Opinion

Thoughts from the Georgetown community.

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La Manifestation Destiny

Carrying On – a rotating column by voice senior staffers

By April 6, 2006

Editorials

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 March 30, 2006

Voices

A thin line between passion and panic

Carrying On – a rotating column by voice senior staffers

By 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 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

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