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Kitsch

If, like me, you find it increasingly difficult to enjoy a movie for anything other than its kitsch value, you appreciate the need for a movie that straddles the fine line between unbearable pacing and refreshing unevenness. Fortunately, Video Americain, located in Takoma Park, Md.

By the Voice Staff February 12, 2004

Editorials

‘Waves,’ Ride, The First Time

Besides the Beatles, Ride was the band that Oasis always wishes they could have been. Ride was the most dynamic live act of musicians characterized by their tendency to perform with their backs to the audience and staring down at their feet while playing effects-laden electric guitars and dreamy, psychedelic melodies.

By the Voice Staff February 12, 2004

Getting alumni to give it up

Last year, Georgetown met its capital campaign goal of raising $1 billion. The University had raised its goal from a $500 million campaign announced in 1995 as the program’s success far exceeded expectations. This fundraising is an integral part of the University’s strategy for the coming years, as it will fuel both endowment growth and the construction of new facilities, a process that is already well underway, with the Southwest Quad getting broken in by this year’s residents and ground already broken on several other projects.

By the Voice Staff February 5, 2004

Bologna and babies

The first lesson I learned during my trip to the Islamic Republic of Iran this winter was that it is impossible to find a real mocha in Tehran. Secondly, one should not spark a political conversation in a university, especially since a student basij spy is around the corner.

By the Voice Staff February 5, 2004

I still believe

VOICES BY DAVE STROUP It hasn’t been the greatest few weeks for Howard Dean’s presidential campaign, but he still has my support, and I still maintain that John Kerry looks like one of the tree people from Lord of the Rings. I traveled to Iowa the weekend before the caucuses as part of Howard Dean’s “Iowa Perfect Storm,” to meet up with my girlfriend Esther and a friend of mine.

By the Voice Staff February 5, 2004

Correction

The Georgetown Voice takes mistakes seriously. We correct all errors of substance in our stories and publish appropriate clarifications as soon as possible.

By the Voice Staff February 5, 2004

Features

Fighting for the spotlight

COVER BY KAZUO OISHI Paul Hughes has a new toy. The HOG III lighting board controls an entire lighting system comprised of two “studio spot” units and two “studio color” units, but it looks more like a computer console in Star Trek. Two touch-screens rise above an assortment of dials, switches, slides and rollers.

By the Voice Staff February 5, 2004

Students erect wall in Red Square

NEWS BY DAN JOYCE A 30-foot tall plastic wall cast an intimidating shadow over an otherwise sunny Red Square at Wednesday afternoon’s rally against Israel’s construction of a barrier intended to stop Palestinian terrorists. Georgetown students and faculty experienced a small part of the disruption and tension in the Middle East as they navigated among camouflaged protesters wielding posters and megaphones, role-players asking them for identification, counter-protesters distributing flyers and the enormous gray wall itself.

By the Voice Staff February 5, 2004

Touring ‘The Colored Museum’

LEISURE BY KATHRYN BRAND “Keep your shackles on at all times,” chimes a beaming stewardess, Miss Pat, played by Dionne Young (CAS ‘04). She welcomes you to Celebrity Slave Ships, departing the Gold Coast for Savannah, Ga. When the ship enters a thunderstorm Miss Pat calmly explains, “Don’t worry; we’ve just entered a time warp.

By the Voice Staff February 5, 2004

MPD confirms videotaping legality

NEWS BY CLAIRE D’EMIC In the latest development in the continuing videotaping controversy, the Metropolitan Police Department has affirmed the legality of the practice and negated the claim that Georgetown residents were responsible for a proposal that residents videotape unruly students.

By the Voice Staff February 5, 2004

RAs criticize alcohol policy changes

Members of Residence Life and a few students discussed changes proposed to Georgetown’s alcohol policy at a town hall meeting Wednesday in Sellinger Lounge.

The lack of a student presence, with the exception of resident assistants, was noticeable at the event, which was hosted by the Disciplinary Review Committee.

By the Voice Staff February 5, 2004

Students inaugurate temporary New South space

After months of reconstruction, a simple, undecorated lower level of New South was finally unveiled Tuesday night.

