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News

I like the nightlife

Nightlife is arguably one of the most exciting aspects of going to school in the District. Georgetown would be Ho-Hum University in a small college town were it not for the eclectic group of bars, restaurants and clubs all over the city that provide activity for students who want to get beyond Healy Gates.

By the September 26, 2002

Editorials

Leave the McDonald’s alone

This weekend, an estimated 20,000 activists will descend upon the Washington area to demonstrate against meetings of the IMF and the World Bank. Like other protests in the last few years, these will be loosely organized gatherings of protesters ranging from union workers to anarchists.

By the September 26, 2002

Sports

The Sports Sermon

There is a need in life for many sports fans to pick on historically inept professional franchises. Many hardcore sports fans, the ones who read Sports Illustrated weekly, watch Pardon the Interruption daily, listen to sports-talk radio hourly and refresh espn.

By the September 26, 2002

News

GU student assaulted in front of Wisemiller’s

A male Georgetown student was assaulted Saturday evening outside Wisemiller’s Deli on 36th Street.

At approximately 4:50 pm, the victim was repeatedly struck in the head by two assailants. None of the victim’s valuables were taken.

According to the Metropolitan Police Department, the suspects are two white males, between 20 and 25 in age, both approximately 6 feet to 6 feet 2 inches tall and 175 to 180 pounds.

By the September 26, 2002

Leisure

Russian pop legend swept away in tragedy

When James Dean was killed in a high-speed car accident on Sept. 30, 1955 at the age of 24, the actor became a symbol for a forgotten generation of youth living through the marked cultural shift of post-war America. Rarely can one individual embody and express in his art the fears and hopes of an entire generation, and yet today on the other side of the world, we are seeing the tragic story of Russia’s James Dean.

By the September 26, 2002

Sports

Yankee Pride

It’s that time of the year again everybody. No, not football season?playoff baseball time. If you can’t get into this year’s playoffs, then I’m sorry ‘cause you just ain’t a true baseball fan. This year, more than any other in past memory, there is no clear favorite to win the title and there looks to be a lot of potential for upset.

By the September 26, 2002

News

Provost is ‘pretty face’ of GU

In an interview with campus newspapers last week, University Provost Jim O’Donnell spoke enthusiastically about his role and relationship with Georgetown. O’Donnell, who took office as provost in July, said that he wants to help make the Georgetown community more of what it is already becoming.

By the September 26, 2002

Leisure

Feel my pain, but don’t smell my hair

Bright Eyes takes the stage last Sunday at the 9:30 Club. The crowd claps. The crowd looks down, stares at feet. Bright Eyes bangs out first song, lead singer Connor Oberst warbles another epic of woe and, well, more woe. Crowd claps, brushes artificially black hair out of eyes, becomes eerily silent and fixes gaze at feet.

By the September 26, 2002

Sports

Men’s soccer shuts down No. 11 Rutgers

The Georgetown men’s soccer team battled past No. 11 Rutgers on Saturday in front of a rowdy Homecoming crowd. The 1-0 victory boosted the Hoyas’ record to 3-4 overall and 2-1 in Big East competition.

Georgetown’s lone goal came in the 24th minute, when first-year forward Kemmons Feldman challenged a mishandled clearing pass by Rutgers senior goalkeeper Ricky Zinter and deflected it into the Scarlet Knights’ goal.

By the September 26, 2002

News

UNICEF chapter to start at GU

Julia Chan (SFS ‘03) and Sean Hawkes (CAS ‘03) addressed a group of about 20 students with a plan to start a Georgetown University United Nations Children’s Fund chapter at a meeting on Wednesday. The chapter will focus on fundraising for children’s health and education in the developing world.

By the September 26, 2002