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Pass the eucalyptus

Those of you lucky enough to experience one of Radiohead’s fantastic U.S. shows this summer will hopefully remember the short Chinese guy who opened for the band, promising to “play some records incorrectly.” That short Chinese guy, DJ Kid Koala, proceeded to do just that, dropping a remarkable set on his trio of decks and giving thousands of rock fans a tantalizing glimpse into the world of turntablism.

By the Voice Staff March 14, 2002

M&B’s One Acts fest a pleasure

In this year’s Donn B. Murphy One Acts Festival, Mask & Bauble presents an entertaining, yet highly unbalanced evening of student artistry and creativity. First, three college juniors meet one afternoon in Invading Bessarabia, by Colin Relihan (CAS ‘02), for friendly competition at a board game, which looks suspiciously like “Risk,” in the living room of an apartment that is unmistakably redolent of Village A.

By the Voice Staff March 14, 2002

True West a true riot

by Jennifer Ernst True West, Arena Stage’s latest production, takes place in suburban L.A., near the foothills of the San Gabriel mountains, where the coyotes howl at the moon, and the men howl at their typewriters. Unwinding in two acts, the tale of brothers divided, reunited and divided again crackles with the tension between Ted Koch and Todd Cerveris, who as Lee and Austin bring Sam Shepard’s 1980 script to bruisingly physical and gut-wrenchingly funny life.

By the Voice Staff March 14, 2002

Death and Dismemberment overtake 9:30 Club

Despite the dismal imagery that accompanies death and dismemberment, when both hit the 9:30 Club, as they did Tuesday night, there’s nothing of the sort. Add some Cex to the mixture, and you’ve got the makings of the next Evil Dead movie?or, maybe just a relucant indie band and some hometown pop-rockers trying to fool their unsuspecting admirers.

By the Voice Staff March 14, 2002

Folk dancers brighten dour days

Despite the gloomy drizzle outdoors as of late, inside the Walsh Black Box, there’s a fiesta?literally. What else, then, to better welcome these early spring showers than Ballet Folkl?rico Mexicano de Georgetown’s annual Fiesta Mexicana. Complete with brightly hued costumes, gleaming swords and blaring mariachi music, the BFMG gracefully steps, twirls and kicks away any thoughts of a soggy evening.

By the Voice Staff March 14, 2002

Free Unclassifieds

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DH?Did somebody want to order Chinese food?

Page 21 is full? We’re screwed .

By the Voice Staff March 14, 2002

Classifieds

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By the Voice Staff March 14, 2002

Announcements

Upcoming Women’s Center Events: ?Telling Her Story: Mary Kaputsa, MSB Associate Dean. Thursday, March 14, 2002, 12:15 p.m, 327 Leavey ?Walking the Dream: Ellen Wolfe, first woman to complete the entire appalachian trail. Thursday, March 14, 2002, 7:30 p.m.

By the Voice Staff March 14, 2002

Editorials

Knock Tyson out of D.C.

Sadly, the D.C. Boxing and Wrestling Commission voted unanimously at Tuesday’s public hearing to grant former world heavyweight champion Mike Tyson a license to fight in Washington, D.C., which may result in a June 8 bout between Tyson and current champion Lennox Lewis at the MCI Center.

By the Voice Staff March 14, 2002

Editorials

Changing the Church

A scandal has erupted among Catholic parishioners that has become a national disgrace. The Boston Globe reported Jan. 6 that the archbishop of Boston, Cardinal Bernard Law, had sheltered a pedophiliac priest rather than reporting him to the authorities. When Cardinal Law discovered that this priest had raped several boys, he simply sent him on sabbatical to Rome, the Globe reported.

By the Voice Staff March 14, 2002

Editorials

The season’s over?

This past Sunday, the Georgetown Hoyas Men’s basketball team decided not to play in the National Invitation Tournament, ending its streak of 27 straight postseason appearances. Head Coach Craig Esherick said that his team initially accepted an offer but eventually declined because tournament officials could not guarantee them a home game at the MCI Center?which will host part of the NCAA Tournament?or an away game close to Washington, D.