The temporary floor plan consists of two new dance studios and two large, carpeted, white-walled rooms. A scattering of tables and a few chairs were all that remained of the former cafeteria.

By the Voice Staff February 5, 2004

Insiders and Outsiders

Candidates for the Georgetown University Student Association Presidency and Vice Presidency debated, and many times politely agreed, about Georgetown issues in preparation for next Monday’s election. The debate, which lasted approximately 90 minutes, covered an exhaustive range of issues of concern to the candidates.

By the Voice Staff February 5, 2004

Drink lead

Don’t drink the water-there might be lead in it. Last summer, tests of D.C.’s water supply indicated that the lead concentration in thousands of homes exceeded federal levels. While this alone would not be a huge problem-steps can be taken to lower lead levels-the District’s response to the problem warrants concern.

By the Voice Staff February 5, 2004

Get kicked in The Shins

If you haven’t heard of the Shins by now, you clearly haven’t been reading Voice Leisure. With every move they make, The Shins gain more and more attention for their brilliant songwriting, tight musicianship and irresistible melodies. Their 2001 debut album, Oh, Inverted World, propelled them into the hearts and minds of independent critics with its endearing guitar hooks and delicately arranged atmosphere.

By the Voice Staff February 5, 2004

Being there: ‘America on the Move’

This is an exhibit for that part of you that always wanted to get off the bolted-down bikes on the E.T. ride in Universal Studios and stand next to the animatronics and stage props. Chronicling the development of the automotive and railroad industries, roads and highways, “America on the Move” creates unique interactive and multimedia environments.

By the Voice Staff February 5, 2004

The Champion Sound, Jaylib, Stones Throw

The potential for this album is almost infinite. Jaylib brings together the two acclaimed rappers/producers Jay Dee and Madlib for a project in which they alternate rapping over each others beats. The result is Champion Sound, an album that, while certainly ingenious, disappoints on many levels.

By the Voice Staff February 5, 2004

Talkie Walkie, Air, Astralwerks

Lounge music ain’t dead yet. Just ask Air, the French-duo (Jean-Benoit Dunckel and Nicolas Godin) that composes atmospheric landscapes using quirky synths, string ensembles and pulsating yet subtle electronic beats in a style akin to musician Brian Eno. Their debut Moon Safari showcased the duo’s ability to carefully teeter on the line between kitsch and cool and was released just at the right time when martinis and late-1960s lounge cool had their cachet with the yuppies.

By the Voice Staff February 5, 2004

Breast assured

didn’t even watch the Super Bowl. Though an Alabama Crimson Tide fan by birthright, pro-football is of no interest to me. And since this isn’t the sports section, I’ll address a SuperBowl issue more pertinent to the mandate of my leisure column—-Janet Jackson’s breast.

By the Voice Staff February 5, 2004

Rebound then confound: Hoyas split two

SPORTS BY TIMOTHY FOLLOS A promising week for the Women’s Basketball team turned sour Wednesday night, as the Hoyas lost to No. 23 Notre Dame 66-52. Behind a record setting performance from Mary Lisicky and another great effort from Rebekkah Brunson, Georgetown won an emotional game against a strong Villanova team Saturday.

By the Voice Staff February 5, 2004

Meringue or meringu?? Ask GU dance!

Slightly less heralded than the Georgetown basketball program is Georgetown’s very own ballroom dancing team. Consisting of about twenty members, the team meets regularly to perfect various dances.

The club, which has tabled relentlessly and flyered throughout the semester, has attracted a number of new members to both its novice and experienced programs.

By the Voice Staff February 5, 2004

Hoyas tell Miami Hasta Luego

The Georgetown men’s basketball team travelled to Miami last Saturday in desperate need of a conference win. Their test would come against a Hurricanes team that had been peaking recently and has played well at their rowdy home, the Convocation Center, since it was opened last season.

By the Voice Staff February 5, 2004

Sports Sermon

OK, so first things first, and then the serm’ promises it won’t gloat anymore. The Patriots are the most exciting clutch team since the Bulls of the late ‘90s. We’re convinced Brady to Vinatieri is such a combo that at this point we’d take those guys against any other two athletes in any sport, Michael Jordan commercial style.

By Cameron Smith February 5, 2004