Category: Editorial

In an ideal world, civilian courts could serve as an appropriate trial venue. But in this world, the risks and constitutional implications are simply too great to justify this show of American idealism.

On Tuesday, Georgetown held the first of two open houses regarding its 2010-2020 Campus Plan. The meeting went smoothly, with one problem: The students it was intended to benefit were noticeably absent.

The Georgetown obsession with Hoya men’s basketball won’t end anytime soon. The university should recognize this support by striving to make it as easy as possible to cheer on the dear old Blue and Gray.

Georgetown has demonstrated a willingness to be flexible on a policy that affects same-sex employees. The archdiocese should also attempt to be flexible to avoid compromising social services in the district.

Religious sensitivity should have been a factor in any investigation into Hasan’s behavior, but the safety of the military personnel at Fort Hood should have held equal — if not greater — weight.

Given the endowment and the university’s positioning, Georgetown has been able to maximize its strengths quite well. This comes at a price, though.

Since the most obvious root of conflict between residents and students is parties and noise, we see the community advisers initiative taking a sour turn from friendly resource to policing authority.

One question has been lingering in the consciousness of the campus community over the past two weeks: What can we do to make Georgetown safer for all students?

There is no foreign policy challenge currently facing President Obama’s administration that is more important than Afghanistan.

If courses have to go through a rigorous process for approval by a department, why is it so difficult to provide a few paragraphs describing the content of the course?