News

Flags raise abortion awareness during Life Week

3,534 pink and blue flags, representing the number of fetuses aborted every day, dotted Copley Lawn on Wednesday. The flag display was the most visible of a series of education, advocacy and service events organized by GU Right to Life for their annual Life Week.

By Juliana Brint October 25, 2007

Leisure

Lust, Caution heats up screen

When the producers of Lust, Caution confronted director Ang Lee about his film’s NC-17 rating, he refused to take out any scenes. Directors know that such a rating can be a death sentence at the box office, but Lee’s decision was justified; the sex scenes make the film, adding not only the right tone but the right emotions to elevate the film from just another thriller to a study in lust and power.

By Tae Jung Choi October 25, 2007

Editorials

Put a DPS officer on Lauinger steps

The unreasonably high number of public safety alerts concerning crimes on the Lauinger steps, including the most recent alleged hate crime, suggests that a DPS officer should be permanently stationed on the steps at night.

By the Editorial Board October 25, 2007

Editorials

Rape allegations must be respected

All allegations of rape must be taken seriously and the hospitals’ decision to deny her a rape kit is appalling.

By the Editorial Board October 25, 2007

Sports

Sit down, Pitt:

After a tough 5-3 loss Friday against West Virginia University, the Hoyas Women’s soccer team (11-5-0, 4-4-0 BE) weren’t about to relax with a 3-0 lead against Pittsburgh (6-9-1, 1-7-1 BE) Sunday afternoon on North Kehoe Field. The Hoyas held on to win the game 4-2.

By Liz Kuebler October 25, 2007

News

Saxa Politica: GPB not ready for the big time

Georgetown finally did the impossible: bring a performer on campus that students recognize, if not exactly respect. A dismal production, though, frustrated students who were not expecting the utter chaos that they found.

By Dylan Richmond October 25, 2007

Voices

Burma for cheap

I was walking along a crowded Bangkok plaza when my eyes locked onto the sign: “Burma for Cheap.” Normally, I wouldn’t be lured into Thai places that advertise anything “for cheap,” but Burma seemed to be an interesting place to go during a break from my summer internship in Thailand. After about thirty minutes of strained discourse with the travel agent and lots of hand motions, I decided to go.

By David Lee October 25, 2007

Crosswords

Crossword Answers

By Cal Lee October 25, 2007

News

New firing powers proposed for D.C. schools chancellor

D.C. Mayor Adrian Fenty proposed legislation Friday to give his newly-appointed schools’ Chancellor Michelle Rhee increased authority to fire previously protected employees.

By Brittany Keates October 18, 2007

News

Marching on Georgetown

Activists will descend on Georgetown Friday as part of a series of protests to disrupt the annual meeting of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank Group.

By Juliana Brint October 18, 2007