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TIMSIT: The Dangers in Denying Facts

TIMSIT: The Dangers in Denying Facts

By Annabelle Timsit December 2, 2016

Facts are foundational to our democracy. We turn to them to help us lift the veneer of hypocrisy that characterizes modern politics. Following this election, however, it seems that facts no longer have...

VIEWPOINT: Education Through Student Press

By Jess Kelham-Hohler December 2, 2016

I am pretty sure I was only hired as a writer because the senior interviewing me was currently working on her thesis about Queen Elizabeth. My British accent alone earned my access to Leavey 421. I...

Wasil Rezk

REZK: Egypt Must Balance Regional Alliances

By Wasil Rezk November 29, 2016

The Syrian civil war has not only been a point of contention between the United States and Russia, but has also entangled regional powers in the Middle East, such as Saudi Arabia and Egypt. The two countries...

VALENTIN: Solidify Platform, Consolidate Support

By Francois Valentin November 18, 2016

In France, Italy, Spain, Britain, Austria and now the United States, center-left parties have been losing elections repeatedly and are now in shambles. Stuck between far-right and far-left groups, the...

CARNES: Finding Civic Duty In Reconciliation

CARNES: Finding Civic Duty In Reconciliation

By Fr. Matthew Carnes, S.J. November 11, 2016

During my Sunday morning run, the words of the scrawled graffiti script leapt out at me: “The revolution will not be Snapchatted!” It was a jarring proclamation, and it shocked me out of the nervous...

Ayan Mandal

MANDAL: Dynamic Interests Push Science

By Ayan Mandal November 8, 2016

In 19th-century Spain, a young boy who wished only to become an artistwas met by disapproval from his parents, who urged him to pursue a more practical career in medicine. Ultimately, he attended medical...

Wasil Rezk

REZK: Common Ground Spurs Cooperation

By Wasil Rezk November 8, 2016

Within much of the Arab world, relations with Israel have always been a contentious subject due to a history full of wars and disputes. However, public opinion is gradually changing, particularly in Egypt....

Francois Valentin

VALENTIN: Necessity of Naming Our Threats

By Francois Valentin November 4, 2016

Words matter, especially when you are a president. The presidency of George W. Bush was packed with blunders and poor word choices, many of which have remained the object of ridicule long after his term....

Nicholas Scrimenti

Practicing Faith In Surveillance Era

November 4, 2016

Religion would be nothing without the bonds of community. It is the sphere in which we can connect with people who share our beliefs and culture and can safely speak and explore our ideas, doubts and concerns....

PETROCHEILOS: Overcome Electoral Flaws

PETROCHEILOS: Overcome Electoral Flaws

By Martha Petrocheilos November 1, 2016

During the third and final presidential debate, Republican nominee Donald Trump reiterated his claim that the presidential election was being rigged against him and that he would keep the American people...

SISODIYA: Fueling the Body, Feeding the Mind

SISODIYA: Fueling the Body, Feeding the Mind

By Sudhanshu Sisodiya November 1, 2016

Food is central to all of our lives. We often talk about food, watch TV shows about food and share food with friends and family. This should not be surprising given the fundamental necessity of food in...

Annabelle Timsit

TIMSIT: Beware of False Promises

By Annabelle Timsit October 29, 2016

Last week, a group of students launched the Georgetown Review, a publication dedicated to the analysis of world affairs and campus news through a conservative lens. Upon hearing the news, I was glad that...

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