Category: News

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…

BAKING A DIFFERENCE

The Difference Baker is a new addition to Mason dining to help Mason create a more inclusive dining experience. BY CECE FINUCAN, STAFF WRITER ​​The Difference Baker is bringing students together by offering food and baked goods free of 7…

THE PREVALENCE OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING IN NOVA

Mason professor Al Fuertes stresses the importance of Human Trafficking awareness. BY VIVIANA SMITH, NEWS EDITOR According to AP News in Jan. 2021, ex-Fairfax county officers were on trial for allegedly protecting a sex-trafficking ring based in Alexandria, Virginia. According…

GEORGE MASON STUDENTS PROTEST ISRAEL-HAMAS WAR

George Mason students protest Israel-Hamas war. BY STAFF WRITERS BARRETT ROSE BALZER, LEILA KAMARIA CAMPBELL, AMELIA JANE SAND AND ANGEL BISA SIMS. Editor’s Note: Fourth Estate uses language in accordance with AP style guidelines. For more information on the use…

MASON STUDENT ATTACKED NEAR MASON POND

Mason Student attacked by unknown subject while on a walk around the Fairfax Campus. BY VIVIANA SMITH, NEWS EDITOR Editor’s Note: The pseudonym of Jane Doe was used to protect the victim’s identity. On Sept. 24, 2023, Mason student Jane…

MASON GRADUATES ARE TRANSFORMING ONLINE TUTORING

A team of George Mason graduate students develop an online platform that caters to all types of learners. BY CECE FINUCAN, STAFF WRITER TDULTRA by TutorDudes is an online learning platform designed for all learning styles. The platform was developed…

MEET FAIRFAX COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD CANDIDATE, AHMED HUSSEIN

Hussein shares thoughts on test scores, teacher resources and diversity initiatives. BY ANDANI MUNKAILA, STAFF WRITER & JACK FEDAK, STUDENT SENATOR FAIRFAX, Virginia – Fairfax “School Board at Large” candidate Ahmed Hussein is an educated,  proud father, and a longtime…

FROM DREAM TO DEVELOPMENT: RATE MY PROFESSOR PLUG-IN

How a Mason alumni built one of the most popular Mason programs for class registration. BY ETHAN BURK, STAFF WRITER Alumni ​Jeong Min Cho is a current software designer who is passionate about creating apps that promote social good in…

STUDENT BODY PRESIDENT SHARES PLANS TO GIVE A VOICE TO ALL

Paul Wyche Speaks of plans for year, inspirations and future goals. BY ANDANI MUNKAILA, STAFF WRITER Editor’s Note: This interview was edited for length and clarity. How is life in NOVA different from life in Central Florida? I come from…