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Health Center Hours Sickeningly Short

By David Chardack October 1, 2013

Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) dominated news coverage last week for his almost-filibuster against the Affordable Care Act. Personally, I have never held strong opinions on the ACA, but catching the recent flu...

A Hilltop Rich in Undergrad Research

By Janet Mann September 27, 2013

I was extremely pleased to see The Hoya’s editorial (“Uniting Research Resources,” A2, Sept. 17, 2013) because it demonstrates the intellectual vitality and motivation in our undergraduates. As...

Taking Pride and Joy in Catholic Identity

By Chris Cannataro September 27, 2013

In his book, “Idea of a University,” Cardinal John Henry Newman states that “the human spirit must be cultivated in such a way that there results a growth in its ability to wonder, to understand,...

Commitment to Social Justice Inside the Bubble

By Haley Lepp September 24, 2013

At Georgetown, we often hear the phrase “breaking the bubble.” In a column last week, NicholasDirago argued that students should engage with Washington, D.C., in a way that aids communities outside...

A Semester Abroad, but Still in the Bubble

By Fiona Meagher September 20, 2013

When people talk about the “Georgetown bubble,” I doubt they’re referring to the traditional Irish pubs or monuments mentioned in the works of James Joyce. But so far in my semester abroad here in...

Toward a More Perfect Constitution

By Mark Rom September 17, 2013

We Americans take our Constitution seriously, and we should: Our founding document has helped create a durable foundation for our country. While we celebrate our Constitution today, National Constitution...

A Fresh Start for a New Year

By Max Magerman September 13, 2013

Last Wednesday, we celebrated Rosh Hashanah, the start of year 5774 in the Jewish calendar, and tomorrow will mark Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement. As a kid, I always associated Rosh Hashanah with the...

Construction Not Just for IAC

By David Chardack September 13, 2013

Don’t get me wrong: I love Georgetown basketball. But I am disappointed when basketball feels like Georgetown’s highest priority. Under University President John J. DeGioia, Georgetown has seen...

Roadblocks on Our Path to Citizenship

By Citlalli Alvarez September 10, 2013

On June 27, 14 Republicans joined Senate Democrats in the best attempt Congress could muster to fix our nation’s broken immigration system — passing its comprehensive immigration reform bill by a vote...

Charting Your Academic Roadmap

By Daniel J. Hopkins August 30, 2013

Many of you are starting your first year as an undergraduate here at Georgetown. Welcome. By now, you know what "Hoya Saxa" means and have figured out how to navigate our modest campus. Georgetown might...

Chance to Forge a New Legacy

By Meagan Kelly May 16, 2013

I have only one picture of myself alone taped above my desk. In it I’m no older than four years old and sporting the quintessential ’90s androgynous bull-cut. I’m smiling blissfully and more than...

A Worthy Honor for Father Fields, S.J.

By Chris Cannataro May 1, 2013

I had the great privilege of dining with Fr. James Schall, S.J., prior to his departure from Georgetown. The dinner featured several graduating government majors who enjoyed Schall’s classes...

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