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April 2003

Editorials

Support the court

The Bush administration refuses to join the International Criminal Court, which was officially founded last month and selected Luis Moreno Ocampo as its first prosecutor this week. Though the war in Iraq has eclipsed this issue, the International Criminal Court remains pertinent.

By the April 24, 2003

Editorials

Trusting students and faculty

In the coming months, faculty at the University of California will vote on whether or not to institute a ban on professors dating their students. The ban will only apply to relationships between students and professors who have an academic relationship; the idea is to prevent a possible abuse of power by faculty members who find themselves responsible for turning in their date’s grades.

By the April 24, 2003

Editorials

In compliance, at last

On Monday, April 14, the D.C. Zoning Commission finally gave preliminary approval of the construction of the University’s new MBNA Performing Arts Center, ending a semester-long fight between the University and local residents’ groups. The Commission’s decision should be applauded for allowing Georgetown to better serve its students and community, if not for its tardiness.

By the April 24, 2003

News

Hefty ransom

The pleas are the same from year to year, from campus group to campus group. The common refrain? “More space!” And of those many organizations, few have been pleading longer and harder than Georgetown’s many performing arts groups. Mask & Bauble, Nomadic Theatre and Black Theater Ensemble, not to mention many dance and music groups, have found suitable performance and practice space exceedingly scarce for decades.

By the April 24, 2003

News

Clark, panel blast Bush policy

A panel of experts criticized the Bush Administration’s handling of international and domestic affairs Wednesday in Gaston Hall. Wesley K. Clark, a retired general and former NATO Supreme Allied Commander, moderated the program titled “America After the War.

By the April 24, 2003

News

Feds enter non-disclosure debate

President John J. DeGioia recieved a letter from the US Department of Education asking for a written explanation of the University’s non-disclosure policy. The letter comes after Kate Dieringer (NHS ‘05), along with the advocacy group Security on Campus, Inc.

By the April 24, 2003

News

Zoning Commission approves arts center plans

The plans for Georgetown’s Performing Arts Center were approved by the D.C. Zoning Commission on Monday night, ending debate about the University’s compliance with conditions imposed on its 10-year plan by the Board of Zoning Adjustment. Construction of the new facility will begin in August and include a renovation of the Ryan Administration Building as well as the addition of 30,000 additional square feet to the existing structure.

By the April 24, 2003

News

Pilarz set to leave, new position announced

Interim Chaplain Rev. Scott Pilarz, S.J. will leave Georgetown this summer to become President of the University of Scranton, a Jesuit university in Pennsylvania. Pilarz’s departure coincides with the appointment of Rev. Philip L. Boroughs, S.J. to Vice President for Mission and Ministry, a newly created position.

By the April 24, 2003

Sports

The Sports Sermon

Poor Len Mattiace. Talk about a bad day at the office. First, unlucky Len blows the Masters by capping off his 65 on Sunday with his only bogey of the day, and then he has to get in front of every golf reporter in America and explain it. Instead of explaining, Mattiace simply stood at the podium and wept.

By the April 24, 2003

Sports

Brotherly love

If you were around last Wednesday you witnessed a giant coming out party. The situation-Michael Jordan’s last NBA game. The setting-Philadelphia. If you saw the game maybe now you’ll understand why Philadelphia has the best, most passionate fans in the country.

By the April 24, 2003