returning to normalcy and rebuilding their lives. Pictured: members of Mason fraternity, Omega Psi Phi, collecting donations.

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NEWS Civil rights figure Jesse Jackson speaks to Mason students on the alt-Right and the gubernatorial election.

Mason student and entrepreneur Morgan Fitzpatrick speaks with us on her new makeup line, MTF Cosmetics. page 4

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Finding transportation as a car-less campus student can be brutal.

Here’s what we found to help you get around.

Mason Men’s Basketball program released their Atlantic-10 conference schedule. page 7

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Child Care Part-time nanny needed in Old Town Alexandria for 5 year old boy and 2 year old girl, Monday - Thursday, from 3:30 -7:00 p.m. Duties include picking up the children at school and daycare and bringing them to the separate homes of their parents on alternating weeks.

Parents live approximately ten minutes from each other.

Some flexibility is necessary to accommodate occasional pickup in the morning from home and delivery to school and daycare.

These occasions will be arranged in advance with your agreement. Additionally, you will prepare simple evening meals for the children, bathe them, clean up after them, read to them and keep them safe and comfortable. Must enjoy caring for children, have a clean driving record and a safe, reliable vehicle. Excellent references are needed, along with knowledge of CPR. Salary for Monday through Thursday schedule is $210.00 /week. Anything beyond those hours will be paid at an additional $12.00 per hour. Please contact the children's grandmother, Joy Harris, at 828-926-4271 for a preliminary telephone interview.

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LETTER FROM THE C L A S S I F I E D S EDITOR Child Care

Part-time nanny needed in Old Town Alexandria for 5 year old boy and 2 year old girl, Monday - Thursday, from 3:30 -7:00 p.m. Duties include picking up the children at school and daycare and bringing them to the separate homes of their parents on alternating weeks.

Parents live approximately ten minutes from each other.

Some flexibility is necessary to accommodate occasional pickup in the morning from home and delivery to school and daycare.

These occasions will be arranged in advance with your agreement. Additionally, you will prepare simple evening meals for the children, bathe them, clean up after them, read to them and keep them safe and comfortable. Must enjoy caring for children, have a clean driving record and a safe, reliable vehicle. Excellent references are needed, along with knowledge of CPR. Salary for Monday through Thursday schedule is $210.00 /week. Anything beyond those hours will be paid at an additional $12.00 per hour. Please contact the children's grandmother, Joy Harris, at 828-926-4271 for a preliminary telephone interview.

From endless visits to the auto repair shop to requesting an Uber (or my Dad) to drop me off at campus day after day… Transportation has been an irritating setback that I have had to deal with for over a year!

It all began in December of 2016 when I handed over my keys to my brother who then returned with the keys intact but the car, totaled! From then on I had multiple visits to the auto repair shop. I didn’t know a lot about my options to get to and from campus and constantly using Uber was killing my wallet.

Whilst on the hunt for a new car I do wish I had done some more research on different types of transportation.

To help my fellow Patriots in the same car-less situation, we compiled a list of different transportation options this issue. (Page 6) Tweet or email us your worst car situation for a chance to be published!

Stay safe Patriots, Sosan Malik

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CAMPUS BRIEFS SARAH WHEELER STAFF WRITER

A new look for the AFC pool

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LEAD SENDS SUPPLIES TO HURRICANE SURVIVORS ISABELLA LAMAGDELEINE STAFF WRITER

Mason students from the Leadership Education and Development office (LEAD) organized a collection drive to send relief supplies to the victims of Hurricane Harvey.

The storm wreaked havoc in Texas and Louisiana, causing an estimated $23 billion worth of damages to property in Texas, according to CNBC’s article published on Aug. 31, “Harvey moves inland, leaves trail of destruction in Texas.” Harvey is one of the most expensive natural disasters in U.S. history.

As survivors began to rebuild in the aftermath, and while Hurricane Irma began to ravage Florida, many people around the country came together to support the communities hit hardest by the storm.

Through the LEAD office, students around campus have been hard at work supporting people who have been hurt

by Hurricane Harvey by collecting critically needed goods.

Nick Lennon, the director of LEAD, said, “People want to help, but don’t know what to do. Resources can be given that aren’t actually helpful to the ones that need the help. In these sorts of collections, we can get items that are truly needed to the people that urgently have to have them.”

