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Voices

Hit me dealer one more time

Out of the sun-eaten cotton fields of Mississippi, they rise like beacons of good tiding from the desolation that flanks them. At least an hour from the urban oasis of Memphis and past numerous billboards harkening their splendor, these self-sustaining complexes breathe life into both the agricultural lands that are their nearest neighbors and the myriad visitors that flock to their call every day.

By the March 20, 2003

Voices

A Sarajevo story

We stood at the Sarajevo bus depot, Mike and I, squinting into the sunlight that filtered down past the snowy hills through the tissue of smog that wrapped the city like a package. We were pretty pleased with ourselves for having gotten the Bosnia entry stamp in our passports, but we weren’t really certain what to do next.

By the March 20, 2003

Voices

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

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

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

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

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

Sports

Bye bye, Esh

This season, I quietly sat back and watched the continued demise of Hoyas basketball. There was a time when ballers grew up dreaming of wearing the blue and gray. We?ve all seen Above the Rim—Birdie and Kyle knew what was up. But what once was up has come crashing down.

By the March 20, 2003

Sports

The Sports Sermon

“Our nation enters this war reluctantly,” Bush says. “We will accept no outcome but victory.” Well George, there is but one way to ensure victory. It is not through war, it is not through dirty bombs or shivs in the belly. It is not through carpet bombing or Tomahawk cruise missiles.

By the March 20, 2003

Editorials

Same work, same wage

Every morning, Georgetown students walk into clean, sanitary classrooms and bathrooms all over campus. They have air-conditioned dorm rooms in the fall and clear walkways in the winter. But even as students are enjoying these indispensable services, many of those who provide them are not paid enough to feed and house their families and access basic health care.

By the March 20, 2003