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

What we lose when YouTube gets shorter

I owe my longest friendship to YouTube.  My middle school years were awkward, as most are. I was shy and quiet, managing a growth spurt and a competitive all-girls school... Read more

By May 1, 2026

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I didn’t speak up that night—so now I am

Content warning: This article discusses rape and suicidal ideation. The truth is, no one knows how they will react. I thought I would fight for them to get off of... Read more

By April 26, 2026

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The last dance: Voice Sportz’s seniors reflect

By Andrew Swank As I’ve been reflecting on my four years as a Hoya ahead of my imminent graduation, I keep coming back to the 2022 World Cup, for some... Read more

By and April 26, 2026

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It’ll be okay, go random

My best decision at Georgetown was made before I even arrived on campus. It was also a decision I did not make: picking my roommate. Well, not picking. I made the... Read more

By April 26, 2026

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Sanctions are not a censorship tool: Pro-Israel advocates exploit U.S. sanctions in a lawfare campaign against the publication of new book by U.N. Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese

On the eve of the new year, pro-Israel groups launched a new campaign against Italian legal scholar Francesca Albanese, the United Nations’ (U.N.) Special Rapporteur on the Occupied Palestinian Territories.... Read more

By April 21, 2026

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I ESCAPED – Here’s why you should too

Freshman year, I was constantly told to go on ESCAPE. Despite the never-ending advertisements—from tempting me with chocolate (my weakness) to upperclassmen telling me they wish they had taken the... Read more

By April 13, 2026

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Going somewhere, together

Along the western coast of Florida, the salty air wafts through every opening of my 2011 Ford Escape. In the rearview mirror, my curls bloom outward, doubling in size. I... Read more

By April 13, 2026

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Strong opinions: May we hold them, and may they bring us closer

I’ve spent a considerable portion of this semester in the margins of Google Docs. Suggesting mode has become a way of life. It is in this mode—and in every suggested... Read more

By April 11, 2026

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Leaving home to find it again

I grew up in Caracas, Venezuela and moved to Washington, D.C. almost three years ago. Now, as a junior at Georgetown, I am studying Finance, Accounting, and Entrepreneurship. While on... Read more

By April 10, 2026

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To the Children of Uncle Sam

It’s raining in Doha. A rare thing—this city is a desert year-round, other than a few weeks of cold breeze. By this time of year, it is usually already hot,... Read more

By April 5, 2026

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While some fight for gold, others fight for freedom

“The Olympics should remain apolitical,” adamant voices of neutrality, including the President of the International Olympics Committee (IOC) Kirsty Coventry, claim. A month ago, the IOC disqualified the Ukrainian skeleton... Read more

By April 5, 2026

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Hey, rejected applicants are people too!

As one of many eager Georgetown students who are always applying to one thing or another, I tend to encounter many forms of rejection. Most recently, with the near end... Read more

By April 1, 2026

Opinion

Be comfortable with stupidity—stop using AI to sound smart

I would rather fail a test than use AI. To get vulnerable with a real-life example, I recently did mediocre on a history test. Since I didn’t study for the... Read more

By March 29, 2026

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The lost kitchens of Gaza: Where cooking ensures that Palestine never dies

The kitchen breathes in small movements: the subdued sweetness of onions melting in olive oil, the whistle of a kettle brewing tea, and cutlery clinking underneath the sink’s running water.... Read more

By March 16, 2026

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“Do you know so-and-so?” The art of adjacency

It’s a perfectly autumnal day when my mother and I climb the black vinyl steps of Healy Hall, excited to see her favorite journalist—because it’s important to have one—Andrew Sullivan.... Read more

By March 14, 2026

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Community, Care, Bagels Etc.

“Hot Bagels” glows on a red and purple neon sign, beckoning to carb-craving customers. Handing out a card with an order number, a woman at the cash register shouts, “Next!”... Read more

By February 23, 2026

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What do you mean I can’t swim in the Potomac?

When I realized the college I’d be attending was next to a beautiful river, I was ecstatic. Growing up swimming, diving, and eventually becoming a certified lifeguard, I spent every... Read more

By February 20, 2026

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Friday the 13th: How to prepare your foes for Valentine’s Day

They say revenge is sweet. But I have always held a certain penchant for sourness. As we approach the most banal day of the year this coming Saturday, I implore... Read more

By February 13, 2026

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I love you, say it back

I frequently fall victim to Instagram ads. From “accidentally” clicking links on Stories to scrolling through Reels that are precisely curated to my aesthetic, my bank account has definitely seen... Read more

By February 13, 2026

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Agony Aunt: Allergy to PDA is causing problems for Vday

I’m allergic to PDA, and am struggling to navigate Valentine’s Day with a partner who values it. What should I do? — EpiPen Needed This is an interesting quandary and... Read more

By February 13, 2026