Category: News

THE PREVALENCE OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING IN NOVA

Mason professor Al Fuertes stresses the importance of Human Trafficking awareness. BY VIVIANA SMITH, NEWS EDITOR According to AP News in Jan. 2021, ex-Fairfax county officers were on trial for allegedly protecting a sex-trafficking ring based in Alexandria, Virginia. According…

GEORGE MASON STUDENTS PROTEST ISRAEL-HAMAS WAR

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…

MASON STUDENT ATTACKED NEAR MASON POND

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…

MASON GRADUATES ARE TRANSFORMING ONLINE TUTORING

A team of George Mason graduate students develop an online platform that caters to all types of learners. BY CECE FINUCAN, STAFF WRITER TDULTRA by TutorDudes is an online learning platform designed for all learning styles. The platform was developed…

MEET FAIRFAX COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD CANDIDATE, AHMED HUSSEIN

Hussein shares thoughts on test scores, teacher resources and diversity initiatives. BY ANDANI MUNKAILA, STAFF WRITER & JACK FEDAK, STUDENT SENATOR FAIRFAX, Virginia – Fairfax “School Board at Large” candidate Ahmed Hussein is an educated,  proud father, and a longtime…

FROM DREAM TO DEVELOPMENT: RATE MY PROFESSOR PLUG-IN

How a Mason alumni built one of the most popular Mason programs for class registration. BY ETHAN BURK, STAFF WRITER Alumni ​Jeong Min Cho is a current software designer who is passionate about creating apps that promote social good in…

STUDENT BODY PRESIDENT SHARES PLANS TO GIVE A VOICE TO ALL

Paul Wyche Speaks of plans for year, inspirations and future goals. BY ANDANI MUNKAILA, STAFF WRITER Editor’s Note: This interview was edited for length and clarity. How is life in NOVA different from life in Central Florida? I come from…

MASON REACTS TO AFFIRMATIVE ACTION BAN

Recent Supreme Court decision to ban Affirmative Action sparks discussion about Equity in College Admissions. BY VIVIANA SMITH, NEWS EDITOR Historic decisions have recently been made by the U.S. Supreme Court. From the Overturning of Roe v. Wade to the…

MASON’S 11TH ANNUAL 9/11 DAY OF SERVICE

Mason community commemorates 9/11 with Day of Service. BY KAYLYN BARNHART, CULTURE EDITOR Mason commemorated the fateful day of September 11, 2001 with their 11th annual 9/11 Day of Service. The events that occurred on this date are not forgotten….

ATTACK ON REP. CONNOLLY DISTRICT OFFICE IMPACTS MASON

Increasing violence against public officials change scope for aspiring government students. BY ERICA MUNISAR, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF On May 15, an individual entered the District Office of Rep. Gerry Connolly, who represents Mason in the 11th District, specifically requesting to see the…