Opinion

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Letters to the Editor

Letter to the Editor

I am writing in response to the anonymous reports of sexual assault [reported by the Voice on Nov. 13]. As Georgetown’s Title IX Coordinator, I am responsible for making sure... Read more

By December 4, 2014

Voices

If It Ain’t Broke, Don’t Fix It: Demystifying Net Neutrality

The Washington Post recently published an interview with billionaire technology entrepreneur and Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban. In the interview, Cuban rails against President Obama’s endorsement of “net neutrality,” saying... Read more

By December 4, 2014

Editorials

Plans for former Jesuit Residence LLC lack concrete, unique vision

Next Monday, the Office of Residential Living will release application materials for upperclassmen interested in living in the refurbished Ryan and Mulledy Halls during the 2015-2016 academic year. The entirety... Read more

By the December 4, 2014

Editorials

Harbin power outage exhibits Facilities Management’s persistent inefficiencies

On the afternoon of Nov. 23, a transformer failure left Harbin Hall, among other nearby academic buildings, without power. The Office of Facilities Management did not successfully restore power until... Read more

By the December 4, 2014

Editorials

Rapid-fire news cycle threatens to dampen impetus for social change

“A potent symbol of a D.C. that no longer exists,” writes a Washington Post article on Marion Barry’s visionary leadership for what was then a racially and socioeconomically integrated city.... Read more

By the December 4, 2014

Editorials

Res Life, administration must address RA sexual assault concerns

An op-ed written by Thomas Lloyd (SFS ‘15) in The Hoya last week about the mishandling of the Milzman ricin incident raised the issue of the unacceptable treatment of Resident... Read more

By the November 19, 2014

Editorials

GU should up restrictions on Greek organizations for students’ benefit

The death of a West Virginia University freshman at a fraternity party last Friday and the subsequent suspension of all WVU fraternity activity has reignited a public debate about the... Read more

By the November 19, 2014

Editorials

GU students must answer call to implement national service year

Joining the armed forces is often considered the pinnacle of service to one’s country. It was therefore heartening to see retired U.S. Army General Stanley McChrystal advocate for an “appropriately... Read more

By the November 19, 2014

Voices

Building your passion should come before building your resume

Leadership is a quality that almost everyone strives for and sees as an indicator of success. Throughout my life, I believed  being a quintessential leader—an outgoing individual who can rally... Read more

By November 19, 2014

Voices

Carrying On: Religion inciting inner conflict

I’ve always had a complicated relationship with religion. I grew up celebrating Christmas, but quickly learned that my parents are devout atheists. I naturally adopted their beliefs even while attending... Read more

By November 19, 2014

Voices

If you don’t know, don’t go: Put an end to the party crashing

Growing up outside the U.S. in a protective parental bubble, I wasn’t really exposed to the Mean Girls-esque house rager. I prefer quieter parties, where everybody relaxes in a cozy... Read more

By November 19, 2014

Voices

This college student hates clickbait and the reason why will shock you

I’m an avowed news junkie. I spend a perhaps unreasonable portion of my day perusing my favorite online haunt (read: reddit) for stories of interest, bestowing clicks on those with... Read more

By November 19, 2014

Editorials

GU should reconsider RA treatment in light of ricin mishandling

Daniel Milzman, the then-Georgetown sophomore who pleaded guilty to possessing a deadly amount of ricin in his McCarthy dorm room last spring, was sentenced Monday to a year in prison.... Read more

By the November 13, 2014

Editorials

GU’s early applicant pool statistics give racial diversity the short shrift

Georgetown bills itself as an institution bent on fostering diversity. It has dedicated substantial resources to the effort, including this week’s Diversity Summit and the longstanding Women’s Center, LGBTQ Resource... Read more

By the November 13, 2014

Editorials

Inhofe’s appointment jeopardizes nation’s fight against climate change

Last week, American voters installed the largest Republican majority in both the House and the Senate since the 1950s. Although repercussions are inevitable, most of the consequences of the midterm... Read more

By the November 13, 2014

Voices

Saying no to the dress: Sweatpants not a default, but a statement

A good friend of mine once told me that she enjoyed visiting Georgetown, but she was glad to leave because the lack of sweatpants on campus made her feel uncomfortable.... Read more

By November 12, 2014

Voices

A response to ‘Take It or Leave It’ and its portrayal of medical leave

Medical leaves of absence remain an inappropriately quiet topic among both students and administrators, and it is encouraging to see the attention addressed in the Voice editorial board’s piece arguing... Read more

By and November 12, 2014

Voices

Carrying On: Education more involved beyond American borders

Academics is the aspect of a semester abroad that is remembered least. If you read the above statement and agreed with it, you may want to reconsider. Though perhaps not... Read more

By November 12, 2014

Voices

Forgetting the resume: Serving the community for the good of others

I went to Mass once. It wasn’t that bad. In fact, aside from the tedious group prayers that harken to memories of my 6 year-old self squirming in a pew... Read more

By November 12, 2014

Voices

Sinatra aficionados ignore the reality behind the scenes

As we walked our prom dates back to the car, Emmett seemed to glide along beside me, holding hands with the French exchange student he’d fumbled his way through asking... Read more

By November 6, 2014