Editorials

Prison Outreach reaches out

On Dec. 31, 2000, more than 1.3 million adults were incarcerated in state and federal prisons across the United States. Fewer than 7,000 of those prisoners were under the jurisdiction of the District of Columbia, and were held at either the D.C. jail or the Lorton, Va.

By the Voice Staff November 29, 2001

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How should an American act now?

The battle in Afghanistan is almost over, though maybe the war on terrorism has just begun. I felt relieved with the major victories this week, hoping the United Nations could go back and give aid to those who are in desperate need of it. I’ve heard however that in some parts of Afghanistan it is already too late, that many thousands have died.

By the Voice Staff November 29, 2001

Editorials

Drinking specials: how special?

The Advisory Neighborhood Commission is in the process of protesting the alcohol policies for Rhino Bar and Pumphouse, specifically the bar’s all-you-can drink specials. Proponents say these specials promote binge drinking as well as encourage public rowdiness and unruly behavior in the community.

By the Voice Staff November 29, 2001

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Don’t fuck with free speech

I walked into my high school freshman English class. I noticed no one else had arrived yet, and I turned toward the black board. My eyes widened as I noticed that someone had written, in large capital letters, “FUCK,” across the length of the board.

Embarrassed by this “naughty” word prominently displayed for all to see, I scurried over and erased the profanity.

By the Voice Staff November 29, 2001

Editorials

GOCard: Go Away

Next semester, the University will begin to phase in the new GOCard, which will replace the 27 other cards students currently need to access University services and facilities. If they are brave enough, students can get their GOCard right now by venturing to a room buried deep under Leavey clock tower.

By the Voice Staff November 29, 2001

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Late mourning in New York

The American Airlines crash in Rockaway, Queens is terrible because it killed hundreds of innocent people. The attacks on the World Trade Center are terrible because they killed thousands of people and threatened the safety and security of all Americans. Which is worse?

The answer is that they are different; one is not the “better” tragedy.

By the Voice Staff November 15, 2001

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The hidden cost of study abroad

Ten months ago, almost to the day, I got on a plane bound for Paris, France. I was spending the semester there in hopes of improving my French and acquiring a Givenchy wardrobe like Audrey Hepburn in Sabrina.

Actually, that’s not entirely true. I went abroad because I had to and because I knew it would be good for me.

By the Voice Staff November 15, 2001

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Can’t touch this

This past weekend, I had the great opportunity of attending the Gloria Steinem Leadership Institute at the University of North Carolina. If the name of the event was not cause enough for chagrin, thanks to my right-wing neighbors, the troubles I met on my way down certainly added fuel to the fire.

By the Voice Staff November 15, 2001

Editorials

Dying with dignity

Last Tuesday, Attorney General John Ashcroft authorized the Drug Enforcement Administration to take punitive action against physicians who prescribe lethal drugs for terminally ill patients?the doctors’ licenses would be suspended. This action, which is being challenged by the state of Oregon, represents a striking lack of compassion and understanding of how physicians help their patients to die and risks making the last days of the terminally ill a time of pain rather than comfort.

By the Voice Staff November 15, 2001

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Where was yo’ Pumas made?

Sometimes amidst the chaos of midterms, midnight coffee runs, Darnall delicacies, rainbows of posters tacked to every corner of campus and screaming, intoxicated students hanging perilously from the rooftop of Village A, I ask myself: “What exactly am I doing here?”

I think I know the answer; in fact, I think we all know the answer.

By the Voice Staff November 15, 2001

Editorials

Bilingualism gets the boot

The Claremont Academy and Early Childhood Center in Arlington Country has recently instituted a new policy that prohibits its employees from speaking Spanish to parents without a supervisor or interpreter present.

“Everyone needs to be able to know what the employees are saying to the parents” according to the center’s director Patti Macie Monday in a Washington Post article.

By the Voice Staff November 15, 2001

Editorials

Get in the game: go watch it

Coming off last year’s inspiring NCAA Tournament run, the Georgetown men’s basketball team opens its 2001-02 season tomorrow night in McDonough Arena. While the opening game against Marymount, hardly a difficult opponent, might not be the most exciting game of the year, this year’s Hoya team will definitely be one worth watching.

By the Voice Staff November 15, 2001

Editorials

Bring home the vote

In the aftermath of the Sept. 11 attacks, those who favor D.C. statehood have intensified their efforts at gaining Congressional representation for the District’s 571,000 residents. Since District taxes will... Read more

By the Voice Staff November 8, 2001

Editorials

The need for civil rights

In the wake of the Sept. 11 attacks, lawmakers have focused heavily on national security. To bolster the national investigation, President Bush has expanded law enforcement agencies’ powers to detain... Read more

By the Voice Staff November 8, 2001

Voices

South of Eden

Outside of the Voice office on the fourth floor of the Leavey Center, there is a bathroom. Every time I go to the bathroom, there is always toilet paper, soap... Read more

By the Voice Staff November 8, 2001

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GPB, Lecture Fund ticket practices unfair

The system that Georgetown Program Board and Lecture Fund use to hand out tickets for their programs is ridiculous. I know that this opinion is not just mine, and there... Read more

By the Voice Staff November 8, 2001

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Don’t panic; it’s only war

I’m sitting in my living room, flipping through the channels, and it occurs to me: We’re at war. And where are all the news cameras at 6 o’clock? Kabul? Nope.... Read more

By the Voice Staff November 8, 2001

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Abolish the illogical

The death penalty is an issue I have always felt strongly about. It represents much of what people hate about America: a daily reminder of the contradictions in our ideologies... Read more

By the Voice Staff November 8, 2001

Editorials

Committee meeting

On Wednesday night, the Student Committee on Student-Community Interaction held a Town Hall Meeting at Washington International School to present a preliminary list of proposals meant to alleviate the concerns... Read more

By the Voice Staff November 8, 2001