Can streaming new movies and digital rentals become the new norm? BY TYLER MANDELL, STAFF WRITER Movies are one of the most important forms of entertainment and art in pop culture. Film successes from 2024, such as Inside Out 2…
Resolution proposed at Board of Visitors meeting causes debate BY SAM DOUGLAS, ASSISTANT NEWS EDITOR The Mason Board of Visitors Academic Programs, Diversity and University Community Committee met on Thursday, Feb. 13 in Merten Hall. At the meeting, Visitor Jeffrey…
You’re balding before you’ve even graduated. Now what? BY TYLER MANDELL, STAFF WRITER As a man in my early twenties, it was terrifying when I realized I was balding. I only noticed a little over a year ago, after I…
Patriots extend Historic Win-Streak to 11 games before pivotal matchup vs. VCU BY BRIAN A. HAYUM, STAFF WRITER The Patriots fought back from a 16-point deficit to defeat the St. Joseph’s University Hawks on Saturday, Feb. 15, 58-57. The win…
Mason student government faces backlash over delayed Black History Month post BY BARRETT BALZER, NEWS EDITOR February is Black History Month, which celebrates and highlights African Americans’ societal impact, struggles and triumphs. Various Resident Student Organizations celebrate Black History Month…
How e-cigarettes are endangering the youth BY JAMIE GHOLSON, CULTURE EDITOR As the clock struck zero signifying the beginning of a new year, people cheered around LA’s famous “Smoking Deaths” billboard. The number of people on the board who died…
A look into the 2025 spring semester opinion section BY MARY DEMARCO, OPINION EDITOR Hello Fourth Estate readers, My name is Mary “MJ” Demarco, and I am the opinion editor for this semester! I am a sophomore at Mason, majoring…
Mason women’s basketball secures longest win streak in program history BY CHRISTIAN SEGOVIA, SPORTS EDITOR On Feb. 12, Mason women’s basketball reached its longest win streak in program history after defeating the Rhode Island Rams, 56-44. With this victory, both…
Stephanie Kanowitz shares her experience as a cycling instructor in the DMV BY VIVIANA SMITH, SENIOR STAFF WRITER Fitness is one of the main pillars of a healthy lifestyle, alongside balanced nutrition and 7 to 8 hours of sleep. According…
A recap of the 2024 Game Awards, including Game of the Year BY VIVIANA SMITH, SENIOR STAFF WRITER On Dec. 12, the 10th anniversary of The Game Awards (TGA) was hosted at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, CA. Canadian…