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Senator sends his support of GLBT center

U.S Senator Richard J. Durbin (SFS ‘66, LAW ‘69) sent an inquiry to Georgetown President John J. DeGioia concerning the proposed center for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered students. The Illinois Democrat’s letter is in response to the resource center organizers’ campaign to gather support from alumni and friends for their cause.

By the January 10, 2002

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Deep blues take Arena Stage

Do you think the blues are dead? Think again. The blues are alive and well, not only in their original forms, but also in the music they have inspired for the past 80 years. With their wholly original rhythmic and lyrical styles, the blues have influenced the formation of jazz, gospel, hip-hop and, of course, rock and roll.

By the January 10, 2002

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The Big Picture

The Big Picture

By the January 10, 2002

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New emergency response position created

In December, President John J. DeGioia appointed Don Jones to the newly-created position of Special Assistant to the President for Emergency Preparedness in December. Jones will be responsible for designing, implementing and maintaining the University’s plans for emergency situations.

By the January 10, 2002

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Grammy nominations disappoint (again)

Last Friday, The National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences released its nominees for the 2002 Grammy Awards Ceremony to be held on Feb. 27 in Los Angeles. Doing so proved that, once again, record sales?not artistic innovation or quality?reign supreme in the annual selection process.

By the January 10, 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.

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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