Opinion

Thoughts from the Georgetown community.

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 March 23, 2006

Editorials

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.

By the March 23, 2006

Editorials

Bias reporting system goes unreported

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

By the March 23, 2006

Voices

Back to the drawing board

The writers of the GUSA Constitution weigh in

By March 23, 2006

Voices

Giving it the new college try

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

By March 23, 2006

Voices

Picnicking on the past

Carrying On – a rotating column by voice senior staffers

By March 23, 2006

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.

By the March 16, 2006

Editorials

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

By the March 16, 2006

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.

By the March 16, 2006

Voices

Teaching an approach to life

Remembering Professor Jim Slevin

By the March 16, 2006

Voices

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.

By March 16, 2006

Voices

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.

By the March 16, 2006

Voices

More nukes for Indian mangoes

Carrying On – a rotating column by voice senior staffers

By the March 16, 2006

Editorials

Tuition hike info needs to be public

The recent decision to increase undergraduate tuition by six percent has sparked student indignation and anger.

By the March 2, 2006

Editorials

Minutemen launch an attack on reason

A controversial group opposed to illegal immigration, originally founded in Northern Virginia, crossed over the border this past week to protest government-funded day-laborer centers in Montgomery County, Md.

By the March 2, 2006

Voices

The cornfields of Sinaloa

Running far in a far away land

By the March 2, 2006

Voices

The road more travelled

I wanted to be nine again. I wanted to be at Beth’s house in New Jersey, before she moved to Florida, talking about how her older sister burnt her hair with a curling iron.

By the March 2, 2006

Voices

Suitcase schlep

Don’t believe a word of it. Studying abroad is not about cultural experience, learning a new language or seeing the world. Studying abroad is about two suitcases.

By the March 2, 2006

Voices

Olympian levels of bad behavior

Carrying On – a rotating column by voice senior staffers

By the March 2, 2006

Editorials

GUSA hits reset button on election

On Tuesday night, the GUSA Assembly voted not to certify the results of last month’s presidential election. Instead, the assembly agreed to move towards a new election for the organization’s executives.

By the March 2, 2006