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Voices

Getting alumni to give it up

Last year, Georgetown met its capital campaign goal of raising $1 billion. The University had raised its goal from a $500 million campaign announced in 1995 as the program’s success far exceeded expectations. This fundraising is an integral part of the University’s strategy for the coming years, as it will fuel both endowment growth and the construction of new facilities, a process that is already well underway, with the Southwest Quad getting broken in by this year’s residents and ground already broken on several other projects.

By the February 5, 2004

News

Drink lead

Don’t drink the water-there might be lead in it. Last summer, tests of D.C.’s water supply indicated that the lead concentration in thousands of homes exceeded federal levels. While this alone would not be a huge problem-steps can be taken to lower lead levels-the District’s response to the problem warrants concern.

By the February 5, 2004

Editorials

An unwelcome departure

Last week, Professor G. John Ikenberry of the Government Department announced he would be leaving Georgetown for Princeton University, his alma mater, at the end of this semester. Ikenberry cites the move to Princeton’s Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs as the next step in achieving his personal and professional goals.

By the February 5, 2004

Voices

Bologna and babies

The first lesson I learned during my trip to the Islamic Republic of Iran this winter was that it is impossible to find a real mocha in Tehran. Secondly, one should not spark a political conversation in a university, especially since a student basij spy is around the corner.

By the February 5, 2004

Leisure

Get kicked in The Shins

If you haven’t heard of the Shins by now, you clearly haven’t been reading Voice Leisure. With every move they make, The Shins gain more and more attention for their brilliant songwriting, tight musicianship and irresistible melodies. Their 2001 debut album, Oh, Inverted World, propelled them into the hearts and minds of independent critics with its endearing guitar hooks and delicately arranged atmosphere.

By the February 5, 2004

Voices

I still believe

VOICES BY DAVE STROUP It hasn’t been the greatest few weeks for Howard Dean’s presidential campaign, but he still has my support, and I still maintain that John Kerry looks like one of the tree people from Lord of the Rings. I traveled to Iowa the weekend before the caucuses as part of Howard Dean’s “Iowa Perfect Storm,” to meet up with my girlfriend Esther and a friend of mine.

By the February 5, 2004

Leisure

Being there: ‘America on the Move’

This is an exhibit for that part of you that always wanted to get off the bolted-down bikes on the E.T. ride in Universal Studios and stand next to the animatronics and stage props. Chronicling the development of the automotive and railroad industries, roads and highways, “America on the Move” creates unique interactive and multimedia environments.

By the February 5, 2004

Voices

Correction

The Georgetown Voice takes mistakes seriously. We correct all errors of substance in our stories and publish appropriate clarifications as soon as possible.

By the February 5, 2004

Leisure

The Champion Sound, Jaylib, Stones Throw

The potential for this album is almost infinite. Jaylib brings together the two acclaimed rappers/producers Jay Dee and Madlib for a project in which they alternate rapping over each others beats. The result is Champion Sound, an album that, while certainly ingenious, disappoints on many levels.

By the February 5, 2004

Features

Fighting for the spotlight

COVER BY KAZUO OISHI Paul Hughes has a new toy. The HOG III lighting board controls an entire lighting system comprised of two “studio spot” units and two “studio color” units, but it looks more like a computer console in Star Trek. Two touch-screens rise above an assortment of dials, switches, slides and rollers.

By the February 5, 2004