Editorials

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Hard liquor ban big step backwards for Dartmouth

Last week, Dartmouth College announced a campus-wide ban on hard alcohol. Beginning this spring term, students will no longer be able to consume liquor containing 15 percent or more alcohol... Read more

By the February 5, 2015

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Partial divestment a welcome compromise for all

On Monday, the Committee on Investments and Social Responsibility rejected GU Fossil Free’s proposal to divest from the 200 largest fossil fuel companies from its endowment. Instead, it recommended that... Read more

By the January 29, 2015

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Undocumented Hoyas deserve more resources

The admissions office has taken a step forward in its outreach to undocumented students across the nation. After collaborating with UndocuHoyas, a student group that advocates for undocumented students, it... Read more

By the January 29, 2015

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GUSA candidates must fight for student voice

With this year’s Georgetown University Student Association executive election campaigns gearing up to officially begin on Feb. 5, it is time for voters and presidential hopefuls to consider the issues... Read more

By the January 29, 2015

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A stand against religious absolutism begins on campus

Last Thursday, Duke University regrettably reversed its decision to allow members of its Muslim Student Association to chant the adhan, Islam’s call-to-prayer, from the university’s monolithic chapel bell tower every... Read more

By the January 22, 2015

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Granting diginity in death

Last Wednesday, D.C. councilmember Mary Cheh introduced a bill that may bring “death with dignity” laws to the District. The law will allow terminally ill patients who are mentally competent... Read more

By the January 22, 2015

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Not-so-good times ahead for Metro

“Look alive, good times are ahead.” Such was the message of the Washington Metro Area Transit Authority—next to a cheery dance crew, no less—in a video advertisement celebrating the opening... Read more

By the January 22, 2015

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Congressional meddling on Initiative 71 another case for D.C. statehood

In last November’s general election, D.C. voters overwhelmingly passed Initiative 71, a bill legalizing recreational use of marijuana in the District. Unfortunately, even with the majority support of all but... Read more

By the January 14, 2015

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Hoya Court meal swipe program a win-win for students and university

At the beginning of last semester’s finals week, Georgetown Dining implemented a pilot program where students with meal plans could exchange meal swipes for food at Hoya Court, which Aramark... Read more

By the January 14, 2015

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Practical policies will accomplish new mayor’s goal to end homelessness

D.C.’s new mayor, Muriel Bowser, campaigned on a platform that promised to end homelessness in D.C. by 2025. A report released last month by the D.C. Fiscal Policy Institute, however,... Read more

By the January 14, 2015

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Plans for former Jesuit Residence LLC lack concrete, unique vision

Next Monday, the Office of Residential Living will release application materials for upperclassmen interested in living in the refurbished Ryan and Mulledy Halls during the 2015-2016 academic year. The entirety... Read more

By the December 4, 2014

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Harbin power outage exhibits Facilities Management’s persistent inefficiencies

On the afternoon of Nov. 23, a transformer failure left Harbin Hall, among other nearby academic buildings, without power. The Office of Facilities Management did not successfully restore power until... Read more

By the December 4, 2014

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Rapid-fire news cycle threatens to dampen impetus for social change

“A potent symbol of a D.C. that no longer exists,” writes a Washington Post article on Marion Barry’s visionary leadership for what was then a racially and socioeconomically integrated city.... Read more

By the December 4, 2014

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Res Life, administration must address RA sexual assault concerns

An op-ed written by Thomas Lloyd (SFS ‘15) in The Hoya last week about the mishandling of the Milzman ricin incident raised the issue of the unacceptable treatment of Resident... Read more

By the November 19, 2014

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GU should up restrictions on Greek organizations for students’ benefit

The death of a West Virginia University freshman at a fraternity party last Friday and the subsequent suspension of all WVU fraternity activity has reignited a public debate about the... Read more

By the November 19, 2014

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GU students must answer call to implement national service year

Joining the armed forces is often considered the pinnacle of service to one’s country. It was therefore heartening to see retired U.S. Army General Stanley McChrystal advocate for an “appropriately... Read more

By the November 19, 2014

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GU should reconsider RA treatment in light of ricin mishandling

Daniel Milzman, the then-Georgetown sophomore who pleaded guilty to possessing a deadly amount of ricin in his McCarthy dorm room last spring, was sentenced Monday to a year in prison.... Read more

By the November 13, 2014

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GU’s early applicant pool statistics give racial diversity the short shrift

Georgetown bills itself as an institution bent on fostering diversity. It has dedicated substantial resources to the effort, including this week’s Diversity Summit and the longstanding Women’s Center, LGBTQ Resource... Read more

By the November 13, 2014

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Inhofe’s appointment jeopardizes nation’s fight against climate change

Last week, American voters installed the largest Republican majority in both the House and the Senate since the 1950s. Although repercussions are inevitable, most of the consequences of the midterm... Read more

By the November 13, 2014

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GU must reform medical leave policy to better support students

With the number of Hoyas opting to take medical leaves of absence on the rise this year, several students have voiced concerns about the way in which the university handles... Read more

By the November 6, 2014