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March 2003

Sports

Why I love the National Invitation Tournament

It has been a rough four years for seniors like me who love Hoyas basketball. We have had our great moments, but far more “what if’s.” I often wonder what it would have been like to go to a university with a more successful basketball program, for as much as I hate to admit it, I often envy the Dukies in March.

By the March 27, 2003

News

Panelists debate gun control

“This pen is more regulated than a gun,” said Dave Haffty, a program officer of Handgun Free America, raising his pen. “The gun industry is the only one that is completely unregulated for safety and health.”

Glen Caroline, director of the National Rifle Association-Institute for Legislative Action Grassroots, would wholeheartedly disagree.

By the March 27, 2003

Editorials

Meaningful speech

Most politically-minded groups on campus have responded to the war in Iraq in the same way they respond to everything: a flurry of fliers, a liberal chalking of Red Square and possibly a poorly-attended lecture or two. It’s the ante, and, in its repetitiveness, is easily ignored.

By the March 27, 2003

Sports

Blue Devils upset Hoyas, Tigers next

The No. 3 Georgetown women’s lacrosse team suffered its first loss of the season on Saturday on North Kehoe Field as the visiting No. 4 Duke Blue Devils held on for a 14-11 victory. Senior attacker Wick Stanwick paced the Hoyas with four goals and an assist.

By the March 27, 2003

Features

A Voice to Be Heard?

GUSA, the Georgetown University Student Association, has served as Georgetown’s student government since 1984. Throughout its history, incidents like the most recent election debacle have been commonplace. But while mistakes and mismanagement have served to erode student trust, one rarely discussed fact has been more influential. In 1983, shortly before GUSA’s creation, the student handbook printed that, “Student Government is a misnomer; it is not a government at all. Student Government has no sovereign power to legislate or enforce its will.” Little has changed since.

By the March 27, 2003

News

Former ambassador emphasizes human rights

Dr. Mansour Farhang, former Iranian Ambassador to the United Nations, spoke about his hope for democracy and human rights in Iran on Wednesday. Speaking in Gaston Hall, Farhang discussed democratic prospects for the world’s only theocracy.

Farhang suggested that achieving human rights for all should be Iran’s most important goal.

By the March 27, 2003

Sports

Hoyas beat Tar Heels, advance to NIT semifinal

“I think we’ve learned how to win now,” said Georgetown Head Coach Craig Esherick following last night’s exhilarating 79-74 victory in front of a raucous crowd at North Carolina in the quarterfinals of the National Invitation Tournament.

Up 68-60 with 4:09 remaining, Georgetown (18-14), like so many previous times this year began to let the game slip away, allowing the Tar Heels (19-16) to go on a 10-2 run in the next two minutes and tie the game at 70.

By the March 27, 2003

Sports

Apathy blows

Just a few weeks ago during “the dark days of February” we were all complaining about how bad the basketball team is. Well, the basketball team hasn’t gotten much better-if you need evidence, just put on CBS this weekend and let me know what time we’re playing.

By the March 27, 2003

Editorials

Representing you

On Monday, D.C. Mayor Anthony Williams signed a bill that gives the District the first presidential primary vote for the 2004 election. The measure, first proposed by Ward 2 City Council member Jack Evans, would move the District’s primary to Jan. 13, 2004, two weeks before the New Hampshire primary and a week before the Iowa caucuses.

By the March 27, 2003

Voices

He’s an artiste

Twisting my hair into knots thinking about the 44 drawings I have to do for my drawing class, I feel a presence at my back. I look over my shoulder and saw a small child watching me. Continuing with the improvised “Coconut Still Life” that I am trying to draw in the rapidly setting sun, I wait for him to say something.

By the March 27, 2003