Student Opinions — On the Record

Governor Terry McAullife: What It Means To Be a Governor, Democrat, and Leader

Under the word “Democrat” in the dictionary should be a picture of Governor Terry McAullife. A vault of stories, insights, and legislative history of politics past and present, he is eager to share with all who ask. Currently a Fall 2022 fellow at Georgetown’s Institute of Politics and Public Service, the former Virginia governor hosts a weekly discussion group focusing on how to govern a state. Luckily for students, there is not much the alumnus of Georgetown University does not know about campaigning, running a government and the Democratic party.

— Kathryn Chavez

Interview, InterviewsDhruv ShahNovember 7, 2022AY 2022-2023, Kathryn Chavez

Wordle of the day is Story: Melina Delkic and the New York Times

Delkic’s journey at the Times carried her from an internship, to the editor for the second and third pages of the paper, and finally to a writing role. But, one through-line of her time is her continued interest and responsibility in reading other peoples’ stories.

— Kathryn Chavez

Interviews, InterviewAdrian Ali-CaccamoFebruary 28, 2022Kathryn Chavez, AY 2021-2022Comment

Sarah Mucha: the Road from Georgetown through CNN to Axios

The Georgetown Class of 2017 graduate with a degree in International Politics, Sarah Mucha, has spent her post-grad years in the newsroom, on the campaign trail, and now in front of the camera.

— Kathryn Chavez

Interview, InterviewsSrishti KhemkaFebruary 15, 2022Kathryn Chavez, AY 2021-2022, Profile

Interview: Stephanie Valencia on the 'Huge Evolution' of Immigration Politics

Stephanie Valencia, a former White House official who has worked on immigration since 2004, said the Trump era has changed the politics of immigration in America forever.

— Jeff Cirillo

InterviewsJeff CirilloSeptember 16, 2019