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.

I, TOO, AM BLACK HISTORY

BY PHILIP WILKERSON, CONTRIBUTOR  As I stated in this LinkedIn post, it can be daunting living up to the legacy and expectations of accomplished parents. We often focus on the First Generation of Black and brown students (rightfully so), but…

PATS FOR PATRIOTS – 2/24

Happy Friday Patriots!  Campus is still buzzing from the Homecoming events last week and a big men’s basketball win! There is still so much to look forward to this spring as the weather begins to warm up and spring break…

PATRIOTS WIN HOMECOMING GAME AGAINST LA SALLE

The Patriots win their third straight game against La Salle during homecoming weekend. BY JALEN STUBBS, SPORTS EDITOR The Patriots (16-12) were victorious against La Salle at Homecoming this past Saturday closing with a final score of 70-66. With an…

ON THE SLATE

Wednesday Addams is Growing Up BY ALEXIS MCCAFFREY, STAFF WRITER The new Netflix series “Wednesday” is coming of age story featuring a twist on the original Addams family movie.  Following Wednesday Addams, played by Jenna Ortega who was personally approached…

MENTAL HEALTH IN SPORTS

Ask the Mind BY ALEXIS MCCAFFREY, STAFF WRITER Have you ever felt that rush of adrenaline before a game where you can feel your heartbeat beating so loud that everything else around you goes mute? Just for a moment, you…

PATRIOTS WIN AGAINST RHODE ISLAND AND GW

BY JALEN STUBBS, MANAGING EDITOR The Mason men’s basketball team was victorious against the Rhode Island Rams finishing with a final score of 75-67 making it their 12th victory at home. The Patriots were victorious Wednesday night against the George…

MASON DINING SHOWCASES NEW RESTAURANTS

New restaurants, renovations & menu updates BY MADISON SCHOFIELD, STAFF WRITER Mason Dining has several new options this semester as two new restaurants opened on campus. The Halal Guys, a Halal American restaurant that offers beef gyro, chicken, and falafel,…

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

Hello Patriots! I can’t believe we’re already into the third week of the last semester of the 2022-2023 school year. It’s truly been a senior year to remember here at Mason.  It’s a bittersweet ending to an amazing four years…

PATS FOR PATRIOTS – 02/10

Happy New Year Mason Nation!  We hope that everyone had a restful and relaxing winter break! Classes may have stopped over winter break, but your acts of kindness certainly did not!  Catching up on the kindness… Staff member Sonya Henry…