How e-cigarettes are endangering the youth BY JAMIE GHOLSON, CULTURE EDITOR As the clock struck zero signifying the beginning of a new year, people cheered around LA’s famous “Smoking Deaths” billboard. The number of people on the board who died…
A look into the 2025 spring semester opinion section BY MARY DEMARCO, OPINION EDITOR Hello Fourth Estate readers, My name is Mary “MJ” Demarco, and I am the opinion editor for this semester! I am a sophomore at Mason, majoring…
Mason women’s basketball secures longest win streak in program history BY CHRISTIAN SEGOVIA, SPORTS EDITOR On Feb. 12, Mason women’s basketball reached its longest win streak in program history after defeating the Rhode Island Rams, 56-44. With this victory, both…
Stephanie Kanowitz shares her experience as a cycling instructor in the DMV BY VIVIANA SMITH, SENIOR STAFF WRITER Fitness is one of the main pillars of a healthy lifestyle, alongside balanced nutrition and 7 to 8 hours of sleep. According…
A recap of the 2024 Game Awards, including Game of the Year BY VIVIANA SMITH, SENIOR STAFF WRITER On Dec. 12, the 10th anniversary of The Game Awards (TGA) was hosted at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, CA. Canadian…
Fourth Estate news editors share plans for covering news at Mason in the Spring 2025 semester. BY BARRETT BALZER, NEWS EDITOR AND SAM DOUGLAS, NEWS ASSISTANT Salutations! My name is Barrett Balzer, and I am thrilled to be your News…
Love is calling for a celebration BY LAMIA GAMIL, STAFF WRITER To the ones who found love, to the ones still searching for love, and to the ones whose love comes from within, light a candle and bring chocolate cake…
An action-packed week filled with adventures and memorable experiences BY KATIE KOHLER, STAFF WRITER Mason celebrated its Spring 2025 homecoming with a week full of festivities, community service and school spirit. The annual tradition, running from Jan. 31 to Feb….
Sherman invites Mason to her interactive comedy show BY EMMA SCHAIBLE, SOCIAL MEDIA AND GRAPHICS EDITOR The Center for the Arts welcomes a current Saturday Night Live (SNL) cast member and comedy actress, Sarah Sherman, to continue the tradition of…
Sometimes your next best step is a step back BY VIVIANA SMITH, SENIOR STAFF WRITER Climbing up the ladder is something most of us expect our next few years to be like. As we start from the bottom, possibly as…
