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Don’t fuck with free speech

I walked into my high school freshman English class. I noticed no one else had arrived yet, and I turned toward the black board. My eyes widened as I noticed that someone had written, in large capital letters, “FUCK,” across the length of the board.

Embarrassed by this “naughty” word prominently displayed for all to see, I scurried over and erased the profanity.

By the Voice Staff November 29, 2001

How should an American act now?

The battle in Afghanistan is almost over, though maybe the war on terrorism has just begun. I felt relieved with the major victories this week, hoping the United Nations could go back and give aid to those who are in desperate need of it. I’ve heard however that in some parts of Afghanistan it is already too late, that many thousands have died.

By the Voice Staff November 29, 2001

Isn’t it time?

The Center for Minority Educational Affairs and the Women’s Center have cemented their place on Georgetown’s campus for a number of years now. Although the presence of both of these centers have been challenged at one time or another, it seems that the majority of Georgetown students understand and accept the need for such spaces on campus.

By the Voice Staff November 29, 2001

True story

Nov. 28, 2001: Two officers with the Georgetown University Depart-ment of Public Safety issued citations today to students who were riding their bikes near the Reiss Science building. Students who did not get off their bikes and walk were stopped and lectured.

By the Voice Staff November 29, 2001

Berrigan: American response should not be war

Daniel Berrigan, S.J. urged members of the Georgetown community to choose the path of reconciliation, justice and forgiveness as we consider the events of the past few months. Berrigan spoke on Nov. 20 in ICC Auditorium and was introduced to a standing ovation.

By the Voice Staff November 29, 2001

Macapagal-Arroy pledges support

Her Excellency Gloria Macapagal-Arroy (SFS ‘68), president of the Philippines, expressed the Philippines’ support of the United States in the war against terrorism in a speech in Gaston Hall on Nov. 19.

On the night of Sept. 11, Macapagal-Arroyo was the first Asian leader to notify President Bush that her country stands behind him, she said.

By the Voice Staff November 29, 2001

Revenge of the bourgeoisie

My burgeoning liberalism is having a tough time compromising itself with my general distaste for the masses. I want to reach out to people, to help people, to appreciate their woes. But this is hard, because they keep pissing me off.

People are idiots, and they smell.

By the Voice Staff November 29, 2001

Entertainment room opens

On Monday, a renovated Village C Formal Lounge opened as an entertainment area designed for student socializing. The lounge currently contains two pools tables, a foosball table, a jukebox, a big screen television and many couches and chairs.

The lounge will be open from 2 p.

By the Voice Staff November 29, 2001

Professors discuss speech policy

Members of the Georgetown Committee on Free Speech and Expression addressed students and faculty members Tuesday night to explain the history and goals of the current Speech and Expression Policy and a possible addition to the it. The discussion comes after much debate on the addition which emphasizes that the Vice President of Student Affairs can take away anonymous publications from public distribution places if he considers them “grossly offensive.

By the Voice Staff November 29, 2001

Racial preferences discussed by panelists

Representatives from the American Civil Liberties Union, the Center for Individual Rights and the Center for Equal Opportunity debated the pros and cons of affirmative action on Tuesday in ICC Auditorium. Panelists disagreed over the fairness of the use of racial preferences in the college admissions process.

By the Voice Staff November 29, 2001

Injuries mount as No. 16 Georgetown rolls

Bouncing back from their tough non-conference loss to the University of Georgia, the Hoyas took their next four games in blowout fashion defeating Coastal Carolina, Towson, Grambling State and Bethune-Cookman.

Still, the Hoyas have been beset by injuries losing junior guard Trenton Hillier, first-year forward Harvey Thomas, first-year guard Tony Bethel and most importantly, last year’s leading scorer, sophomore forward Mike Sweetney, all for various ailments.

By the Voice Staff November 29, 2001

GU hesitates to approve GLBT resource center

Students working on a proposal for a gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender resource center have not gained the support of the University, though administrators have suggested that the creation of the center is unlikely at this point, students are still working to gather support.

By the Voice Staff November 29, 2001

Terrorism linked to poverty, Pepper says

Acts of terrorism are closely linked to the high worldwide rates of abject poverty, said international human rights lawyer William Pepper told about 40 students and faculty members in the Copley Formal Lounge Tuesday.

According to Pepper, 447 individuals alone control more money than over 2.

By the Voice Staff November 29, 2001

The Sports Sermon

Ah, Thanksgiving sports, perhaps the finest institution this country has to offer. Well, aside from John Leguizamo on Broadway and perhaps Celebrity Jeopardy. Thanksgiving weekend offers a multitude of opportunities: crashing on the couch watching college football, tossing the pigskin in the backyard while diving into leaf piles, bonding with your dad over a mutual hatred of Duke basketball, watching Tony Banks become a Hall of Famer .

By the Voice Staff November 29, 2001

Not French

Sitting on my couch watching M2 these past few months, I have become increasingly disgruntled with the new vanguard of indie-rock starlets. It seems that every five minutes some new mop-topped, Prada-sporting cakeboys are poised to “save rock ‘n’ roll as we know it” and usher in the neo-Lou Reed, post-Seattle sound.

By the Voice Staff November 29, 2001

Henry Moore at the National Gallery

Henry Moore is one of those significant artists of the 20th century whose name you probably don’t recognize. He was, perhaps, the greatest contributor to England’s artistic movements during his time. The current exhibit at the National Gallery of Art is an extensive collection of Moore’s work spanning his entire career.

By the Voice Staff November 29, 2001

Women’s Cross Country finishes third in NCAAs

For a women’s cross country team with a championship streak longer than any other school ever, this season brought more of the same for Georgetown’s runners. Coming off their first place finish at the NCAA Mid-Atlantic Championships, the Georgetown women’s cross country team placed third in the NCAA Championship meet on Nov.

By the Voice Staff November 29, 2001

Str?kkes? Yes, please.

Just in case you haven’t heard, rock’n’roll has been saved. The year was 2000. The city was New York City. The place was RCA Records. Two bands of musicians battled, dueling guitars and drums for the opportunity to become the now famous (or at least semi-famous) Strokes.

By the Voice Staff November 29, 2001

Table talk

Thanksgiving is the ultimate ironic holiday. You bitch and moan for three weeks prior about traveling to the homes of relatives, about seeing relatives and about maintaining effective conversation with relatives, but in the end you do it and you enjoy it, and your life feels somewhat more complete for having done it.

By the Voice Staff November 29, 2001

Midwestern and malcontented: The Corrections

In a 1996 Harper’s Magazine article, Johnathan Franzen quotes another author by asking, “What story is there to tell about the average American whose day consists of sleeping, working at a computer screen, watching TV and talking on the phone?” Battered by the inability of his first two novels to move off the shelves, Franzen questions in his essay whether or not the novel is still able to retain social significance when most Americans pass their days, months and years without ever picking up a book.

By the Voice Staff November 29, 2001