Author Archives: Fourth Estate 24-25

Election night: What to wear?

Staff writer Nylah shares outfit ideas for the biggest political night of the year BY NYLAH MITCHELL, STAFF WRITER The 2024 presidential election outcome is right around the corner and voters are ready to decide who will hold the White…

Faces of Esports: CSGO manager Grayson Wood

Counter-Strike manager at Mason Esports details his journey BY CHRISTIAN SEGOVIA, ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR Editor note: The use of the word “server” is referring to the practicing and playing of the game Counter-Strike. Grayson ”dr1ver” Wood has been the Counter-Strike:…

Fourth Estate Ranks: The best Oreos to eat while studying

Editors Christian and Nawaal give their ratings for 8 selected Oreo flavors BY NAWAAL NACKERDIEN, NEWS EDITOR AND CHRISTIAN SEGOVIA, ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR We understand how stressful the middle of the semester can be during this time of year. As…

Mason men’s soccer claims first place in the A-10

The Patriots are one of two teams in the country with 12 wins BY CHRISTIAN SEGOVIA, ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR On Oct. 26, Mason men’s soccer defeated St. Bonaventure 4-1 to gain sole possession of first place in the Atlantic 10….

Mason Valorant qualifies for playoffs

  Mason Valorant won in a 2-0 series to qualify for Last Chance Qualifiers BY CHRISTIAN SEGOVIA, ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR Editor’s Note: Players will be referred to by their gamer tags. Additionally, on Oct. 26, Mason Valorant won the MACS…

Top 5 ‘need to know’ tips for college freshmen

Make the most out of your first year with these tips BY VIVIANA SMITH, CO-EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Entering a new environment can be a difficult task. Without a strong foundation to build from, you’re bound to have many questions about all that…

Coalition of 10 Virginia universities send letter to Gov. Youngkin

Members of Mason Student Government lead a student body president coalition in hopes of re-opening conversations about DEI BY VIVIANA SMITH, CO-EDITOR-IN-CHIEF On Oct. 22, Mason student leaders, alongside the student body representatives of nine public universities throughout the Commonwealth…

Fall 2024 campus events: Fun for everyone

A list of concerts, shows and more coming to the EagleBank Arena this fall BY VIVIANA SMITH, CO-EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Did you know that Mason students, staff, faculty and retirees are eligible for special discounts at the EagleBank Arena? With a valid…

Mason men’s soccer: A season to remember

A 10-3 overall record marks the current men’s soccer season as one of the best in recent years BY KEVIN BINAJ, SPORTS EDITOR Mason men’s soccer team has been a force to be reckoned with in the 2024 season. With…