More than 1,000 bottles of water, 200 diapers, 250 rolls of toilet paper and dozens of tissue boxes were collected in the collection drive, which ended last Thursday. These are items that the Federal Emergency Management Agency expressed the most need for at this time - items that are among the most basic are also among the most crucial for daily life and functions.

LEAD partnered with the Virginia Department of Transportation’s Fairfax office and the Victory Van Corporation in their relief efforts.

Two 53’ long trailers full of collected goods are currently being transported to Texas, where the supplies will be distributed to those most in need.

The Aquatic Fitness Center’s (AFC) competition pool underwent renovations between June 12 and Aug. 30.

The recreation facility team worked with local contractors to improve safety as well as aesthetic qualities.

Existing tile around the pool was removed to add control joints under the new tiles. Control joints work under the tile to assist with the natural contraction and expansion of the deck. An adhesive tile with a more slip-resistant texture than the previous tile was added over top. Two sets of new starting blocks were also added for an improved look. These will help Mason Recreation programs showcase the competition venue.

The competition pool goes as deep as 13.5 feet and is 25 yards by 50 meters. According to University Life, the “facility is regarded as one of the fastest pools in the Northern Virginia area.” It was also where an American Record was set in the women’s 1650 freestyle competition.

Schar School to host Governor’s debate Mason’s Schar School of Policy and Government and the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce will host the second of three televised state governor candidates’ debates between Republican Ed Gillespie and Democrat Ralph Northam at the Capital One bank in McLean on Tuesday, Sept. 19.

Panelists will include Schar School of Policy and Government Dean Mark Rozell, NBC4 Northern Virginia bureau chief Julie Carey and NBC4 news anchor Aaron Gilchrist. NBC’s political director and host of “Meet the Press,” Chuck Todd will moderate this debate. The panelists will focus on asking the candidates questions about issues affecting voters within the Commonwealth.

The debate will be open to the public, however seating is limited. Doors will open for check-in at 5 p.m. and will close at 6:15 p.m. The debate will be broadcast live on NBC4 and will run from 7- 8 p.m.

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Mason team chosen for President of Malta STP design challenge speaking at Mason Mason was selected alongside Northern Sept. 22 Virginia Community College (NOVA) as one of four teams to participate in the Seamless Transfer Pathways (STP) Design Challenge beginning in fall 2017. The goal of the one-year challenge is to improve relationships between two-year and four-year colleges in order to enhance transfer pathways and graduation rates for undergraduate students. The teams will take part in three national meetings and three on-site design sessions. After the one year challenge ends, the Education Design Lab will continue to track the results of the program for the next six years. The challenge will be supported by funding from the Michael and Susan Dell Foundation.

The President of Malta, Marie-Louise Coleiro Preca, will speak at Mason’s Arlington campus at the 28th annual Lynch Lecture hosted by the School for Conflict Analysis and Resolution on Friday, Sept. 22 at 7:30 p.m. The topic for this year’s lecture will be “Peace Beyond the Patriarchy.”

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CIVIL RIGHTS FIGURE JESSE JACKSON SPEAKS AT MASON ALEXANDER SHEDD STAFF WRITER

A notable Civil Rights figure, Reverend Jesse Jackson, spoke to George Mason students in the Harris Theater on Friday, Sept. 15. The event was hosted by Mason’s Office of Diversity, Inclusion, and Multicultural Education (ODIME).

Jackson’s history included being called “The Conscience of a Nation” and “The Great Unifier” during the peak of his career in politics and civil rights, according to an introduction speech by by Tion Anthony and Isaiah West, the current and former Presidents of Mason fraternity, Omega Psi Phi. Jackson spent the majority of his

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hour-long speech discussing the recent surge of white supremacy and neo-Nazism in the United States. “We must not let the forces of meanness hold us back,” he said of the now infamous “Unite the Right” rally in Charlottesville last August, in which one counter-protester was killed.

Toward the end of his speech, he added that “even [the Charlottesville protesters] are our brothers and sisters; we must lift them up to a higher plane.”

Jackson also discussed the upcoming Virginia gubernatorial election, and throughout the event stressed the need to get out the vote. He reminisced on his time marching with

the Reverend Doctor Martin Luther King, Jr, and went so far as to call out unregistered students to register to vote on the spot.

