MASON BEATS ST. BONAVENTURE, ENDS LOSING SKID

A balance attack helped the Patriots get back in the win column. BY GABRIEL KING, SPORTS EDITOR Mason men’s basketball defeated St. Bonaventure 69-60 on Saturday afternoon at EagleBank Arena to end a three-game losing streak. The Patriots (14-5, 3-3…

GMU DOMINATES SAINT LOUIS FOR 3RD STRAIGHT WIN

The Patriots handled the Billikens to improve to 13-3. BY GABRIEL KING, SPORTS EDITOR Mason women’s basketball defeated Saint Louis 91-61 on Wednesday night, Jan. 17, at EagleBank Arena. The Patriots started the game on a 10-0 run and never…

FINDING THE LIGHT IN MOMENTS OF DARKNESS

Zara Saemi shares her triumph over suicide with resilience and advocacy. BY ZARA SAEMI, STUDENT SENATOR Editor’s Note: This article contains content about suicide. Students in need of assistance may reach out to GMU Counseling and Psychological Services for further…

MASON RESUMES CLASSES DESPITE SNOWSTORM

  Mason instructs the community to still attend their in-person classes following Jan. 16 snowstorm. BY JAYME KURLAND, CONTRIBUTOR Amid unsafe conditions caused by the Jan. 16 snowstorm, the Mason community was instructed to still attend their in-person classes.  “George…

MASON WALKS OUT TO SPEAK OUT

Mason students call on the University in several on-campus protests within the previous semester. BY VIVIANA SMITH, NEWS EDITOR, AND ANDANI MUNKAILA, SOCIAL MEDIA AND GRAPHICS EDITOR Editor’s Note: Fourth Estate uses language in accordance with AP style guidelines. For…

MASON STUDENTS ENCOURAGE VOTING IN NOVEMBER ELECTION

Student organizations encourage the Mason community to vote in the 2023 legislative elections. BY MADDIE GIERBER, STAFF WRITER Last month, Virginia’s Nov. 6 general election put Democrats back in control of the House while maintaining their control of the Senate…

BAKING A DIFFERENCE

The Difference Baker is a new addition to Mason dining to help Mason create a more inclusive dining experience. BY CECE FINUCAN, STAFF WRITER ​​The Difference Baker is bringing students together by offering food and baked goods free of 7…

A GRAND DAY OUT FOR MASON BASEBALL

The 2023 baseball squad came out to celebrate a spectacular campaign in a familiar setting. BY ALI ALI, STAFF WRITER Picture this: A rowdy arcade filled with video games and vibrant colors, and nestled in the back of such a…

BEING THERE FOR ONE ANOTHER

Meet the Mental Health & Well Being Awareness club. BY ALEXIS MCCAFFREY, CONTRIBUTOR The Mental Health & Well-Being Awareness Club is a new Registered Student Organization (RSO) centered around the emotional well-being of students. The club’s focus is to bring …