Monthly Archives: March 2024

PALESTINIAN STUDENT CREATES GOFUNDME TO HELP FAMILY IN GAZA

Palestinian student speaks of personal experiences, culture and GoFundMe to student body. BY ERICA MUNISAR, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Fourth Estate interviewed a Palestinian student at George Mason University who started a GoFundMe to help their family members in Gaza, Palestine. The student,…

INTERVIEW WITH BEMNET-NAVID TICKET FOR SPRING STUDENT BODY ELECTION

Presidential and Vice Presidential candidates Bemnet and Navid share their initiatives for student advocacy, housing and accessibility BY ANDANI MUNKAILA, GRAPHICS EDITOR Editor’s note: This interview was edited for clarity. The full recording of the interview can be viewed on…

MASON BASEBALL DEFEATS VMI, PREPARES FOR A-10 PLAY

An offensive explosion helped the Patriots dominate the Keydets BY GABRIEL KING, SPORTS EDITOR Mason baseball defeated VMI 16-3 on Tuesday afternoon at Spuhler Field to win their midweek matchup. The Patriots (12-12, 0-0 Atlantic 10) scored 13 runs in…

PLANS TO BUILD CRICKET AND BASEBALL STADIUM CANCELED

President Washington announces west campus construction will not occur BY GABRIEL KING, SPORTS EDITOR AND VIVIANA SMITH, MANAGING EDITOR On March 28, President Washington announced that Mason will not complete the construction of the baseball and cricket stadium on west…

THE SOCIAL MEDIA RABBIT HOLE

Avoiding social media burnout by practicing mindfulness BY ADITI GOEL, STAFF WRITER Have you ever spent the whole night scrolling through social media? Maybe there was a Netflix series you “had” to finish. Maybe there were a few more TikToks…

GRAMMYS SNUB R&B … AGAIN!

An analysis of the Grammys’ Album of the Year winners past, present and future BY MARY DEMARCO, STAFF WRITER  In the 66 years of the Grammy Awards, the last time an R&B album won Album of the Year was in…

A LOOK INTO THE PATRIOT PERIOD PROJECT

Board members of Mason’s Patriot Period Project discuss their goals, impact and stigma around menstruation BY ALEXANDRA HENRIQUES, STAFF WRITER Have you seen “Aunt Flow” around Mason’s campus? This is the work of the Patriot Period Project, a student organization…

Il CANALE: A SLICE OF ITALIAN CHARM IN GEORGETOWN

Indulge in Italian cuisine: From pizza Napoletana to tiramisu, il Canale charms all palates BY SAAHITI CHAMALA, ASSISTANT CULTURE EDITOR Nestled in the heart of Georgetown, il Canale is more than just a restaurant; it’s an experience. With its cozy…