Mason’s student radio hosts their first concert presenting local bands BY VIVIANA SMITH, MANAGING EDITOR On April 17, Mason’s WGMU hosted Amplifest, a concert featuring several DMV local band performances at Jammin’ Java. According to junior Ashlyn Cole, WGMU’s General…
Discover the challenges, triumphs and contributions of women of color in STEM BY JAMIE GHOLSON, STAFF WRITER In 2021, the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) stated that women are underrepresented minorities in the STEM workforce, consisting of 35% of the…
New tech student organization at Mason has a successful first year BY MARY DEMARCO, STAFF WRITER “When I was a freshman, I really wanted to get involved with some cool [computer engineering] projects with people. There [were] some clubs out…
The World Citizen Club gives students the chance to volunteer and make an impact BY VALENTINA FALA, STAFF WRITER Nowadays many people feel scared and powerless in front of the tragedies happening all around the world. One may want to…
Discover authentic Thai cuisine and cozy vibes just minutes from campus BY SAAHITI KIRAN CHAMALA, ASSISTANT CULTURE EDITOR Sisters Thai, a beloved eatery frequented by Mason students, offers an array of tantalizing dishes that cater to various preferences. From their…
Fourth Estate conducts a poll regarding quality of Mason Dining, 97 of 149 students report receiving undercooked meat during academic school year BY ERICA MUNISAR, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Fourth Estate surveyed students on the quality of Mason Dining halls, specifically regarding undercooked…
The Mason community reacts to new logo BY BRANDYN FRAGOSA, SENIOR NEWS REPORTER Editor’s Note: The full statements from Vice President and Chief Brand Officer Paul Allvin and Students Against Logo Tragedy to Fourth Estate can be viewed below. The…
Editor-in-Chief says goodbye to Mason before graduating BY ERICA MUNISAR, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF It’s Mason Day today. Tonight I will get to enjoy the fairs and music, then see some of my friends for the last time. In two weeks, I’ll be…
Cuesta-McAulay platform aims to improve student representation, student life and promote DEI BY ERICA MUNISAR, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF On April 24, Student Body President Maria Cuesta and Student Body Vice President Colin McAulay were sworn into office by the 45th Student Senate….
Instead of ‘The Eaterie,’ maybe it is not too late to change Mason’s mind on restaurants for SUB I BY MADALYN GODFREY, OPINION EDITOR It is difficult to remember which places are open or closed when figuring out where to…