Outdoor performances, off-campus events and digital content will replace traditional programming BY: PETER NJOROGE, CO-EDITOR-IN-CHIEF On Wednesday, June 24, Dean of the College of the Visual and Performing Arts (CVPA) Rick Davis and Programming Director Adrienne Bryant Godwin provided updates…
Mason students react, call for answers BY DANA NICKEL, STAFF WRITER Mason’s Alumni Association (GMUAA) released their Board of Directors list for the 2020-21 year including 14 Mason graduates, one of which is David Kanos. The term for the new…
Mason faculty and Virginia legislators speak about racism and police violence on Zoom BY: PETER NJOROGE, CO-EDITOR-IN-CHIEF On Friday, June 19, a panel of influential members of Mason faculty and lawmakers in Northern Virginia held an open forum with the…
Controversial tweet from Economics professor Robin Hanson is under review by university BY: LAURA SCUDDER, CO-EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Mason Associate Professor of Economics Robin Hanson received backlash Wednesday after tweeting a racist stereotype in relation to the upcoming Juneteenth holiday. Juneteenth is…
INTERVIEWS BY PETER NJOROGE, CO-EDITOR-IN-CHIEF On Friday, June 12, Fourth Estate spoke with student protestors on campus during a demonstration for George Floyd. Tristan Zambrano What do you think is the most important thing for students to be doing right…
Mason responds, does not publicly rescind admission BY LAURA SCUDDER, CO-EDITOR-IN-CHIEF University Life Vice President Rose Pascarell and Dean of Admissions Amy Takayama-Perez released a statement regarding the admission of incoming freshman Andrew Brewer on Friday. It stated that they…
Mason community gathers for a peaceful protest on Fairfax Campus BY: PETER NJOROGE, CO-EDITOR-IN-CHIEF On Friday, June 12, organizers gathered at the Mason Field House for a peaceful evening demonstration to honor the death of George Floyd and other…
Mason’s performing arts venues will be empty during the fall semester BY: PETER NJOROGE, CO-EDITOR-IN-CHIEF On Wednesday, June 10, the College of Visual and Performing Arts (CVPA) issued two press releases stating that both the Center for the Arts and…
Protesters gather in Manassas to promote anti-police violence agreement BY: PETER NJOROGE CO EDITOR-IN-CHIEF; DANA NICKEL STAFF WRITER On Monday, in the wake of the death of George Floyd, peaceful protesters gathered in downtown Manassas to show solidarity with the Black…