Jackson ended the speech with positive words. “We are better off [than we were in the 1960s], this is the best America we’ve ever had.”

Reverend Jackson will continue his tour of Virginia colleges and universities throughout the next month in preparation for Election Day in November.

AFTER CHARLOTTESVILLE, ANTI-RACIST GROUPS WARN OF ALT-RIGHT ON CAMPUSES Why are hate groups targeting colleges and students for recruitment?

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In the wake of last month’s violent “Unite the Right” rally at the University of Virginia (UVA), organizations including the AntiDefamation League (ADL) and the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) have updated warnings of racist hate groups active in colleges across the country.

The ADL called the rise in messaging and recruitment efforts by college hate groups “unprecedented,” involving over a hundred campuses in dozens of states.

The SPLC issued its guide to “The Alt-Right on Campus: What Students Need to Know” in the week leading up to the Charlottesville rally. The publication “examines the alt-right, profiles its key figures and… also recommend[s] ways to deconstruct and counter its propaganda.”

The organization also released an updated version of its guide, “Ten Ways to Fight Hate,” after the attack by a white supremacist left one anti-racist protester dead and 19 others injured. The new edition “advises readers on how to promote tolerance and effectively speak out against discrimination.”

“White nationalists really enjoy campus activism,” according to

SPLC analyst Keegan Hankes.

“They’re often trying to put an intellectual veneer on things, so it makes sense to peddle that on a college campus where you’re dealing with people who may be just starting to form their ideas about the world.”

Kevin Fornshill, an adjunct instructor with Mason’s Department of Criminology, Law and Society, matched this assessment.

“The white supremacist movement is growing older and to survive they need younger members,” Fornshill said in an interview with the Fourth Estate. “College students are traditionally very malleable and sort of finding their own way, so what better way to get a new population or new blood into the organization than to go to a college campus and speak to the needs and concerns of impressionable people?”

Fornshill explained that the white supremacist movement has undergone “a shift from the working class to move to the college campuses, and move to address the needs of race on a level that a college student would understand and would appreciate.”

“It’s repackaging the same ideology to a higher level of education,” he added.

Alt-right leaders like Richard Spencer and Nathan Damigo have proven Fornshill’s point in interviews with other publications.

Spencer, who graduated from UVA in 2001, told Mother Jones magazine in December that “People in college are at this point in their lives where they are actually open to alternative perspectives, for better and for worse…. I think you do need to get them while they are young.”

Speaking to the Boston Globe in March, Identity Europa founder Damigo said “These are people who will go on to manage the institutions of our country, and we want them in our networks.”

Anti-racist organizations reported a spike in racist literature and flyers from groups like Identity Europa have been found on college campuses in the last year.

The SPLC recorded over 150 such incidents, and the ADL noted white supremacist materials found on 110 campuses in 34 states.

When asked if violence like Charlottesville was somehow unique to UVA or Virginia, Fornshill disagreed. “What happened in Charlottesville could have easily been transplanted to

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Raleigh-Durham, or Birmingham or it could have been anywhere,” he said.

Fornshill continued that members of the white supremacist movement feel that their heritage and ancestry are being threatened, so they need to stay active and continue to push their agenda.

“Unless good tactical planning is done on the part of law enforcement or local authorities,” Fornshill warned, “this could happen over and over again.”

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THE REVIVAL OF TEDxGMU TEDxGMU rose to prominence in their first event of the year BASMA HUMADI STAFF WRITER

TEDxGeorgeMasonU came back with a new “heartbeat” in their first event of the year. After much discussion regarding the logo for this year’s TEDxGeorgeMasonU event, the TED committee and its co-directors Rohma Hassan and Aisha Sharfi decided on “heartbeat” to go with their theme of “Revival.”

happier, healthier, and live longer,” said Cabrera.

Part of giving more meaning to our lives is focuses on and developing our social connections and our relationships with others. Things like small deeds, focusing on three good things that happening in your day or spending money on others can significantly increase our well-being.

“It was simple but it has a lot of meaning,” Hassan said.

“Our lives are richer and happier when we’re fully enjoying our present,” said Cabrera.

Since TEDxGeorgeMasonU was dormant during the 2015-16 school year, Revival became a fitting theme for marking the comeback of this year’s conference.

