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 explores the intersection between Computer Science and modeling. BY TANYA MALIK, STAFF WRITER Junior Nasrin Ali’s first foray into modeling was during her senior year of high school, when she and her friend participated in her brother’s photoshoot…
BY BRANDYN FRAGOSA, OPINION EDITOR Greetings, fellow Patriots! We’re delighted to have you back with us for the revival of Pats for Patriots, a Mason Chooses Kindness initiative all about spreading positivity and expressing gratitude for others within the Mason…
Men’s and Women’s Basketball Hope to Build on Strong 22-23 Seasons. BY GABRIEL KING, SPORTS EDITOR Basketball season tips off at EagleBank Arena on Monday as both Mason basketball teams open their seasons at home. The women will open play…
A conversation with singer-songwriter, Sammy Rash. BY SARENA MARRISA SOHAN, STAFF WRITER Editor’s Note: This interview was edited for length and clarity. I had the chance to chat with the spirited singer-songwriter, Sammy Rash, as he walked to the beach…
Mason student shares her experience as an intern at Goldman Sachs & Co. BY REEMA ALARAINI, STAFF WRITER “Everything in life has some risk component. To be well-informed of the consequences of your decisions and being able to anticipate potential…
Mason Student attacked by unknown subject while on a walk around the Fairfax Campus. BY VIVIANA SMITH, NEWS EDITOR Editor’s Note: The pseudonym of Jane Doe was used to protect the victim’s identity. On Sept. 24, 2023, Mason student Jane…
A team of George Mason graduate students develop an online platform that caters to all types of learners. BY CECE FINUCAN, STAFF WRITER TDULTRA by TutorDudes is an online learning platform designed for all learning styles. The platform was developed…
Hussein shares thoughts on test scores, teacher resources and diversity initiatives. BY ANDANI MUNKAILA, STAFF WRITER & JACK FEDAK, STUDENT SENATOR FAIRFAX, Virginia – Fairfax “School Board at Large” candidate Ahmed Hussein is an educated, proud father, and a longtime…
Philosophy Club seeks to lighten the load. BY VICTORIA HART, STAFF WRITER If you’re the kind of person who not only gives things a second thought, but a third, or maybe even a fourth, meet the Philosophy Club. In the…
Students give side-by-side reviews on recent movies “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer”. COME ON BARBIE, LET’S GO BARBIE Barbie inspires girls of all ages to achieve their dreams. BY STEPHANIE MARTINEZ, STAFF WRITER Since the very beginning, Barbie has been a staple…