Opinion

Thoughts from the Georgetown community.

Carrying On

Carrying On: The Value of Knowledge for Knowledge’s Sake

When a high school teacher, the marvelous Ms. Hadley Moore, introduced the word “perennialism” into my vocabulary, I immediately thought of perennials, the plants. You know, those plants that come... Read more

By October 8, 2015

Editorials

Underserved

If you look around the Georgetown campus, you’ll be captivated by the elegant Healy Hall, the shimmering Rafik B. Hariri business school, and the stately-and-state-of-the-art former Jesuit Residence. Soon, this... Read more

By the October 8, 2015

Editorials

A Failing Grade

We’ve long held these truths to be self-evident: America’s higher education system is broken, and U.S. News & World Report’s perennial “Best Colleges” rankings are rubbish. So it came as... Read more

By the October 8, 2015

Opinion

Love Conquers All: America’s Reaction to Francis’ Call for Change

It’s 4:15 a.m. Why am I awake? No, I did not spend a night at Lau finishing a paper—instead I was up and getting ready to see the Pope. I... Read more

By October 7, 2015

Opinion

The $100 Billion Fallacy

Of all the criticisms of the Iran nuclear deal, the “$100 billion” argument has proven one of the most pernicious. Ted Cruz summed it up at a recent rally near... Read more

By October 4, 2015

Opinion

Boehner’s Penance: Reacting to the Speaker’s Resignation

It was an honor and a privilege to see Pope Francis speak on Thursday. I stood on the West Lawn of the Capitol as Pope Francis called for our government... Read more

By September 30, 2015

Editorials

Doubling Down on Going Green

In case you missed it, Pope Francis was in town this week. In true American political fashion, both sides of the aisle sought to repurpose his moral authority to suit... Read more

By the September 25, 2015

Editorials

Editorial Cartoon: The Cold Shoulder

The editorial cartoon for the Sept. 25, 2015 issue.

By the September 25, 2015

Opinion

Fashionably Great: The Value of Fashion as an Art Form

I never felt more uncomfortable in an outfit than I did on fifth grade picture day. My mother, who I somehow consider my style icon, dressed me in a pink... Read more

By September 25, 2015

Opinion

House of Farce: Politics in the Age of The Donald

While watching the debate last Wednesday night, I had a flashback to my junior year of high school. I had written a column for my school newspaper deriding a proposed... Read more

By September 25, 2015

Opinion

Hoyas, RealTalk More: Increasing dialogue about sexual assault

Throughout the summer, and especially since the Georgetown University Student Association and Georgetown’s administration reached a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on the topic last week, there’s been a lot of... Read more

By September 25, 2015

Editorials

Updates Available

Georgetown students generally agree that they feel at ease as they wander campus and surrounding neighborhoods during the day. But when night falls, many—especially those living off campus—approach their walk... Read more

By the September 10, 2015

Editorials

Lack of Course

Students Seeking Internships Face Unncessary Institutional Barriers For many prospective Georgetown students, the Hilltop’s proximity to D.C.’s corridors of power—and the resultant internship opportunities—is a major selling point. Indeed, part... Read more

By the September 10, 2015

Opinion

A Tale of Two Countries: Unexpected Parallels Drawn Abroad

Most summer study abroad experiences involve a cushy stay in a beautiful European country. Unfortunately, I did not get the memo. Instead of the scenic Loire valley or Georgetown’s historic... Read more

By September 9, 2015

Opinion

Not NSOver The Top: Adjusting To A Life On The Hilltop

The irony was not lost on me. Everyone—my mom, sisters, cousins, aunts, the Internet—had imparted on me one crucial piece of advice: “keep your door open,” they said, with eyes... Read more

By September 9, 2015

Opinion

Carrying On: A Crowded Lonely Life

As I stepped out of the taxi from Reagan National Airport and into my third year of college, I was greeted by waves of freshmen in their Sunday night’s best,... Read more

By September 9, 2015

Editorials

The Hilltop: Under Construction

Freshmen getting their bearings on campus may well get lost in the ongoing construction, for none of it is marked on the maps they’ll receive during NSO. Others might get... Read more

By the September 1, 2015

Editorials

Georgetown’s Wake-up Call

Once again, Georgetown is grappling with the graphic reality of sexual assault on the Hilltop. A slate of survivors have come forward to tell their stories over the summer months—many... Read more

By the September 1, 2015

Opinion

Carrying On: More Choice Isn’t Always Good

My favorite food has always been and will always be the sandwich. The sandwich, despite being named after a town in England, represents the cornerstone of the American dream. This... Read more

By August 29, 2015

Opinion

A Raw Deal: The Iran Agreement Should Be Rejected

Diplomacy should always be the preferred alternative to war. But the truth is that there are times when diplomatic efforts fail and war is therefore both just and necessary. While... Read more

By August 29, 2015