Author Archives: Fourth Estate Spring 2025

Women’s Basketball are A-10 Champions

Redemption Paid off, Next stop: NCAA Matchup against Florida State BY CHRISTIAN SEGOVIA, SPORTS EDITOR  On March 9, Mason’s women’s basketball won their first-ever A-10 championship, punching in their ticket to the NCAA tournament for the first time in school…

Exploring local gems: Fairfax Coffee

A peaceful escape with the perfect cup of coffee BY SAAHITI KIRAN CHAMALA, CO-EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Nestled along Braddock Road, Fairfax Coffee is more than just a café—it’s a sanctuary for students seeking a peaceful escape. Its proximity to campus provides a…

Graffiti found on several Mason buildings

Exploratory Hall and several other Mason buildings vandalised BY SAM DOUGLAS, ASSISTANT NEWS EDITOR Several Mason buildings were spray painted with graffiti on March 5. According to Mason’s police and public safety department’s Daily Crime and Fire Log, Planetary Hall,…

A deep dive into Mason’s School of Dance Gala

Building blocks toward a career in dance BY CHARLIE MCVICKERS, STAFF WRITER Each spring, dance majors at George Mason perform in the annual School of Dance Gala concert at the Center for the Arts. The performance allows students to work…

Things to do in New York City

Copy editor Nylah Mitchell shares her guide to the Big Apple for spring break BY NYLAH MITCHELL, COPY EDITOR Spring break is finally here! Whether you’re planning a solo day trip or a week-long family vacation to New York City…

DEI is out as federal mandate rolls in

Recent federal mandates lead to rebranding of Mason’s former Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion BY VIVIANA SMITH, SENIOR STAFF WRITER Recent federal mandates issued under President Donald Trump’s administration demand the end of “race-based decision making in higher education.”…

Next stop: Atlantic 10 for Mason women’s basketball

  Patriots win their last home game as the season ends BY CHRISTIAN SEGOVIA, SPORTS EDITOR After two road losses, the Patriots bounced back to win their final home game on Senior Night against the Duquesne Dukes, 86-63, on Mar….

Antisemitism resolution passed after tense debate

President Washington and Board of Visitors debate over antisemitism resolution BY JULIANA MARCELLO, STAFF WRITER On Thursday, Feb. 27, the Mason Board of Visitors (BOV) met to vote on the resolution (BOV meeting book pg. 300) regarding antisemitism. The Diversity…

Tariffs: what do they mean?

Mason professor explains what tariffs are and how they affect us BY BRIAN A. HAYUM, STAFF WRITER Interest rates. Gross domestic product. Supply and demand. Americans are subject to financial terms that have major implications for their financial health. At…