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TRANSCRIPT OF FEB. 7 STUDENT TOWN HALL: PRESENTATION AND QUESTIONS

  TRANSCRIPT OF FEB. 7 STUDENT TOWN HALL: GREGORY WASHINGTON’S OPENING PRESENTATION A full transcript of Dr. Washington’s 15-minute presentation from the Feb. 7 Student Town Hall addressing letters to the student body. BY ERICA MUNISAR, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Editor’s Note: Fourth…

THE PUSH FOR GENDER-NEUTRAL BATHROOMS ON CAMPUS

The “Gender Inclusive Restrooms” project  from the LGBTQ+ Resources Center to increase the inclusivity and accessibility of restrooms on Mason’s Fairfax Campus. BY VALENTINA FALA, STAFF WRITER A “Gender Inclusive Restrooms” project has been ongoing at Mason for more than…

MASON DINING WOOS WITH INNOVATION

Mason Dining introduces new dining locations, events and inclusive food options. BY EILLEEN NGO-TRAN, STAFF WRITER This academic year, Mason Dining introduced new innovations focused on sustainability and interesting dining events. New foods have been introduced to the student body…

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…

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 WALKS OUT TO SPEAK OUT

Mason students call on the University in several on-campus protests within the previous semester. BY VIVIANA SMITH, NEWS EDITOR, AND ANDANI MUNKAILA, SOCIAL MEDIA AND GRAPHICS EDITOR Editor’s Note: Fourth Estate uses language in accordance with AP style guidelines. For…

MASON STUDENTS ENCOURAGE VOTING IN NOVEMBER ELECTION

Student organizations encourage the Mason community to vote in the 2023 legislative elections. BY MADDIE GIERBER, STAFF WRITER Last month, Virginia’s Nov. 6 general election put Democrats back in control of the House while maintaining their control of the Senate…