Author Archives: Brad Byrne

About Brad Byrne

Brad Byrne has been a part of the Fourth Estate since 2019 and is the Editor-In-Chief for the 2022-2023 year. He is majoring in Communications with a concentration in Journalism and minoring in Comparative/International Studies. He can be found @BradByrne11 on Twitter and @bradbyrneee on Instagram.

CONTRACEPTIVE VENDING MACHINES INSTALLED

Mason student organizations, faculty and staff teamed up to ease access to sexual health and period products. BY JIMMY HENDERSON, STAFF WRITER According to their website, Student Health Services provides free contraceptives, menstrual products and sexually transmitted infection (STI) screenings….

MILAN PIERRE-JEROME QUALIFIES FOR THE WOMEN’S WORLD CUP

BY JALEN STUBBS, SPORTS EDITOR Mason women’s soccer midfielder, Milan Pierre Jerome, makes history by becoming the first female Haitian soccer player to make a FIFA Women’s World Cup appearance. “My first reaction was very emotional,” said Jerome. “I think…

CONGRESS DAY HOSTED AT MASON

Students joined at town hall by local Virginia representatives. BY ERICA MUNISAR, NEWS EDITOR On April 24, Congress Day was hosted by Students onAir at GMU. The full event can be observed through their recorded session. Joined on Congress Day…

MASON STUDENT CONDUCTS PEDOPHILE STING OPERATIONS

  Students react to viral TikTok of predator caught on campus. BY ERICA MUNISAR, NEWS EDITOR Editor’s Note: The content of this story has not been legally disclosed and does not reflect verified claims against the suspect. On Feb. 1,…

BLACK MASON DEMANDS ACTION, SO WHERE IS IT?

BY TAYLOR RAMIREZ, OPINION EDITOR & JALEN STUBBS, SPORTS EDITOR  This September, the Black African Heritage and Caribbean Coalition (BLACC) initiated the “We Demand Action” campaign in response to a Mason Students for Life group that displayed a disturbing image…

A RISE IN ANTISEMITISM AT MASON AND THE US

The United States and the Mason community are experiencing a rise in antisemitic incidents that are creating unsafe environments for the Jewish community. BY VIVIANA SMITH, STAFF WRITER Antisemitism is not a new concept that the Jewish community has been…

LETTER TO THE PRESIDENT FROM A CONCERNED GRADUATE

BY JIMMY HENDERSON, STAFF WRITER  Recently, Patriots reeled at the news that Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin was invited to speak at the commencement for the Class of 2023 this May.  In a letter to university students and faculty, President Gregory…

STUDENT BODY PRESIDENT REFLECTS ON YEAR

Student Body President Sophia Nguyen reflects on her administration, her travels to Japan and what the future holds for her. BY BRAD BYRNE, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Editors Note: This interview was edited for length and clarity. Why don’t you talk about the…

RAW MEAT SERVED AT MASON DINING HALLS

Students share experiences of undercooked meat, bugs, bolts and food poisoning from dining halls. BY ERICA MUNISAR, NEWS EDITOR According to Mason Dining, their mission statement is as follows. “Mason Dining is committed to bringing you the excellence and value…

MASON CONSIDERING TUITION RAISE FOR NEXT YEAR

Students attend Tuition Town Hall. BY ERICA MUNISAR, NEWS EDITOR Mason has proposed a tuition recommendation of a flat $300 increase regardless of student level or residency and a 3% increase in mandatory student fees for the 2024 fiscal year….