Best practices for finding calmness during busy days BY ADITI GOEL, STAFF WRITER There are various ways to implement meditation in our daily lives and the benefits are almost instant and long-lasting. Simply put, meditation equals positive awareness. Here are…
Lessons learned as a wheelchair user BY LAMIA GAMIL, STAFF WRITER I grew up in a household where I was reminded daily: “if there’s a will, there’s a way.” At times, life throws at you challenges and you don’t have…
Avoiding social media burnout by practicing mindfulness BY ADITI GOEL, STAFF WRITER Have you ever spent the whole night scrolling through social media? Maybe there was a Netflix series you “had” to finish. Maybe there were a few more TikToks…
A message from Ivy about dealing with pandemic unease BY TRAVIS MCMILLAN STAFF WRITER Hey Patriots, Stress can manifest in many ways, big or small. The expected stress of college is only intensified when coupled with the anxiety that comes…
Ivy gives some advice about making friends at Mason, even during a pandemic BY SHYLOH-SYMONE BAILEY STAFF WRITER Dear Patriots, If you’re reading this letter in hopes of making friends during the new era of COVID-19, then it was written…
BY KAYLYN MATIS STAFF WRITER Dear Ivy, We are starting a really weird semester that none of us have experienced before. I have a few online classes and a few meeting in person. I have never done an online class…
Making the most out of Mason BY: AHMED FARID STAFF WRITER I must say, writing this article is a little bittersweet. After two and a half years writing for Fourth Estate, this will be my last article. I’ve been thinking…
The return of Mason’s favorite advice column For all those that have been asking, my long-awaited return is imminent. Since I left last spring, Mason has undergone many changes. There used to be a giant hole in the center of…
Keep friends and stay frugal BY LEIGH NORMAN, STAFF WRITER “Let’s split it evenly!” Chills go down your spine. You look around the table. One friend ordered an appetizer, drinks and a steak. Another selected the shrimp and dessert. In…
BY SUMMER BROWN, STAFF WRITER I remember my mother always said that two individuals can get along easily while living in separate households, but once you put them together they’re like two completely different people. I’ve noticed that this is…