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Wages and unions: Living Wage revival

Georgetown officials met with the Living Wage Coalition Wednesday and announced they are not blocking subcontracted workers’ rights to unionize. The decision lifts a perceived hurdle to the organization of labor at Georgetown.

By the March 2, 2006

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Legal challenges in the Big Easy

A group of Georgetown Law Center students will travel to the Big Easy next week to provide legal support and clean-up aid for victims of Hurricane Katrina.

By the March 2, 2006

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Georgetown’s black heritage

Tuesday evening, Carroll Gibbs, lecturer and author of Black Georgetown Remembered, took a retrospective look at the Georgetown community’s black heritage.

By the March 2, 2006

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News Hit

Hip-hop is about to invade one of America’s most traditional institutions: the Smithsonian.

By the March 2, 2006

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The negotiator

Union Jack – bi-weekly column on national news and politics

By the March 2, 2006

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Alum for Senate

A Georgetown Law Center graduate and Navy Secretary in the Reagan administration announced this month he will run for the Virginia U.S. Senate seat as a Democrat in November’s congressional elections.

By the February 23, 2006

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The Science Building: Exciting

University officials are solidifying plans to build a new Science Center by 2011, in spite of concerns that the planning has been hampered by fundraising issues and administrative foot-dragging.

By the February 23, 2006

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Paolo’s Crispy Top

A Saturday night fire at the offices of Capital Restaurant Concepts has not hampered the business of Paolo’s Ristorante, Chris Perilli, the manager of the Italian restaurant located on the corner of Wisconsin Ave and N St. said.

By the February 23, 2006

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By any means

City on a Hill – bi-weekly column on D. C. news and politics

By the February 23, 2006

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Twisting to victory

With campaigning over and voting underway last Thursday, the GUSA executive candidates spent the day waiting to see the results of two weeks of hard work. Three days later, presidential candidate Khalil Hibri and his running mate, vice-presidential candidate Geoff Greene, were disqualified despite gaining the most votes.

By the February 23, 2006

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Rolling on vegetable oil and sunshine

Outdoor adventure group tours in eco-friendly bus

By the February 23, 2006

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What distinguishes GUSA candidates?

While GUSA candidates addressed common themes in Monday night’s debate, each campaign proved unique. This year’s elections take place today from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

By the February 16, 2006

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Analyzing terrorist organizations

Speaker outlines Hamas’ inner workings

By the February 16, 2006

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From terror to peace

As the Palestinian Solidarity Movement conference draws near, Georgetown continues to host speakers offering diverse perspectives on the Middle East conflict.

By the February 16, 2006

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D.C. for Iranian workers

On Wednesday afternoon, the AFL-CIO, the Solidarity Center and the Washington Metro workers union joined like-minded activists around the world in a call to promote workers’ rights in Iran.

By the February 16, 2006

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Petition for apology

The Georgetown student group Take Back the Night, which seeks to fight gender violence in all forms, is currently circulating a petition requesting an official apology from Japanese government for its use of “comfort women” during World War II.

By the February 16, 2006

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Education Bain

Union Jack – bi-weekly column on national news and politics

By the February 16, 2006

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Mothers dialogue on path to peace

Audience questions representativeness of forum

By the February 9, 2006

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Students react

With the weekend shooting of a student fresh on their minds, student groups and university officials have leapt into action to address the issue of safety in the Georgetown neighborhood.

By the February 9, 2006

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Sexual assault support

As early as next fall, GUSA will give Georgetown undergraduates an opportunity to train as advocates for sexual assault victims on campus.

By the February 9, 2006