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News

Washington, R.I.P.

J. Edgar Hoover was known as a man who did not take no for an answer. As a result, not many politicians had the courage to stand up to him. One D.C. politician did, however-Walter E. Washington. Washington, who died Monday, was the first elected mayor of the District and the first African-American to lead a major U.

Leisure

Local music at Midnight Mug

Less than a year old, Midnight Mug has created a reason other than studying to go to the library. In an effort to bring more art to campus, Midnight Mug opens its doors every Thursday to aspiring local musicians such as Spencer Bates.

Bates’ performance there last week was one of the best of the semester.

Sports

Hoops is here

Hoops hysteria is upon us. Well, maybe not hysteria, but hyper-sensitivity at least. With the Kobe Bryant trial and concurrent Kobe-versus-Shaq star wars taking place, the Staples Center just overstepped Hollywood and Vine to become the melodrama center of So-Cal.

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Correction

In the review “The Illusion captivates” (Leisure, Oct. 16) incorrectly credits Sorell Richard as the set designer. The set designer was Tomasina Lucia (SFS ‘04).

News

Muslim students teach peers

“Most Americans expect Muslims to be strange,” said Associate Director of the Center for Muslim-Christian Understanding John Voll. This week, the Muslim Student Association is attempting to break down these stereotypes in the minds of the non-muslim Georgetown community.

Editorials

Returning to recycling

The environmental revolution that occurred in the early 1970’s made it abundantly clear to Americans for the first time that we were not doing enough to protect our world. While there was a resurgence of activism during the early 1990’s, the environment has taken a backseat to other hot button issues in recent years.

News

Controversy creates unlikely partnership

NEWS BY CHRIS STANTON After a homophobic e-mail was sent over the Boston Area Club’s list serve, Georgetown’s lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning community were angered. But those feelings have turned to optimism as both sides entertain ideas of how to make amends and address issues of homophobia on Georgetown’s campus.

Editorials

Change the smoking policy

Last week Interhall announced it would soon conduct a survey regarding the smoking policy for campus residence halls. Interhall thinks that the current policy is outdated, and believes that there is a demand for smoke-free residences on campus. The current policy, which is very liberal toward smoking, goes farther than most other universities and should be revised.

News

Knight of Columbus alumnus speaks about sexuality

John Soucy (CAS ‘99), a former Knight of Columbus and Georgetown Academy Man of the Year, visited campus this week as an openly gay alumnus. Soucy announced his sexual orientation in an editorial in the Hoya last spring, surprising some of his former friends at Georgetown.