Lyndsay Milkalauskas, Pe r f o r m a n c e by Music Production Club

Intended to match the spirit of their theme, the heartbeat exemplifies the continuing beating force that persists despite its hardships.

TED, standing for Technology, Entertainment, and Design, is an organization known for hosting conferences and guest speakers. Staging these conferences are meant to be an engaging experience as speakers are encouraged to discuss innovative “ideas worth spreading,”- as their slogan says.

The event took place Sunday, September 10, from 10 a.m to 2:20 p.m. All the speakers at TEDxGeorgeMasonU were Mason professors and faculty: S-CAR professor Dr. Richard Rubenstein, INTS associate professor Dr. Julie Owen, senior scholar at Mason’s Center for the Advancement of WellBeing Dr. Beth Cabrera and research assistant professor at Mason’s College of Science Dr. Feras Batarseh.

There were musical performances by Mason students Brian Bui and Lyndsay Mikalauskas, members of Music Production Club at Mason, as well.

Dr. Richard Rubenstein: “How to Resolve Destructive Conflicts” Rubenstein, former lawyer, political scientist, and professor at The School for Conflict Analysis and Resolution advocated that in order to prevent and resolve violent conflicts, we, as a whole, need to understand conflicts better.

“A major obstacle in getting started in Conflict Resolution is the mentality of people who are in a conflict, or who have had taken sides,” said Rubenstein.

“I call it partisan moralism.”

Partisan moralism, Rubenstein argues,

Singer-songwriter and guitarist Lyndsay Milkalauskas did live performances of songs, which included: “Space,” “Perpetual,” “Mechanical” and “60 Milligrams.”

is how each party involved in a conflict perceives themselves in a positive light and views the opposing party as less-than.

Dr. Julie Owen: Does Who You Are Affect How You Lead? The Roles of Identity, Capacity, and Efficacy in Leadership

far more than attending training workshops or practicing theories. It’s also something internal a person has to feel.

“If we don’t learn to overcome taboos that are used to sanctify violence producing systems, we’ll never be able to eliminate the violence they produce,” said Rubenstein. The structural forms of thinking which influence the way conflicts are perceived, is a bad habit no one is immune from. Understanding that fact and working to change that is a big part of resolving and preventing conflict.

Having leadership skills is important and something anyone can develop. It’s more than just outwardly guiding and directing others, but there are theories and practices that can help develop a person’s skills.

“Leadership is not just teaching people about the knowledge skills and theories, but we also have to deal with issues of identity, issues of capacity and issues of efficacy for leadership,” said Owen.

Dr. Beth Cabrera: How Focus Builds Well-Being

“We need to help ourselves and our brothers and sisters,” said Rubenstein.

Yet, statistically, women do better at understanding theories and practices of leadership, but many of them do not feel confident enough to label themselves leaders. This then leads to the question: how does a person build the confidence for leadership?

Brian Bui, Performance by Music Production Club

She discussed this ongoing dilemma and what can be done about it.

Stepping into the footsteps of heartfelt singers among the likes of Sam Smith or Ed Sheeran, Bui performed all original songs on guitar as a singer-songwriter.

The need to see people who look like us represented, to try out leadership in low-risk activities, to understand constructively how people view our skills and to understand high stress environments each affect our esteem and can help to develop efficacy in leadership.

“What I’ve learned is that our well-being is up to us,” said Cabrera. “It depends on what we pay attention to, what we focus on.”

“If we don’t see people around us who look like us we might have self-doubting beliefs about leadership,” said Owen.

“A well-known Harvard study of adult development that tracked over 700 men for over 75 years found that those who are more socially connected were

The four songs he performed were: Rollercoaster, Fickle, Wanna Get to Know You and Never Felt Like This.

“How will I know what’s really good for me? I guess I’ll just have to wait and see. Well, I’m tryin’, I’m tryin’” sings Bui.

Developing leadership stretches

Before becoming the author of “Beyond Happy: Women, Work, And WellBeing” and senior scholar at Mason’s Center for the Advancement of WellBeing, Cabrera lived in the suburbs of Madrid, Spain and shared how it influenced her outlook on building well-being.

She noted that our relationships with others, and the strength of them, are the number one factor that affects our well-being.

