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  Fourth Estate/Jalen Stubbs The Mason women’s basketball team hosted its first open practice Saturday, Sep. 17 at EagleBank Arena. BY JALEN STUBBS, MANAGING EDITOR Mason women’s basketball is upon us. The Patriots are hoping to contribute this season on both ends offensively and defensively. Senior Sonia Smith has many goals for leading the team to a victorious season this … [Read more...] about MASON WOMEN’S BASKETBALL IS UNDERWAY

Photo Courtesy of Paul Bazzano The George Mason Patriots club football team kicks off their first official game against Maryland Prep. this Saturday at 2:00 p.m. located at the RAC Field. BY JALEN STUBBS, MANAGING EDITOR The Patriots are set to return their full roster after placing second from an outstanding season during the fall of 2021. Despite the challenges of finding new … [Read more...] about SEASON PREVIEW: GEORGE MASON RETURNS FOR THE 2022-2023 JOURNEY

Fourth Estate/Rachel Huet Mason men’s soccer welcomes new coach and wins first game of the season. BY JALEN STUBBS, MANAGING EDITOR Mason men’s soccer welcomes Rich Costanzo who entered his first season to serve as the 11th head coach in the history of this franchise. Costanzo joined the Patriots after serving as the assistant coach for five seasons for the Pittsburgh men’s … [Read more...] about NEW BEGINNINGS FOR PATRIOTS SOCCER TEAM

Photo Courtesy of Getty Images A majority of football athletes have suffered from CTE, even when they are unaware of it.  BY ANTHONY PALACIOS, STAFF WRITER Stories have been ringing worldwide and different sports professions about CTE becoming a long-term issue for many athletes. Football, which involves physical contact with a helmet, is the norm for those that play the sport. … [Read more...] about CTE: THE ONGOING CONCERN FOR FOOTBALL ATHLETES

Photo Courtesy of Paul J. Bazzano The George Mason Men’s Club football team has its eyes set on the upcoming 2022 National Club Football Association (NCFA) season.  BY JALEN STUBBS, MANAGING EDITOR Last year, the team came up short against Ohio State and placed second overall with a final score of 42-27. Former club president, Adam Abu-Jamous used this resolution to his … [Read more...] about PATRIOTS FOOTBALL IS IN FULL FORCE THIS SEASON