News in Brief
According to Adanna Newby, Chief of Staff for Student Government (SG) at Mason, SG is looking to fill 22 senate positions. In order to run for a senators position, prospective senators will need to attend one of the candidates’…
Editor’s Blog
Upperclassmen Look Back On Their First Day At Mason
Stories and advice for new students BY CHRISTINE VIRAY, STAFF WRITER Although college life at Mason may seem daunting as a new student, it is good to know that almost every upperclassman (and even some faculty members) were feeling the same…
Student Senate In Session
BY JALEN REID, STAFF WRITER Mason’s student senate met for the third time for the semester in Merten Hall marking the beginning of the 39th student senate and beginning of the first session. Student senator Davide Genoese-Zerbi was officially declared the…
The Last Ship out of Debt: Scholarships
When looking for scholarships, here’s some do’s and don’ts BY LEIGH NORMAN, STAFF WRITER Today, you’re going unlock the secret to financial aid: scholarships. You might already have one or two scholarships for leadership or sport-based. But there’s so more scholarships…
Hidden Hangouts: Burke Lake Park
With the summer coming to an end, visit Burke Lake Park for your favorite last-minute summer activities BY KIM BARTENFELDER, STAFF WRITER With the beginning of a new semester comes new responsibilities, more dedication to our studies and the sad reality…
Fifty Years of Mason
Half a decade of Patriot Pride Celebrated in the First Class Exhibit BY AHMED FARID, STAFF WRITER Fifty years ago, something very special happened at Mason. For the first time, a group of students put on the green cap and…
Addressing Sexual Misconduct At Mason
Sexual harassment regulations debate continues BY Marnia Toney, Staff Writer In 2017, U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos rescinded the Obama administration’s “Dear Colleague” letter regarding sexual violence on college campuses and put forth a new set of guidelines drawing from…
Upcoming Sports Calendar (September 10-15)
All You Need to Know About This Week’s Matches and Games BY NATALIE HEAVREN, SPORTS EDITOR September 12 Seattle Storm vs. Washington Mystics Game 3 EagleBank Arena: 8 p.m. September 14 Women’s Volleyball vs. University of Northern Colorado Recreation Athletic Complex…
Handshake officially launches at Mason
Find out how Handshake will benefit your job or internship search… BY ANGELIQUE ARINTOK, STAFF WRITER On Thursday, Sept. 6, the HUB Ballroom was crowded with students at the Handshake Launch Party, hosted by University Career Services. New to Mason,…
Letter From the Editor
Dear Patriots, This school year at Fourth Estate, I’m excited for the paper to continue to expand and make more of an impact on the Northern Virginia community at large. I’ve been a part of Fourth Estate since my freshman…