Milkalauskas gave a soulful performance and fit Mason’s TED theme of Revival, as her songs centered on healing, mental illness, sexuality and understanding parts of herself.

“There was a moment in time you took a life that was mine” sings Milkalauskas.

“There was a beacon of light” Dr. Feras Batarseh: A Day in the Life of a Federal Data Point Batarseh is a research assistant professor at the College of Science with expertise ranging from Artifical Intelligence (AI) to Data Science.

He argued that Federal Agencies are way behind on gathering and working on data files and advocated for empowering and transforming government to change.

“Data is the new order,” said Batarseh.

“I invite you all to join our pursuit in transforming from a government of bureaucracies to a government of exceptional intelligence and data driven decision-making… It’s a difficult challenge, but it’s a compulsory one.”

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NO CAR? NO PROBLEM Don’t be car-less, there’s plenty of options to make your way around ANGELIQUE ARINTOK STAFF WRITER

Students at the Mason Fairfax campus have various forms of transportation available to them. Whether it would be a trip to the Fair Lakes Target or an attempt to tour Washington, DC—not having a car is no problem at all.

The second-best favorite, Lyft: Lyft is the, “quieter, gentler rideshare company,” said founder and CTO of Wordstream on an Inc. listicle. Second to popularity following Uber, Lyft is also considered a solid option for

With local gas rate and annual parking pass fees always seemingly up in price, students without a car on campus can still get around the Fairfax and greater area through the following options listed below.

taking caution when ordering such cars is crucial to a safe ride to and from.

Go with no driver, and order a Zipcar: Drive yourself to the destination, billed

Data aggregated through an anonymous form surveyed about 10 different Mason students without a vehicle directly accessible to them. Listed from top to bottom, and correspondingly the most popular to least popular, the results reveal students’ most preferred forms of transportation.

Your probable first choice, Uber: “The company has blossomed to serve nearly 500 cities in 66 countries,” said Jordan Valinsky of CNN Tech. This platform is one of the most well-known transportation options available to college students, and regular commuters alike. Fairfax, Virginia is a hub for Uber drivers at all times during the day and night. The easy-to-use app is meant to serve the consumer as quickly as possible, matching him or her with a well-rated Uber driver. A trip to the Fair Oaks or Tysons Corner Mall can be as easy as confirming your ride on options available such as uberPOOL, uberX, BLACK CAR, uberXL, uberWAV, uberX/SUV and Car Seat and more.

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transportation. Compared to Uber, Lyft is just as accessible as a mobile app. Lyft and its ambassadors can often be found on college campuses and sporting events promoting their services with handy coupon cards perfect to fit the college budget. This app notably offers less vehicle selection than Uber.

Perhaps a Lyft order is ideal for that simple and quick trip to Fairfax Corner or Lee Highway Walmart.

Mobile apps such as Uber and Lyft are guaranteed to be safe, and drivers are evaluated for total credibility; however,

by hour or by day. Reserving a Zipcar starts with setting up an account in order to receive the essential “keys” for the vehicle: a Zipcard. A Zipcar membership for a Mason student entails an application fee reduced from $25 to $0, and an annual fee reduced from $70 to $15. The savings on these fees are glorious for the on-the-go student also on a budget. Do keep in mind, however, that these fees are add-ons to billing reservations for an approved Zipcar request. Book the Zipcar at any time you please for a duration ranging between one hour

to seven days; gas and insurance are included. The old saying goes, “drive responsibly.” Ensure you have a valid driver’s license upon registration.

Connect with other students like yourself on the George Mason University Rideshare! Facebook page: Periodically, time and again, students post on the Rideshare Facebook page of either requests or invitations for carpooling to locations that are farther than the Fairfax area. If you’re looking to travel south of Fairfax, perhaps to visit friends at Virginia Tech, Christopher Newport University or Virginia Commonwealth University— the Rideshare page is a great fit. The agreements happen as simple as a comment back or private message to the driver/passenger. Interaction on Facebook cuts the stresses and worries associated with other apps like Swifte, Loop or Zimride by Enterprise (zimride. gmu.edu). Nevertheless, these apps are still viable options when you are in a pinch for carpooling last minute.

