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Zone this!

Here’s a note for the planners of next month’s Georgetown Traditions Day: Chances are you forgot one of the University’s more recent, but distinguished traditions-protracted conflicts with the District’s zoning boards.

By the October 23, 2003

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All kidding aside, GPIG expands schedule

It’s a Sunday night in Lauinger, and Midnight Mug is packed. But students haven’t come here to study. The new Georgetown Players Improv Group season is about to begin.

This year, Georgetown’s popular improvisational comedy group has added weekly Sunday performances at Midnight Mug to its already well attended monthly shows in Bulldog Alley.

By the October 16, 2003

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Dean to visit campus today

Democratic presidential candidate Howard Dean will give an economic address in Gaston Hall today. Dean’s visit marks the second appearance of a presidential candidate on campus during this campaign season.

The line for tickets Wednesday started at the doors of the Leavey Center bookstore and circled around Hoya Court to the hallway parallel to the Center Grill.

By the October 16, 2003

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Outspoken author/director riles up Gaston Hall

NEWS BY SHANTHI MANIAN Michael Moore “modestly” proposed last Friday that for every person that dies in Iraq, the oil company Halliburton should have to “slay” one mid-level executive. “Seeing as how Halliburton is the only beneficiary of this war, they also should have to sacrifice,” he said.

By the October 16, 2003

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What a flag

It’s ugly. In fact, some even consider it hideous. And, no, I’m not talking about Dennis Kucinich. I’m talking about the newly proposed flag for the District.

The new design is identical to the current flag-a white background with a row of red stars above two red bars-but now with the slogan “No Taxation Without Representation” written in white text across the two red bars.

By the October 16, 2003

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Georgetown names first VP for University safety

NEWS BY ROB ANDERSON Georgetown has named a former member of the United States Secret Service and the Homeland Security Department as its first vice president for University safety on Tuesday. The position was created to address the University’s response to a variety of emergency situations.

By the October 16, 2003

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Corp loses less money than last year

Students of Georgetown, Inc. released its annual financial report this week. The bad news: Net losses total close to $20,000. The good news: The Corp’s board members couldn’t be happier.

“It’s not really that bad for us. We’ve had some years that were worse, and some that were better,” said Corp president Kelsey Shannon (CAS ‘04).

By the October 16, 2003

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Former associate dean accused of abuse

NEWS BY ROB ANDERSON A former associate dean of the College resigned as the president of another Jesuit university on Tuesday after accusations of sexual abuse surfaced against him.

By the October 9, 2003

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GU ranks 20th on new college survey

Georgetown University ranked 20th on an Atlantic Monthly college survey that was created to compete with the widely read U.S. News & World Report ranking system. The rankings were created to support The Atlantic’s claims that a school’s selectivity is an inaccurate measure of the quality of its education.

By the October 9, 2003

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Students present to ANC

Georgetown students presented plans to increase on-campus events and responsible drinking at the Sept. 30 meeting of the Advisory Neighborhood Commission, Georgetown’s local community board. The students went before the Commission to demonstrate to the community that students are genuinely trying to discourage alcohol abuse and the harms to the neighborhood that come with it, according to ANC commissioner Mike Glick (COL ‘05).

By the October 9, 2003

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Hoyas react to California recall

NEWS BY CLAIRE D’EMIC “I’m embarrassed to be called a Californian,” said Ryan Wackerman (CAS ‘06) as he reacted to the results of Tuesday’s election to recall Gov. Gray Davis of California. “How did this happen? Did everyone with an ounce of dignity sleep in for the vote?” The recall, which was held this Tuesday, ousted Davis from the governorship and replaced him with movie star and novice politician Arnold Schwarzenegger.

By the October 9, 2003

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Spanish crown prince checks up on GU

Spain’s Crown Prince Felipe (MSFS ‘95) made his annual visit to Georgetown this week during a three-day stay in Washington D.C. During his stay, he met with University President John J. DeGioia and several members of Georgetown’s Spanish community.

By the October 9, 2003

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‘Flick’ed off

In Alexander Payne’s 1999 film Election, Omaha high schooler Tracy Flick will stop at nothing to get ahead. And getting ahead means winning, at nearly any cost, the student council election. She’s hyper-ambitious and eager to climb the next step on the career ladder.

By the October 9, 2003

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GUSA candidates debate

Nothing gets blood in Washington pumping harder than a good old-fashioned election. And, with the possible exception of a juicy, ripened scandal, nothing makes a good old-fashioned election more exciting than a good old-fashioned debate.

By the October 2, 2003

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Welcome back, Jack

You can meet this charming puppy at the “Welcome Back, Jack!” celebration on Thursday night, when Rev. Christopher Steck, S.J. performs the first annual Jack blessing.

By the October 2, 2003

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Arts center construction begins

NEWS BY CLAIRE D’EMIC Administrators and donors inaugurated the Royden B. Davis, S.J. Performing Arts Center in a ground-breaking ceremony held last Monday, marking the start of Georgetown University’s newest building project. The center is scheduled for completion in April 2005.

By the October 2, 2003

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Solidarity invades local retailer

A tattered, sagging cloth banner reading “Wet Seal Supports Sweat Shops” is all that remains of the Georgetown Solidarity Committee’s protest against the clothing retailer on Wisconsin Avenue. Last Friday, in a demonstration against the Wet Seal chain’s alleged exploitation of Mexican workers, the student protesters hung a banner, chanted on the street and distributed pamphlets inside the store.

By the October 2, 2003

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Got pot?

If you are one of those Georgetown students who enjoys an occasional use of marijuana-consider moving to Maryland. And developing a chronic medical condition. Yesterday, a Maryland law went into effect that allows anyone convicted of marijuana possession to argue for a much lower sentence if the drug was used for medicinal purposes.

By the October 2, 2003

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Law students protest recruitment policy

NEWS BY SHANTHI MANIAN Students and faculty at the Georgetown Law Center called on the university to repair wrongs done to the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning community at a protest on Tuesday. They criticized the Law Center’s response to the Solomon Amendment, which allows the military to recruit on campus despite its refusal to sign Georgetown’s nondiscrimination policy.

By the October 2, 2003

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Students survive Burleith blackout

NEWS BY JANE ULANOVA While some carefree Georgetown students spent the hurricane rolling around in the mud like happy little piglets, students living outside the campus bubble were busy stumbling over furniture in the dark. The survivors of Burleith Blackout 2003, which started last Thursday night and lasted until Tuesday evening, got to watch the campus twinkle its tantalizing lights as they remained powerless.

By the September 25, 2003