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By the February 22, 2001

Editorials

Hail to the chief

The recent appointment of John J. DeGioia to the position of University President is encouraging. If Georgetown is serious about its mission to truly become one of the world’s foremost universities, it cannot simply be content with being the best Catholic school in America. DeGioia’s appointment offers a tentative sign that the Board of Directors understands that secularizing the University need not ruin its Jesuit identity.

By the February 22, 2001

News

Council rules on Yard

The Constitutional Council ruled for the Yard on two of three complaints presented against the Yard Student Association last Friday. Two students, Andrew Katz (CAS ‘01) and Aaron Polkey (CAS... Read more

By the February 15, 2001

Editorials

Cheque this out

This weekend is Senior Parents’ Weekend. The Senior Class Committee has extended the invitation to parents of seniors to “take part in some of the events that they have enjoyed during their years at Georgetown.” The primary event, however, appears to be parting with a large sum of money in exchange for inclusion in the weekend’s activities.

By the February 15, 2001

News

GUSA postpones Yard referendum

The Georgetown University Student Association decided Tues. to postpone a referendum that would determine the future of student government. Supporters of the Yard Student Association collected over 1,700 signatures on... Read more

By the February 15, 2001

News

B-ball players motivate students

Alonzo Mourning (CAS ‘92) and entertainer Brian McKnight led HBO’s Excellence without Excuses 2001 forum on leadership, motivation and the secrets to success in Gaston Hall last Friday. Hosted by... Read more

By the February 15, 2001

Voices

What a difference a year makes

One year ago, I was in a very different place. One year ago, I was nearly dead. One year ago, I was in the hospital trying to keep myself alive.... Read more

By the February 15, 2001

News

Napster predicts its own shutdown

On Monday, a federal appeals court ruled that users of Napster, the online song-exchange network, were infringing on the copyrights of recording industries. The decision allowed a lower-court judge to... Read more

By the February 15, 2001

News

MCPC approves funding proposal

The Main Campus Planning Committee, in conjunction with University provost Dorothy Brown, approved the funding plan proposed by the Georgetown University Student Association. MCPC is a group of faculty, administrators... Read more

By the February 15, 2001

Voices

The irony of beer

Beer is one of the most ugly things I’ve ever seen. It’s yellow and foamy, and it reminds me of a polluted waterfall as it pours over the edge of... Read more

By the February 15, 2001