Shaping the future of healthcare through new technology BY JAMIE GHOLSON, STAFF WRITER MIX Makerspace Manager and Events Coordinator Max Kazemzahed MFA, PhD, 3D printed an anatomically correct human skull. For Fernando Alarcon, it was a hand. Neither Kazemzahed nor…
Where sweet and savory treats and cozy vibes meet BY SAAHITI CHAMALA, CULTURE EDITOR Looking for a cozy spot to study, chill with friends or grab a delicious treat? I’ve got you covered. One of my favorite cafes—Tous Les Jours–…
For our congresswomen, fashion isn’t just a choice–it’s strategy. BY NYLAH MITCHELL, STAFF WRITER Editor’s Note: This article is a shortened version of an original piece from the writer. To read the original-length piece, visit here. It’s often forgettable…
The urgency behind the “It Only Takes One” campaign BY SAAHITI CHAMALA, CULTURE EDITOR In an exclusive interview with Fourth Estate on October 21st, first lady of Virginia Suzanne S. Youngkin opened up about her deeply personal motivation for launching…
Mason alum Margaretta Dombroski and her fight against water pollution BY VALENTINA FALA, STAFF WRITER Margaretta Walker Dombroski, a 2022 Mason alumna, is the Mid-Atlantic Save Our Streams Coordinator at the Izaak Walton League of America. In her role, she…
Less than a week post-election, University Life hosted Pizza and Perspectives on Mason Square BY EMMA SCHAIBLE, STAFF WRITER On Nov. 11, University Life at Mason Square, in partnership with Mason Votes and the Schar School of Policy and Government,…
Students create a petition to urge Mason administration to find a suitable prayer space for hundreds of Muslim students on campus BY MELANIE JENSEN, STAFF WRITER Walking through Wilkins Plaza on Oct. 29, students may have noticed a group praying…
The radical reimagining of an iconic comic book villain divides audiences BY PHILLIP KIM, STAFF WRITER Editor’s note: This article contains spoilers, discussions of mental health and mentions of sexual and physical violence. The release of “Joker” in 2019 was…
Organization sends follow-up request for documents related to animal experimentation incident in November 2022 BY SAM DOUGLAS, STAFF WRITER On Nov. 1, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals Foundation (PETA), sent a record request letter to Mason leadership. PETA…
Multiple sightings of peaceful wildlife on campus as the fall comes to an end BY VIVIANA SMITH, CO-EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Have you seen some furry friends roaming the Fairfax campus lately? Besides the geese, ducks and turtles at Mason pond, there have…