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GU receives federal request for student information

In response to the Sept. 11 attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, Georgetown University has received at least one request for confidential student information from an agency of the U.S. government, said Assistant Vice President for Communications Julie Green Bataille.

By the Voice Staff November 15, 2001

Mock Israeli checkpoint sparks controversy

On Tuesday afternoon, students from the Young Arab Leadership Alliance formed a makeshift checkpoint in Red Square. The checkpoint was designed to increase campus awareness of the daily struggles of Palestinians living in Israeli-occupied territories.

“The basic rights of Palestinians are being violated,” said Jumana Salem (SFS ‘03), co-president of YALA.

By the Voice Staff November 15, 2001

Ireland speaks at rally on violence

Former National Organization for Women president Patricia Ireland spoke at the Take Back the Night Rally Friday, joining Georgetown students in addressing the campus community about sexual violence and violence against women.

Ireland spoke to a crowd of approximately 100 people in Red Square, commending the Georgetown community?and society in general?for creating a safer culture for women to live in today than was the case a generation ago.

By the Voice Staff November 15, 2001

Gays yet to achieve acceptance in U.S. society

Although the gay and lesbian community has gained visibility recently, it has only taken “baby steps” toward acceptance in mainstream American culture, said panelists Tuesday evening. The forum, “Gay Identity in the Age of Visibility” featured five speakers, three of whom are Georgetown professors.

By the Voice Staff November 15, 2001

Club leaders discuss accreditation

The Georgetown University Club Union met Tuesday night to discuss the upcoming Middle States Accreditation process and the necessity of increased alumni involvement.

The Club Union is an organization that includes all club leaders and meets periodically to discuss current student or University issues.

By the Voice Staff November 15, 2001

Is Burleith that bad?

A Nov. 11 report in the Washington Post brought to light Mayor Anthony Williams’ failure to follow through on one of his major campaign promises: to crack down on negligent D.C. landlords. Providing safe, affordable housing has always been one of the major platforms of Williams’ plan to redevelop the District.

By the Voice Staff November 15, 2001

Student robbed in Georgetown

A female Georgetown student was robbed at gunpoint around 1 a.m. this past Saturday, according to a broadcast e-mail from the Department of Public Safety.

The student was walking southbound on the 1300 block of 34th St., NW, when two African-American males approached her and demanded her to give them her purse.

By the Voice Staff November 15, 2001

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By the Voice Staff November 15, 2001

Cartoons

The Voice Comic

By Will Bunnett November 8, 2001

Cartoons

Mulletude

By Katie Su November 8, 2001

Photography

Big Picture

By the Voice Staff November 8, 2001

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By the Voice Staff November 8, 2001

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By the Voice Staff November 8, 2001

A November to remember

The 1986 Mets team video, which I’ve seen somewhere north of Little Man Tate and somewhere south of Pam Anderson’s home video collection, begins with an ominous montage. We see... Read more

By the Voice Staff November 8, 2001

The Sports Sermon

Sportswriters love to turn what is routine into hyperbole?and what is exceptional into poetry. Sometimes, this is done well. The Washington Post’s Shirley Povich wrote simply about players such as... Read more

By the Voice Staff November 8, 2001

NBA Fantasy

During my adolescence, there were several days which were sacred to me. Foremost among these, usually, was NBA Draft Night. When TNT suddenly cut to a shot of Craig Sager... Read more

By the Voice Staff November 8, 2001

Hoyas trounce Fort Hood in preseason

The Hoyas were fast, high-scoring and deep. They shot 45.5 percent from three-point land. Everyone played off the bench. Two first-year guards ran the backcourt for much of the second... Read more

By the Voice Staff November 8, 2001

Da Scoop

Football (3-5, 0-4 Patriot)?After a heartbreaking loss on Oct. 27 to Marist, the Hoyas rebounded with a thrilling last-second 24-21 victory over San Diego on Saturday. Georgetown drove 45 yards... Read more

By the Voice Staff November 8, 2001

South of Eden

Outside of the Voice office on the fourth floor of the Leavey Center, there is a bathroom. Every time I go to the bathroom, there is always toilet paper, soap... Read more

By the Voice Staff November 8, 2001

GPB, Lecture Fund ticket practices unfair

The system that Georgetown Program Board and Lecture Fund use to hand out tickets for their programs is ridiculous. I know that this opinion is not just mine, and there... Read more

By the Voice Staff November 8, 2001

Don’t panic; it’s only war

I’m sitting in my living room, flipping through the channels, and it occurs to me: We’re at war. And where are all the news cameras at 6 o’clock? Kabul? Nope.... Read more

By the Voice Staff November 8, 2001