Don’t forget about the free and three classics of Public Transportation: Utilizing the CUE (City-University Energy) bus, shuttle and Metro can get you where you need to be. Although not as fast as the Lyft driver you can constantly track, these modes of transportation are perfect for your commute to a DC internship or Fairfax job.

The Mason Shuttles services offer an extensive list, schedule and resources for all three public modes on their website at shuttle.gmu.edu. The website mason.ridesystems.net also provides an up-to-date timeline of the shuttles, and their respective stops and locations for the current day. A valid George Mason ID is required upon entering Masonsponsored vehicles; all shuttle services are free of charge.

A trip to the grocery store, or even as far as other universities can all be done with these various modes of transportation. The plentiful resources available ensure that a car-less student shall not drive themselves crazy.

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IT’S ALL ABOUT THE GLOW UP Mason student launches makeup brand

QUIANNA ADAMS STAFF WRITER

ATTENTION MAKEUP LOVERS: There is a new makeup brand available to you. No, not Rihanna’s Fenty Beauty but MTF Cosmetics. It was created by a fellow Patriot. M, T, and F are the initials of the owner, Morgan T. Fitzpatrick, a junior here at Mason. She launched the MTF Cosmetics brand with a collection of highlighters this past August.

The $11 beauty essentials are handmade, affordable, and can be used as an eyeshadow; so you’re basically buying two products for the price of one. “I wanted to create a quality product at an affordable price. My goal is to have all of my products 20 dollars or less,” Fitzpatrick said. I say that this is a steal because the products are highly-pigmented, handmade, glittery greatness.

The pressed powder highlighters come in a clear compact container and are available in four colors. The colors include Leo (golden shimmer), 18K (copper colored shimmer), Amethyst (cool shimmer) and Jewels (silver glitter shimmer).

In addition to the low expense, Fitzpatrick is offering current on and off-campus students free shipping. Now you can look fabulous, support a small business, and save money at the same time.

The line of products was created with women of color in mind; so the brand is inclusive of all individuals. The products are personal to Fitzpatrick as they are items that she enjoys wearing and can envision others wearing as well. She describes her style as versatile, and with that, so is her product line. There will be a product for every individual’s comfort

zone, whether it is classic and everyday wear or edgy and special event worthy.

Fitzpatrick prides herself on being an ambitious business woman. She has managed to create and launch a business while balancing academics, other school activities and a job. Once she formed the idea to create her own line of products, she began research on makeup ingredients, website creation and business 101.

She is majoring in Communication with a concentration in Public Relations.

With a minor in Business, she already has some experience with this side of research and planning. She decided to use her resources to create each product by hand, desiring a successful business.

She lives by the “if I want it, I go get it” mentality to maneuver through personal and business endeavors.

While discussing the brand’s current product success, Fitzpatrick said that she hopes to someday have a store for MTF Cosmetics. Fitzpatrick simply wants to share her products with the world. She says, “it’s not about the money, I just really want to make quality products.”

The highlighters have been a popular product for the brand, as Fitzpatrick has shipped items to California, Nevada, and New York, to name a few. However, new products are on the way. You can be on the lookout for lip gloss, eyeshadow palettes and more highlighting products.

Mason students can follow MTF Cosmetics on Instagram and Twitter for sales and updates. Before ordering a product, message one of the social pages to get the discount code for free shipping. Highlighters are available to purchase on MTFCosmetics.com.

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THE NEW SORORITY ON CAMPUS Kappa Delta becomes a new addition to Mason’s Panhellenic sororities HAILEY BULLIS STAFF WRITER

As of this fall, Kappa Delta has become the eighth sorority in Mason’s Panhellenic Council. Coincidentally, Mason’s Kappa Delta is the eighth active Chapter in Virginia as well.

The new chapter will be called Theta Rho and is currently being established by two of Kappa Delta’s Leadership Development Consultants, Alexis Soares and Jordan Webb.

Kappa Delta, established in 1897, is a sorority with more than 250,000 members, 164 active collegiate chapters and more than 200 alumnae chapters throughout the country.

Mason’s Panhellenic Council started to look into establishing a new sorority after complaints that the already established sororities were becoming too big.

Membership jumped from 90 members to 130 in the last five years according to an article by Alexa Rogers on George Mason’s official site.

Kappa Delta was chosen out of 13 other applicants due to their willingness and initiative to work with the community.

