Monthly Archives: October 2022

FORMER U.S. ATTORNEY GENERAL VISITS MASON

Gonzales discussed his career and gave advice to students. BY MADISON SCHOFIELD, STAFF WRITER  Former Attorney General Alberto Gonzales visited Mason’s Antonin Scalia Law School for a conversation with students and Professor Craig Lerner this past week.  The event was…

MYLES AND WALKINSHAW FACE OFF IN DEBATE

Jim Myles and James Walkinshaw debated on issues relating to Virginia’s 11th District. BY BRAD BYRNE, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF With the midterms creeping closer, the “First of All, We Vote” event was held in the Johnson Center Atrium. The debate was between…

MASON CHAMBER AND CHORALE PERFORM MID-SEMESTER CONCERT

BY JOEY RIZZO, STAFF WRITER This concert was kicked off by “All-Night Vigil” by Rachmaninoff, with the combined University Chorale and University Chamber performing. Their skillful impression of a mystical echo was impressive, and the moments of sorrow, and wistful…

JUSTICE AT MASON MADNESS

BY JALEN STUBBS, MANAGING EDITOR On Oct. 14, Mason Madness was in full effect and the Mason community united at EagleBank Arena for musical performances, dance performances, basketball, and much more. Mason is currently in a vulnerable state due to…

PATS FOR PATRIOTS – 10/21

Happy Friday, Patriots!  This week brings a very special edition of Pats for Patriots as Oct. 21st is the first anniversary of the program! The Fourth Estate would like to send a special pat to the Mason Chooses Kindness Initiative…

MASON STUDENT RUNS FOR FAIRFAX CITY COUNCIL

Senior Billy Bates is running for Fairfax City Council BY BRAD BYRNE, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF As the midterms get closer and closer, Mason students may be of interest to Mason student Billy Bates, who announced that he is running for Fairfax City…

AN INSIDE LOOK INTO D.C’S AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSEUM

The History Galleries BY ALEXIS MCCAFFREY, CULTURE EDITOR My friend and I scored a free guided tour by a docent named Frank McDermott. McDermott is a nice man who knew a lot about the museum. I first met him when…

FALL EATS IN FAIRFAX

BY AVA KUCH, STAFF WRITER As fall approaches in Northern Virginia, what better to cozy into the holiday season than some festive treats to enjoy? Restaurants, coffee shops and stores in the Fairfax area are getting into the spirit this…

ASK THE MIND

Fear and New Beginnings BY KATERINE BERRY, STAFF WRITER Fear is an old friend of mine. It greets me nearly every day, ranging from barely a wave to a crushing embrace. My heart has skipped so many beats it’s found…