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Monroe still a presence on campus

This season, the Hoyas’ hopes hinge on seniors Jason Clark and Henry Sims, players that were viewed four years ago as nice complementary pieces in a consensus top-ten recruiting class. The star of that group was a smooth, sweet-passing, program-changing big man from Louisiana—current Detroit Pistons forward Greg Monroe.

By November 10, 2011

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Bigger, faster, stronger, Hollis is back and ready to ball

Hollis Thompson chose the right time to have his best game in a Georgetown uniform. In the opening round of last year’s NCAA Tournament, he scored a career-high 26 points, shot 80 percent from the field, and grabbed seven rebounds. The most remarkable part of Thompson’s statline, however, was how little it mattered. Georgetown was embarrassed by VCU.

By November 10, 2011

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Filling the void: Jason Clark and his new role

It’s no secret that last year’s renowned backcourt, sometimes referred to as “the D.C. Three,” experienced a substantial loss this offseason with the graduation of Chris Wright and Austin Freeman. In their absence, it is up to the third member of that dynamic trio, senior Jason Clark, to fill the void and provide leadership to a roster of young talent.

By November 10, 2011

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Getting to know the freshmen

An introduction to the five freshmen in one of Georgetown's most complete recruiting classes in years: Otto Porter, Jabril Trawick, Tyler Adams, Mikael Hopkins, and Greg Whittington

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Big East Preview

A look at some of the major storylines this season in the best conference in college basketball. Find out who's improved, who's taking a step back, and which player has the most weight on his shoulders.

By November 10, 2011

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Coming back for more: Women’s Preview

While most teams would be happy advancing to the Sweet Sixteen in their third-ever trip to the NCAA Tournament, that didn't satisfy the Georgetown women’s basketball team.

By November 10, 2011

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Sports Sermon: JT3 under pressure

After head coach John Thompson III and the Hoyas beat North Carolina in 2007 to advance to their first Final Four in over 20 years, it would have been hard to believe that a few years later, his resumé would be called into question.

By November 10, 2011

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Experts try to measure GU’s local economic impact

With debate between Georgetown and its neighbors over the 2010 campus plan still heated, experts in urban planning and development are attempting to measure the effect that forcing the University to build elsewhere or cap enrollment would have on the District’s economy.

By November 10, 2011

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Double Teamed: One last chance

This year’s seniors (myself included) are in danger of becoming the first Georgetown graduating class since 2005 to leave college without witnessing the Hoyas win an NCAA Tournament game. And even the ‘05 class got to see a nice NIT run.

By November 10, 2011

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Corp profits in the black, philanthropy increases

After two years of being in the red, Students of Georgetown, Inc., has recently increased its profits and expanded its philanthropic output from approximately $50,000 to $70,000. Financial success has coincided with the Corp Philanthropy Committee and the Corp Service and Outreach Committee’s pursuit of new projects and endeavors to widen their reach into the D.C. community.

By November 10, 2011