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.

HEALTHY MIND, HEALTHY GUT

Health advocate Nadine Abdalla shares how you can start a healthy diet BY NADINE ABDALLA, STAFF WRITER Growing up, I would rely on food to serve as a coping mechanism for the bullying I received at school. Whether it be…

PUBLICIZING YOUR LOVE

Find out who Masons students are sharing their love with this Valentine’s Day BY MADALYN GODFREY, ASSISTANT OPINION EDITOR Love: It’s for everyone! Your dog or mom, that special someone, a roommate or even yourself. No matter who it’s for,…

MEMENTO MORI ET AMARE

How Ash Wednesday and Valentine’s Day are connected according to Mason Catholic Chaplain BY MADALYN GODFREY, ASSISTANT OPINION EDITOR Editor’s Note: This interview was edited for length and clarity. Falling 46 days before Easter and marking the beginning of Lent,…

MASON SOARS TO WIN IN REVOLUTIONARY RIVALRY

The Patriots dominated the Revolutionaries from start to finish BY GABRIEL KING, SPORTS EDITOR Mason men’s basketball defeated George Washington 90-67 on Tuesday night to split the season series. The Patriots (17-8, 6-6 Atlantic 10) never trailed in the game…

SJP LEADS PROTEST FOLLOWING STUDENT TOWN HALL MEETING

SJP Protesters aim chants at President Gregory Washington during the “Divest From Death” protest last Thursday BY BRANDYN FRAGOSA, OPINION EDITOR Last Thursday, Feb. 8, the “Divest From Death” protest was held by GMU Coalition for Palestine and Students For…

FEELING SOME TYPE OF WAY FOR VALENTINE’S DAY

Some Mason Students have mixed feelings about Valentine’s Day BY TIFFANY BOGGS, STAFF WRITER AND VIVIANA SMITH, MANAGING EDITOR The concept of “Cupid’s arrows” are a hit or miss for some in the Mason community. With both traditional and modern…

UNIVERSITY LIFE HOSTS FEB. 7 STUDENT TOWN HALL

Students addressed concerns about letters to the student body, safety and funding to President Washington during Student Town Hall. BY ERICA MUNISAR, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF AND BRANDYN FRAGOSA, OPINION EDITOR Editor’s Note: Fourth Estate uses language in accordance with AP style guidelines….

TRANSCRIPT OF FEB. 7 STUDENT TOWN HALL: PRESENTATION AND QUESTIONS

  TRANSCRIPT OF FEB. 7 STUDENT TOWN HALL: GREGORY WASHINGTON’S OPENING PRESENTATION A full transcript of Dr. Washington’s 15-minute presentation from the Feb. 7 Student Town Hall addressing letters to the student body. BY ERICA MUNISAR, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Editor’s Note: Fourth…

PREPARING FOR THE WORLD OF WORK: INSIGHTS FROM PHILIP WILKERSON

What communication undergraduates can do to prepare for their first experience in the field. BY MADALYN GODFREY, ASSISTANT OPINION EDITOR Mason Alumni and Career Services Employer Engagement Consultant Philip Wilkerson has helped countless undergraduate students with career development and professionalism…

MASON FALLS AT HOME TO LOYOLA CHICAGO

The Patriots faltered defensively in their third consecutive loss. BY GABRIEL KING, SPORTS EDITOR Mason men’s basketball fell to Loyola Chicago 85-79 on Wednesday night at EagleBank Arena. The Patriots (15-8, 4-6 Atlantic 10) led by eight at halftime, but…