Author Archives: Jalen Stubbs

About Jalen Stubbs

Jalen Stubbs has been with the Fourth Estate since the spring of 2021 and serves as the Managing Editor for the 2022-2023 academic year. He is majoring in Communication with a concentration in Journalism and a minor in Sports Communication. He can be found on Twitter: @JalenStubbs_.

HUMAN HEART IN CONFLICT WITHIN ITSELF

Mason alum Taj Kokayi continues to shine a light on the importance of telling stories through the lens of Blackness BY JALEN STUBBS, MANAGING EDITOR Mason alum Taj Kokayi recently wrote and directed the sci-fi short film, “White Mirror.” Here,…

REPRESENTATION IN MASON’S FILM PROGRAM

A look into the works of Mason’s film called the “Topaz Bracelet”   BY JALEN STUBBS, MANAGING EDITOR With her growing career in the film industry, 2021 GMU’s Black Artist of the Year, Sally Deen alongside producer Taj Kokayi demonstrate representation…

PATRIOTS ARE VICTORIOUS FOR FIRST HOME GAMES OF THE SEASON

Mason men’s basketball defeats Longwood University and American University for first home weekend. BY JALEN STUBBS, MANAGING EDITOR Mason men’s basketball hosted their home opener against Longwood University with a final score of 83-69. As of 2015, Mason remains undefeated…

REPRESENTATION IN MASON ATHLETICS

  BY JALEN STUBBS, MANAGING EDITOR Mason track and field alumna, Nena Rogers was recently promoted as the new Interim Assistant Vice President and Director of Intercollegiate Athletics. Rogers explained how the process of being promoted from interim is a…

NEW BEGINNINGS FOR PATRIOTS SOCCER TEAM

Mason men’s soccer welcomes new coach and wins first game of the season. BY JALEN STUBBS, MANAGING EDITOR Mason men’s soccer welcomes Rich Costanzo who entered his first season to serve as the 11th head coach in the history of…

TWO WINS IN A ROW AS PATRIOTS PREPARE FOR HOMECOMING

Patriots claim their second victory at home BY JALEN STUBBS, COPY EDITOR The Patriots returned to Eagle Bank Arena for the first time this year, following their game against American University, taking on Dayton on Jan 22 and Saint Joseph…

COMBAT ON THE MAT

Mason wrestling opens their 2021 season BY JALEN STUBBS, STAFF WRITER Mason athletics has officially made its transition to winter sports. Mason’s wrestling program made its 2021 debut as of Friday, Oct. 29 where the Patriots hosted the “wrestle-offs.”  The…