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(Peter Mahler / Fourth Estate)

BY PETER MAHLER, ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR

Dear Mason Nation, 

I’m Peter Mahler, and I’m truly honored to be the Assistant Sports Editor of Fourth Estate. Since transferring to Mason from Northern Virginia Community College this past fall, I’ve made my way as a staff writer covering women’s basketball and volleyball. As a Communication major minoring in Sports Communication, writing about sports is what I love to do.

In this new role, I’ll now have a greater responsibility within the sports section, and I can’t wait to get to work. Writing about sports has been a dream, and the opportunity to take the next step as an editor is even more so. 

My goal for the semester is to provide timely, exciting sports coverage of Mason athletics. With both men’s and women’s basketball competing for an A-10 championship and the spring sports teams gearing up for their seasons, I want to give you a glimpse into the action. It won’t just be basketball coverage that you’ll get from the sports section; I want to showcase all that we have to offer during the spring semester, and I’m ready to get to work. 

In my spare time, I’m a huge Washington, D.C., sports fan, primarily rooting for the Commanders and the Caps. Although I would call myself a football fan at heart, I’m eager to learn more about all sports. 

Most importantly, I want to hone in on ways I can get the Mason community invested in its student athletes. I look forward to joining Sports Editor Brian A. Hayum as we aim to create a sports section that any Mason student can be proud of. 

Go Patriots!

Peter Mahler, Assistant Sports Editor

pmahler@gmu.edu

(Sam Douglas / Fourth Estate)

BY BRIAN A. HAYUM, SPORTS EDITOR

To Mason Nation:

First off, welcome back!

As a refresher, let me reintroduce myself! My name is Brian, and I’m a junior Communication major with a concentration in Journalism. This is my third semester at Fourth Estate, having spent time as a staff writer and last semester’s Sports Editor. During my tenure, I’ve covered the men’s basketball team and their historic rise over the past two seasons.

This semester, I am pleased to welcome Peter Mahler as the Assistant Sports Editor for the section. A staff writer last semester, Peter covered women’s volleyball’s historic regular season and their first conference tournament appearance since 2018. He has spent extensive time covering the women’s basketball team and their undefeated start to conference play.

Over break, Mason athletics haven’t skipped a beat. Both men’s and women’s basketball programs are in the midst of historic seasons, putting Mason among the premier schools in the A-10 conference.

As the snow thaws and spring rolls around the corner, my goal is to immortalize these accomplishments with the stories they deserve. It’s a great time to be a Patriot, and it’s our responsibility as a section to capture the pride that comes with these accomplishments.

Thank you, and go Patriots!

Brian A. Hayum, Sports Editor

Bhayum@gmu.edu

(Emma G. Schaible / Fourth Estate)

BY EMMA G. SCHAIBLE, NEWS EDITOR

Hello Readers, 

My name is Emma, and I am delighted to be the News Editor for Fourth Estate for the spring 2026 semester! I am a sophomore from New Jersey double majoring in Government and Communication with concentrations in Political Communications and Journalism. 

Starting my fourth semester after holding many positions with Fourth Estate, I have learned the most valuable part of college journalism is the interactions with student life. From covering the performative male contest to the dining hall changes with Chartwells to all the changes in student government, this paper serves the student body. Things are happening everyday that are impacting students on campus, and students must be informed about it. 

In what feels like the decade of nationwide uncertainty and misinformation, nothing is stronger than solid journalism, and I believe that is what Fourth Estate brings to George Mason. It is my goal as the News Editor to continue to bring news that is informative, timely and exciting. 

The news section is always looking for writers with an interest in reporting, investigative journalism, on the ground reporting and interviewing. Regardless of major or experience, the news section of Fourth Estate can be the place for you. 

Stay informed, 

Emma G. Schaible, News Editor 

eschaib@gmu.edu