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Forty little Debbie Cakes.

The volume shall be yay cubits wide, yay cubits deep, and yay cubits high.

You should have seen what I did to your office.

We almost tipped the table over.

The Leavey Center was on fire, but fortunately my pants were not.

By the February 19, 2004

Voices

The pitfalls of expression

Somewhere in my bedroom there’s a wooden box filled with empty journals. Some are small and leather-bound, some are handcrafted with homemade paper and colorful string. Others are standard yellow legal pads with “Journal” printed in pen upon the first page.

By the February 19, 2004

News

Largest tuition hikes in four years

NEWS BY CLAIRE D’EMIC $39,450 is the magic number for the 2004-2005 acadmic year. Last week, members of the University’s Board of Directors approved a seven percent increase in tuition for full-time undergraduates, as well as a five percent inflation of the cost of room and board.

By the February 19, 2004

Editorials

Give someone else a shot

EDITORIALS In the 1980s, the Georgetown Men’s Basketball team’s national dominance was unquestionable. The Hoyas played in three consecutive NCAA title games, winning the national championship in 1984. John Thompson, towel on his shoulder and all, was among the most renowned of college basketball coaches, and every year the Hoyas were mentioned among the country’s top contenders.

By the February 19, 2004

Voices

Come for the view, stay for the food

VOICES BY MIKE O’ROURKE Stomach growling, I rush into the Leo J. O’Donovan dining hall at 2:15 for a late lunch.I walk through the doors and wait patiently as the visitors in front of me pay in cash.After several minutes of arguing with the cashier, they pass through.She swipes my card, and I walk quickly towards the top level and pass through the halfway-closed doors.

By the February 19, 2004

Sports

Women’s hoops tourney hopes tumble

by Timothy Follos

It was an agonizing week for fans of Georgetown’s Women’s Basketball team. Despite the record-shattering play of senior forward Rebekkah Brunson, the Hoyas lost two home games in strikingly similar fashion-falling to Virginia on Sunday 52-45 and to no.

By the February 12, 2004

Leisure

‘Crimson Gold’ delivers

LEISURE BY PHIL MARCELLO There is controversy surrounding “Crimson Gold,” and that, more than anything, has generated critical acclaim and curiosity. Based on a true story, it was banned in Iran for its criticism of Iranian society. This criticism is not the focus of the film, nor is the crime that occurs.

By the February 12, 2004

Sports

Life of Riley: Senior hits stride

With the spring thaw approaching, so comes the cold reality that time is winding down for Georgetown’s men’s basketball season. This fact is not lost upon senior co-Captain Gerald Riley, who expected to have his breakout year after the departure of Mike Sweetney to the NBA.

By the February 12, 2004

News

Amnesty Director calls for a safer world

Drawing frequent applause and chuckles from an audience of well over 100 students and faculty, Amnesty International USA’s Executive Director spoke Monday on the importance of reasserting human rights in a war-torn world.

Dr. William Schulz criticized the Bush Administration’s alleged transgressions against human rights both at home and abroad, and called for a more multi-lateral approach to fighting terrorism.

By the February 12, 2004

Sports

Curling for Columbine: Hawks rule hilltops

In what has been a great year of college basketball, I’m very proud that my team is at the top. My hilltop Jesuit University is flat out balling this season, undefeated with a great chance of gaining a no. 1 seed going into the NCAA tourney in March. Led by a great coach and dominant backcourt, I really think this is our year.

By the February 12, 2004