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Leisure

Napoleonic lesson for ‘Triplets’

Tired of bloated, mediocre blockbusters? Maybe you would prefer to see a surreal cartoon for adults that veers between the pleasantly bizarre and the utterly nightmarish. Maybe you don’t think dialogue is necessary in a movie, or perhaps you prefer that your films be melancholy, animated and French.

By the February 19, 2004

News

GUSA appeal will take weeks

“It’s all about GUSA” read the few remaining flyers from Kelley Hampton (SFS ‘05) and Luis Torres’ (CAS ‘05) shattered campaign. A mere week after their disqualification, Hampton and Torres might now be singing a different tune: “It’s all about the constitutional council.

By the February 19, 2004

Sports

Panthers effectively defanged

After losing five of their last six games, the Women’s Basketball team got a much-needed victory Saturday, using balanced team scoring to down a struggling Pittsburgh squad, 72-61.

After struggling in recent games against ranked teams, the Hoyas hope to use this victory to propel themselves toward a post-season tournament bid.

By the February 19, 2004

News

Kerry time

How soon D.C. voters forget. This weekend John Kerry pulled off a decisive win in Valentine’s Day’s “official” D.C. caucus. His win followed the non-binding primary in January, in which former Vermont Governor Howard Dean was comfortably victorious.

On Saturday, Kerry finished first with 47 percent of the vote, Sharpton second with 20 percent and Dean third with 17 percent.

By the February 19, 2004

Sports

Curling for Columbine: Dismay-Rod

OK, I admit it. At 2 p.m. on Saturday when ESPN announced that the Yankees were acquiring Alex Rodriguez , I completely freaked. “No!” I screamed. My housemates rushed in to ask what federal building had been blown up. Even worse- the Yankees are gonna’ get A-Rod.

By the February 19, 2004

News

Hampton, Torres to contest election

NEWS BY VIN MCGILL Adam Giblin (CAS ‘06) and Eric Lashner (CAS ‘05) were declared the winners of the Georgetown University Student Association election on Monday after the Election Commission disqualified Kelley Hampton (SFS ‘05) and Luis Torres (CAS ‘05) from the race. Hampton and Torres vowed to contest the fines that led to their disqualification.

By the February 12, 2004

Leisure

Kitsch

If, like me, you find it increasingly difficult to enjoy a movie for anything other than its kitsch value, you appreciate the need for a movie that straddles the fine line between unbearable pacing and refreshing unevenness. Fortunately, Video Americain, located in Takoma Park, Md.

By the February 12, 2004

Voices

Parasitic globalism invades intestinal tract

When I decided to study abroad in Ecuador, I had no idea that what would begin as an opportunity to learn Spanish, study at an Ecuadorian university, volunteer at a local elementary school and became a dance on Ecuadorian tabletops would end tragically in an Ecuadorian emergency room.

By the February 12, 2004

News

One less Hurdle for student politicos

Wanted: a mature, cooperative Hoya willing to stay over the summer and who works well with others. One Georgetown student will get an early chance to shape community relations this year when Jason Hurdle, Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner, resigns from the body later this week.

By the February 12, 2004

Sports

Rock ’em like a Hurricane: Riley roughs up Miami

SPORTS BY CAMERON SMITH With a pivotal road stretch on the horizon, the Georgetown men’s basketball team knew they had to protect their home court well in a pair of key conference games. Their goal was met with mixed success, as they let a close game against Villanova slip away in the second half, falling 75-60, but rebounded with their second victory over Miami in a week at 80-64.

By the February 12, 2004