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The staff of The Georgetown Voice.

Sports

Barrett, Seton Hall hammer Hoyas

When arriving at Seton Hall as a member of Tommy Amaker’s heralded recruiting class, tiny 5’ 10” point guard Andre Barrett’s reputation preceded him. As a high school standout, Barrett was featured in Sports Illustrated among fellow New York City point guard prodigies Omar Cook, who lasted two years at St.

By the March 4, 2004

News

Hundreds rally to support minorities

NEWS BY CHRIS STANTON A stature of Georgetown Founder John Carroll sat at the center of a group of well over 200 students on Monday morning, as they formed a circle in front of Healy Hall and called on the administration to respond to a series of incidents of racial intolerance that rocked the campus last week.

By the March 4, 2004

Sports

Georgetown lacrosse splits openers

Both the Georgetown Men’s and Women’s Lacrosse teams entered their Saturday season openers ranked no. 6 in the country. Unfortunately, only one of the squads played up to their preseason hype, as the Women Hoyas romped over no. 15 Cornell, 16-8, while the men were routed by no.

By the March 4, 2004

News

Couples say ‘I do’ in Red Square

NEWS BY VANESSA MACHIR “Do you demand equality under the law? Do you promise to fight discrimination in our constitution?” an officiator asked Anna Johansson (CAS ‘06) and Ginny Leavell (CAS ‘05). Dressed in white tulle, surrounded by friends and onlookers, Johansson and Leavell answered “I do.

By the March 4, 2004

Sports

Curling for Columbine

Can you smell it? The fresh cut grass and pine tar in the air. Can you hear it? Flashbulbs popping and crowds cheering as the home team takes the field. Baseball season is rounding third base, and a month from now the craziest off-season of all time will hopefully be followed up by a great season of America’s favorite pastime.

By the March 4, 2004

News

“Axis” speechwriter describes White House

Sarcastic but friendly, former speechwriter David Frum reminisced about his time in the White House while defending the Bush administration in Copley Formal Lounge Tuesday.

Formally dressed in a suit and a blue tie, Frum began by taking a vote on what the small audience wanted him to discuss.

By the March 4, 2004

Sports

Brunson leads women’s hoops through mixed week

In a frustrating year for fans of Georgetown basketball, the women’s team has occasionally provided succor. The team, after all, boasts two record-smashing players, senior Rebekkah Brunson-the first woman ever to lead the Big East in both scoring and rebounding-and Mary Lisicky-a junior who broke the university’s three-point shooting record earlier this season.

By the March 4, 2004

Editorials

WGTB Recommends …

The WGTB staff listens to virtually every new release that comes out on CD and vinyl. They have donated their list of their best and most-played albums. 1. Xiu Xiu-Fabulous Muscles 2. The Walkmen-Bows and Arrows 3. Blonde Redhead-Misery is a Butterfly 4. Charizma and PB Wolf-Big Shots 5.

By the March 4, 2004

News

Georgetown launches new minor

NEWS BY DAN JOYCE African-American studies has joined Georgetown’s growing interdisciplinary studies program. The determined efforts of students and faculty came to fruition last week as Georgetown formally launched a new African-American Studies pilot program. Beginning this year, students will be able to minor in African-American Studies in the interdisciplinary studies program.

By the February 26, 2004

Leisure

‘Mars2K4′: astronomy nerds’ heaven?

Mars2K4, the new Mars exhibit at The National Geographic Museum’s Explorers Hall is your best chance of getting up close and personal with the infamous red planet. Loosely divided into three sections, the exhibit begins with a look at the place of Mars in classical astronomy.

By the February 26, 2004