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Georgetown University’s Newspaper of Record since 1920

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Georgetown University’s Newspaper of Record since 1920

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VIEWPOINT: Contextualize LGBTQ+ Advocacy

VIEWPOINT: Contextualize LGBTQ+ Advocacy

By Maddie Naisbitt January 19, 2024

On Nov. 6, 2023, Fr. James Martin, S.J., a priest known for his advocacy and a member of Georgetown University’s Board of Directors, spoke at Georgetown, detailing the spiritual lessons from the story...

VIEWPOINT: Uplift Female Voices in Media

VIEWPOINT: Uplift Female Voices in Media

By Grace Rivers January 19, 2024

At the 81st Golden Globes, stand-up comedian and host Jo Koy delivered a contentious, unamusing and rather sexist monologue about Greta Gerwig’s feminist feature film, “Barbie,” a box office favorite...

VIEWPOINT: Lights, Camera, Take Action

VIEWPOINT: Lights, Camera, Take Action

By Iris Wu December 1, 2023

I hate telling stories in front of big groups of people. As soon as I start to speak, I become conscious of the eyes studying me, and I feel an obligation to entertain. The strand of hair I found in my...

VIEWPOINT: Reach the Unreceptive

VIEWPOINT: Reach the Unreceptive

By John Godino December 1, 2023

We are currently in an age of extreme political polarization where each side is becoming more and more frustrated with the other. Social media encourages people to burrow further into their own echo chambers...

VIEWPOINT: Open Up to Conflict

VIEWPOINT: Open Up to Conflict

By Maddie Stout December 1, 2023

College: a time for exploration, trying new things and meeting new people. It’s an era designed to encourage branching out and engaging with alternate viewpoints. And yet, we as a generation are further...

VIEWPOINT: Choose Morals Over Chick-fil-A

VIEWPOINT: Choose Morals Over Chick-fil-A

By Claiborne Martell December 1, 2023

Lately, all I’ve wanted is a milkshake.  I’ve voiced this desire to quite a few people, and each time I get the same response: “You know, Chick-fil-A has milkshakes.” And each time, I...

VIEWPOINT: Rethink Political Engagement

VIEWPOINT: Rethink Political Engagement

By Peter Sloniewsky December 1, 2023

It’s clear that the voting public does not win from political polarization.  Although those at the extremes of the Democratic and Republican parties are often seen challenging partisan leadership...

VIEWPOINT: Cultivate Comfort in Discourse

VIEWPOINT: Cultivate Comfort in Discourse

By Aryaman Sharma December 1, 2023

In the weeks since the latest flare in conflict between Israel and Hamas began, communities across the country have continued to become more politically polarized. Deep-rooted political cries and a tenuous...

VIEWPOINT: Step Outside Echo Chambers

VIEWPOINT: Step Outside Echo Chambers

By Daniel Brumberg December 1, 2023

Polarization is everywhere in our lives: It has poisoned American politics by turning democracy into an existential war in which each side sees the other as a threat to its most cherished values. For...

VIEWPOINT: Unmute Your Surroundings

VIEWPOINT: Unmute Your Surroundings

By Christina Pan December 1, 2023

Spotify Wrapped just came out and everyone’s sharing their most streamed songs and artists. My top track is “jazz is for ordinary people,” by berlioz. This soothing track plays during my late-night...

RIVERS: Advocate for Trans Youth Athletes

RIVERS: Advocate for Trans Youth Athletes

By Grace Rivers November 17, 2023

The last three years have seen a rapid escalation in legislation banning or restricting transgender youth from participating in sports on the basis of their gender identity.  Since 2020, 23 states...

VIEWPOINT: Kick Starbucks Off Campus

VIEWPOINT: Kick Starbucks Off Campus

By Fiona Naughton and Olivia Mason November 17, 2023

This summer, as filming in Hollywood stalled and release dates were delayed for blockbuster films, the labor movement once again entered the broader national consciousness.  Strikes were so ubiquitous...

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