Opinion

Thoughts from the Georgetown community.

Editorials

New university ranking system inconsequential

Last week, President Obama unveiled his plan to make college more affordable. His proposal aims to reduce tuition costs by creating a rating system based on a school’s overall value to students. While there are laudable initiatives included in his plan, the proposal is far too modest to effect students and their families.

By the August 29, 2013

Editorials

Sexual assault education shortchanges students

In the past year, the University has worked with student organizations to educate students about sexual assault on campus. AlcoholEdu has been replaced with an alternative online workshop that includes sexual assault education. NSO has included discussions of the issue, in addition to requiring RAs to address University sexual assault policy.

By the August 26, 2013

Editorials

Forward with decriminalization in the District

It’s time for the United States to end the war on marijuana. Despite $20 billion in annual spending to fight the inflow of cannabis and maintain incarceration rates, the usage of marijuana remains unchanged over the past decade. As scientific investigation continues to prove the efficacy of medical marijuana, public opinion is starting to turn against prohibition.

By the August 26, 2013

Editorials

NSA surveillance threatens freedom of the press

Through the leak of documents by Edward Snowden regarding formerly classified surveillance programs: PRISM, Blarney, Oakstar, Lithium have come to the attention of the public. Although President Obama assured that these programs only collect metadata, it was reported that these programs retain the content of emails between domestic U.S. citizens.

By the August 26, 2013

Voices

GenderFunk a crass caricature of a complex trans identity

Last weekend, students and community members gathered in New South’s Riverside Lounge for GU Pride’s annual GenderFunk. It’s a night of fun, dancing, friendship, and yes, drag. This year’s line-up... Read more

By April 25, 2013

Voices

Even gun lovers can support sensible, moderate regulation

I like guns. There’s something satisfying—like the fizz of an opened can of Cherry Coke on a hot summer day—about squeezing the 6lb trigger of an AR-15 and hitting the... Read more

By April 25, 2013

Voices

Medical discrimination: Handicapped left for dead

Imagine your doctor suggesting that instead of receiving treatment for a potentially fatal but otherwise treatable condition, you should consider an alternative—death. For most people reading this piece, such a... Read more

By April 25, 2013

Voices

Carrying On: Adversity’s afterglow

Last week’s tragedies in Boston and West Texas caused many to reflect on what they have to be grateful for in their lives. It was a time to ponder the... Read more

By April 25, 2013

Editorials

University should fully embrace Gtown Day

Last Thursday,Todd Olson agreed to student demands to repeal the one-keg restriction at campus parties, calling the measure a reasonable and promising approach to bringing student social life back onto campus. Though the keg ban was a misguided policy from the beginning, we applaud Olson’s decision to recognize the on-campus social scene.

By the April 25, 2013

Editorials

Congressional spending cuts threaten Hoyas

Although Georgetown’s comparatively small endowment limits its ability to award financial aid, the shortfall is made up in federal aid in the form of Pell Grants, work-study, and student loans. Unfortunately, because of the deep discretionary spending cuts represented by the sequester, in the coming year Georgetown will suffer $117,417 in cuts...

By the April 25, 2013

Editorials

Media, politicians miss mark on Boston tragedy

As the nation reeled from the shock of last Monday’s Boston Marathon bombing, and even now as it begins to heal, American media sources have not only failed in their mission to keep the public informed, but also in their duty to simultaneously uphold the standard of decency and sensitivity towards victims required by such a tragedy.

By the April 25, 2013

Editorials

Vote ‘Yes’ to free D.C.’s budget this Tuesday

Next Tuesday, April 23, D.C. residents will vote on whether to amend the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to allow the District government to spend local tax revenues without having to wait for congressional approval. The Voice Editorial Board emphatically urges a “Yes” vote on Proposed Charter Amendment VIII.

By the April 17, 2013

Editorials

Dahlgren vandalism disrespects GU’s identity

On the night of April 13, Dahlgren Chapel was broken into and vandalized. While the intruder has yet to be identified and the motive remains unclear, this sort of vandalism against the religious and historical heart of our University should be interpreted as nothing less than an attack on the entire Georgetown community.

By the April 17, 2013

Editorials

Alexandria redevelopment unequal and unfair

Last Saturday, Alexandria’s City Council voted six to one to approve a contentious development project that will raze 2,500 affordable housing units and replace them with stores, offices, and 5,000 new apartments. Unfortunately, only 800 of these new units will be reserved for the existing low-income residents, uprooting thousands of families.

By the April 17, 2013

Voices

Carrying on: Not ready to put a ring on it

In the series finale of Gilmore Girls, Yale student and all-around perfect human being Rory Gilmore is proposed to by her cute, well-bred, and douchey boyfriend Logan at her college... Read more

By April 17, 2013

Voices

Visceral visuals vital to vanquish varied violence

Monday, violence hit home once again. The explosions that went off at the Boston Marathon eerily mirror the Oklahoma City bombings almost exactly 18 years ago. The images taken at... Read more

By April 17, 2013

Voices

Maduro’s win presents a crossroads for next generation

I am many things: a student, a writer, a brother, but I am also a Venezuelan. Being Venezuelan entails a mixture of experiences, misfortunes, and privileges that play a fundamental... Read more

By April 17, 2013

Voices

Biracial student snubbed by Georgetown cultural society

Although we live in the capital of a country led by a biracial president, discrimination against multiculturalism is blatantly manifested here on campus. As a biracial student myself, I have... Read more

By April 17, 2013

Editorials

NSO must require sexual assault education

Last week, it was announced that NSO would not include a mandatory sexual assault workshop, as recommended by the GUSA Sexual Assault Working Group. Instead, there will be a voluntary discussion incorporated into the Welcome Week schedule, and sexual assault prevention elements will be added to the compulsory NSO Show and online AlcoholEdu program.

By the April 11, 2013

Editorials

Gun control bills founder on student security

Last Thursday, Maryland’s legislature successfully passed one of the nation’s strictest gun control bills. When it is signed into law in the coming weeks, it will be an encouraging sequel to a similarly tough state bill signed into law in Connecticut last Thursday and certainly, a preview for serious gun control legislation at the federal level.

By the April 11, 2013