New Semester, New Leadership BY AUSTIN EMERY, CLERK OF THE STUDENT SENATE Editor’s Note: This article was written by the Clerk of Student Senate on behalf of Mason Student Government to relay information on recent legislation. Fourth Estate does not…
Mason students with mobility disabilities advocate for a more accessible campus, including fixing broken buttons, unusable ramps and more. BY BRANDYN FRAGOSA, OPINION EDITOR According to a petition filed last month on Change.org titled “Petition for Better Disability Access at…
Stories of women who had life-threatening experiences following abortion bans are shared at Mason Sci-Tech campus amidst at least 14 pro-Palestine protestor interruptions. BY ERICA MUNISAR, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF On Tuesday, Jan. 23, President Joe Biden hosted his campaign rally, Restore Roe,…
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…
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…
Mason Student Government requests the release of the mandatory student budget from the university. BY ANDANI MUNKAILA, SOCIAL MEDIA AND GRAPHICS EDITOR The Mason Office of Strategic Budgeting & Planning has been requested by student government to release the 2023-24…
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…
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. 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 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…