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The smallpox threat

For centuries, the smallpox virus remained one of the most dreaded and deadly diseases to plague mankind. It is a virus that infected and killed the most privileged in society, such as King Louis XV of France, as well as the poorest populations around the globe.

By the January 17, 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

Leisure

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

Leisure

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

Sports

The Sports Sermon

It was a tough Christmas break for us here at the Sermon going home and hearing questions from our “friends” like:

“Sweetney had how many points against Virginia?”

“Did UCLA get 20 bonus points at the beginning of the game because of your ugly blue uniforms?”

“Miami just won the FOOTBALL championship, but they beat you in BASKETBALL?”

“What’s this I hear about some guy named Herve?”

Yes, the battered and bruised Hoyas lost four straight over break, including two against mid-level Big East teams and will face last year’s Big East Champion, Boston College, in Boston on Saturday.

By the January 10, 2002

News

10-year plan reviewed by BZA

The Board of Zoning Adjustment will revisit the University’s 10-year campus plan in order to educate new board members about the current policy and code of conduct for students living off campus.

Two members are completely new to the board, including chair Geoffrey Griffis.

By the January 10, 2002

Sports

Esherick: “We need to turn the corner.”

The Hoyas came out swinging against Rutgers University on Jan. 6, at one point holding an 18-point lead in the first half.

The hot start by the Hoyas was in stark contrast to their opening run against UCLA six days prior, when they “started off terribly” in the words of Head Coach Craig Esherick.

By the January 10, 2002

News

Focus on students

In a way, Sept. 11 froze the University in time and helped devalue most other occurrences on campus. And though it would be wrong to say that, as we enter a new year, that these tragic events will not continue to have a major impact on this campus, it would also be wrong to shortchange important events.

By the January 10, 2002