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Bizarre Ride Continues

Hip-hop was never quite the same after The Pharcyde dropped their 1992 debut Bizarre Ride II: The Pharcyde. The goofy record was honest in its themes; in an era when... Read more

By the Voice Staff April 19, 2001

Editorials

Adding it all up

An advertisement for pizza in a campus publication is unexceptional. But an ad espousing a particular political opinion almost instantaneously provokes controversy, especially when that opinion runs counter to the oft-assumed liberal credentials of the college press corps. To censor ads that contain political content is seemingly to negate the First Amendment right to freedom of speech, but to publish such ads is seemingly to implicitly endorse the views contained therein. For a radical-turned-reactionary looking to force the hand of college newspaper editors nationwide, it has all the makings of a brilliantly spun Catch-22: Publish and perish in the court of public opinion, or cut the ad and capitulate to the pretense that the press has a moral obligation to shield its readers from potentially inflammatory material.

By the Voice Staff April 5, 2001

Editorials

Smoke screens

In October 1998, an amendment, called the Drug-Free Student Aid Provision, was passed as part of the Higher Education Act that prohibits any college applicant with an adult drug conviction from receiving federal financial aid. Last year, Reps. Barney Frank (D-Mass.) and Bobby Scott (D-Va.) pushed bills to repeal this amendment that failed, and Frank wants to reintroduce the repeal bill this spring.

By the Voice Staff April 5, 2001

Editorials

Fully committed

Georgetown University has made millions licensing its name to clothing manufacturers. Georgetown clothing is produced in factories around the world and under varying conditions. Clearly, Georgetown has received money for clothing produced in violation of both labor laws and ethical standards.

By the Voice Staff April 5, 2001

I wish I was taller, I wish I was a baller …

“Yo, Pete, you wanna go to Yates? We’re gonna play ball.” “Yeah, sure.” I find a dirty t-shirt from my laundry basket. I put on my baggy Wizards basketball shorts... Read more

By the Voice Staff April 5, 2001

Irish eyes aren’t smiling

I’m only half Irish, but I’m belligerently half Irish. Maybe it’s because my parents named me Erin Kathleen Sullivan (I often consider re-adding the “O’” for tradition and authenticity.) Maybe... Read more

By the Voice Staff April 5, 2001

Learning to bow

“Sumimasen, America-jin desu ka?” (Are you an American?) inquired the polite middle-aged man standing on the train platform with me. “For the love of Buddha,” I thought. “Not again.” It... Read more

By the Voice Staff April 5, 2001

When I grow up …

I am really glad I am a junior. I have some senior friends who do not know what they are doing next year, and I am really glad I am... Read more

By the Voice Staff April 5, 2001

Letter be

I’m beginning to think that I was born in the wrong era. Well, that’s not quite true. I actually came to the conclusion a long time ago, but it’s only... Read more

By the Voice Staff April 5, 2001

It couldn’t happen to you

Do you know the correct way to moan? If you don’t by now, I am sure it is not due to a lack of moaning on your part (you are,... Read more

By the Voice Staff April 5, 2001

El Report Card

The men’s basketball team accomplished its No. 1 goal this year: to return to the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 1997. They finished the season with 25 wins... Read more

By the Voice Staff April 5, 2001

Runner breaks Pre’s 5000 meter record

A fine young man by the name of Mos once uttered a great phrase. This man, who happens to have the peculiar surname of “Def,” once intoned into his microphone,... Read more

By the Voice Staff April 5, 2001

Yankees once again

Well folks, its that time again. Yeah that’s right, “take me out to the ball park, buy me some peanuts and cracker jacks” and all that jazz. It’s baseball season... Read more

By the Voice Staff April 5, 2001

Sportsview

It seems like a scene straight out of Braveheart: as the sound of a lone bagpiper pierces the air, you jump out of the way of a group of men... Read more

By the Voice Staff April 5, 2001

The Answer

April, month of infinite playoff basketball games, is here, but the beginning of April is reserved for two traditions: Major League Baseball’s grand reopening sale and golf’s most famous tournament,... Read more

By the Voice Staff April 5, 2001

The Sports Sermon

A word about hype. Shane Battier is not going to be president. He is not the most amazing young man to come out of college since Bill Bradley. Others would... Read more

By the Voice Staff April 5, 2001

Memento: Murder in the fourth dimension

The first lecture in any intro to cinema course would mention that film, by definition, challenges our notions of time and space. The process of movie-making necessarily involves constructing an... Read more

By the Voice Staff April 5, 2001

Best Pace Yo’self

In the weeks until the next issue of The Voice, DC will be packed with some of the coolest shows we’ve had the pleasure of seeing all year. Like that... Read more

By the Voice Staff April 5, 2001

Still teenbeatin’

There is no more celebrated adolescent rite of passage than the “Sweet Sixteen” party. A celebration of all things teenage??hot rods, lip gloss and knee socks jump to mind; it... Read more

By the Voice Staff April 5, 2001