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February 2004

Voices

Fragmented Democrats cannot succeed

As election time approaches, all disheartened and disillusioned with the current administration are dealing with a difficult internal conflict. On one hand, we have to work to remove Bush from office. On the other, our efforts appear frighteningly fruitless.

By the February 26, 2004

Voices

I’ll teach you to speak Aramaic

VOICES BY BILL CLEVELAND Three years ago, Fr. William Fulco, S.J. received a phone call from a production company asking him to help translate a movie script. “Hey, Padre, its Mel. I’ve got a project for you,” said a voice on the other end of the phone. As a professor of Ancient Mediterranean Studies at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles, where he teaches courses like “Near Eastern Archaeology” and “Intermediate Classical Hebrew,” his litany of languages includes Aramaic and Latin.

By the February 26, 2004

Sports

Hoyas crush ‘Cuse, knighted by Rutgers

SPORTS BY TIM FOLLOS Georgetown’s Women’s Basketball Team (12-13, 6-8) split two home games last week, losing to Rutgers 66-71 on Saturday, then beating Syracuse 82-59 Wednesday evening. Junior guard Mary Lisicky, who exploded for over 20 points in both games, said that the Hoyas continue to look forward to post-season play.

By the February 26, 2004

Editorials

Think Nader, vote Democrat

Ralph Nader ended weeks of speculation on Sunday by announcing that he will run for president this November on an independent ticket. Nader’s intention to run has been met with hostility from Democratic Party leaders, many of whom blame Nader, the former Green Party nominee, for President Bush’s victory over Democratic hopeful Al Gore in 2000.

By the February 26, 2004

Features

The Flower Cartel

COVER BY CAMERON SMITH The scene is entirely too familiar to anyone who has been on a date in Georgetown: Two people are sitting at a table, chatting politely and enjoying their meals or a glass of wine, when a stranger ambles up to their table. Wearing a suede or leather jacket and armed with a wicker basket of roses, the new guest politely gestures and asks if one would like “a flower” for their companion.

By the February 26, 2004

Leisure

He’s got the beat

James brown is a machine alright-a beating machine, that is. Recently, he was arrested for throwing his defenseless fourth wife on the ground and holding an iron chair over her head. This is no shock however, as it is his third domestic violence offense (which means one poor woman got out scot-free), not to mention his many drug abuse charges, one of which earned him two and a half years in prison.

By the February 26, 2004

Voices

No good shawarma in Georgetown

“What’s your hometown?” You heard it all through New Student Orientation and you’ll probably hear it for the rest of your time at Georgetown, every time you meet someone new. It’s a pretty simple question, answerable in one word. This is not the case for me.

By the February 26, 2004

Editorials

Hoyas sold on auction

On Feb. 17, the FRIENDS Initiative’s Hilltop Auction raised over $3000 by auctioning off dinners with various faculty members to student bidders. Proceeds from the auction will go to student groups in the Office of Volunteer and Public Service. The University, FRIENDS, and participating faculty and students should be commended for initiating this new event.

By the February 26, 2004

Editorials

Human rights for the District

Once again, the world must deal with a government that denies its citizens basic human rights. Again, the world must wrestle with how to ensure that democracy and freedom prevail. Economic sanctions? International observers? Regime change? Not this time. Now, the human rights violation is in the United States-specifically, right here in the District of Columbia.

By the February 26, 2004

Sports

Top-25 foes Gerry-rig wins over Hoyas

As the ball sailed through the net, Georgetown sophomore point guard Ashanti Cook slowly sat down on the court. The expression on his face, replayed on SportsCenter throughout the evening, displayed his uncontrollable disappointment and shock as Syracuse players stormed the court.

By the February 26, 2004