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Students let loose pies in Red Square

Escape Coordinator Samantha Buchan and Chaz Perin (CAS ‘05) receive a pair of pies in the face as part of the A-E-Pie Throw, sponsored Wed. by AEPi, GU Black House,... Read more

By the November 4, 2004

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Several more residences closed in wake of fatal fire

In a continuing wave of housing inspections, two more basement apartments were closed this week by building inspectors, while a building housing several George Washington University students was closed Tuesday, according District of Columbia Department of Consumer Affairs and Regulations and University Officials.

By the October 28, 2004

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Sexual harassment hits the streets

A Georgetown student was victim to an indecent exposure this week, in the first reported sexual harassment incident this semester.

By the October 28, 2004

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Students donate to help fire survivors

Led by a group of housemates, the Georgetown community came together to assist the five students whose house burnt down in a fire that killed their roommate, Daniel Rigby (MSB ‘05).

By the October 28, 2004

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GUSA resolves: seniors earned their points in housing lottery

After weeks of heated debate about the point system used to determine housing preference, two student groups have passed a pair of unanimous new resolutions to address the issue.

By the October 28, 2004

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Worker wins committee spot

Administrators announced their decision to allow sub-contracted workers a place on the Advisory Committee for Business Practices Thursday, reversing a decision made earlier this month.

By the October 28, 2004

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Students band together wearing orange

If you are looking for someone who likes deep, meaningful conversation, look for those wearing bands of orange fabric.

By the October 28, 2004

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D.C.’s flu blues

Usually the members of Congress hardly seem to notice the city they work in, let alone its residents.

By the October 28, 2004

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Solidarity and administrators clash again

The University administration will exclude subcontracted workers from a committee that will advise University labor policy, a decision that drew criticism from student groups.

By the October 21, 2004

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George Tenet to join the School of Foreign Service

Though the Langley headquarters of the Central Intelligence Agency were never that far from the Hilltop, former CIA director and Georgetown alum George Tenet (SFS ‘76) will soon be back on campus.

By the October 21, 2004

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Gay Palestinian’s speech stirs discontent among SJP

A presentation by a gay Palestinian on discrimination against homosexuals in Palestine has stirred controversy among Georgetown students.

By the October 21, 2004

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Missing bust

The stand that once housed the bust of former Georgetown University President Edward Bunn S.J. sat empty and forlorn, tucked into its corner across from the elevators on the third floor of the ICC this week.

By the October 21, 2004

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Gore attacks Bush

Former Vice President Al Gore addressed the Georgetown community in a pro-Kerry campaign speech Monday, focusing on what he referred to as President Bush’s failures.

By the October 21, 2004

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GU junior drowns in boating accident

Junior Robert Tremain (MSB ‘06) drowned early Friday morning after falling from a boat near the James Creek Marina in Southwest, D.C., according to the Metropolitan Police Department.

By the October 14, 2004

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Roommate matching works like a charm

First-year Amanda Tomney’s (SFS ‘08) e-mail box was inundated with messages from anonymous admirers and potential roommates all summer long.

By the October 14, 2004

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Robbery on dark street, ANC decides to put out the lights

Two female students were assaulted Monday on local streets, marking the sixth violent crime reported to the Department of Public Safety this month and raising concerns about dim lighting in the area.

By the October 14, 2004

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Fresh Reps

Four first-year representatives were officially sworn into the Georgetown University Student Association Tuesday.

By the October 14, 2004

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Affirmative Reaction

Conservative author and speaker David Horowitz will discuss academic freedom on college campuses at 7 p.m. tonight in St. Mary’s hall.

By the October 14, 2004

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Automatic failure

Semiautomatic weapons may become legal for the first time in nearly 30 years in the District of Columbia.

By the October 14, 2004

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Expos exported in likely D.C. move

Major League Baseball announced its decision to move the Montreal Expos to the District of Columbia last Wednesday in a phone call to city hall following a competition among several North American cities.

By the October 7, 2004