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HOLLANDER | Forget the Opponent: DSR is on the Rise

By Evan Hollander February 22, 2013

If a rising tide lifts all boats, a weak opponent makes every player look better. Even so, D’VauntesSmith-Rivera’s star burned bright against lowly DePaul Wednesday night. It was the best effort...

On the Hilltop or Around the World

By Danielle Webb February 8, 2013

I always knew I was going to study abroad. For me, it was never an if, but a where. As a high school senior applying to college, I imagined myself walking through my future campus and then walking the...

Pro-Choice Broader Than Abortion Issue

By Haylie Jacobson February 4, 2013

Last Tuesday marked the 40th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, the landmark Supreme Court case that legalized abortion nationwide.  Even before Roe, the terms “pro-choice” and “pro-life” were used...

An Undocumented Story

By Francisco Gutierrez February 1, 2013

Amid hopeful conversation about humane immigration reform, I felt the urge to share my story and the plight of my parents, friends and community — all of whom share my experience as an undocumented immigrant. I...

A League of Their Own

By Kathleen Kelley and Katie Farias January 29, 2013

Sass Master, Fairy, Ginger Princess, Baloney, Slash, Bear Claw, Femur, Killer, Great Scott. Aspiring midwife, 90-pound winger, twin, JFK worshipper, Hermione look-alike, sorority sister, the ultimate...

A Noisy and Thriving Democracy

By Danny Funt January 25, 2013

Barack Obama began his second inaugural address Monday by declaring, “Each time we gather to inaugurate a president, we bear witness to the enduring strength of our Constitution.” It was a powerful...

Hopeful Look on Obama’s Second Term

By Trevor Tezel January 18, 2013

We have heard the same refrains over and over again: "The magic of 2008 is gone. His supporters feel disenchanted." Certainly there's some truth to this. There was not as much enthusiasm for a Barack Obama...

Second Term Brings Room for Improvement

By Alex Cave January 18, 2013

On Monday, Georgetown students will be among the millions filling the National Mall to watch President Obama take the oath of our country’s highest office for the second time. The inauguration is cause...

Racial Bias Runs Rampant

By Aya Waller-Bey January 18, 2013

On Nov. 1, 2012, the Black House hosted a discussion about racial bias and discrimination on campus and the surrounding Georgetown neighborhood. Students shared their experiences as victims or targets...

TFA Sparks Alum’s School Initiative

By Joanna Belcher January 15, 2013

As my 10-year college reunion approaches, I think back on my days at Georgetown with gratitude. As a proud graduate of the Class of 2003, I am thankful for the path those four years put me on. Joining...

Seize Your Syllabus Week

By Masha Goncharova January 15, 2013

I don’t know if the people at Tackle Box during happy hour feel the same way, but this is one of the most important weeks of the semester for me. One of the best presents Georgetown gives to its students...

Gun Control Talks Polarize Tragedy

By Sumegh Sodani December 16, 2012

When Google News first began to collate articles about a school shooting in Newtown, Conn., my immediate reaction was that it would make Columbine pale in comparison. With the death toll released, it pains...

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