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Redefining pathetic

Every so often, a friend offers to me the following conclusion about his current state of affairs: “My life sucks.” When such feelings of overwhelming self-pity are related to me, the complainer typically has recently had something extremely embarrassing or unfortunate happen to him.

By the Voice Staff October 23, 2003

Six degrees of Schwarzenegger

VOICES BY BILL CLEVELAND Five years ago, Jesse Ventura was elected governor of Minnesota in a tightly contested three-way election that pitted him against another local mayor and Hubert Humphrey’s son. Ventura served one term as governor, then left to return to the private sector, because he figured he could make more money there.

By the Voice Staff October 23, 2003

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By the Voice Staff October 16, 2003

Uma really likes them swords

In Kill Bill, Quentin Tarantino proves that he’s the ultimate film consumer. This, his fourth film, borrows from Akira Kurosawa, Sergio Leone, and a handful of other directors. Tarantino takes their blend of cowboy and samurai and adds an ass-kicking feminine twist.

By the Voice Staff October 16, 2003

Talented people

In my wildest fantasies, I’m a rock star, a poet, or a folk singer. Each time I step into the spotlight and begin to share my artistic “gift,” I inevitably inspire awe, respect, reflection, and, of course, jealousy.

In my waking hours, I’m always “about to” make this dream come true.

By the Voice Staff October 16, 2003

‘The Illusion’ captivates

We live in an age of skyscrapers, towers of glass that together form gleaming cities, proud monuments of our technical feats. But as explored in Tony Kushner’s The Illusion, when it comes to accepting each other and even understanding the range of our own emotions, we as a society have made little progress.

By the Voice Staff October 16, 2003

Picasso wows at National Gallery

Is it a nude woman? Or is it a bowl of fruit? Perhaps a chair, or even a mountain? To the untrained eye a work of art by Pablo Picasso can seem to be any of these things, and more. To the informed viewer, however, the dull colors and geometric patterns can take shape into a whole new world of artistic expression.

By the Voice Staff October 16, 2003

’21 Grams’ of moving grief

LEISURE BY LUIZ DE OLIVEIRA When the Polish director Milos Forman was filming One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest in the ‘70s, he made a wildly controversial casting decision Since the film took place in a mental institution, he decided to cast the hospital’s real inhabitants as extras—all of the patients, nurses, and doctors in the background of Cuckoo’s scenes are real people.

By the Voice Staff October 16, 2003

What a flag

It’s ugly. In fact, some even consider it hideous. And, no, I’m not talking about Dennis Kucinich. I’m talking about the newly proposed flag for the District.

The new design is identical to the current flag-a white background with a row of red stars above two red bars-but now with the slogan “No Taxation Without Representation” written in white text across the two red bars.

By the Voice Staff October 16, 2003

Outspoken author/director riles up Gaston Hall

NEWS BY SHANTHI MANIAN Michael Moore “modestly” proposed last Friday that for every person that dies in Iraq, the oil company Halliburton should have to “slay” one mid-level executive. “Seeing as how Halliburton is the only beneficiary of this war, they also should have to sacrifice,” he said.

By the Voice Staff October 16, 2003

Dean to visit campus today

Democratic presidential candidate Howard Dean will give an economic address in Gaston Hall today. Dean’s visit marks the second appearance of a presidential candidate on campus during this campaign season.

The line for tickets Wednesday started at the doors of the Leavey Center bookstore and circled around Hoya Court to the hallway parallel to the Center Grill.

By the Voice Staff October 16, 2003

All kidding aside, GPIG expands schedule

It’s a Sunday night in Lauinger, and Midnight Mug is packed. But students haven’t come here to study. The new Georgetown Players Improv Group season is about to begin.

This year, Georgetown’s popular improvisational comedy group has added weekly Sunday performances at Midnight Mug to its already well attended monthly shows in Bulldog Alley.

By the Voice Staff October 16, 2003

Corp loses less money than last year

Students of Georgetown, Inc. released its annual financial report this week. The bad news: Net losses total close to $20,000. The good news: The Corp’s board members couldn’t be happier.

“It’s not really that bad for us. We’ve had some years that were worse, and some that were better,” said Corp president Kelsey Shannon (CAS ‘04).

By the Voice Staff October 16, 2003

Georgetown names first VP for University safety

NEWS BY ROB ANDERSON Georgetown has named a former member of the United States Secret Service and the Homeland Security Department as its first vice president for University safety on Tuesday. The position was created to address the University’s response to a variety of emergency situations.

By the Voice Staff October 16, 2003

Features

Drawing the lines

COVER BY MIKE DeBONIS Campus cops in D.C. are currently limited to patrolling their university’s property. Officers at many campuses across the nation, however, can go beyond those boundaries to protect their students living off campus. Will a long-standing struggle to expand those limits in the District finally succeed?

By the Voice Staff October 16, 2003

Basebrawl

You’ve seen the highlight over and over again. Manny Ramirez, expecting retaliation from a Karim Garcia plunking, taking exception to a high fastball from the Rocket. Pedro Martinez throwing a charging 72-year-old Don Zimmer to the ground like an empty bottle of Preparation H.

By the Voice Staff October 16, 2003

The Sports Sermon

C’mon, give Stevie a break, Cubs fans. He didn’t cost you a chance at the World Series. Catching a foul ball is on every die-hard sports fans list. He didn’t muff a potential inning-ending double play ball or give up nine runs in one inning. The loss wasn’t his fault! Even so, we wouldn’t trade places with that man for all the beer steins in Munich.

By Paul McCarthy October 16, 2003

Volleyball, tennis fall

Women’s volleyball (6-14, 1-5 Big East)

The Georgetown women’s volleyball team fell on the road to Virginia Tech 3-1 on Sunday. The Hoyas were down two games before rallying to take the third, 30-26. With the momentum on their side, the Hoyas jumped to a 12-3 lead in the fourth game.

By the Voice Staff October 16, 2003

Third time’s the charm for men’s soccer

In the past week the Hoyas faced three tough opponents in Maryland, Pittsburgh and Villanova. Though playing tough throughout all three games, they managed only one win, dropping their record to 5-7-2 overall, and 2-5 in Big East play.

Last Wednesday, in front of a rowdy crowd at Ludwig Field in College Park, Md.

By the Voice Staff October 16, 2003

Hoyas dominate in Homecoming rout

SPORTS BY CAMERON SMITH There were no fireworks scheduled for Georgetown’s homecoming on Saturday, but the Hoyas football team provided their own in a 49-21 romp against the overwhelmed Stony Brook Seawolves.

By the Voice Staff October 16, 2003

Everybody don’t do the Bartman

VOICES BY DAVE STROUP I write this as the Cubs are down by three to the Marlins in game seven of the National League Championship Series. As you read this, you will know how the game came out. However, I am not watching the game. Instead, I am here writing about the tragedy of game six.

By the Voice Staff October 16, 2003

Editorials

A worthwhile Homecoming

The bright, warm weather reflected the cheerful atmosphere last Saturday as students and alumni gathered in the McDonough parking lot. While various festivities were held throughout homecoming weekend without any major glitches, the most noticeable success was the football “tailgate.

By the Voice Staff October 16, 2003