Opinion

Thoughts from the Georgetown community.

Editorials

Provost’s snow provisions limit learning

Provost Robert Groves announced a new initiative this winter aimed at curbing the amount of lost class time due to inclement weather. Called Academic Continuity Planning, the program seeks to... Read more

By the March 6, 2014

Editorials

Testing changes help bridge education gap

The College Board announced sweeping changes to the SAT on Wednesday that would place the college admissions test more in line with what students are expected to learn in high... Read more

By the March 6, 2014

Editorials

XL Dissent protest represents generational fight

Hundreds of student protesters from the group XL Dissent marched from Georgetown University’s Red Square to the White House this past Sunday, where they protested the Keystone XL tar sands... Read more

By the March 6, 2014

Voices

Deaf community finds home at Georgetown with GU Signs

The Georgetown campus enjoys a privileged location in our nation’s capital, perched atop the Potomac, within walking distance of the National Mall and countless museums. All of this you can... Read more

By March 5, 2014

Voices

Carrying On: Ziptied to the cause

Last Sunday, I had the privilege of marching from Red Square to 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue with more than 1000 students and young people from across the country. We marched to... Read more

By March 5, 2014

Voices

Middle class bears burden of unemployment and wage woes

At the end of 2013, Congress tentatively agreed to extend expiring unemployment benefits immediately upon its return in 2014. They voted on Feb. 6, and the bill failed a cloture... Read more

By March 5, 2014

Voices

A problem for one Hoya is a problem for all Hoyas

When new students step foot onto campus, they are greeted by illustrious banners touting our Jesuit values. One of these is reverence for living and learning in a community steeped... Read more

By February 27, 2014

Editorials

Confusion on sexual assault policy widespread

The GUSA elections have brought to light not only the importance of addressing sexual assault on campus but also the large amount of misinformation and confusion surrounding this issue. The... Read more

By the February 27, 2014

Editorials

Brewer made right decision with Ariz. bill veto

Arizona Governor Jan Brewer vetoed an amendment to the Religious Freedom Restoration Act that would allow businesses to deny service to anyone on the basis of a “sincerely held” religious... Read more

By the February 27, 2014

Editorials

Venezuela, Ukraine crises both deserve attention

Last Wednesday, a group Georgetown students protested outside the building of the Organization of American States against the government of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro for its violent response to anti-government... Read more

By the February 27, 2014

Voices

The revolution will not be televised: Venezuela’s story

Much is happening in my dear country of Venezuela. Mass protests converged nationwide on Feb. 12, our national youth day, when students took out to the streets to criticize the... Read more

By February 27, 2014

Voices

Carrying On: Arizona, bringing back Jim Crow

“You can’t sit with us!” Gretchen Wieners screams across the table at Regina George. The veins on Gretchen’s forehead pop out in indignation. This scene is one of the most... Read more

By February 27, 2014

Voices

Freedom of speech a core issue for Georgetown’s future

Freedom of speech is a fundamental right. Georgetown’s religious affiliation does not give the University administration the right to curtail speech, period. We were incensed when we learned that GUPD... Read more

By February 27, 2014

Voices

Moving us toward a more interconnected Georgetown

Our time on the Hilltop has been characterized by a growing rift between the essential components of our community. Students have become increasingly divided, administrators have become increasingly subservient to... Read more

By February 27, 2014

Editorials

Vote Lloyd / Ramirez for GUSA Executive

In selecting which ticket to endorse in this year’s GUSA executive election, the Voice had three priorities: collaboration with student groups on existing initiatives, commitment to continued speech and expression... Read more

By the February 20, 2014

Editorials

Fordham should permit Monologues performance

This month, Fordham University’s Women’s Empowerment Club was prevented by school officials from performing The Vagina Monologues, a feminist play known for its forthright commentary on female sexuality. Fordham’s decision... Read more

By the February 20, 2014

Voices

Sotomayor strikes balance for women’s health and tolerance

Late on New Year’s Eve, my phone’s New York Times app alerted me that Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor had granted a temporary injunction to a Catholic non-profit group, The... Read more

By February 20, 2014

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‘Boys and girls can be just friends­—J.K.,’ says Rowling

As if J.K. Rowling has not tormented Harry Potter fans enough over the years, she recently revealed she “regrets” developing the romantic relationship between Ron and Hermione, arguably one of... Read more

By February 20, 2014

Voices

Carrying On: What would Scalia say?

The first time I ever visited the Supreme Court, I ended up talking to Scalia while double-fisting two glasses of wine. To be fair, only one glass was mine. But... Read more

By February 20, 2014

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In an ideal world, there would be a vaccination against ignorance

As of Feb. 1, there have been 23 cases of polio reported in Syria as a bloody civil war ravages the country and brings a society to its knees. In... Read more

By February 13, 2014