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Service fraternity angry over new van policy

The Center for Social Justice has received complaints about changes made to its van-lending policies enforced at the beginning of last semester. Service fraternity Alphi Phi Omega members filed an appeal to the center in December after what they believed was an unfair suspension of their van rights.

By the January 10, 2002

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Senator sends his support of GLBT center

U.S Senator Richard J. Durbin (SFS ‘66, LAW ‘69) sent an inquiry to Georgetown President John J. DeGioia concerning the proposed center for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered students. The Illinois Democrat’s letter is in response to the resource center organizers’ campaign to gather support from alumni and friends for their cause.

By the January 10, 2002

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New emergency response position created

In December, President John J. DeGioia appointed Don Jones to the newly-created position of Special Assistant to the President for Emergency Preparedness in December. Jones will be responsible for designing, implementing and maintaining the University’s plans for emergency situations.

By the January 10, 2002

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Cameras at local intersection

To deter theft, robbery and help identify suspects, local Georgetown businesses have installed a video surveillance camera last month on the roof of Banana Republic, at the corner of M Street and Wisconsin Avenue.

According to Lt. Brian Bray of the Metropolitan Police Department, the Georgetown Business Professional Association as well as local store owners organized the surveillance camera project in an attempt to encourage people to patronize their businesses.

By the January 10, 2002

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American Muslims support Bush

The results of the first ever systematic poll of American Muslims showed that President George W. Bush received a 58 percent approval rating for his handling of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. The results of the survey also show that two-thirds of the American Muslims surveyed agree with the Bush administration’s assertion that the U.

By the January 10, 2002

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Vice president and treasurer leaves

After eight years of service, Vice President and Treasurer Nicole Mandeville has left Georgetown, President John DeGioia announced last week. Mandeville’s last day was Dec. 31.

“Nicole has served with distinction since 1993 and has led the University’s Office of Financial Affairs during a period of change and challenges,” DeGioia stated in a letter to high-level administrators announcing Mandeville’s resignation.

By the January 10, 2002

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10-year plan reviewed by BZA

The Board of Zoning Adjustment will revisit the University’s 10-year campus plan in order to educate new board members about the current policy and code of conduct for students living off campus.

Two members are completely new to the board, including chair Geoffrey Griffis.

By the January 10, 2002

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Focus on students

In a way, Sept. 11 froze the University in time and helped devalue most other occurrences on campus. And though it would be wrong to say that, as we enter a new year, that these tragic events will not continue to have a major impact on this campus, it would also be wrong to shortchange important events.

By the January 10, 2002

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SFS professor’s death saddens Georgetown

Georgetown government professor Joseph Lepgold died Monday night in Paris from injuries incurred in a hotel fire over Thanksgiving break. His wife Nikki Dean remains in critical condition in a deep coma, according to Robert L. Gallucci, dean of the School of Foreign Service.

By the December 6, 2001

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Early action applications at record high

Georgetown has received an increased number of application for its Early Action program compared to last year, according to Charles Deacon, dean of undergraduate admissions.

Deacon said that 4,400 people have applied for a position in Georgetown’s class of 2006, opposed to 4,100 students who applied last year for the class of 2005.

By the December 6, 2001

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GLBT resource center petition submitted

by Sean West

Students advocating the creation of a resource center for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender students on campus presented a petition with over 1,000 names to Vice President of Student Affairs Juan Gonzalez during a meeting Monday. No formal conclusions were reached at the meeting.

By the December 6, 2001

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School costs

The D.C. school board’s recent decision to cut short the academic year in order to save on operation expenses in a deficit-ridden year provided an easy target for city politicians. Mayor Anthony Williams immediately called the solution unacceptable. One City Council member called it an outrage.

By the December 6, 2001

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Marlowe to leave

Assistant Dean of Students and Director of Residence Life Bethany Marlowe announced Tuesday that she will be leaving Georgetown after 15 years.

“The time is right for me to leave,” Marlowe said.

She will assume the position of Dean of Students at Winthrop University in South Carolina.

By the December 6, 2001

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GUSA creates interfaith board

On Tuesday, Georgetown University Student Association assembly members unanimously passed a resolution supporting the creation of the Interfaith Student Advisory Board.

Student representatives began working on this initiative after Gospel Choir members asked GUSA to support them with their staffing and funding conflicts with Campus Ministry.

By the December 6, 2001

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DuBose exercises veto power

Georgetown University Student Association President Ryan DuBose (CAS ‘02) vetoed a resolution passed by the GUSA assembly Tuesday night in a nine-to-four vote. This is the first time a GUSA president has exercised the executive veto power in recent memory.

By the December 6, 2001

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Clark says military not enough

The United States cannot win the war against terrorism through military force alone, said General Wesley K. Clark, former Supreme Allied Commander in Europe. Clark spoke to the Georgetown community on Tuesday about the characteristics of modern warfare and the tactics necessary to win the war against terrorism.

By the December 6, 2001

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Terrorism linked to poverty, Pepper says

Acts of terrorism are closely linked to the high worldwide rates of abject poverty, said international human rights lawyer William Pepper told about 40 students and faculty members in the Copley Formal Lounge Tuesday.

According to Pepper, 447 individuals alone control more money than over 2.

By the November 29, 2001

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GU hesitates to approve GLBT resource center

Students working on a proposal for a gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender resource center have not gained the support of the University, though administrators have suggested that the creation of the center is unlikely at this point, students are still working to gather support.

By the November 29, 2001

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Racial preferences discussed by panelists

Representatives from the American Civil Liberties Union, the Center for Individual Rights and the Center for Equal Opportunity debated the pros and cons of affirmative action on Tuesday in ICC Auditorium. Panelists disagreed over the fairness of the use of racial preferences in the college admissions process.

By the November 29, 2001

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Professors discuss speech policy

Members of the Georgetown Committee on Free Speech and Expression addressed students and faculty members Tuesday night to explain the history and goals of the current Speech and Expression Policy and a possible addition to the it. The discussion comes after much debate on the addition which emphasizes that the Vice President of Student Affairs can take away anonymous publications from public distribution places if he considers them “grossly offensive.

By the November 29, 2001