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April 2013

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The limits on free expression: Red tape and Red Square

In 1989 the University implemented the speech and expression policy, which guarantees members of the University access to public space on campus to discuss issues, as well as demarcates the boundaries of Georgetown’s unrestricted free-speech zone to Red Square.

By April 11, 2013

Sports

Men’s and women’s tennis surging in conference play

With the Big East Tennis Championship Tournament just a week away, expectations are high for both Georgetown’s men’s (10-9, 3-0 Big East) and women’s (13-4, 3-2 Big East) tennis, each of which are poised for strong finishes to the 2013 campaign.

By April 11, 2013

Sports

The Sports Sermon: Nike’s Master

After an infidelity scandal and the destruction of his first marriage, Tiger Woods has had a rough few years. The flack he was dealt off the course coupled with the 107-week winless struggle in competition gave the impression that the face of professional golf would never rise again. But now, with three top finishes and a World No. 1 ranking thus far in 2013, Nike would beg to differ.

By April 11, 2013

Sports

Baseball eyes opportunity in Big East

Despite a couple poor results on their trip to the Golden State this past weekend, the Georgetown men’s baseball team (19-11 overall, 3-3 Big East) strolled to a 9-1 victory against cross-town rival George Washington University (11-21, 5-4 Atlantic 10) on Tuesday in a showing of their potential on both sides of the diamond.

By and April 11, 2013

Sports

Wizards not so bad after all

For the past few years the nightmares of Wizards fans have started with images of Gilbert Arenas miming shooting his teammates during lineup announcements and ended with Michael Ruffin throwing the ball skyward as Steve Buckhantz screamed, “Not possible!”

By April 11, 2013

News

NSO will not have mandatory sexual assault workshop

This year’s NSO will not include a mandatory sexual assault education workshop, but instead will offer a voluntary sexual assault awareness social event.

By April 11, 2013

News

Coalition of student groups participates in rally for immigration rights

On Wednesday, a group of over two hundred Georgetown students marched to the Capitol building to meet with the citywide A10 Immigration Reform Rally.

By and April 11, 2013

News

New dorm location unveiled, GUTS routes to be altered

The University’s Planning 102 session outlined long-term campus construction plans concerning GUTS bus routes and additional living space.

By April 11, 2013

News

Union Jack: Thatcher’s oppressive legacy

The Iron Lady, was no such thing as "one of the great champions of freedom and liberty.”

By April 11, 2013

Leisure

Astounding Trojan Barbie takes on a life of its own

Walking into Gonda Theater and seeing a Barbie doll’s limbs tied on cords is a bit of a shocking sight. At first, you think it’s just a child’s room gone horribly wrong, when in reality, it means so much more. As grotesque as it appears, it conceals profound conflict beneath the surface.

By April 11, 2013