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.

BAKING A DIFFERENCE

The Difference Baker is a new addition to Mason dining to help Mason create a more inclusive dining experience. BY CECE FINUCAN, STAFF WRITER ​​The Difference Baker is bringing students together by offering food and baked goods free of 7…

A GRAND DAY OUT FOR MASON BASEBALL

The 2023 baseball squad came out to celebrate a spectacular campaign in a familiar setting. BY ALI ALI, STAFF WRITER Picture this: A rowdy arcade filled with video games and vibrant colors, and nestled in the back of such a…

BEING THERE FOR ONE ANOTHER

Meet the Mental Health & Well Being Awareness club. BY ALEXIS MCCAFFREY, CONTRIBUTOR The Mental Health & Well-Being Awareness Club is a new Registered Student Organization (RSO) centered around the emotional well-being of students. The club’s focus is to bring …

RATED “R” FOR RUNWAY

Meet RatedR Models, Mason’s reign modeling troupe that promotes self-confidence and self-expression.  BY KAYLYN BARNHART, CULTURE EDITOR Most people believe there are set standards to becoming a model. The idea of a model is thought to have a specific body…

50 YEARS OF WOMEN’S BASKETBALL AT GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY

George Mason looks to honor trailblazing alumni who set the foundation for women’s basketball at Mason. BY JERICO VERA FERNANDEZ, STAFF WRITER As basketball season tips off, Mason is set for a historic season, commemorating a remarkable milestone: 50 years…

MASON HANDLES NJIT TO END HOMESTAND

  The Patriots hit the road for two games after beating NJIT. BY GABRIEL KING, SPORTS EDITOR Mason men’s basketball defeated NJIT 86-68 on Wednesday night at EagleBank Arena to improve their record to 6-1. The Patriots overcame early struggles…

GEORGE MASON MEN’S SOCCER 2023 SEASON RECAP

George Mason Men’s Soccer falls short of the A-10 tournament. BY CARSON ALGER, ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR The 2023 season concluded abruptly for the Mason Men’s soccer team, starting, and ending in a flash. The team was able to center their…

MASON GETS GLAMMED UP

A New York cosmetic company visits Mason with their latest makeup products to share. BY KAYLYN BARNHART, CULTURE EDITOR Do we have any Babellines in the house? We bet your makeup bags are full after this visit.  During the beginning…

INSIDE THE MASON COMPETITIVE CYBER CLUB

Witnessing how Mason CC’s leadership fosters a community of learning and growth.  BY ETHAN BURK, STAFF WRITER Editor’s Note: This article was updated for accuracy on Dec. 23. One of the largest student run STEM organizations on campus, while intimidating…