Monthly Archives: April 2024

WGMU HOSTS AMPLIFEST

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…

THE INSPIRING STORIES OF WOMEN OF COLOR IN STEM

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…

TECH IS GOOD 4 YOU

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…

AWARENESS AND WORLD CITIZENSHIP

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…

SISTERS THAI: A FLAVORFUL RETREAT NEAR MASON

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…

97 STUDENTS SERVED UNDERCOOKED MEAT AT MASON DINING HALLS

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…

COFFEE CHATS: A LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

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…

4 RESTAURANTS MASON NEEDS ON CAMPUS

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…