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November 2001

Leisure

Henry Moore at the National Gallery

Henry Moore is one of those significant artists of the 20th century whose name you probably don’t recognize. He was, perhaps, the greatest contributor to England’s artistic movements during his time. The current exhibit at the National Gallery of Art is an extensive collection of Moore’s work spanning his entire career.

By the November 29, 2001

Editorials

Drinking specials: how special?

The Advisory Neighborhood Commission is in the process of protesting the alcohol policies for Rhino Bar and Pumphouse, specifically the bar’s all-you-can drink specials. Proponents say these specials promote binge drinking as well as encourage public rowdiness and unruly behavior in the community.

By the November 29, 2001

Editorials

Prison Outreach reaches out

On Dec. 31, 2000, more than 1.3 million adults were incarcerated in state and federal prisons across the United States. Fewer than 7,000 of those prisoners were under the jurisdiction of the District of Columbia, and were held at either the D.C. jail or the Lorton, Va.

By the November 29, 2001

News

Professors discuss speech policy

Members of the Georgetown Committee on Free Speech and Expression addressed students and faculty members Tuesday night to explain the history and goals of the current Speech and Expression Policy and a possible addition to the it. The discussion comes after much debate on the addition which emphasizes that the Vice President of Student Affairs can take away anonymous publications from public distribution places if he considers them “grossly offensive.

By the November 29, 2001

Cartoons

The Voice Comic

The Voice Comic

By November 29, 2001

Voices

Don’t fuck with free speech

I walked into my high school freshman English class. I noticed no one else had arrived yet, and I turned toward the black board. My eyes widened as I noticed that someone had written, in large capital letters, “FUCK,” across the length of the board.

Embarrassed by this “naughty” word prominently displayed for all to see, I scurried over and erased the profanity.

By the November 29, 2001

Sports

Women’s Cross Country finishes third in NCAAs

For a women’s cross country team with a championship streak longer than any other school ever, this season brought more of the same for Georgetown’s runners. Coming off their first place finish at the NCAA Mid-Atlantic Championships, the Georgetown women’s cross country team placed third in the NCAA Championship meet on Nov.

By the November 29, 2001

News

Is Burleith that bad?

A Nov. 11 report in the Washington Post brought to light Mayor Anthony Williams’ failure to follow through on one of his major campaign promises: to crack down on negligent D.C. landlords. Providing safe, affordable housing has always been one of the major platforms of Williams’ plan to redevelop the District.

By the November 15, 2001

News

Club leaders discuss accreditation

The Georgetown University Club Union met Tuesday night to discuss the upcoming Middle States Accreditation process and the necessity of increased alumni involvement.

The Club Union is an organization that includes all club leaders and meets periodically to discuss current student or University issues.

By the November 15, 2001

News

Mock Israeli checkpoint sparks controversy

On Tuesday afternoon, students from the Young Arab Leadership Alliance formed a makeshift checkpoint in Red Square. The checkpoint was designed to increase campus awareness of the daily struggles of Palestinians living in Israeli-occupied territories.

“The basic rights of Palestinians are being violated,” said Jumana Salem (SFS ‘03), co-president of YALA.

By the November 15, 2001