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Losing the right to be indifferent

Walking around campus after President George W. Bush’s speech on Monday night, I could hear people whispering and talking to each other. “Maybe we shouldn’t go to class tomorrow in protest.” “I blame Congress for giving him a carte blanche.” “We can’t let France dictate our national policy.

By the March 20, 2003

News

‘Survivor’ winner describes life in the Outback

Tina Wesson, the winner of Survivor: The Australian Outback, spoke about her experience on the show and her resulting fame in ICC Auditorium Wednesday night.

Wesson also offered advice to those who attended the speech, telling students “college is a blast … this is the greatest time of your life.

By the March 20, 2003

Leisure

2003 World Championship for Global Hegemony

By the March 20, 2003

Voices

Come fly away with me

I am sitting in the Sbarro at the Miami International Airport. With six hours to kill before my connecting flight, I’m wondering what to do. I begin to concentrate on the couple next to me playing rummy. The husband-I assume they are married-is frustrated because he is losing.

By the March 20, 2003

News

Student files complaint against GU

Georgetown student Kate Dieringer (NUR ‘04) filed a complaint in early February with the Department of Education alleging that Georgetown violated her civil rights as a sexual assault victim.

Dieringer reported to the Office of Student Conduct in April 2002 that she had been drugged and raped in the fall of 2001.

By the March 20, 2003

Sports

Hoyas ‘Slay’ Vols, move to second round of NIT

While some may question the value of playing in the second-class National Invitation Tournament-Georgetown certainly did in declining a bid last season-this year’s Hoyas have already strongly benefited from the extra games. On Tuesday, Georgetown (16-14) played its most complete game of the year and defeated a .

By the March 20, 2003

News

H*yas for Choice seeks SAC funds

For the first time in over a decade, H*yas for Choice is applying to be recognized as an official Georgetown club by the Student Activities Commission. If the effort succeeds, the organization will be eligible to receive Student Activities Commission funding.

By the March 20, 2003

Sports

Our picks are better than yours

Gambling, while frowned upon by most major religions, is officially recognized in the newly-formed cult of Tubby Smith. To celebrate the Festival of 65, the most important holiday in Smith-ianity, (followed only by the Feast of God Shammgod), we are allowing people to peek at our award-winning bracket.

By the March 20, 2003

News

GSC releases Living Wage report

The Georgetown Solidarity Committee has released a report on wages at Georgetown recommending the University increase the pay of some of its subcontracted employees.

In the 12-page report submitted to 30 administrators and several faculty members, GSC recommended the University pay all staff members a living wage based on computed living expenses in the Washington, D.

By the March 20, 2003

Sports

Biles, Hoyas seek elusive title

If you ask most casual sports fans on campus what the national ranking of Georgetown women’s lacrosse team is, they’ll tell you that it’s No. 4. But ask the same person how the team got there and you’ll be met with a slightly less certain answer. Look no further than senior defender Melissa Biles, who hopes to parlay defense into the Hoyas’ first NCAA National Championship.

By the March 20, 2003