Editorials

Opinions from the Voice’s official editorial board.

Editorials

Georgetown’s Wake-up Call

Once again, Georgetown is grappling with the graphic reality of sexual assault on the Hilltop. A slate of survivors have come forward to tell their stories over the summer months—many... Read more

By the September 1, 2015

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Editor’s Note

After a period of internal discussion, the Voice decided to remove a post,  “An Open Letter to the Entire Georgetown Community,” from our website. Editing changes related to verification, ethics... Read more

By the August 21, 2015

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Foreign Service grad stats only half the picture

According to the Cawley Career Education Center’s post-graduation employment statistics, in the past decade, more students who graduate from the School of Foreign Service are entering jobs in consulting and... Read more

By the April 16, 2015

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Keep professors accountable in course evaluations

Of the many adjectives that can be used to describe America’s post-secondary education system, “transparent” is not one of them. Unfortunately, Georgetown’s course evaluation system is not an exception to... Read more

By the April 16, 2015

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Making peer mentorships a productive experience

In the next few weeks, Georgetown’s admitted students will commit to becoming members of the Class of 2019. Over the summer, incoming freshmen have the option to communicate with upperclassmen... Read more

By the April 16, 2015

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Georgetown’s green record has room to improve

More than 30 years ago, Georgetown University activated 4,464 solar panels on the roof of Bunn Intercultural Center, constructed after the 1973 oil crisis. In 2013, the Environmental Protection Agency... Read more

By the April 9, 2015

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Tenant Bill of Rights: A peace of mind for students

Many Hoyas take their first plunge into the cesspool that is real estate market when they rent an off-campus townhouse during their junior or senior years. A new rule to... Read more

By the April 9, 2015

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Drawing lessons from Rolling Stone’s UVA debacle

On Sunday, the Columbia Graduate School of Journalism released a damning report detailing how a now-retracted Rolling Stone account of a brutal gang-rape at the University of Virginia turned into... Read more

By the April 9, 2015

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Criticism of Fossil Free undermines free speech

On March 18, GU Fossil Free (GUFF) walked on stage during World Bank President Jim Yong Kim’s speech about climate change at Gaston Hall to promote their campaign for the... Read more

By the March 26, 2015

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Quality, affordable laundry crucial to campus living

At the end of February, the Georgetown University Student Association and the InterHall Council distributed a Residential Living Survey, in which they solicited feedback for a potential prepaid system for... Read more

By the March 26, 2015

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Republicans: Think before slashing student aid

Last week, Republicans in the House of Representatives released a budget memo for fiscal year 2016 that includes a freeze on the maximum amount of federal financial aid that a... Read more

By the March 26, 2015

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Student Action for 2018 Campus Plan starts now

The Georgetown University Student Association released an extensive campus plan report yesterday along with a call to action for students to voice their concerns on the 2018-38 Campus Plan before... Read more

By the March 19, 2015

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A toast to Cups for Campus and party hygiene

Beginning tomorrow at 11 a.m., Cups for Campus will distribute disposable cups for students to promote health and prevent the spread of disease, especially at parties. The Editorial Board welcomes... Read more

By the March 19, 2015

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Rethinking student needs in the Student Center

Six months since the Healey Family Student Center’s grand opening, the space has become one of the campus’ most frequented gathering places. On Thursday nights, the Georgetown Program Board hosts... Read more

By the March 19, 2015

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It’s time for a diversity requirement at Georgetown

On Mar. 27, the Main Campus Executive Faculty will consider a proposal to include an “Engaging Difference” requirement in the undergraduate core curricula. The Last Campaign for Academic Reform and... Read more

By the March 4, 2015

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Firearms have no place in sexual assault battle

Ten state legislatures are considering legislation to permit concealed firearms on college campuses. Supporters argue that firearms, especially in the hands of women, give potential victims of sexual assault the... Read more

By the March 4, 2015

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All-boys high school wrong solution for DCPS woes

D.C. School Chancellor Kaya Henderson announced in late January her plan to create a college preparatory high school for black and Latino boys in the District. The proposed school, which... Read more

By the March 4, 2015

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Casa Latina deserves a place on the Hilltop

Last week, the Latin@ Leadership Forum sent out a survey to Georgetown students to ask for support for its efforts to create a Casa Latina through an online survey. The... Read more

By the February 26, 2015

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Four-course semester worthy of consideration

The College Academic Council held a town hall on Feb. 18 to discuss the possibility of restructuring Georgetown’s undergraduate course structure, which currently operates under a five-course, three-credit system. College... Read more

By the February 26, 2015

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Judge’s ruling another blow for immigration reform

As with any university, Georgetown reflects larger discourses played out on the national or international stage. Conversations surrounding undocumented individuals in the U.S. are one example. Last month, the Editorial... Read more

By the February 26, 2015