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D.C. court says gun ban unconstitutional

A three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia ruled last Friday that the D.C. gun restrictions are unconstitutional, overruling a previous decision by D.C. District Court.

By March 15, 2007

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“Rodent activity” at Johnny Rockets

A silver-framed plaque hanging on the wall at the Johnny Rockets on M Street boasts, “Clean as a whistle. Just look at this … Notice how cleanliness predominates.” But on Feb. 27, a few days before Georgetown students went on spring break, this same restaurant was forced by D.C.’s Department of Health to close due to “gross unsanitary conditions” according to the DOH’s inspection report.

By March 15, 2007

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Howard faculty call on pres. to resign

Citing fiscal and academic incompetence, Howard University’s Faculty Senate voted last week to send a letter to the University’s Board of Trustees calling on President H. Patrick Swygert to resign.

By March 15, 2007

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Alt-break: students volunteer

Up at 5:30 a.m. and at breakfast by 6:00 a.m., a few crew members leave the table early to collect their tools: scrapers, sanders, hammers, crowbars, studded gloves and dusk masks. Ready to tear up flooring, rip down insulation and sheetrock, remove window frames and knock down ceilings, Georgetown’s Hurricane Emergency Relief Effort team is ready for spring break, as narrated by trip leader Clint Morrison (COL `09).

By March 15, 2007

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Gallaudet’s accreditation woes

Though the protests against Provost and former president-elect Jane Fernandes have subsided, Gallaudet University is still suffering from the long-term effects of last fall’s student strike. The country’s only deaf university may soon lose its accreditation from the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, the same organization that evaluates and accredits Georgetown.

By March 1, 2007

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The life and times of international students

Georgetown ranked number one in a recent survey of international relations programs and prides itself on its high percentage of international students, but faced with tasks like applying for jobs or getting a credit card or cell phone, students from abroad often have to jump through hoops.

By March 1, 2007

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City on a Hill: Council is so money and doesn’t even know it

Price of one campaign for the vacant Ward 4 seat in the District Council: $195,395.

Raising most of that money from businesses outside of the wards: priceless.

By March 1, 2007

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News Hit: Shaw inaugurated

Closing a refreshingly uncontroversial chapter in the Student Association’s election history, Ben Shaw (COL `08) and Matt Appenfeller (COL `08) were sworn in as president and vice-president at a Student Senate meeting Tuesday night.

By March 1, 2007

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Barone talks about 2008 elections

Conservative political pundit Michael Barone said that American voting trends are in flux, with voters shifting away from long-time partisan loyalties, last night in Old North. About 25 people gathered to listen to his analysis of the current political situation and the 2008 presidential election.

By March 1, 2007

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Pittsburgh tags campus

University of Pittsburgh fans vandalized a street sign between the Leavey Center and the Reiss Science Building before last weekend’s Georgetown-Pitt basketball game. The Hoya Saxa sign on Canal Road was also spray painted with Pitt graffitti.

By March 1, 2007

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University VP under fire from Hoya Ed. Board

Margie Bryant, the Associate Vice President for Auxiliary Services, faced increased criticism on Tuesday when the Hoya published an editorial urging her to resign.

By March 1, 2007

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Three D.C. women killed by buses, drivers will face new training

Metro buses killed three people last week, prompting the Metro Area Transit Authority to institute a retraining program for all drivers.

By February 22, 2007

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GW Student Senate passes pro-pot resolution

Marijuana legal reform has reached an all—time high at George Washington University.

By February 22, 2007

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Dorm-bound freshmen to choose new rooms this Saturday

This Saturday a majority of the freshman class will decide, based upon personal preference and, more importantly, lottery numbers, where they will live next year. Apartments and Copley suites have already been meted out to a lucky few, but the rest will have to decide between Southwest Quad, LXR, Village C East and Copley doubles.

By February 22, 2007

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Saxa Politica: Sex and the University Health Center

Georgetown’s Student Health Center can irrigate your ear, freeze your warts, or remove your ingrown toe nails. But when it comes to a more pressing concern for the student body—sexually transmitted diseases—the Center is sadly lacking.

By February 22, 2007

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Jack and Laura talk Africa

University President John J. DeGioia and First Lady Laura Bush recognized the role of religious institutions in combating the African malaria crisis last Thursday. Their remarks came during a panel discussion at the United States executive offices next the White House.

By February 22, 2007

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Campus relays for life

The Lombardi Center isn’t the only on-campus organization working to cure cancer this spring. Three weeks into its fundraising efforts, Georgetown’s Relay for Life has surpassed expectations and raised almost $60,000 for the American Cancer Society.

By February 22, 2007

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The future of NATO

Former Presidents José Maria Aznar of Spain and Aleksander Kwasniewski of Poland set forth their vision of a successful North Atlantic Treaty Organization united by Western ideology on Monday in the ICC Auditorium. Both men are Distinguished Scholars in the Practice of Global Leadership at Georgetown.

By February 15, 2007

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Petition for friendly energy

Students on campus have shown support for a petition to increase the use of renewable energy on campus, even if the new environmentally-sound policy would necessitate a modest increase in tuition.

By February 15, 2007

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D.C. Council behaving badly

The District’s public school system needs improvement so desperately that it seems any reform efforts could only be constructive. But the District Council is managing to make a bad situation worse in their public hearings on the potential mayoral takeover.

By February 15, 2007