Voices

Voices is the Op-Ed and personal essay section of The Georgetown Voice. It features the real narratives of diverse students from nearly every corner on campus, seeking to tell some of the incredibly important and yet oft-unheard stories that affect life in and out of Georgetown.

Voices

Privacy, please

Thanks to Georgetown … I have a brand new credit card from MBNA. It looks pretty nice; it has a picture of Georgetown, the Visa logo and most of my... Read more

By the February 1, 2001

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Trouble with a capital “T”

“So, are you bored yet?” I stared out the sliding-glass door towards the snow and blustery winds outside that had defined my current, housebound stay in Muscatine (pop. 20,000) and... Read more

By the January 25, 2001

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How to jump-start history

I’m an anarchist; before you judge me, hear my story. My earliest experience with anti-anarchist propaganda came in the form of an animated film I was shown in my sixth... Read more

By the January 25, 2001

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A smoker’s de-light

I truly enjoy smoking; those little nicotine-filled sticks augment just about every possible situation. I love inhaling deeply when I’m feeling stressed and lightly when I’m feeling meek. I love... Read more

By the January 25, 2001

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Letters to the Editor

Your editorial “Cleaning up the Cabinet” is not only ludicrous in its assertions but is also highly insulting to military personnel, current and former, and reveals a glaring lack of... Read more

By the January 25, 2001

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An unknown birthday

Monday was my grandfather’s birthday. I never met him; he passed away before I was born. I hear bits and pieces about him from my dad and grandma, but when... Read more

By the January 18, 2001

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Eye don’t need any help

When brushing your teeth alongside a housemate or hallmate, do you not stop brushing until the other person does? If you’re not one of those people, the person sharing the... Read more

By the January 18, 2001

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Pop confession time

I have a confession to make: I love pop music. For those of you who don’t know me, this may not be such a surprise. But for everyone else, this... Read more

By the January 18, 2001

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Letters to the Editor

Your editorial (“Weed-whacking,” Dec. 7) makes plain what I have suspected: that the editors of our campus newspapers may be eager to maintain the ineffectual GUSA system to amplify their... Read more

By the January 18, 2001