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Salaries and bullet-proof vests: no laughing matter

While Saturday’s antiwar march at the Pentagon brought thousands to D.C., Georgetown Solidarity Committee’s rally at Red Square to support the Department of Public Safety in their contract renegotiation on Tuesday drew only 20.

By March 22, 2007

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Web exclusive: Woman as a political animal

“I’m going to tell you how women can suck just like men do in politics,” Melanie Sloan, the head of Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington, said last night at a panel discussion on the role of women in American politics that was held to commemorate Women’s History Month.

By March 22, 2007

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DPS prep follows campus assaults

A number of recent assaults on campus, including an incident in Henle Village over spring break, have caused the University’s public safety officials to take steps to improve security.

By March 15, 2007

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300 MBA applicants accidentally waitlisted

Applying to graduate school became even more stressful for over 300 applicants to the McDonough School of Business’s MBA program last Thursday when an incorrect e-mail told them they were waitlisted.

By March 15, 2007

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Lights out in ICC

The University embarked on a $116,000 project last week to install occupancy sensors in classrooms and conference rooms in buildings across the Georgetown campus.

By March 15, 2007

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Saxa Politica: University must let DPS keep campus safe

When a Department of Public Safety officer was knocked unconscious in a fight last September, Georgetown students were reminded that DPS does more than just check IDs in Lauinger and bust parties. Now that the University’s contract with DPS is being renegotiated, though, it seems like the administration takes DPS for granted.

By March 15, 2007

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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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CPS class finally meets

Six Georgetown students and one professor spent spring break in Doha, Qatar, as part of a special Comparative Political Systems class that meets in both D.C. and SFS-Qatar.

By March 15, 2007

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Nobel Peace Prize winner in Gaston

2006 Nobel Peace Prize winner Mohammed Yunus called for more socially-responsible businesses yesterday in Gaston Hall.

By March 15, 2007

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Library makeover

A $3.3 million redesign and restoration of the Georgetown Neighborhood Library on the corner of Wisconsin Ave and R St. began yesterday.

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