Mary Demarco/Fourth Estate
A look into the 2025 spring semester opinion section
BY MARY DEMARCO, OPINION EDITOR
Hello Fourth Estate readers,
My name is Mary “MJ” Demarco, and I am the opinion editor for this semester! I am a sophomore at Mason, majoring in Communications with a focus in Journalism. While I have only been working with Fourth Estate for about a year and a half, I have extensive experience in the journalism world.
As a freshman in high school, I joined my school’s newspaper and later became editor-in-chief. I had the opportunity to interview local politicians, such as Indiana state Sen. J.D. Ford, as well as high-profile figures like former Vice President Mike Pence.
Last semester, Fourth Estate’s opinion section featured wonderful stories written by talented writers. The stories ranged from study tips and television to food reviews and campus pollution.
This semester, I aim to expand our team of writers for the opinion section. Have a different perspective on Mason’s decisions regarding campus life? Write for the opinion section! Have a strong view on major current events? Share your opinion! Have a hot take on pop culture? The opinion section is for you.
While traditional journalism requires writers to maintain objectivity, the opinion section encourages the opposite. The opinion section gives students a platform to express themselves freely.
Write about what makes you angry, what brings you joy beyond measure, and what confuses you. I look forward to an invigorating semester where I have the gift of hearing from so many student voices.
Use your right to free speech to the fullest!
Mary J. Demarco
