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. 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…
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…
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…
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…