It is time to take Jack for a walk

After nearly five years as university president, John J. DeGioia has proven himself to be a fairly capable administrator. He is generally well-liked by students and faculty, and he has embraced his role as the school’s fundraiser-in-chief. What he has not done, however, is become a visible and accessible member of the campus community.

By the Editorial Board April 6, 2006

Editorials

Student theater’s dramatic ending?

As the Program in Performing Arts expands, its faculty must take care not to smother the student theater that has been a hallmark of University culture for more than 150 years.

By the Editorial Board April 6, 2006

Editorials

The University is zoning out free speech

The University must extend the right of free speech to cover the entire campus if it hopes to create a student body that values dialogue and debate.

By the Editorial Board April 6, 2006

Voices

Breaking a mental sweat

My iPod broke right before spring break. Even though I’m a big fan of putting a soundtrack to my life, I don’t usually feel the loss acutely. I’ve mostly learned to live without it.

By Mike Stewart April 6, 2006

Voices

Skipping a stop at procreation station

Trudging to Walsh in the whistling wind and biting cold, I fantasized about the wonders spring would bring: blooming trees, afternoons studying on Copley Lawn and my parents’ incessant nagging to find a man and have a baby, already.

By Marissa Reeves April 6, 2006

Voices

La Manifestation Destiny

Carrying On – a rotating column by voice senior staffers

By Michael Bruns April 6, 2006

Editorials

GU’s STI: Sexually Transmitted Ignorance

The fact that Georgetown does not offer free STI screenings compromises the overall sexual health of the campus and sends the message that Georgetown is not concerned with its students’ health.

By the Editorial Board March 30, 2006

Editorials

Stuck in the middle (school reading level)

President George W. Bush’s much maligned education law may not leave any children behind, but it is pulling them forward far too late.

By the Editorial Board March 30, 2006

Editorials

Cuban embargo should be an easy out

Baseball and politics, like all good things, are even more interesting together.

By the Editorial Board March 30, 2006

Voices

18 square feet of lasagna and love

My parents always meant to get a bigger dining room table. Ours is far too cramped for all of us to sit around, and when we do, elbows bump, chairs clatter together and fights sometimes ensue. The table itself has seen better days.

By admin March 30, 2006

Voices

His eyes of the world

My father discovered the Grateful Dead in their early years. Swept into the psychedelic scene with the rest of the baby boomer rebels, he found his home among the deadheads.

By Melissa Lefkowitz March 30, 2006

Voices

The Mono-tonous Life

Before you judge me, I am under doctor’s orders to sleep. That’s right—eat and sleep. I have mono, bronchitis and a sinus infection.

By Nicole Bush March 30, 2006

Voices

A thin line between passion and panic

Carrying On – a rotating column by voice senior staffers

By Kathryn Brand March 30, 2006

Editorials

Hoya hoops good in every way

With a reserved passion emanating from coach John Thompson III, the Hoyas have demolished expectations and represented their school in a positive way by excelling on the court and in the community.

By the Editorial Board March 23, 2006

Editorials