Editorial Board

The Editorial Board is the official opinion of the Georgetown Voice. Its current composition can be found on the masthead. The Board strives to publish critical analyses of events at both Georgetown and in the wider D.C. community. We welcome everyone from all backgrounds and experience levels to join us!

Editorials

Rights of workers at risk in new Hoya Court

With the introduction of new restaurants in Hoya Court, concerns regarding the extension of the Just Employment Policy to all campus workers have emerged among unions and student activist groups.... Read more

By the October 16, 2013

Editorials

Shutdown shows need for budget autonomy

Over the last few days, the effects of the government shutdown have wreaked havoc on D.C.’s budget.  As the Voice went to press it seemed that Congress was moving toward... Read more

By the October 16, 2013

Editorials

Online courses break new academic ground

Following the precedent of Harvard and MIT, Georgetown is now offering its first online class this semester through the edX platform. The class is titled “Globalization’s Winners and Losers” and... Read more

By the October 10, 2013

Editorials

Student workers jipped by GMS inefficiency

The Georgetown Management System, which is responsible for paying all campus employees, will roll out a new operating system on Oct. 14. Even though the new system will be a... Read more

By the October 10, 2013

Editorials

Canon law petition threatens Georgetown identity

Archbishop of Washington Cardinal Donald Wuerl recently approved the canon law petition against Georgetown University requesting that the Church revoke the school’s right to call itself Catholic if it doesn’t... Read more

By the October 10, 2013

Editorials

Government shutdown shows need for reform

Throughout the past two weeks, House Republicans repeatedly passed legislation pairing the extension of governmental funding with delayed implementation of the Affordable Care Act. After the Senate rejected each of... Read more

By the October 3, 2013

Editorials

Undocumented immigrants seek licensing rights

On Oct. 1, the District City Council postponed voting on a bill to allow undocumented immigrants to apply for D.C. drivers licenses. According to Councilwoman Mary M. Cheh (D-Ward 3),... Read more

By the October 3, 2013

Editorials

Mold a danger to students in residence halls

A disturbing growth has been detected around Georgetown, and for once it’s not the neighbors. The contamination has worsened in several of the University’s older, run-down buildings. Mold poses serious... Read more

By the September 26, 2013

Editorials

Navy Yard shows negligence in veteran care

Navy contractor Aaron Alexis shot and killed 12 people at the Washington Navy Yard in Southwest D.C. before being killed in a gun-battle with police last Monday. Although facts concerning... Read more

By the September 26, 2013

Editorials

SNAP budget cuts deprive low-income Americans

On Thursday Sept. 19, 2013, the House passed the Nutrition Reform and Work Opportunity Act of 2013, also known as H.R. 3102. The act would cut nearly  $40 billion from... Read more

By the September 26, 2013