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Editorials

A stink in New Jersey

On Monday, Senator Robert Torricelli (D-N.J.) announced that he would no longer seek re-election to his senate seat. He was formally denigrated by a bipartisan Senate ethics committee this summer for accepting illegal gifts and contributions in his 1996 election campaign.

News

Have we forgotten?

A few weeks ago, two Georgetown students engaged in a fight outside of New South that was triggered by the yelling of a racial slur. One student was African-American, the other was of Egyptian descent. Although approximately 30 students witnessed the event, most of whom arrived at the scene after hearing the fight from the Village C patio, the incident was not reported to University authorities.

Leisure

On Instigator, Miller embraces new sound

Rhett Miller is in love. He’s in love in a way that appeals to cynic and romanticalike. He’s so damn in love he can make all 12 songs on his new album, The Instigator, love songs. While references to the likes of Kafka, Air Supply and the works of Don DeLillo might ensure that his songs won’t find wide radio play anytime soon, each of Miller’s love songs is crafted to be instantly singable even if you have yet to learn the words.

News

CMEA to receive federal grant

The Center for Minority Educational Affairs stands to receive $4 million in state, federal and university funds to expand efforts to promote college preparation among disadvantaged District students, thanks to a federal grant awarded to the District of Columbia.

Leisure

Solar sportz

As any mathlete or quiz bowler can tell you, experiencing the thrill, the palpable rush of no-holds barred competition doesn’t require heavy exertion. Racing to solve for x, y, and, yes, z in time to beat the competition and hold on to your lead is as intoxicating a feeling as you’ll find anywhere (outside of three gin and tonics).

News

Joint ANC platform discussed

Students picked up s’mores and D.C. voter registration forms in Red Square Monday night as part of several students’ campaign platform disscusions. Campaign Georgetown, a group which encourages student participation in local politics, sponsored the event to promote the campaigns of three sophomores running for the Advisory Neighborhood Commission 2E.

Sports

Men’s soccer rebounds against Princeton

The Georgetown men’s soccer team held off a second-half charge from Princeton University to win 3-2 on Tuesday at North Kehoe Field. The Hoyas’ overall record is now 4-5.

On Saturday, the Hoyas played sluggishly against Big East opponent Boston College and lost 3-1.

News

SafeWalks to restart Friday

The Georgetown University Student Association plans to restart the SafeWalks program this weekend, which will provide student escorts between the hours of 11 p.m. and 4 a.m. SafeWalks was begun in response to student concerns about safety last fall, but was inactive during the spring semester.

Sports

Hoyas beat Irish, lose to ‘Cats

After defeating No. 9 Notre Dame for the first time in history on Saturday, the Georgetown women’s soccer team lost to Big East rival Villanova 2-1 yesterday, ending the Hoyas’ seven-game win streak. Georgetown’s record now stands at 8-4 overall and 3-1 in the Big East.