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GU mailrooms proven anthrax-free

Environmental testing of Georgetown’s mail processing centers in Alexandria, Va., and at the Law Center have revealed no anthrax contamination. As a result, the 35 mailroom employees who were taking... Read more

By the November 8, 2001

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GUSA passes Students’ Bill of Rights

A Students’ Bill of Rights was passed unanimously by the Georgetown University Student Association Tuesday night. The Bill of Rights affirms the right of university students to participate in community... Read more

By the November 8, 2001

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Events educate GU on violence against women

The University is hosting events dealing with sexual assault and issues of violence against women during Take Back the Night week. The week will end this Friday with a rally,... Read more

By the November 8, 2001

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Time to step up

Last week, a letter was written to the editor of the Voice concerning the previous Saxa Politica column entitled, “What Security?” In the letter, Department of Public Safety Communications Officer... Read more

By the November 8, 2001

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Leavey changes to be initiated

Due to the recent success of student bartending nights at Hoyas restaurant and bar, proposals to increase student programming in the Leavey Center may be fulfilled. Several proposals authored at... Read more

By the November 1, 2001

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DPS grants SafeRides extension

In response to a request by the Georgetown University Student Association, Department of Public Safety officers will provide escorts for students from 3 a.m. to 4 a.m. once the SafeRides... Read more

By the November 1, 2001

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New University Librarian outlines goals

Artemis G. Kirk, the new University librarian, spoke to the Georgetown University Student Association Tuesday on her plans for improving campus libraries. Kirk joins the Georgetown community after almost 30... Read more

By the November 1, 2001

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Metro for Georgetown?

The Advisory Neighborhood Commission has proposed that a Georgetown station be included in the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority’s proposed “blue line,” an additional subway line to run from north... Read more

By the November 1, 2001

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Student Affairs to add new high level position

The Office of Student Affairs plans to create a new high level position to help assist in the responsibilities of current Vice President of Student Affairs Juan Gonzalez. According to... Read more

By the November 1, 2001

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Gospel Choir asks GUSA for assistance

Members of the University’s Gospel Choir made a presentation to the Georgetown University Student Association Tuesday, asking for help in their ongoing conflict with Campus Ministry. The choir has been... Read more

By the November 1, 2001

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Provost Search Committee presents to GUSA

The Provost Search Committee held an open forum Tuesday at the Georgetown University Student Association meeting in order to update students on the University’s search for the new provost. The... Read more

By the November 1, 2001

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Response to anthrax scare continues

In response to the recent problem with anthrax in the District, Georgetown postal workers have been advised to seek testing for anthrax and students are being advised to monitor their... Read more

By the November 1, 2001

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ANC approves local Metro stop

On Tuesday, the Advisory Neighborhood Commission unanimously approved a proposal to build a Metrorail station in the Georgetown area. This proposal comes in response to Metro’s recent discussions on expanding... Read more

By the November 1, 2001

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Change to free speech policy proposed

Members of a committee on free speech at Georgetown proposed a possible addition to the current Speech and Expression Policy in front of the Georgetown University Student Association Tuesday night.... Read more

By the October 25, 2001

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Campus responds to national anthrax scare

In response to the national anthrax scare, Georgetown is providing testing for campus postal workers and suggesting all students take precautions when opening mail. In a e-mail sent on Oct.... Read more

By the October 25, 2001

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Events on the death penalty educate students

Approximately 150 students and faculty listened firsthand to the stories of two death row inmates via a speakerphone from a Chicago prison yesterday evening. This “Live from Death Row” event... Read more

By the October 25, 2001

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SafeRides extension requested

An effort by members of the Georgetown University Student Association to extend the hours of SafeRides may be put in effect this weekend. GUSA has proposed to extend SafeRides for... Read more

By the October 25, 2001

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GOCard reaches main campus

Beginning Oct. 30, main campus students will be eligible to pick up their personal Georgetown One Card, a single card to be used for identification, purchasing goods and services both... Read more

By the October 25, 2001

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Eighth graders to see sports at GU

Georgetown University Athletic Department and District of Columbia Public Schools will begin a program which will allow local middle school students to spend a day at Georgetown observing intercollegiate athletics.... Read more

By the October 25, 2001

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What safety?

Is it wrong to assume that the Department of Public Safety should have University students’ and faculty members’ best interests in mind at all times? It seems like this would... Read more

By the October 25, 2001