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Professor speaks on new terrorism

“The most important thing learned is the difference between the new and old terrorist,” said sociology professor William Daddio, who spoke Tuesday to an audience of over 90 faculty members... Read more

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Students urged to e-mail Mayor

Georgetown students have launched an e-mail campaign to contact the D.C. Mayor Anthony Williams about violations of students’ rights in the District. Campaign Georgetown, the watchdog group for off-campus affairs,... Read more

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High turnout for first-year election

The first-year class elected four representatives to the Georgetown University Student Association in an online election last Thursday. Philip Beer (SFS ‘05), Sean Fern (SFS ‘05), Nazareth Haysbert (CAS ‘05)... Read more

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Where’s the respect?

When the Advisory Neighborhood Council approved the Student Bill of Rights last week, the first reaction of most Georgetown students was one of relief. The ANC proposal stated that Georgetown... Read more

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Student Bill of Rights approved by ANC

The Advisory Neighborhood Council passed a bill designed to protect student rights this Tuesday. The bill sets a standard for how the community should handle student issues. A vote on... Read more

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First round election draws many

In an unprecedented turn out, 62 percent of the first-year class voted in Tuesday’s primary election for Georgetown University Student Association first-year representatives. The field was narrowed from 17 candidates... Read more

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Clinton, Dole announce scholarship

Former President Bill Clinton (SFS ’68) and former presidential candidate Bob Dole announced they would chair a scholarship fund attempting to raise $100 million for the families of victims of... Read more

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Students plan e-mail campaign

On Monday Oct. 8, Campaign Georgetown will begin a campaign asking students to contact Mayor Anthony Williams concerning violations of students’ rights. Campaign Georgetown, aided by the Georgetown University Student... Read more

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Take Care D.C.

National Airport reopened Thursday with limited service. Baggage scanners now sit behind the check-in desks; they may well become a common sight in all airports as the rest of the... Read more

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First Krogh chair presented by DeGioia

G. John Ikenberry discussed the importance of engaging other nations in U.S. foreign policy and building an international community for his inaugural address as the Peter F. Krogh Chair of... Read more

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UIS discusses future of technology services

Beginning next year, University Information Services plans to revise all of Georgetown technology services. UIS will focus its improvements on the refurbishment of Saint Mary’s Hall, the improvement of telephone... Read more

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Student leaders discuss student discrimination

Student leaders from from various District universities gathered Wednesday at Georgetown to discuss city-wide responses to the tragic events of Sept. 11 and to coordinate future efforts against what are... Read more

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University has yet to release missing alumni list

The Office of University and Alumni Relations is still working to compile a complete list of all Georgetown Alumni missing or killed in the Sept. 11 attacks against the Pentagon... Read more

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Albright discusses options after terrorist attacks

The United States should use a combination of diplomacy, economics and the military to respond to the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, said former Secretary of State and Georgetown professor... Read more

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GUSA requires residence inspections be public

On Tuesday, Georgetown University Student Association representatives unanimously passed two amended resolutions, the first changing procedure regarding residence hall and apartment damage inspection and the second instating notification of policy... Read more

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Drinan emphasizes human rights

The focus on human rights has become a worldwide one, according to Robert S. Drinan, S.J., a Georgetown Law Center professor and former Democratic Congressman from Massachusetts, who spoke Tuesday... Read more

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Students gather to protest violence

Prompted by the threat of U.S. military action in Afghanistan, Georgetown Solidarity staged a demonstration to protest violence against innocent civilians. The event was part of peace demonstrations last Thursday... Read more

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New boat house for crew team

A new boat house for Georgetown’s crew team is scheduled to be completed in the fall of 2003. Due to increased interest in crew, the team has outgrown the space... Read more

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Younger wisdom

What does the average Georgetown student have in common with a fifth grader from a coastal French town? Not very much, most would say at first glance. But the dozens... Read more

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Professors advocate cautious military action

To deal with last Tuesday’s terrorist attacks, the United States needs to use military force wisely and to gain the strong support of the American public, according to several Georgetown... Read more