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Frida keeps its plot in the gutter

Frida Kahlo was a lover, not an artist. On occasion, between bisexual liaisons and frequent battles with her unfaithful husband, she painted. This is what Julie Taymor leads audiences to believe in her new film Frida. The long-awaited biopic is a kitchen sink of non-discrimination, focusing on everything except that which is most important—the paintings.

By the Voice Staff November 7, 2002

With New Day, Gray’s soul tires out

The year 2000 was replete with heartwarming success stories of musical perseverance: Eminem, the Faint and Radiohead all broke big after long paying their dues outside of the top 40. The real winners of that year, however, were Moby and David Gray. Both stories had a touch of romance, desperation and American (er, Irish) spirit to them, as each artist broke through, neither relying on the strength of an edgy new sound nor the wake of industry buzz and beginners luck.

By the Voice Staff November 7, 2002

‘Cope’-ing with success

Whether or not you’ve heard of Clarence Greenwood, a.k.a. Citizen Cope, it’s likely that you will hear a lot of him in the coming months. The D.C. native’s new self-titled album has been acclaimed by the Washington Post, Rolling Stone and many others. Cope’s video for the song “If There’s Love” off his album has been in heavy rotation on M2 and is featured on the network’s new compilation.

By the Voice Staff November 7, 2002

Comic relief

Calvin & Hobbes is lost in comic rerun without any chance of revival. Peanuts died with creator Charles Schultz. It’s doubtful that anyone really even reads Family Circus anymore, or if anyone ever did. The state of current comic syndication is pretty stagnant, save for a few Mutts ‘toons every now and then.

By the Voice Staff November 7, 2002

One of three student candidates elected to ANC

Only one of the three student candidates from Georgetown was elected to the Advisory Neighborhood Commission on Tuesday. Mike Glick (CAS ‘05), who ran unopposed in the all student District 4, received all 77 votes cast for the ANC in that district.

In District 2, Eric Lashner (CAS ‘05) received 150 votes, 34.

By the Voice Staff November 7, 2002

Missing copies of The Academy returned

Hundreds of copies of The Georgetown Academy that were missing as of Sunday were found Wednesday afternoon in the Student Activities Commission office.

The Academy distributed extra copies of last May’s issue to first-year dorms on Sunday and subsequently reported hundreds missing from Village C West.

By the Voice Staff November 7, 2002

Disabled students seek changes

by Chris Jarosch

Due to concerns about campus accessibility, five physically disabled students met with administrators last Friday. Coordinator of Disabled Student Services Jane Holahan documented the discussion between the students and Richard P. Payant, director of University Facilities.

By the Voice Staff November 7, 2002

Honor Council changes poli

The Georgetown Honor Council has announced a new policy designed to expedite the adjudication process for students accused of an Honor System violation. Students who admit responsibility for their actions will now be able to bypass the normal hearing process and receive a recommended sanction directly.

By the Voice Staff November 7, 2002

Do they want a change?

They’re coming back again. Of the seven D.C. Mayoral and City Council offices up for grabs this past Tuesday, incumbents reclaimed all of them with overwhelming majorities. Voter turnout, however, was barely 35 percent, according to the D.C. Board of Elections and Ethics.

By the Voice Staff November 7, 2002

Nasr speaks on Islam, Christianity

George Washington University professor Seyyed Hussein Nasr spoke to an ICC Auditorium packed with both students and faculty to mark the commencement of Ramadan on Tuesday night. With an emphasis on spirituality, Nasr’s speech aimed to bridge the Muslim and Christian communities by showing the many similarities between the two religions.

By the Voice Staff November 7, 2002

24-hour guard proposals finalized

In a Security Committee meeting on Tuesday, students and administrators discussed a proposal to post 24-hour guards in campus dorms. Under the proposal, students would continue to work as guards during the day while professional guards would work between 12 a.

By the Voice Staff November 7, 2002

Students ‘Take Back the Night’

This year’s Take Back the Night, a week-long event protesting gender violence, is expected to be a success due to a revised mission and University-wide support, according to Co-Chair of Take Back the Night Olive Goh. Support from 28 clubs and organizations as well as funding from 20 University departments reflect the widespread concern for gender-based violence on campus, she said.

By the Voice Staff November 7, 2002

Men’s soccer battles back; women hope for NCAA

The Georgetown men’s soccer improved its Big East standing to fifth place by tying No. 1 ranked St. John’s 0-0 in a hard-fought, two-overtime battle Saturday on North Kehoe Field and defeating West Virginia 1-0 on Monday at Morgantown, W. Va.

By the Voice Staff November 7, 2002

Hoyas throw down the iron curtain on Latvia

On Friday night, the men’s basketball team participated in its first live action of the season in an exhibition game versus the Latvia Select Team at McDonough Arena. The Hoyas shrugged off some initial rust, and by ten minutes into the game they had a comfortable 44-17 lead.

By the Voice Staff November 7, 2002

Paulus solidifies QB position for Hoyas

Since peewee football, senior quarterback/punter David Paulus has spent countless hours on the gridiron. Now as the starting quarterback for the Georgetown Hoyas, he has led the team to its first ever Patriot League win, a 32-31 victory over Bucknell on Oct.

By the Voice Staff November 7, 2002

The Sports Sermon

It’s about that time in the NFL season. Names of quarterbacks become as familiar as Chapter 3, Monetary Policy, that you forgot to read for your Econ midterm tomorrow. Instead of the normal names?Stewart, Warner and Fieldler?we’re stuck with Tommy “XFL MVP” Maddox, the spicy Sage Rosenfels and the pseudo-dirty Marc Bulger.

By the Voice Staff November 7, 2002