Monthly Archives: October 2023

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…

GOT A HEAD FULL OF THOUGHTS?

Philosophy Club seeks to lighten the load. BY VICTORIA HART, STAFF WRITER If you’re the kind of person who not only gives things a second thought, but a third, or maybe even a fourth, meet the Philosophy Club. In the…

BARBIE VS OPPENHEIMER REVIEW

Students give side-by-side reviews on recent movies “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer”. COME ON BARBIE, LET’S GO BARBIE Barbie inspires girls of all ages to achieve their dreams.  BY STEPHANIE MARTINEZ, STAFF WRITER Since the very beginning, Barbie has been a staple…

MASON LOOKS TO STRENGTHEN COMMUNITY IN NEW AGE OF COLLEGE SPORTS

Mason Director of Athletics opens up about the new-look collegiate sports world. BY GABRIEL KING, SPORTS EDITOR In the first Mason Vision Series forum of the semester, Mason’s Director of Athletics Marvin Lewis and  Associate Director of Sport Management Craig…

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…

FACES OF MASON: BEN HOSIG

Mason Employee shares his special talent in tap dancing. BY MADALYN GODFREY, STAFF WRITER As students, it is often forgotten that the staff that support and advise us have lives of their own, with stories of who they are and…

LETTER FROM THE NEWS EDITOR

Hello everyone,  My name is Viviana Smith and I am Fourth Estate’s News Editor for the Fall 2023 semester. I am a junior majoring in Communications with a dual concentration in Journalism and Media Production and Criticism. I’m filled with…