Opinion

Thoughts from the Georgetown community.

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

Voices

‘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

Voices

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

Voices

A penetrating look at V-day: Maybe you’re not so special after all

It’s pretty trendy to hate Valentine’s Day. We’ve all heard the reasons: “It’s a capitalist scam invented by greeting card companies!” and so on. Which is all well and good—trust... Read more

By February 13, 2014

Voices

Ballroom Dancing: ‘Temptation in my heart, I’m burning, I fall apart’

Love is a drug, or so the saying goes. Love can be so many other things as well, depending on the popularity of the latest romantic comedy or on trending... Read more

By February 13, 2014

Editorials

Justice Dept. moves toward marriage equality

U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder announced last Saturday that the Justice Department will expand its legal recognition of same-sex marriages to include the same “privileges, protections, and rights” as opposite-sex... Read more

By the February 13, 2014

Voices

Carrying On: Undercommitted to eudaimonia

Time is a precious commodity, as any Georgetown student will tell you. It is precious not because of an inherent value, but because of how we live in it. But... Read more

By February 13, 2014

Editorials

Construction noise complaints need consideration

Since GUSA members met over a week ago to discuss possible solutions for alleviating student discontent over excessive construction noise in New South residence hall, both administrators and students have... Read more

By the February 13, 2014