The sorority describes itself as a national organization for women committed to: inspiring their full potential; preparing their members for community service, active leadership and responsible citizenship; as well as creating opportunities for lifetime involvement, and fostering the development of time-honored values, according to their official page www. kappadelta.org.

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So what makes Kappa Delta different?

For starters, Delta Kappa’s two main philanthropies are Prevent Child Abuse

America and partners with the Girl Scouts of the USA. For PCAA, all Kappa Delta chapters are also at liberty to decide the best way to raise money, whether it’s through holding a basketball tournament or having a carnival.

Kappa Delta’s other philanthropy, Girl Scouts of the USA, holds four different events (two each semester) and invites down Girl Scouts in the Virginia area to come build confidence, leadership and STEM programming.

Two other notable events Kappa Delta takes part in include the Confidence Coalition that the sorority founded in 2009 and the Dating Abuse Awareness Campaign. “...Everything Kappa Delta does is built on a platform of confidence. So our tagline is building confidence and inspiring action, so we’re hoping to do that not only in our members but in the Mason community and in the panhellenic community,” said Soares.

Currently Kappa Delta is on the hunt for women of all classes to establish their chapter. They did not take part in the official Mason rush week, September 14-18, and instead will be holding their own recruitment September 29-October 1.

“We’re looking to recruit a whole chapter rather than a new pledge class, so we want women of every class year [...] we felt like participating a week and a half after would help give us a little more time to do some PR on campus and will encourage upperclassman to go through our recruitment process as well,” said Soares.

It’s currently not known how many women Kappa Delta will pledge this fall as it is just getting on its feet; however, Soares and Webb have been tabling and holding interest sessions to answer any questions any interested parties might have.

The pair also hope to have “coffee dates” with women to get to know them and inform them about Kappa Delta.

“The founding members will be able to lay the foundation of a successful chapter, and they’ll be able to create traditions that will last for years and years,” said Soares.

Those interested in joining Kappa Delta should email Soares and Webb at masonkd@kappadelta.org.

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MASON ALUM TO ROW FOR TEAM USA

WASHINGTON NATIONALS HOST A COLLEGE DAY FOR MASON

MATT CARON STAFF WRITER

MITCHELL WESTALL SPORTS EDITOR

Former George Mason University rower Maureen McAuliffe has been selected to compete with Team USA for the 2017 World Rowing Championships. The competition begins September 24, and continues to October 1 in Sarasota-Bradenton, Florida.

McAuliffe, who graduated with the 2011 class, was an All-American selection during her senior year at Mason. The Patriot alum was also selected as a First Team All-CAA member in the spring of 2010. In that same year, she was a member of the U.S. National U23 Pre-Elite Team.

She capped off her collegiate career by competing at the U23 World Championships in the Netherlands.

McAuliffe will be the second student from Mason to compete on the National Team, making her appearance in the one of the biggest rowing events in the sport quite impressive.

The World Rowing Championships are a very prestigious event for the great sport. The inaugural World Rowing Championships were held in Lucerne, Switzerland in 1962. Since, the event has expanded tremendously as now more than 65 countries will be participating come late September. The competing countries vary everywhere from Uzbekistan to Trinidad and Tobago (TTO).

As part of their college day series targeting students or fans of seven Washington, DC, Maryland and Virginia universities, the Nationals will host George Mason University day Thursday, Sept. 28.

If you are interested in the event, and want to cheer on our fellow Patriot, the 2017 World Rowing Championships will be televised on the NBC Sports Network. NBCSN and the Olympic Channel will provide more than 10 hours of coverage.

Each ticket costs $39 before any added fees and students can choose any section in the outfield while supplies last. The normal cost of outfield seating is $36.

The promotion allows students and other attendees to purchase a special ticket, which includes a New Era brand Mason-themed Washington Nationals hat.

Photo Courtesy of WASHINGTON NATIONALS BASEBALL CLUB

The Nationals have also organized college days for Virginia Tech, the University of Virginia, Georgetown University, George Washington University, James Madison University and the University of Maryland.

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... of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.

— Preamble of the United States Constitution, September 17, 1787

Constitution Day: Why We Celebrate

"All men are by nature equally free and independent, and have certain inherent rights...namely, the enjoyment of life and liberty, and pursuing and obtaining happiness and safety."

