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Student arrested outside of Myanmar Embassy

NEWS BY LAUREN TANICK A Georgetown student spent the day in jail after Metropolitan Police arrested him and three other protesters outside of the Embassy of Myanmar last Friday.

By the October 23, 2003

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SafeRides expands services with Prospect to O St. shuttle

SafeRides has added a new shuttle to its transportation services. The permanent shuttle will run from the front of campus down O Street to Potomac Street and back on Prospect Street on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights. Previously, SafeRides only transported students from point to point in response to calls, said Interim Vice President of Student Affairs Todd Olson.

By the October 23, 2003

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Muslim students teach peers

“Most Americans expect Muslims to be strange,” said Associate Director of the Center for Muslim-Christian Understanding John Voll. This week, the Muslim Student Association is attempting to break down these stereotypes in the minds of the non-muslim Georgetown community.

By the October 23, 2003

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Controversy creates unlikely partnership

NEWS BY CHRIS STANTON After a homophobic e-mail was sent over the Boston Area Club’s list serve, Georgetown’s lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning community were angered. But those feelings have turned to optimism as both sides entertain ideas of how to make amends and address issues of homophobia on Georgetown’s campus.

By the October 23, 2003

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Knight of Columbus alumnus speaks about sexuality

John Soucy (CAS ‘99), a former Knight of Columbus and Georgetown Academy Man of the Year, visited campus this week as an openly gay alumnus. Soucy announced his sexual orientation in an editorial in the Hoya last spring, surprising some of his former friends at Georgetown.

By the October 23, 2003

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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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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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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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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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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