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Get Carter

I write about baseball. I live in America. So why can’t I be one of the Baseball Writers of America? It strikes me as hard to believe that there are only 472 people in all of America who are “Baseball Writers.” After spending long hours working in a deli this summer and taking every free minute I had to read the baseball columns in all four of the New York papers, it seemed like there must have been hundreds of baseball writers in the Big Apple alone.

By the January 17, 2002

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If you are experiencing some of the following symptoms: intrusive thoughts of a trauma, disturbed sleep, flash-backs, feeling numb, avoiding reminders of a traumatic event, increased heart rate, heavy sweating and feeling jumpy, you may be suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and you may qualify for a research study which involves taking drugs which are approved by the FDA for depression.

By the January 10, 2002

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Cameras at local intersection

To deter theft, robbery and help identify suspects, local Georgetown businesses have installed a video surveillance camera last month on the roof of Banana Republic, at the corner of M Street and Wisconsin Avenue.

According to Lt. Brian Bray of the Metropolitan Police Department, the Georgetown Business Professional Association as well as local store owners organized the surveillance camera project in an attempt to encourage people to patronize their businesses.

By the January 10, 2002

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Louder than Bombs

While I’m sure most of you enjoyed vegetating in the suburbs for the past two weeks as much I have, it sure is great to be back in the big city. Or is it? ... Like you, I went to class today. After a period of thought, I realized due to the shortened winter break this year, I haven’t forgotten enough from last semester to facilitate the absorption of new knowledge.

By the January 10, 2002

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No, you suck.

Seniors, we’re 7/8 of the way there … That’s only 3/24 left.

Hope the Euro is treating everyone well abroad.

Squeaky says poop.

Al?I miss going insane with you. Please hurry back!?Betty

Shout out to Voice foreign particles: Lizzy, Shawna, Kate, Peter, Cara, Eric, Julia, Gina.

By the January 10, 2002

News

American Muslims support Bush

The results of the first ever systematic poll of American Muslims showed that President George W. Bush received a 58 percent approval rating for his handling of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. The results of the survey also show that two-thirds of the American Muslims surveyed agree with the Bush administration’s assertion that the U.

By the January 10, 2002

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Voice picks 2001’s best

It may not have been as major a year for music as some in recent memory, but 2001 really did see the release of some great ways to pass the time. Among other things, heaven hath given us the Strokes to make fun of, American Analog Set to nap to and Atmosphere to decipher.

By the January 10, 2002

Sports

Jordan saves world

It was an average night for Michael Jordan in an average NBA game Tuesday night against the Clippers. Jordan threw down a quiet 18 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists for the Wizards and most of the arena was thinking more about the fourth quarter heroics of the Wizards’ Popeye Jones and Chris Whitney than Jordan’s performance.

By the January 10, 2002

News

Vice president and treasurer leaves

After eight years of service, Vice President and Treasurer Nicole Mandeville has left Georgetown, President John DeGioia announced last week. Mandeville’s last day was Dec. 31.

“Nicole has served with distinction since 1993 and has led the University’s Office of Financial Affairs during a period of change and challenges,” DeGioia stated in a letter to high-level administrators announcing Mandeville’s resignation.

By the January 10, 2002

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Voice picks 2001’s best

After a succession of years which saw a dearth of quality independent films, but a plethora of the usual Hollywood dreck, 2001 saw a comeback of sorts for cinema. Propelled by foreign offerings and a number of great Hollywood flicks, this year saw some of the most ambitious films in recent memory.

By the January 10, 2002