By the Voice Staff March 14, 2002

Sports

Hoyas miss postseason for the first time since 1975

“I didn’t want to make the decision, but I had to. I feel that it was the correct one,” said Georgetown Head Coach Craig Esherick regarding his choice not to play in the National Invitiation Tournament. “After 30 games, I clearly came to the conclusion that it would benefit us more to stay in class than to play any more games even though we’re a young team,” he said.

By the Voice Staff March 14, 2002

Doing your own job

Earlier this month, the Board of Zoning Adjustment formally required that the University agree to integrate a series of conditions into its 10-Year Campus Plan. The BZA’s controversial decision caps off almost an entire year of debate over what role this local body should have over Georgetown’s affairs.

By the Voice Staff March 14, 2002

BZA completes its role in 10-Year Plan process

On March 5, the Board of Zoning and Adjustment formalized its rejection of the Georgetown University revised 10-Year Campus Plan. The BZA decided instead to adopt a plan consisting of the University’s revised plan plus an appendix of conditions. These conditions were previously suggested in the original BZA order issued last March.

By the Voice Staff March 14, 2002

Passy: Bulgaria will benefit NATO

Bulgarian Foreign Minister Solomon Passy expressed his support for Bulgaria’s admittance to NATO in a speech given Monday in Copley Formal Lounge.

The alliance will extend invitations for membership as a part of its November summit in Prague.

Passy cited his nation’s position as a “de facto United States and NATO ally” as a reason for it to be included in the alliance, noting several Bulgarian contributions to American and NATO military actions.

By the Voice Staff March 14, 2002

GU experts: Six months after 9-11

Reflecting on six months since the Sept. 11 attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, Georgetown experts agree that the political, security and ethical issues surrounding the attacks have reinforced important issues of international relations and cross-cultural communication on campus without changing the fundamental issues previously discussed.

By the Voice Staff March 14, 2002

DeGioia appoints interim EVP

On March 8, Georgetown University President John J. DeGioia announced the appointment of Dr. J. Richard Gaintner, M.D. as interim Executive Vice President for Health Sciences, effective April 1, 2002. Gaintner will serve in this role until the appointment of a permanent EVP is completed.

By the Voice Staff March 14, 2002

Champs to bar entry to under-21s at all times

The Advisory Neighborhood Commission and Champions Sports Bar and Restaurant reached a voluntary agreement on Feb. 26 restricting entrance to patrons 21 years old and over at all times. The agreement also called for the installation of an ID scanner, among other changes.

By the Voice Staff March 14, 2002

DeGioia announces O’Donnell as new provost

On March 11, University President John J. DeGioia announced the appointment of James J. O’Donnell to the position of Provost, effective July 1. O’Donnell will replace current Provost Dorothy Brown, who announced her retirement in August.

DeGioia described the Provost as the senior academic officer for the main campus whose authority ranges from oversight of the deans to issues relating to admissions, financial aid and student life.

By the Voice Staff March 14, 2002

Philadelphia does not deserve to live

I am one of the few, the proud transplants from the western United States to Georgetown. Upon my arrival two years ago, I was confronted with a host of perplexing new experiences: subways, stupid accents and, most amazingly, condensed travel time. The rapidity of, nay, the existence of interstate train travel allows one to traverse the Eastern Sea Board in the time it takes to drive to many of the respective state lines west of the Mississippi.

By the Voice Staff March 14, 2002

Kaap Stad

“Kaap Stad, brotha?” the toothless man in the window asks as the minibus slows down to the curb. “Yeah.” I hop in to the crowded taxi and fork over two-rand-fifty for the ride into town from Mowbray, my neighborhood. That’s less than 25 American cents. The vehicle is crowded, as they usually are.

By the Voice Staff March 14, 2002

Letter to the editor

It’s rare that a single off-the-court decision can end two decades of consistency, undermine the legacy of recent players, send one of the school’s best players out on a sour note, alienate fans and harm the current players’ chance for future success. Skipping the NIT manages to accomplish it all.

By the Voice Staff March 14, 2002