Opinion

Thoughts from the Georgetown community.



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La Manifestation Destiny

Carrying On – a rotating column by voice senior staffers

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.

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Cuban embargo should be an easy out

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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A thin line between passion and panic

Carrying On – a rotating column by voice senior staffers

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.

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Picnicking on the past

Carrying On – a rotating column by voice senior staffers

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.

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Three years and no good news in Iraq

The appropriate gift for a third anniversary is crystal. Perhaps we can offer some crystal clear advice.

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Bias reporting system goes unreported

Whether or not students choose to admit it, discrimination is a problem at Georgetown.

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Back to the drawing board

The writers of the GUSA Constitution weigh in

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Giving it the new college try

I caught March Madness last week and didn’t even know it.

Editorials

It is time to start asking and telling

Not even the combined power of three-dozen law schools can force the government to give up discrimination against homosexuals.

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Russ Feingold right to call for censure

As the only senator who voted against the USA Patriot Act in the days after Sept. 11, Sen. Russ Feingold (D-Wi.) has a history of being a Congressional underdog. On... Read more

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Teaching an approach to life

Remembering Professor Jim Slevin

Editorials

Swift kick to Google’s private parts

On Tuesday, A federal district court judge said he intends to rule that Google must cooperate with a Department of Justice subpoena demanding records of users’ search requests. This decision is a strong blow against the right to Internet privacy.

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Imagining Ireland from America

Sparkly green wigs, belligerent drunkenness, “Kiss me, I’m Irish” pins everywhere—it couldn’t be any day other than St. Patrick’s, when everyone is Irish.

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Down with dating

It is 3 a.m. and Jane Hoya is suddenly awakened by her ringing cell phone. It is Joe Hoya, her gentleman caller. “Come over now,” Joe says.