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February 2009

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Wireless coverage unsatisfactory

More than 80 percent of students feel “unsatisfied” or “very unsatisfied” with on-campus wireless access, according to a survey conducted by Interhall last semester. Approximately 1,696 students responded to the online survey.

By February 19, 2009

News

SFS-Q getting new headquarters by 2010

The Georgetown School of Foreign Service in Qatar is in the process of constructing a new building that will include academic office space, classrooms, a library, and other facilities to accommodate up to 450 students. The building will allow the University to gradually increase enrollment at SFS-Q, which now stands at approximately 150 students.

By February 19, 2009

News

5¢ bag fee for D.C.?

Paper and plastic bags will soon cost District consumers five cents, if legislation proposed by D.C. Councilmember Tommy Wells (D-Ward 6) on Tuesday passes. Most of the revenue from the fee will go the Anacostia River Clean-up Fund.

By February 19, 2009

News

D.C. United moving

Officials representing D.C. United announced their plans to construct a new soccer stadium in Prince George’s County, Maryland at a press conference on Monday.

By February 19, 2009

News

City on a Hill: Power to the peons

If your internship has you feeling like you’re not a person, that’s because legally in the District of Columbia, you aren’t. As one New Jersey college student discovered in December when she tried to bring a sexual harassment suit against her employer, unpaid interns in D.C. currently have no right to sue their boss for harassment or discrimination.

By February 19, 2009

Sports

Women hope to repeat

Women's lacrosse preview

By February 19, 2009

Sports

GU should go Green

Last week, I watched my beloved Lakers play one of the worst teams in the NBA: the Oklahoma City Thunder. I was beyond excited to get a chance to watch my favorite team face off against the player—Jeff Green—who almost single-handedly gave me one of the greatest experiences of my college career thus far, namely a freshman year voyage to Atlanta to watch the mighty Hoyas compete in the Final Four.

By February 19, 2009

Sports

The Sports Sermon: A National change of culture

Barack Obama’s mantra of “change” has already saturated Washington, D.C. To the great pleasure of District sports fans, it seems to have permeated more areas than simply politics—just look at the Washington Nationals.

By February 19, 2009

Sports

Wright leads Hoyas past USF

At the beginning of Big East play this season, Georgetown was one of the hottest teams in the country. But on Wednesday, as losers of nine of their last 12, the Hoyas desperately needed to rekindle that early season fire. A quick trip to Tampa may have been the solution.

By February 19, 2009

Sports

Baseball looks to start season off strong in Tampa

The Georgetown University baseball team opens their 2009 season with high expectations as they look to improve on a disappointing 2008 season. The team has restocked its roster with new talent, and most of last year’s starters have returned for a shot to qualify for the Big East tournament, the Hoyas’ top priority this season.

By February 19, 2009