— George Mason, 1776

"The Constitution is the guide which I will never abandon."

— George Washington, 1795

"[The Constitution] must be maintained, for it is the only safeguard of our liberties."

— Abraham Lincoln, 1856

Constitution Day 2017 will be observed on Monday, September 18th since the 17th falls on a Sunday.

Timeline of America's Constitution

Source: Bill of Rights Institute

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LAST WEEK’S PUZZLE

ETC.

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Someone has some suggestions to offer regarding your new project. You might find them helpful. Remember to avoid speculation and to stick with just the facts, Lamb.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) An old friend suddenly reappears. Whether this proves to be a boon or a bane in the Bovine’s life depends on the reason for this surprising reappearance.

Be cautious.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Vital information finally emerges, allowing you to make that important personal decision. You can now move your focus to an upcoming professional development.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) You might not like seeing so many on-thejob changes. But some of them could open new opportunities for the Moon Child’s talents to shine to your best advantage.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) An apparently solid-gold opportunity beckons the Lion. But check to see if all that dazzle isn’t just a sprinkling of surface glitter. Check it out before making a commitment.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) A close friend could offer advice on how to handle a difficult family matter. But in the end, the decision has to be made based on what is best for you and those you love.

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LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Family problems are best worked out with all those concerned contributing suggestions that will ease tensions.

Stay with it until a workable solution is found.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Expect to hear more about an offer that has piqued your interest.

You earn respect for insisting on solid facts, not just a fancy talk about potential opportunities.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) What seemed to be a reasonable workplace request might need to be defended. Don’t fret. You have both the facts and a surprise ally on your side.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) A bit of capriciousness might be just what you need. Plan to kick up your heels in a round of fun and games with family and friends this weekend.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Although some of your plans might have to be put on hold, things do begin to take a turn for the better by midweek. Your financial crunch also eases.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Your financial picture begins to brighten by week’s end. There also are favorable changes in your personal life.

Someone you care for has good news to report.

BORN THIS WEEK: You seek balance, but not at the expense of justice.

You would make a fine judge. © 2017 King Features Synd., Inc.

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By Samantha Weaver • It was 20th-century American philosopher, writer and educator Susanne Katherina Langer who made the following sage observation: “If we would have new knowledge, we must get us a whole world of new questions.”

• In Western cultures, the owl is associated with wisdom, but in some Asian countries, it’s traditionally a symbol of stupidity.

• In the 9th century, a Norseman named Sigurd Eysteinsson earned the name Sigurd the Mighty while helping to lead the Viking conquest of what is now northern Scotland. As part of a continuing effort to expand his Scottish conquest, Sigurd challenged a native ruler, Mael Brigte the Bucktoothed, to a battle. Each leader was supposed to bring 40 men to the battle, but Sigurd broke his own rule and brought 80 warriors. Unsurprisingly, Brigte lost. After beheading his defeated foe, Sigurd displayed Brigte’s head on his saddle as a trophy of war. He got his just desserts in the end, though; as he rode, Sigurd’s leg was scratched

by Brigte’s buck teeth. The seemingly insignificant wound festered, and Sigurd the Mighty was killed by the infection.

• You may already know that seahorses mate for life. You may not be aware, though, that as they swim, they keep their tails linked together.

• Those who study such things say that Napoleon Bonaparte was partial to cashmere underwear.

• Beards may be trendy these days, but if you prefer the clean-shaven look, you belong to a group that goes back further than you think. Cave art dating back to 10,000 B.C.E. depicts grown men with no beards.

• The ostrich is the world’s only twotoed bird. *** Thought for the Day: “The world is changed not by the self-regarding, but by men and women prepared to make fools of themselves.” — P.D. James © 2017 King Features Synd., Inc.

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YOUR SPACE Faculty and Staff 10:00am – 12:00pm Students 1:00pm – 3:00pm

Every Friday SUB 1, Room 2400 ODIME is an office of University Life

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It is important, now more than ever, to have an ongoing space for discussion, reflection, and healing.

While prompted by recent tragic events that occurred over summer, ODIME remains dedicated to supporting faculty, staff, and students who are impacted by local, national, and global events.

Please join us…let’s continue this conversation, together.

For more information, please visit: odime.gmu.edu/your-space/ODIME_GMU