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Making better writers, one paper at a time

I remember hyperventilating. I know my heart stopped at least once or twice.

By the February 3, 2005

Editorials

Forgetting Freedoms

Have you ever caught yourself thinking that the First Amendment goes too far?

By the February 3, 2005

Voices

When wanting to be right is very wrong

Because being against the war doesn’t mean being against the peace

By the February 3, 2005

Editorials

What’s a soldier worth?

The Bush administration has begun to see how much it has shortchanged those who serve, but they have not yet done enough for our servicemen.

By the February 3, 2005

Editorials

The last Iraq ed we’ll write (’til next week)

It’s taken almost two years. It’s cost the lives of 1,436 Americans and wounded thousands. Finally, though, Iraqis voted and the world celebrated. Unfortunately, this euphoria is not yet warranted.

By the February 3, 2005

News

College awards faculty

Georgetown’s College of Arts and Sciences presented awards to three professors at the annual Georgetown College Faculty Convocation held in McNeir Auditorium on Tuesday.

Dean Jane McAuliffe gave the Award for Excellence in Teaching to History Professor Carol Ann Benedict, Chemistry Professor Angel C.

By the January 27, 2005

News

Jewish-Catholic relations

In a Marc Chagall painting discussed during Professor Jeremy Cohen’s lecture, “Contemplating the Cross: Jews React to the Crucifixion, from the Gospels to Gibson,” burning Jewish villages and Jews fleeing persecution surround the image of Jesus Christ hanging on a white cross.

By the January 27, 2005

News

Roe v. Wade ignored

The 32nd anniversary of the landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision Roe v. Wade passed Georgetown quietly by on Jan. 22.

By the January 27, 2005

News

Asian Studies, STIA hold forum on tsunami impact

With 280,000 confirmed dead on two continents and in 11 countries, the tsunami that hit Southeast Asia on Dec. 26 has left the region with the possibility of unforetold socioeconomic, political and environmental ramifications.

By the January 27, 2005

News

Bush dissenters protest second inauguration

“Counter-inaugural” events attended by thousands

By the January 27, 2005

News

Students can no longer profit from meal plans

Dining Services learns to hinder meal plan manipulation

By the January 27, 2005

News

Metro Police to tackle terrorism prevention

Local businesses, institutions to participate in Operation TIPP

By the January 27, 2005

Features

Crimes and Misdemeanors

Georgetown has experienced a rash of crime over the last few months. Is this indicative of a broader trend?

By the January 27, 2005

Sports

The Sports Sermon

Numerous Philly haters have approached the Serminator after the Eagles herded, corralled and branded Michael Vick and the Falcons on Sunday.

By January 27, 2005

Sports

Good Woods

Putting From the Rough – A weekly take on sports

By the January 27, 2005

Sports

Hoyas nipped by Panthers, 85-81; Fall short against Seton Hall

Hoyas lose to Seton Hall, 63-47

By the January 27, 2005

Sports

ROY! ROY, ROY, ROY!: Hibbert dunk sinks Irish to bottom of bottle

Tuesday night’s solid win over St. John’s was a critical victory for the Georgetown men’s basketball team, which is looking more likely to be around come March.

By the January 27, 2005

Voices

Pomegranates, mangoes and a train of thought

I could eat 100 kiwis a day, but they would always be green. With envy, for they know of my love for mangoes.

By the January 27, 2005

Voices

When mentoring gets too close for comfort

Carrying On- a rotating column by voice senior staffers

By the January 27, 2005

Voices

Ruby red slippers won’t cut it Ruby red slippers won’t cut it Ruby red slippers won’t cut it

It turns out there is no place like home … and that’s not always a good thing

By the January 27, 2005

Voices

From virgin to snob in one week

When boxed wine just won’t do

By the January 27, 2005

Editorials

Direct quote

The practically fine words edition

By the January 27, 2005

Editorials

By the numbers

$21,500 Amount the Bush Administration paid columnist Maggie Gallagher to promote marriage policies. $241,000 Amount the Bush Administration paid columnist Armstrong Williams to promote education policies. $0 Amount the Bush... Read more

By the January 27, 2005

Editorials

Making the police obey the law

There’s a simple rule to police brutality, well illustrated by the case of Rodney King: video cameras can both punish unwarranted police violence and act as a deterrent.

By the January 27, 2005

Editorials

Criminal negligence

Crime has become more visible at Georgetown and it’s time for students to stand up and do something about it.

By the January 27, 2005