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Saxa Politica: Understaffed information services

Remember John Dewey’s groundbreaking decimal system? When it was introduced in 1876, the card catalogue revolutionized library organization and, by extension, research and education. But if you’ve used it in the past 10 years, odds are good it was the same way you might use an abacus—for laughs. The face of information dissemination and utilization is changing rapidly, and with it the way universities need to do business.

By John Lawless January 29, 2009

GERMS aids, warms crowd

In preparation for the huge influx of visitors to the District for Tuesday’s Presidential Inauguration, the D.C. Department of Health called for the assistance of Emergency Medical Technicians from across the city. Many students in the Georgetown Emergency Response Medical Services, who are certified EMT-basic, answered the call.

By John Lawless January 22, 2009

Libya’s leader speaks

Muammar al-Qaddafi, the de facto leader of Libya, loomed large on a screen before dozens of students and faculty gathered in the ICC Auditorium on Wednesday morning. Appearing via satellite from Libya, al-Qaddafi, who is often referred to as a dictator, shared his views on the Israeli-Palestinian “headache” in the Middle East and answered questions about oil, missing dissidents, and terrorism.

By Molly Redden January 22, 2009

Pipes burst in Darnall, Harbin; Students warned to keep heat on

Water pipes burst in Harbin and Darnall Halls over the weekend, during what was widely reported to be the coldest weather Washington has seen in five years.

By Lillian Kaiser January 22, 2009

Kennedy Center awed by Aretha

R-E-S-P-E-C-T: Aretha Franklin and the Georgetown “Let Freedom Ring” choir celebrated the life of Martin Luther King Jr. at the Kennedy Center on Monday. The next day Franklin sang at President Barack Obama’s Inauguration.

By admin January 22, 2009

Corp drops Book Co-op

Plagued by technical difficulties and facing a challenging business climate, the Corp discontinued services of the Book Co-op at the end of last semester.

By Eric Pilch January 22, 2009

All we’re saying is give Peace (Corps) a chance

New statistics released by the Peace Corps about the top volunteer-producing colleges and universities show that the number of Georgetown graduates participating in the program has steadily decreased since 2005.

By Juliana Brint January 22, 2009

UDC opening community college

The University of the District of Columbia, the only public institution of higher education in Washington, plans to open a two-year community college next year.

By Juliana Brint January 22, 2009

City on a Hill: D.C. intact

Despite predictions that D.C. was poised for an “Inaugurapocolypse” or an “Obamatastrophe,” on Wednesday morning, local pundits and worrywarts awoke to find their city in one piece, though not unscathed. Trash had overwhelmed the Mall and its surrounding streets by noon on Tuesday, and an elderly woman fell on the Metro tracks. The last of the trash, however, should be swept away before the week is out and the woman survived. Police officers made no arrests at the Mall and the city suffered minimal damage. The day, it seemed, had thumbed its nose at those who prophesied catastrophe.

By Molly Redden January 22, 2009

Students for Justice in Palestine protest War in Gaza

By admin January 15, 2009

Saxa Politica: Fines are fine, records aren’t

Vice President for University Safety Rocco DelMonaco and Associate Vice President for Student Affairs Jeanne Lord welcomed students back to Georgetown last Wednesday with an intimidating e-mail highlighting the Metropolitan... Read more

By John Lawless January 15, 2009

On The Record: John DeGioia

University President John DeGioia talked with reporters last week about the Inauguration, expansion plans, the business school, and the LGBTQ center.

By Katie Boran January 15, 2009

New Philly Ps sparks neighbors’ anger

Since its grand opening this past October, the new location of Philly Pizza & Grill at 1211 Potomac Street has provoked the ire of neighboring businesses and residents, who are complaining about the smells, noises, and traffic problems the take-out restaurant has created.

By Katie Boran January 15, 2009

Georgetown braces for Inauguration

Huge crowds are expected around Washington, D.C., for the upcoming Inauguration of Barack Obama, and the Georgetown neighborhood is no exception.

By Eric Pilch January 15, 2009

Campus grieves for Faenza

Jenny Faenza (COL `11) passed away on Saturday while visiting her family in Nashville, Tenn. She had been released from a Georgetown area hosptial before break so she could visit... Read more

By Lillian Kaiser December 4, 2008

Bias may have motivated Harbin assault

Georgetown’s Department of Public Safety and Bias Reporting Committee are investigating last week’s assault outside Harbin Hall to determine whether the crime was racially motivated. A separate investigation by the... Read more

By Anna Bank December 4, 2008

Student Metro efforts stall

Progress toward the creation of a Metro discount for D.C. college students has come to a standstill, despite its momentum at beginning of the semester. Though they remain optimistic, local... Read more

By Juliana Brint December 4, 2008

Before SAC, clubs tread lightly

In the midst of controversial discussions between the Georgetown University Student Association and the Student Activities Commission over the SAC chair selection process student clubs, which receive their funding from... Read more

By Alisha Crovetto December 4, 2008

Commissions advance slowly

In October, the Georgetown University Student Association created five commissions to address concerns about technology, class registration, Georgetown identity, student dining concerns, and code of conduct reform. The Commissions have... Read more

By Eric Pilch December 4, 2008

City on a Hill: D.C.’s perception problem

World AIDS Day, which took place on Monday, annually brings the District of Columbia’s HIV/AIDS epidemic into citywide focus, if only for a few days. HIV/AIDS clinics and patient advocacy... Read more

By Molly Redden December 4, 2008

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