Opinion

Thoughts from the Georgetown community.



Editorials

Justice Department Makes Troubling Turns on Voting Rights

In the seven months that he has been in the White House, it seems as if President Donald Trump and his administration have produced a lifetime’s worth of political news... Read more

Carrying On

Carrying On: Sexism in the City

You are most likely to encounter the New York City bitch during rush hour. Lifted chin, overall polished and professional appearance, determined gaze, assertive posture, eyes staring straight forward. This... Read more

Editorials

Dear Incoming Students…

Welcome to Georgetown. It’s not our habit at the Voice to take ourselves too seriously. We believe in being aware of our own weirdness and our flaws and seeking out... Read more

Voices

Labor Day Reflections: The Impact of a Union

In the four years that I have been a member of the Georgetown University community, my outlook on life has changed profoundly. Becoming involved with my union gave me a... Read more

Opinion

The Monster Under the Bed

A little more than a year ago today, as I sat vigilantly at my post at Reynolds carrying out my oath as a student guard (the few, the proud) to... Read more

Opinion

“Adjusting” Perceptions of Chiropractic

I am constantly amazed by the body’s natural, inborn healing ability. It’s incredible to think about all the functions our bodies perform without us even realizing it. I grew up... Read more

Opinion

Cultural Switch-Ups: Reproductive Rights in Chile

When you see Instagram posts of people’s study abroad experiences, you never see the 2 a.m. Wednesday night faces of desperation as gringos try to decipher jumbled streams of slang... Read more

Voices

Free Condoms and Sexual Assault: A Critique of My Freshmen Year Opining

Three and a half years ago I wrote an article for The Georgetown Voice entitled “Free Condoms At Parties May Encourage Sexual Assault.” As I prepare to graduate from Georgetown,... Read more

Carrying On

Carrying On: Hoya Saxa, or Something

If you could do it over again, would you choose Georgetown? I sat there staring at the question. “Well, it’s more nuanced than just ‘yes’ or ‘no,’” I thought. No,... Read more

Opinion

Saying Goodbye to a Room of Our Own

I wasn’t too sure about her in the beginning. We met through CHARMS, its shadowy algorithm connecting us amidst a sea of freshmen girls who counted Parks and Recreation among... Read more

Editorials

Preserve Georgetown Day

Congratulations, Hoyas. You’ve made it through another grueling academic year, and the end to all the hard work you’ve put in these last two semesters is definitely cause for celebration.... Read more

Opinion

Fostering a Culture of Happiness

Happiness is the idea an innocent child lives by; it’s the sound of the school bell ringing for recess, the smell of delicious chocolate chip cookies baking. Happiness is the... Read more

Editorials

March for Science: A Catalyst for Reaction

Tens of thousands of scientists, researchers, and concerned citizens participated in marches all around the country and on all seven continents last Saturday. The march sought to advocate for greater... Read more

Opinion

If You Need to Call GERMS, Call GERMS: Things to Remember on an Important Georgetown Day

On Friday, we celebrate a collective victory—a symbol of the student body prevailing over another academic year. For many, the close of the spring semester offers a moment to catch... Read more

Columns

Dividing Lines: The Smokescreen of Money

For those who wonder what the Hoya state of mind is come second-semester senior year, one fun fact is that a cheery email from the Office of Advancement’s “Class of... Read more

Editorials

Proposed Cuts Damage District Arts

With the announcement of President Donald Trump’s proposed budget, which effectively shuts down the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), federal funding of art and culture is at the greatest... Read more

Editorials

GUSA Fails Student Media

Full Disclosure: The Voice is a member of Media Board. We believe that student media serves a valuable purpose to the campus community. From the look of its Fiscal Year... Read more

Opinion

Supporting Our Most Vulnerable

Each time I have the opportunity to pass by Healy Hall, I can’t help but think of how fortunate I am to be at an institution like Georgetown. I look... Read more

Carrying On

Carrying On: Vanity’s Affair

I am 12, or around that age, when my parents divorce without explanation. I tell myself it is simple: They just did not love each other anymore. Elizabeth Pankova I... Read more

Opinion

Changing the SySTEM

As a woman in science, I consider myself extraordinarily blessed by my upbringing. Throughout my childhood and early education, I never perceived any indication that women were less capable of... Read more