Author Archives: The Fourth Estate 2023-24

About The Fourth Estate 2023-24

The Fourth Estate is the student newspaper of George Mason University. Home to one of the most diverse and populated campuses in Virginia near the heart of D.C., our paper often covers diverse thought, innovation and government affairs to represent the student body.

GMU BATTLES BACK IN HOMECOMING WIN OVER RHODE ISLAND

The Patriots improve to 11-1 at home with an overall record of 15-5.   BY CARSON ALGER, ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR Mason men’s basketball defeated the Rhode Island Rams 92-84 in the annual homecoming game on Jan. 27 at EagleBank Arena. The…

1/18 — STUDENT SENATE ELECTS NEW SPEAKER, DAMA CHAIR

New Semester, New Leadership BY AUSTIN EMERY, CLERK OF THE STUDENT SENATE Editor’s Note: This article was written by the Clerk of Student Senate on behalf of Mason Student Government to relay information on recent legislation. Fourth Estate does not…

STUDENTS CALL FOR IMPROVEMENTS IN CAMPUS ACCESSIBILITY

Mason students with mobility disabilities advocate for a more accessible campus, including fixing broken buttons, unusable ramps and more. BY BRANDYN FRAGOSA, OPINION EDITOR According to a petition filed last month on Change.org titled “Petition for Better Disability Access at…

MASON BEATS ST. BONAVENTURE, ENDS LOSING SKID

A balance attack helped the Patriots get back in the win column. BY GABRIEL KING, SPORTS EDITOR Mason men’s basketball defeated St. Bonaventure 69-60 on Saturday afternoon at EagleBank Arena to end a three-game losing streak. The Patriots (14-5, 3-3…

GMU DOMINATES SAINT LOUIS FOR 3RD STRAIGHT WIN

The Patriots handled the Billikens to improve to 13-3. BY GABRIEL KING, SPORTS EDITOR Mason women’s basketball defeated Saint Louis 91-61 on Wednesday night, Jan. 17, at EagleBank Arena. The Patriots started the game on a 10-0 run and never…

FINDING THE LIGHT IN MOMENTS OF DARKNESS

Zara Saemi shares her triumph over suicide with resilience and advocacy. BY ZARA SAEMI, STUDENT SENATOR Editor’s Note: This article contains content about suicide. Students in need of assistance may reach out to GMU Counseling and Psychological Services for further…

MASON RESUMES CLASSES DESPITE SNOWSTORM

  Mason instructs the community to still attend their in-person classes following Jan. 16 snowstorm. BY JAYME KURLAND, CONTRIBUTOR Amid unsafe conditions caused by the Jan. 16 snowstorm, the Mason community was instructed to still attend their in-person classes.  “George…

MASON WALKS OUT TO SPEAK OUT

Mason students call on the University in several on-campus protests within the previous semester. BY VIVIANA SMITH, NEWS EDITOR, AND ANDANI MUNKAILA, SOCIAL MEDIA AND GRAPHICS EDITOR Editor’s Note: Fourth Estate uses language in accordance with AP style guidelines. For…

MASON STUDENTS ENCOURAGE VOTING IN NOVEMBER ELECTION

Student organizations encourage the Mason community to vote in the 2023 legislative elections. BY MADDIE GIERBER, STAFF WRITER Last month, Virginia’s Nov. 6 general election put Democrats back in control of the House while maintaining their control of the Senate…