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Volleyball spiked by Syracuse comeback

The Lady Hoyas (5-10) could not hold on to a dominating 2-0 lead against their rival Syracuse (4-15) at home on Sunday. The ladies endured a crushing 3-2 defeat as they ceded the last three games to Syracuse to fall to 0-3 in the Big East play while Syracuse improved to a 1-3 record.

By October 5, 2006

Sports

Colgate too fresh for Hoyas

If the Hoyas weren’t a little homesick after their 0-2 start to a three-game road trip, their 31-14 loss to Colgate (2-2, 1-0 PL) last Saturday had the boys in Blue and Gray feeling green.

By October 5, 2006

Sports

Schramm’s hat trick leads GU

Sometimes all it takes is a standout performance from your star player. Other times it’s just taking a respite from the rigors of Big East action. And sometimes it’s a little bit of both. Led by senior co-captain Ricky Schramm’s three goals, the Georgetown men’s soccer team snapped a four-game losing streak and trounced on the visiting Howard Bison 5-0 Tuesday afternoon.

By October 5, 2006

Editorials

Stop torturing the American constitution

Last week, the Senate passed a law, commonly known as the “detainee bill,” to give the President broad new capabilities to try “illegal enemy combatants,” including those who are U.S. citizens. In a legal system anchored so strongly in precedent, this sets a dangerous one.

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Editorials

What we have here is a failure to communicate

Georgetown’s University Information Services is devoted to providing technological expertise; unfortunately, dealing with UIS and trying to understand its policies are frequently frustrating and often futile endeavors.

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Editorials

Run for Rigby keeps giving back

In just two years, the annual Run for Rigby has earned a place of honor in the ranks of Georgetown institutions.

By the October 5, 2006