Editorials

Opinions from the Voice’s official editorial board.

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Incompetence during a crisis

Scattered among the wrecked homes and lives in Hurricane Katrina’s wake is an additional casualty: Faith in the administration of the federal government.

By the September 8, 2005

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A failure to communicate

Seeing the havoc and pain caused by questionable emergency preparedness and response planning in New Orleans should spur the Georgetown community to examine the efficacy of the university’s own emergency management plan.

By the September 8, 2005

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Force feeding sophomores

Starting this year, both first years and sophomores will be required to purchase a meal plan for at least 10 meals per week at Georgetown’s single dining hall.

By the September 1, 2005

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A truly smart hire

In mid-June, Georgetown University hired Bernard Muir to fill the position of Athletic Director, and though students may have glossed over the news, the hire represents a changing of the guard for Georgetown Athletics.

By the September 1, 2005

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A healthier immigration debate

In recent months, the national debate on illegal immigration has reached a level of intensity that has lead some pundits to predict the issue will rival gay marriage or abortion in sheer controversy.

By the September 1, 2005

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MPD putters along

Instead of preventing car theft, the Metropolitan Police Department has allowed a potentially successful program to stall because of technical problems and a fear of lawsuits.

By the August 25, 2005

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An effective form of protest

Cindy Sheehan has been working to bring the troops back from Iraq since her son was killed in April 2004. But nearly 20 days ago, she took a stand that attracted the attention of the world.

By the August 25, 2005

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A new look for the Corp in ’05

Vital Vittles, Movie Mayhem and Uncommon Grounds have made major changes over the summer, both in their facilities and their practices.

By the August 25, 2005

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Direct Quote

“Decent Republicans Edition”

By the April 28, 2005

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The Music Department hits a low note

Almost 18 months ago a Voice cover story trumpeted the rise of a program in digital music making led by Adjunct Professor Robert Fair.

By the April 28, 2005

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Do the right thing

Sometimes the requirement for modern scholars to ‘publish or perish’ pressures authors into unethical short-cuts, plagiarism or ‘ghostwriting,’ ...

By the April 28, 2005

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An accident waiting to happen

One puncture in a 90-ton railroad tanker full of chlorine gas and 100,000 people could die in downtown Washington D.C.

By the April 28, 2005

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By the Numbers

2,131,180 U.S. prison population in the middle of 2004 3.5 percent Average annual increase in the U.S. prison population since 1995 33 percent Fall in the rate of violent crimes... Read more

By the April 28, 2005

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Shutting down the truth

When you were issued a bad report card in elementary school, you had to bring it back to the teacher with your parents’ signature. That way, you couldn’t hide it from them. But if you’re the President of the United States, hiding your evaluations is apparently just fine.

By the April 21, 2005

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How to pay for T and A

Is a teaching assistant a worker or a student, and do they have the right to unionize?

By the April 21, 2005

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The Funny Third: Pro-Environment, Anti-Foolish

Georgetown University has always had a deep and abiding concern for the environment … sort of.

By the April 21, 2005

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By the Numbers

63 percent Percentage of American Catholics who believe the new pope should give laymen a larger voice in Church policy. 60 percent Percentage of American Catholics who believe the new... Read more

By the April 21, 2005

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Direct Quote

“Role Reversal Edition”

By the April 21, 2005

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Junked Adjunct

Outraged students are now organizing and circulating petitions, but these groups should be reevaluating the target of their attention: the adjunct professor system.

By the April 14, 2005

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Pro-Life? Pro-Nuance.

The sad reality is that women are still harassed and raped in our society, choices still need to be made, and a society that respects life must also support decisions that are made for a good life.

By the April 14, 2005