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Leisure

‘Spider’ spins a stultifying story

There’s something wrong with Spider, not the least of which is his name. Dubbed so for his love of all things arachnid, Dennis “Spider” Cleg remembers building webs of natty string in his room. He also remembers his father doing something awful to his mother.

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

Leisure

Improvfest comes to campus, so get excited

Trying to write a review about an improv comedy press run is a sure set-up for failure. Unlike a theater production performance, there is no set script or directions for the performers. Rather, spontaneity and off-the-cuff humor is employed in lieu of choreographed, well-rehearsed scenes and dialogue.

By the March 20, 2003

Voices

Nous accusons

No president has ever been quoted advising the American people to “Scream loudly and swing a big stick at everyone.” The recent methods of protest by many Americans, including Washington-area students, however, make the phrase more than applicable. The original quote by Theodore Roosevelt is “Speak softly, and carry a big stick.

By the March 20, 2003

Editorials

GUSA administration successful

Outgoing GUSA executives Kaydee Bridges (SFS ‘03) and Mason Ayer (SFS ‘03) have led one of the most successful administrations in recent memory. They achieved a variety of their goals, and made progress on a variety of issues. Above all, they have demonstrated an understanding of both University bureaucracy and students’ needs.

By the March 20, 2003

Leisure

The Plan dismembers

With all four members of Dismemberment Plan sporting beards as they took they stage, lead singer and guitarist Travis Morrison was the only one who seemed particularly displeased with his. Just returned from a New Hampshire shanty where he had been writing songs for his solo career, Morrison maintained “Everyone’s ugly in New Hampshire,” during his between-song banter.

By the March 20, 2003

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

News

Anti-war ‘sleep-in’ kicks off in Red Square

Red Square turned into an impromptu campground Wednesday night as members of Georgetown’s Peace Action set up tents and sleeping bags and began a “sleep-in” for peace.

The sleep-in began at 8:20 p.m., exactly 48-hours after Bush’s ultimatum to Saddam Hussein and less than an hour before the first reports of attacks on Baghdad.

By the March 20, 2003

Leisure

Pimpin’ for the 9:30

I know it’ll be hard to pull yourself away from the television this weekend, what with televised Iraqi carpet bombing and the NCAA men’s basketball tournament to brighten our days. While the prospect of late nights with Lute Olsen and Wolf Blitzer will certainly be enticing, I recommend getting your ass off of the couch and heading down to the 9:30 Club on Friday and Saturday for a cheap pair of concerts that blow Saddam-watching out of the water.

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