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Pilarz set to leave, new position announced

Interim Chaplain Rev. Scott Pilarz, S.J. will leave Georgetown this summer to become President of the University of Scranton, a Jesuit university in Pennsylvania. Pilarz’s departure coincides with the appointment of Rev. Philip L. Boroughs, S.J. to Vice President for Mission and Ministry, a newly created position.

By the April 24, 2003

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Zoning Commission approves arts center plans

The plans for Georgetown’s Performing Arts Center were approved by the D.C. Zoning Commission on Monday night, ending debate about the University’s compliance with conditions imposed on its 10-year plan by the Board of Zoning Adjustment. Construction of the new facility will begin in August and include a renovation of the Ryan Administration Building as well as the addition of 30,000 additional square feet to the existing structure.

By the April 24, 2003

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Feds enter non-disclosure debate

President John J. DeGioia recieved a letter from the US Department of Education asking for a written explanation of the University’s non-disclosure policy. The letter comes after Kate Dieringer (NHS ‘05), along with the advocacy group Security on Campus, Inc.

By the April 24, 2003

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Clark, panel blast Bush policy

A panel of experts criticized the Bush Administration’s handling of international and domestic affairs Wednesday in Gaston Hall. Wesley K. Clark, a retired general and former NATO Supreme Allied Commander, moderated the program titled “America After the War.

By the April 24, 2003

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Hefty ransom

The pleas are the same from year to year, from campus group to campus group. The common refrain? “More space!” And of those many organizations, few have been pleading longer and harder than Georgetown’s many performing arts groups. Mask & Bauble, Nomadic Theatre and Black Theater Ensemble, not to mention many dance and music groups, have found suitable performance and practice space exceedingly scarce for decades.

By the April 24, 2003

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Both sides of abortion debate demonstrate

A light rain fell on Copley Lawn Wednesday morning, forming puddles around thousands of pink and blue flags protruding from the sodden ground.

GU Right to Life put up the 3,598 flags to symbolize the number of abortions performed each day in the United States, citing the Alan Guttmacher Institute as the source for its figures.

By the April 10, 2003

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GUSA passes sex assault resolution unanimously

The GUSA Assembly unanimously passed a resolution on Tuesday calling for drastic reform to Georgetown’s disciplinary disclosure policy and sexual assault categorization. The resolution was proposed by Luis Torres (CAS ‘05) and Advocates for Improved Response Methods to Sexual Assault (AFIRMS).

By the April 10, 2003

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Weekly farmer’s market poised to arrive at Georgetown location

Georgetown students and neighborhood residents will soon be able to purchase fresh produce within walking distance of their homes. Last week, the Advisory Neighborhood Commission unanimously approved a request for a farmer’s market to be held in Georgetown.

By the April 10, 2003

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Embedded in the GU Peace Camp

It’s 9:00 am on a Tuesday, and a light flow of people stream through Red Square. Some walk by with eyes focused ahead, but most glance over to the now-familiar group of tents pitched on the side of White-Gravenor. The majority of interested passers-by look past the protest signs to make eye contact with one of the activists inside the camp.

By the April 10, 2003

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GU Pride raises LGBTQ awareness

GU Pride has declared this week Pride Week in an effort to raise awareness of issues faced by lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning students and faculty.

GU Pride co-president Jamaal Young (SFS ‘03) says the organization is aiming to attract a large and diverse group of participants by planning a range of activities throughout the week.

By the April 10, 2003

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Deadbeat district

OK, this is it. I’m finally going to call up Mayor Anthony Williams and thank him for making my job as a District affairs news columnist so damn easy. Just when I think the District’s government has hit rock bottom, it takes that extra step to prove me wrong.

By the April 10, 2003

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Sexual Assault resolution fails

The GUSA Assembly did not pass a resolution Tuesday night supporting a proposal by the Advocates For Improved Sexual Response Methods, although GUSA Chief Advisor Tony Cani (SFS ‘04) characterized the response of the Assembly as “positive.”

The resolution, presented by Representative Luis Torres (CAS ‘05), followed a presentation from AFIRMS group members.

By the April 3, 2003

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Tuck never lasting

Department of Public Safety Director William Tucker was notorious for avoiding the press.

Tucker declined to answer reporter’s questions on a regular basis, even labeling a particular student journalist “devious” on one occasion. It was difficult for Tucker to gain legitimacy, both for himself and the department, when he declined inquiry.

By the April 3, 2003

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H*yas for Choice petitions for on-campus condoms

Georgetown University’s unofficial pro-choice student group, Hyas for Choice, is waiting for the University’s response to a petition they submitted two weeks ago demanding availability of condoms on campus.

According to Ingrid Specht (CAS ‘05), a board member of Hyas for Choice, over 1,200 students signed the petition.

By the April 3, 2003

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Springer: Bush does not reflect American people

Former talk-show host Jerry Springer discussed elitism in American politics Wednesday night in Gaston Hall, arguing that the Bush administration’s policies should better reflect the views of the American people. Its current policies, Springer said, has shifted world opinion against us.

By the April 3, 2003

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Longtime DPS chief Tucker resigns

Director of the Department of Public Safety William Tucker retired effective Monday after fifteen years at Georgetown. Tucker’s retirement was announced to the University community last Friday via a broadcast e-mail sent by Senior Vice President Spiros Dimolitsas.

By the April 3, 2003

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Wiesel supports Iraq intervention

Nobel Prize-winning author Elie Wiesel spoke on the war in Iraq on Monday, saying that although he is never for war, he supports U.S. intervention in Iraq. Wiesel spoke in Gaston Hall in recognition of Georgetown’s newly created Elie and Marion Wiesel Chair in Jewish Civilization in Gaston Hall Monday morning.

By the April 3, 2003

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Caller ID policy modified

University officials announced modifications to the campus caller ID system. Effective April 22, phone lines receiving calls from within the Georgetown network will display the caller’s direct phone number on caller ID devices. It will be accompanied by the words “Georgetown University.

By the April 3, 2003

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Peace Action ‘speaks out’ in Red Square

Georgetown Peace Action’s tent village came alive Wednesday as students voiced their opposition to the war in a “speak-out” in Red Square.

Students formed a circle and cheered speakers from the group, who have been sleeping in tents since last Wednesday night.

By the March 27, 2003

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Student Health Center to offer online scheduling

Georgetown’s Student Health Center will begin offering online appointment scheduling and prescription refill service within the next four weeks, according to Dr. James Welsh, director of the Student Health Center.

Welsh said that the directors of the Student Health Center have been working for about four months with the Medical Center and Relay Health, a company that provides online communication between doctors and patients, in order to create and implement the online services.

By the March 27, 2003