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February 2014

Editorials

Venezuela, Ukraine crises both deserve attention

Last Wednesday, a group Georgetown students protested outside the building of the Organization of American States against the government of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro for its violent response to anti-government... Read more

By the February 27, 2014

Voices

The revolution will not be televised: Venezuela’s story

Much is happening in my dear country of Venezuela. Mass protests converged nationwide on Feb. 12, our national youth day, when students took out to the streets to criticize the... Read more

By February 27, 2014

Voices

Carrying On: Arizona, bringing back Jim Crow

“You can’t sit with us!” Gretchen Wieners screams across the table at Regina George. The veins on Gretchen’s forehead pop out in indignation. This scene is one of the most... Read more

By February 27, 2014

Voices

Freedom of speech a core issue for Georgetown’s future

Freedom of speech is a fundamental right. Georgetown’s religious affiliation does not give the University administration the right to curtail speech, period. We were incensed when we learned that GUPD... Read more

By February 27, 2014

Voices

Moving us toward a more interconnected Georgetown

Our time on the Hilltop has been characterized by a growing rift between the essential components of our community. Students have become increasingly divided, administrators have become increasingly subservient to... Read more

By February 27, 2014

News

News Hit: Official GU sexual assault resource website launches

President John DeGioia announced a new University policy on sexual misconduct and the launch of a website detailing Georgetown’s resources for survivors of sexual assault in a community-wide email on... Read more

By February 27, 2014

News

Clinton recognizes men for service to women and peace

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton presented the second 2014 Hillary Rodham Clinton Awards for Advancing Women in Peace and Security in Gaston Hall on Tuesday. This year, the honor... Read more

By February 27, 2014

News

Corp partners with TerraCycle to ‘upcycle’

Following its establishment three weeks ago, the new Georgetown division of the TerraCycle non-recyclable waste collection program will send its first shipment of materials to the company facility in March.... Read more

By February 27, 2014

Features

A sign of the times: The story of deaf students at Georgetown

“My first two weeks here freshman year were horrible. I cried every night because that was the first time I had to be in the hearing world 24/7.” Heather Artinian... Read more

By February 27, 2014

News

College to offer JUPS major starting fall 2014

Georgetown’s Program on Justice and Peace announced on its website Tuesday that it will offer a JUPS major beginning fall 2014. The new major is intended to complement the program’s... Read more

By February 27, 2014