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.
Mason Student Government requests the release of the mandatory student budget from the university. BY ANDANI MUNKAILA, SOCIAL MEDIA AND GRAPHICS EDITOR The Mason Office of Strategic Budgeting & Planning has been requested by student government to release the 2023-24…
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…
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…
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 …
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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…