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The staff of The Georgetown Voice.

Editorials

Expanding DPS, at last

Most Georgetown students don’t pay much attention to the competing jurisdictions and administrative boundaries that run through the District of Columbia. Except for one: Live in Henle, and if you throw a party, your biggest worry is the Department of Public Safety.

By the October 16, 2003

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Corp loses less money than last year

Students of Georgetown, Inc. released its annual financial report this week. The bad news: Net losses total close to $20,000. The good news: The Corp’s board members couldn’t be happier.

“It’s not really that bad for us. We’ve had some years that were worse, and some that were better,” said Corp president Kelsey Shannon (CAS ‘04).

By the October 16, 2003

Editorials

Bush tends to circuses

Need that ivory fix? Thankfully, President George W. Bush is looking out for the big game hunter in all of us. Last month, administration officials proposed changes to the Endangered Species Act that would legalize the killing and importation of a quota of endangered animals and their products.

By the October 16, 2003

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All kidding aside, GPIG expands schedule

It’s a Sunday night in Lauinger, and Midnight Mug is packed. But students haven’t come here to study. The new Georgetown Players Improv Group season is about to begin.

This year, Georgetown’s popular improvisational comedy group has added weekly Sunday performances at Midnight Mug to its already well attended monthly shows in Bulldog Alley.

By the October 16, 2003

Voices

Living in the border region

I have read that the term “culture shock,” is used more for its well-known connotations rather than its literal dictionary definition. In other words, we throw the expression around a lot, but its precise meaning is limited to a specific situation. It’s not just confusion or awe due to the sheer difference of a new place or society.

By the October 16, 2003

News

Dean to visit campus today

Democratic presidential candidate Howard Dean will give an economic address in Gaston Hall today. Dean’s visit marks the second appearance of a presidential candidate on campus during this campaign season.

The line for tickets Wednesday started at the doors of the Leavey Center bookstore and circled around Hoya Court to the hallway parallel to the Center Grill.

By the October 16, 2003

Editorials

A worthwhile Homecoming

The bright, warm weather reflected the cheerful atmosphere last Saturday as students and alumni gathered in the McDonough parking lot. While various festivities were held throughout homecoming weekend without any major glitches, the most noticeable success was the football “tailgate.

By the October 16, 2003

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Outspoken author/director riles up Gaston Hall

NEWS BY SHANTHI MANIAN Michael Moore “modestly” proposed last Friday that for every person that dies in Iraq, the oil company Halliburton should have to “slay” one mid-level executive. “Seeing as how Halliburton is the only beneficiary of this war, they also should have to sacrifice,” he said.

By the October 16, 2003

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Everybody don’t do the Bartman

VOICES BY DAVE STROUP I write this as the Cubs are down by three to the Marlins in game seven of the National League Championship Series. As you read this, you will know how the game came out. However, I am not watching the game. Instead, I am here writing about the tragedy of game six.

By the October 16, 2003

News

What a flag

It’s ugly. In fact, some even consider it hideous. And, no, I’m not talking about Dennis Kucinich. I’m talking about the newly proposed flag for the District.

The new design is identical to the current flag-a white background with a row of red stars above two red bars-but now with the slogan “No Taxation Without Representation” written in white text across the two red bars.

By the October 16, 2003