SJP MASON WALKS OUT FOR STUDENT DEATHS IN GAZA

SJP Mason unrolls large list of at least 5,000 names of deceased Palestinians during recent protest, expanding from the sixth floor balcony of Horizon Hall down to the second floor south entrance. BY ANDANI MUNKAILA, SOCIAL MEDIA AND GRAPHICS EDITOR…

FACES OF MASON: NAILED IT BY ASRA

Mason Alumni Starts Successful Nail Business. BY MADDIE GIERBER, STAFF WRITER Graduating college during a pandemic is difficult enough, but Asra Abbas embraced the challenge by not only embarking on her career in the legal field but also establishing her…

MASON OUTLASTS FORDHAM, WINS 7TH STRAIGHT

The Patriots won a defensive battle to extend their win streak. BY GABRIEL KING, SPORTS EDITOR Mason women’s basketball defeated Fordham 54-47 on Wednesday night at EagleBank Arena. The Patriots (17-3, 8-1 Atlantic 10) relied on stifling defense and strong…

GMU BATTLES BACK IN HOMECOMING WIN OVER RHODE ISLAND

The Patriots improve to 11-1 at home with an overall record of 15-5.   BY CARSON ALGER, ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR Mason men’s basketball defeated the Rhode Island Rams 92-84 in the annual homecoming game on Jan. 27 at EagleBank Arena. The…

1/18 — STUDENT SENATE ELECTS NEW SPEAKER, DAMA CHAIR

New Semester, New Leadership BY AUSTIN EMERY, CLERK OF THE STUDENT SENATE Editor’s Note: This article was written by the Clerk of Student Senate on behalf of Mason Student Government to relay information on recent legislation. Fourth Estate does not…

STUDENTS CALL FOR IMPROVEMENTS IN CAMPUS ACCESSIBILITY

Mason students with mobility disabilities advocate for a more accessible campus, including fixing broken buttons, unusable ramps and more. BY BRANDYN FRAGOSA, OPINION EDITOR According to a petition filed last month on Change.org titled “Petition for Better Disability Access at…

MASON BEATS ST. BONAVENTURE, ENDS LOSING SKID

A balance attack helped the Patriots get back in the win column. BY GABRIEL KING, SPORTS EDITOR Mason men’s basketball defeated St. Bonaventure 69-60 on Saturday afternoon at EagleBank Arena to end a three-game losing streak. The Patriots (14-5, 3-3…

GMU DOMINATES SAINT LOUIS FOR 3RD STRAIGHT WIN

The Patriots handled the Billikens to improve to 13-3. BY GABRIEL KING, SPORTS EDITOR Mason women’s basketball defeated Saint Louis 91-61 on Wednesday night, Jan. 17, at EagleBank Arena. The Patriots started the game on a 10-0 run and never…

FINDING THE LIGHT IN MOMENTS OF DARKNESS

Zara Saemi shares her triumph over suicide with resilience and advocacy. BY ZARA SAEMI, STUDENT SENATOR Editor’s Note: This article contains content about suicide. Students in need of assistance may reach out to GMU Counseling and Psychological Services for further…