Same-sex ed

District of Columbia public schools will teach lessons on sexual orientation and same-sex behavior in health education classes, according to new guidelines released two weeks ago by the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE).

By Crystal Chung November 8, 2007

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Numero UN-o

The story is familiar to Georgetown students: the powerhouse team in the 80s slowly declined and was nearly forgotten as of a few years ago. A dramatic turnaround, however, has boosted the team to recent success.

By Ohm Gore November 8, 2007

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D.C. soccer stadium still up in the air

Seven companies submitted proposals to Washington Mayor Adrian Fenty’s office this Saturday seeking development rights to Poplar Point, a 110-acre bare stretch of land lying along the Anacostia River and, the city hoped, the future site of a new soccer stadium. The city opened the site to competition after negotiations between the city and MacFarlane & Partners, the principal owner of D.C. United, ended over the summer.

By Molly Redden November 8, 2007

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All hands on the police dept.’s deck

Following fifteen homicides in the two-week period before Halloween, District of Columbia Police Chief Cathy Lanier declared last weekend the fourth “All Hands on Deck” weekend since June last Thursday. The initiative, which requires all patrol officers to work eight-hour shifts during a 48-hour period, has been met with criticism from officer labor representatives and skepticism from community members.

By Juliana Brint November 8, 2007

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Saxa Politica: Let students see more syllabi

Pre-registration—that time of year when, for once, we plan for more than a few hours in advance. In choosing courses, students look at course titles, then move onto course descriptions and syllabi, which offer the most information about a class. However, many syllabi are notably absent. Students must have a course syllabus available to them at pre-registration in order to choose classes correctly.

By Dylan Richmond November 8, 2007

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Calif. fires hit home for Hoyas

Mackenzie Williams (COL ’09) received a call from her mother, asking her what mementos she would want saved if the family was forced to evacuate. A San Diego resident of ten years, Williams is one of many Georgetown students whose families and hometowns have been affected by the wildfires throughout southern California last week.

By Alison Crowley November 1, 2007

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Immigrants spark debate

The District of Columbia City Council recently passed a resolution condemning Virginia’s Prince William and Loudoun Counties for their harsh policies on illegal immigrants. The deep division among local jurisdictions is emblematic of how the larger issue of immigration is addressed in communities around the country.

By Crystal Chung November 1, 2007

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Ten million dollar grant boosts ICP

Charlene McKenzie has a story for every student in the pictures on her office wall. Pointing to a picture of an African-American girl kayaking down a river during an Institute for College Preparation trip, the program’s director, McKenzie said, “We almost had to turn around and go back on that trip. The poor girl was hyperventilating and couldn’t calm down, yelling that she could never get on a plane. 95 percent or more of the children we work with have never been on a plane, have never even left D.C.”

By Alisha Crovetto November 1, 2007

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G’town students court the Supremes

Though not wearing costumes, the 17 Georgetown students huddled around the GUTS bus stop in front of Leo’s at 6:30 a.m. on Wednesday had woken up early for a special Halloween treat: a private meeting with Associate Justice Stephen Breyer.

By Juliana Brint November 1, 2007

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Nobel writer gets GU degree

Georgetown University awarded Nobel laureate Orhan Pamuk an honorary degree before a full Gaston Hall on Monday. Pamuk became the first Turk ever to win any Nobel Prize when he won for Literature in 2006.

By Molly Redden November 1, 2007

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Bookalicious

A group of Georgetown students rapped their way to first place and $1500 in a music video competition sponsored by a children’s book charity.

By Sarabeth Boak November 1, 2007

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Influential diplomats at GU

Diplomats gone wild

By Marco Cerna November 1, 2007

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City on a Hill: Safe as (fire)houses

The District was reminded of the dangers of firefighting Monday when four firefighters were injured in a rowhouse fire. That makes a recent report by Washington's Office of the Inspector General even more disheartening. According to the report, firefighters aren't even safe in their firehouses.

By Will Sommer November 1, 2007

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DeGioia agrees to Pride demands

Georgetown University President John DeGioia committed last night to a fully-funded and fully-staffed resource center for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning students by fall of next year.

By Kate Mays October 25, 2007

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Flags raise abortion awareness during Life Week

3,534 pink and blue flags, representing the number of fetuses aborted every day, dotted Copley Lawn on Wednesday. The flag display was the most visible of a series of education, advocacy and service events organized by GU Right to Life for their annual Life Week.

By Juliana Brint October 25, 2007

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Protesters hit G’town

Restaurant-goers pressed their faces to the windows and civilians lined the streets in a deluge of rain to observe several hundred protestors turning onto Wisconsin Avenue last Friday night.

By Alison Crowley October 25, 2007

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GUSA, Corp take (Eco) Action

The Student Association, the Corp and EcoAction are launching new initiatives aimed at improving environmental responsibility on campus.

By Will Sommer October 25, 2007

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CMEA’s boon

A Georgetown program that provides college preparatory services to low-income middle and high school students in the District will get a large boost due to a recent gift. The Meyers Institute for College Preparation, a program of the Center for Multicultural Equity and Access, will use the additional funds to expand their program by 500 students over the next ten years.

By Brittany Keates October 25, 2007

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Saxa Politica: GPB not ready for the big time

Georgetown finally did the impossible: bring a performer on campus that students recognize, if not exactly respect. A dismal production, though, frustrated students who were not expecting the utter chaos that they found.

By Dylan Richmond October 25, 2007

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Israeli Ad Sparks Debate

A Georgetown University law professor’s letter confronting University President John DeGioia sparked a debate on academic freedom, and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, when the professor spoke in front of an audience of more than fifty Law Center students and faculty Tuesday.

By Marco Cerna October 18, 2007