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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.

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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.

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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.

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By any means

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

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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.

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Education Bain

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

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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.

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Analyzing terrorist organizations

Speaker outlines Hamas’ inner workings

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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.

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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.

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Mothers dialogue on path to peace

Audience questions representativeness of forum

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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.

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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.

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Econ professor denied visa

French economist departs causing student confusion

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LGBTQ Resources

After initiating negotiations last spring, GU Pride has succeeded in obtaining a new office for gay and lesbian students.

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It takes a city

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

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Student victim of armed assault

A Georgetown student was shot in the arm in West Georgetown during an armed robbery this past Saturday.

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More than just garments

Working conditions have changed dramatically for workers in one El Salvadoran factory with the help of Georgetown students.

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Student to be jailed

The Georgetown student arrested last semester during an anti-military protest has been sentenced to three months in federal prison.

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Still Catholic?

Georgetown is assessed by Patrick Reilly, president of The Cardinal Newman Society.