Opinion

Thoughts from the Georgetown community.

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

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

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

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 v. elections: we always lose

Now that a supposed bylaw violation has led to yet another contested GUSA election, it is time to take a critical look at the way these elections are being run.

By the February 23, 2006

Editorials

No news is good news for PSM

Both the University and the participants in the Palestine Solidarity Movement Conference should be commended for maintaining a high level of civility and respect at this weekend’s events.

By the February 23, 2006

Editorials

Hoyas trashed on Tuesdays and Fridays

Imagine having your backyard filled with a week’s worth of garbage because you lack the appropriate trash can to handle the garbage until pick-up day. What if the only alternative were a fine?

By the February 23, 2006

Voices

Losing the race

Is there diversity in American sports?

By the February 23, 2006

Voices

An insider’s guide to GUSA

One year ago I took the oath of office as the 22nd GUSA president. One year later, I am in a good position to reflect on the past year with a sense of detachment and provide some analysis, criticism and conclusions.

By the February 23, 2006

Voices

Wising up to the monopoly

Wisemiller’s Deli monopolizes the food market in its neck of the woods.

By the February 23, 2006

Voices

Pieces of my New Orleans

Carrying On – a rotating column by voice senior staffers

By the February 23, 2006