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.
Presidential candidate Maria Cuesta and Vice Presidential candidate Colin McAulay share their initiatives for student representation, university life and protecting DEI. Editor’s note: This interview was edited for clarity. The full recording of the interview can be viewed on the…
Indulge in Italian cuisine: From pizza Napoletana to tiramisu, il Canale charms all palates BY SAAHITI CHAMALA, ASSISTANT CULTURE EDITOR Nestled in the heart of Georgetown, il Canale is more than just a restaurant; it’s an experience. With its cozy…
The Patriots led most of the way, but fell short in overtime BY GABRIEL KING, SPORTS EDITOR Mason women’s basketball fell to Penn State 84-80 in the first round of the Women’s Basketball Invitation Tournament (WBIT) on Thursday, Mar. 21….
Mason proposed a three percent increase for in-state tuition at the tuition town hall BY VIVIANA SMITH, MANAGING EDITOR In a Tuition Town Hall hosted by Mason Student Government on March 22, Mason administration proposed a 3% increase for in-state…
Instagram post defending Hamas attack liked by official Mason Student Government account, PR Secretary takes responsibility BY ERICA MUNISAR, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF During a Student Senate meeting on March 14, it was discussed that the Mason Student Government official Instagram page liked…
This year, celebrate the National Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington, D.C. BY MADALYN GODFREY, OPINION EDITOR Touches of white and pink descend from the trees onto the gravel sidewalk of the National Mall as the gentle breeze lifts a rainbow…
Students who attend career fair almost join Vector Marketing, citing concerns with company’s presence BY ERICA MUNISAR, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF During the recent Spring Career Fair, Vector Marketing, which has been sued several times in the past, was present at the event…
Mason’s pending construction on West campus raises concerns of congestion within the community BY GABRIEL KING, SPORTS EDITOR AND VIVIANA SMITH, MANAGING EDITOR Mason announced its plans to build a new multi-purpose stadium on West Campus near Braddock Road. The…
Mason students and alumni meet employers in-person at the 2024 Spring Career Fair BY VALENTINA FALA, STAFF WRITER Students and attendees came prepared in their best business attire with their resume in hand to score themselves potential job opportunities at…
All wins were deserved… except one BY VIVIANA SMITH, MANAGING EDITOR There were some big wins at the 2024 Anime Awards on Mar. 2 in Tokyo, Japan. At the event, there was a spectacular lineup of talent, including Japanese singer/songwriter…