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Appiah speaks on social identities

Ethnic and social identities should be more clearly defined for the success of individuals in those groups, said Kwame Anthony Appiah in a lecture entitled “On Being Oneself” on Monday.

“I think it’s very suitable to discuss soul-making here, beneath all these Jesuit names,” commented Appiah upon taking the podium in Gaston Hall.

By the Voice Staff October 10, 2002

Civil liberties discussed

Students were asked to sign a subpoena from the “Court of Public Opinion” for Attorney General John Ashcroft at a forum held Monday night by the College Democrats.

The fake subpoena called for Ashcroft to answer questions regarding the government’s refusal to release the names of those held without evidence linking them to terrorism.

By the Voice Staff October 10, 2002

Students protest potential war on Iraq

On Wednesday afternoon a telephone stood in the center of Red Square next to a poster that read, “The U.S. must not attack Iraq.”

The Young Arab Leadership Alliance set up the event to enable students to call their senators’ offices to voice their oppositiong to the potential attack on Iraq.

By the Voice Staff October 10, 2002

Protests are peaceful despite mass arrests

As protesters marched down Massachusetts Avenue on Sunday flanked by police officers in full riot gear, it was clear that although turnout was lower than expected, the anti-globalization movement still has the power to catch the attention of the city.

Protesters, including Georgetown students, gathered over the weekend in opposition to the policies of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank, which were holding meetings in D.

By the Voice Staff October 3, 2002

Have we forgotten?

A few weeks ago, two Georgetown students engaged in a fight outside of New South that was triggered by the yelling of a racial slur. One student was African-American, the other was of Egyptian descent. Although approximately 30 students witnessed the event, most of whom arrived at the scene after hearing the fight from the Village C patio, the incident was not reported to University authorities.

By the Voice Staff October 3, 2002

CMEA to receive federal grant

The Center for Minority Educational Affairs stands to receive $4 million in state, federal and university funds to expand efforts to promote college preparation among disadvantaged District students, thanks to a federal grant awarded to the District of Columbia.

By the Voice Staff October 3, 2002

Joint ANC platform discussed

Students picked up s’mores and D.C. voter registration forms in Red Square Monday night as part of several students’ campaign platform disscusions. Campaign Georgetown, a group which encourages student participation in local politics, sponsored the event to promote the campaigns of three sophomores running for the Advisory Neighborhood Commission 2E.

By the Voice Staff October 3, 2002

SafeWalks to restart Friday

The Georgetown University Student Association plans to restart the SafeWalks program this weekend, which will provide student escorts between the hours of 11 p.m. and 4 a.m. SafeWalks was begun in response to student concerns about safety last fall, but was inactive during the spring semester.

By the Voice Staff October 3, 2002

GUSA campaigns marked by racial prejudice

The new first-year representatives for the Georgetown University Student Association were announced Tuesday night after an election process described by the election commissioner as especially difficult.

“It was really dirty,” said Dan Monico (CAS ‘06) and Mike Barrett (CAS ‘06) in reference to the four-day-long campaign process and election that ended Tuesday night.

By the Voice Staff October 3, 2002

UNICEF chapter to start at GU

Julia Chan (SFS ‘03) and Sean Hawkes (CAS ‘03) addressed a group of about 20 students with a plan to start a Georgetown University United Nations Children’s Fund chapter at a meeting on Wednesday. The chapter will focus on fundraising for children’s health and education in the developing world.

By the Voice Staff September 26, 2002

Students propose plans for New South space

What will happen to the 35,000 square feet of space soon to be available in New South Cafeteria? A pub? A quiet study area? Based on the strong representation of students who participate in performing arts at Wednesday’s student forum, part of the new space will likely go to drama, dance and music.

By the Voice Staff September 26, 2002

GUSA contract attracts student support

The Georgetown University Student Association, led by President Kaydee Bridges (SFS ‘03) and Vice-President Mason Ayer (SFS ‘03), released a contract with the student body last Thursday outlining GUSA’s goals for the academic year.

According to Bridges and Ayer, GUSA is committed to improving student life and wants to be held accountable for their proposals.

By the Voice Staff September 26, 2002

Protests may snarl downtown D.C.

Thousands will flock to downtown D.C. this Friday to protest the biannual International Monetary Fund and World Trade Organization meetings. Authorities expect 20,000 individuals to gather and organize various demonstrations against these organizations, according to the Washington Post.

By the Voice Staff September 26, 2002

Alumni dedicate Sept. 11 memorial park

Around 100 members of the Georgetown community gathered in the newly completed Memorial Park in West Georgetown for an opening ceremony Saturday. The park, dedicated to members of the Georgetown community who died on Sept. 11, is a result of the Senior Class Gift of 2002 and the efforts of the Alumni Association.

By the Voice Staff September 26, 2002

Condom distribution in dorms questioned

Hyas for Choice, a student group that has traditionally distributed contraceptives outside dorm room doors, must decide on a new method due to recent conflict with University policy. In past years, members of Hyas for Choice, a non-University sponsored group, had taped condoms to their doors for students to take.

By the Voice Staff September 26, 2002

Club Union votes against lockdown policy

The Georgetown Club and Activities Union voted unanimously Tuesday night to send a letter to the University administration expressing concern over the new lock-down policy on campus.

The letter follows one sent by the Georgetown University Student Association last Friday that expressed identical concerns.

By the Voice Staff September 26, 2002

Crew boathouse planned for 2004

On Sept. 9, Georgetown University and the National Park Service submitted applications requesting that a 1.09 acre parcel of land be zoned for the future site of the Georgetown University Boathouse.

The land, which is one-quarter mile from the Key Bridge and borders the Washington Canoe Club, the Capital Crescent Trail and the Potomac River, is currently owned by the U.

By the Voice Staff September 26, 2002

I like the nightlife

Nightlife is arguably one of the most exciting aspects of going to school in the District. Georgetown would be Ho-Hum University in a small college town were it not for the eclectic group of bars, restaurants and clubs all over the city that provide activity for students who want to get beyond Healy Gates.

By the Voice Staff September 26, 2002

GU student assaulted in front of Wisemiller’s

A male Georgetown student was assaulted Saturday evening outside Wisemiller’s Deli on 36th Street.

At approximately 4:50 pm, the victim was repeatedly struck in the head by two assailants. None of the victim’s valuables were taken.

According to the Metropolitan Police Department, the suspects are two white males, between 20 and 25 in age, both approximately 6 feet to 6 feet 2 inches tall and 175 to 180 pounds.

By the Voice Staff September 26, 2002

Provost is ‘pretty face’ of GU

In an interview with campus newspapers last week, University Provost Jim O’Donnell spoke enthusiastically about his role and relationship with Georgetown. O’Donnell, who took office as provost in July, said that he wants to help make the Georgetown community more of what it is already becoming.

By the Voice Staff September 26, 2002

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