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.

MASON WBB HOLDS OFF PITTSBURGH IN UPSET WIN

The Patriots held off a late rally from Pitt en route to a 4-0 start. BY GABRIEL KING, SPORTS EDITOR Mason women’s basketball upset Pittsburgh 60-52 on Wednesday afternoon at EagleBank Arena. The Patriots withstood a late run from the…

WHY IT’S NOT JUST ANOTHER SPIDER-MAN MOVIE

Spider-Man brings new representation to superhero movies. BY VIVIANA SMITH, NEWS EDITOR In 2018, Sony Pictures released “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse” …and it was ground-breaking. “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse” quickly became one of the most successful movies in the Spider-Man…

THE PREVALENCE OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING IN NOVA

Mason professor Al Fuertes stresses the importance of Human Trafficking awareness. BY VIVIANA SMITH, NEWS EDITOR According to AP News in Jan. 2021, ex-Fairfax county officers were on trial for allegedly protecting a sex-trafficking ring based in Alexandria, Virginia. According…

THE FUTURE WILL RETURN TO OUR SIDE

The present imploding, with promises from the past haunting us. BY BARDIA ASSEFBARKHI, CONTRIBUTOR In a world consumed by the pursuit of progress, the past looms large in our cultural landscape. Within our modern, digital society, we find ourselves caught…

ONCE A MARATHONER, ALWAYS A MARATHONER

A Mason student veteran runs the 48th Marine Corps Marathon for his first time. BY KAYLYN BARNHART, CULTURE EDITOR “Every Marine has Nov. 10 ingrained in their minds since their days in bootcamp. It’s a great day to remember the…

PATS FOR PATRIOTS – 11/13/23

BY BRANDYN FRAGOSA, OPINION EDITOR Hello Patriots! November 13th marks World Kindness Day, a global celebration of compassion, positivity, and good deeds. This week, let’s celebrate by lending a helping hand or by offering a simple gesture, as the smallest…

GEORGE MASON STUDENTS PROTEST ISRAEL-HAMAS WAR

George Mason students protest Israel-Hamas war. BY STAFF WRITERS BARRETT ROSE BALZER, LEILA KAMARIA CAMPBELL, AMELIA JANE SAND AND ANGEL BISA SIMS. Editor’s Note: Fourth Estate uses language in accordance with AP style guidelines. For more information on the use…

IGNITING THE LIGHT WITHIN

Diwali invites those to a festival of light, love and renewal.  BY ADITI GOEL, STAFF WRITER Diwali, the Indian festival of lights, illuminates on Nov. 12 this year. This letter appreciates the traditional values and cultures of our holiday. I…

MASON STIFLES MONMOUTH IN SEASON OPENER

Transfers lead the way as Mason starts the season with a victory. BY GABRIEL KING, SPORTS EDITOR Mason men’s basketball defeated Monmouth 72-61 in Monday’s season opener. The Patriots were led by transfers Amari Kelly, from UNC Wilmington, and Darius…