Opinion

Thoughts from the Georgetown community.

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The Universal Life Church: When “mister” just won’t do

No one is ever going to address me as Dr. Baumgardner. This is not a surprise, as I have never planned on being a doctor. I don’t have a mind... Read more

By December 3, 2009

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Trading candy and costumes for Gatorade and tiny shorts

A child’s greatest nightmare is that Christmas (or whatever respective holiday he celebrates) will somehow be stolen. The fear of losing Christmas compels normally delinquent children to behave kindly during... Read more

By December 3, 2009

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Condoms anonymous

Trekking to class a few weeks ago, my condom supply as depleted as my bank account, I was thrilled to spot the H*yas for Choice table in Red Square. I was psyching myself up for my free rubber restock, when I recognized the male figure standing squarely in front of the giant jar of condoms, chatting with the girl manning the table. Let’s just say that he was one of my more dubious decisions from freshman year.

By November 19, 2009

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He kept poking me, so I quit facebook forever

“I don’t have a Facebook.” I’ve had to say that every few days for the last few months. It’s been met with every response from “Are you crazy?” to “You’re... Read more

By November 19, 2009

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I wish I had as much sex as the people on television

“I’m turning it off,” my mother would say as we were sitting down to dinner. She didn’t care that there were only 2 minutes left of Hey Arnold and it... Read more

By November 19, 2009

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Nerds report increase in tail: blame Hollywood

My freshman year of college, I finally came to terms. I decided that it was time to come out of the locker and announce to the world: I am a... Read more

By November 19, 2009

Editorials

Church shouldn’t abandon D.C. needy

In his Sermon on the Mount, Jesus said: “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” It’s unclear whether the 68,000 people currently receiving social... Read more

By the November 18, 2009

Editorials

Campus plan needs clear priorities

After months of planning, Georgetown’s 2010 Campus Plan is nearly complete, defining what construction projects the University can undertake over the upcoming decade. The plan has laudable new goals, such... Read more

By the November 18, 2009

Editorials

Jesuit massacre sheds light on School

Twenty years ago last Monday, Salvadoran soldiers murdered six Jesuits, their housekeeper, and her daughter in the early morning. The military targeted the Jesuits because they called for peace talks... Read more

By the November 18, 2009

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The internet brings schools to Africa

Whenever people talk about how modern electronics and the internet have transformed communication, I find you can count on them to use the word “disconnected” as sure as they will... Read more

By November 12, 2009

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The first rule of fight club: don’t write about fight club

Everyone knows the rules of Fight Club. But fewer people know a related set of rules: how to run a fight club. Follow my advice, gleaned from my time running... Read more

By November 12, 2009

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Riding the Green ticket to elected office

Last week, I  became a constable in my Connecticut hometown, representing the Green Party. I ran for constable, a government position requiring me to deliver court summonses, to highlight the... Read more

By November 12, 2009

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Quietly making the jump to a meatless existence

For years, I considered making the switch to vegetarianism. Part of me was subtly rebelling against my parents and part was growing increasingly aware of the moral arguments behind vegetarianism.... Read more

By November 12, 2009

Editorials

Students need meal plan flexibility

When this semester ends, students can sell back books they bought but hardly used. They can cancel their cable plans with the University if they find they are not watching... Read more

By the November 12, 2009

Editorials

For DPS, fighting crime doesn’t pay

Patrolling a campus in one of America’s most violent cities, Department of Public Safety officers put a lot on the line to protect Georgetown students. Only a few years ago,... Read more

By the November 12, 2009

Editorials

SAC the new GUSA funding board

Georgetown University Student Association President Calen Angert (MSB ‘11) has been fighting for months to fulfill one of his campaign promises: the Georgetown Fund, a GUSA-controlled fund for student groups.... Read more

By the November 12, 2009

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No tolerance for intolerance at Georgetown

Sunday afternoon, after hearing about the second hate crime this week in Georgetown, I bought some markers, poster board, and texted a few friends to organize a flash protest. In... Read more

By November 5, 2009

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Bring streetcars to the District

With budget problems mounting every week for D.C. transportation organizations, it’s hard to think about investing $1.5 billion over the next seven to ten years in an entirely new citywide... Read more

By November 5, 2009

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The road not taken: life in the Society of Jesus

I originally considered entering the priesthood in middle school, when I was naively and bizarrely obsessed with becoming an exorcist—I wanted to wield supernatural powers, probably a side effect of... Read more

By November 5, 2009

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Talk to me baby: getting connected in a wireless world

A few weeks ago, walking through the crowded streets of New York City, I passed hundreds of people—without making eye contact with more than two or three of them. They... Read more

By November 5, 2009