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Tobacco industry “Insider” tells his story

An opponent of the tobacco industry, Jeffrey Wigand, spoke Monday in Gaston Hall on his dismissal from a large tobacco company and why he revealed confidential information exposing secrets of... Read more

By the April 5, 2001

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GUSA supports African American studies

The Georgetown University Student Association demonstrated support for an African American Studies Program in the Georgetown College by passing a resolution this Tuesday. Citing the importance of scholarship on African... Read more

By the April 5, 2001

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Catholic activist seeks repeal of Vatican UN privilege

Catholics for Free Choice activist David Nolan spoke to students Tuesday on the issues of the Catholic church’s stance on abortion and the Vatican’s privileged status at the United Nations.... Read more

By the April 5, 2001

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Spring welcomed with fountain activation

The Georgetown community welcomed spring and new student leadership at the second annual Fountain Day ceremony on Monday afternoon in Dahlgren Quadrangle. University President Leo J. O’Donovan activated the Dahlgren... Read more

By the April 5, 2001

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Opening Day

Early April is the best time of year. Baseball season starts. On fields of dreams across the country, the boys of summer make an early appearance, and so begins America’s... Read more

By the April 5, 2001

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Twelve elected to GUSA Assembly

Over 33 percent of the student body voted in last week’s on-line Georgetown University Student Association class representative election, an increase from last year’s 28.5 percent voter turnout. According to... Read more

By the April 5, 2001

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Unidentified assailants egg GU students

This past Friday night, a group of approximately nine white males harassed Georgetown students based on their ethnicity, gender and sexual orientation. A number of students had eggs thrown at... Read more

By the March 29, 2001

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Drinking Stats released from fall survey

The results of the Fall 2000 Campus Alcohol Survey indicate that Georgetown students are just below the national average for undergradute alcohol consumption. The purpose of the survey was to... Read more

By the March 29, 2001

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GUSA President reviews progress made this year

On April 2 Georgetown University Student Association President Tawan Davis (CAS ‘01) will inaugurate next year’s GUSA President and Vice-President. In a speech Tuesday, Davis addressed the GUSA assembly in... Read more

By the March 29, 2001

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After years, Club Union called

The Georgetown University Student Association convened the Club Union Wednesday. The Club Union, a group comprised of all campus club leaders, was called to address student concerns. GUSA President Tawan... Read more

By the March 29, 2001

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GUSA approves student funding

The Georgetown University Student Association approved the student activities budget Tuesday. The budget was proposed by the GUSA funding board Monday. The funding board allocated the $150,000 of expected revenue... Read more

By the March 29, 2001

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O’Donovan speaks on life at GU

Last Thursday, University President Leo O’Donovan, S.J., spoke on his life at Georgetown, from his undergraduate days to his tenure as president. The speech was the concluding address of the... Read more

By the March 29, 2001

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Hoya-Thon Raises $5,000

Thirty-three students danced to raise money in the first Georgetown Hoya-Thon this weekend. Shining Hsu (SFS ‘01), the Corporate Sponsorship Chair of the Hoya-Thon steering committee, said that Hoya-Thon raised... Read more

By the March 29, 2001

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GUTV news goes on-line

The Daily Dose, Georgetown University Television’s news program, will now be available on-line. According to Zana Barakat (MSB ‘02), the General Manager for GUTV, going on-line is an important step... Read more

By the March 29, 2001

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A necessity

Self interest can be a powerful motivating factor. In Congress, representatives add provisions to bills to help their home districts or their home states. Discussions between unions and management often... Read more

By the March 29, 2001

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Yard referendum cancelled for March vote

Supporters of the Yard Student Association have requested a postponement of the Yard Referendum. The supporters plan to pursue the Yard reform next year, said Nate Willems (SFS ‘01), co-chair... Read more

By the March 22, 2001

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Sweep of local bars leads to student arrests

Twenty-two Georgetown students were arrested over the St. Patrick’s Day weekend by the Metropolitan Police Department at four Georgetown bars. Last Thursday night, 18 students were charged with underage possession... Read more

By the March 22, 2001

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Residence halls to be locked 24 hours a day

Doors to University residence halls will be locked 24 hours a day starting in the near future, University officials said. Students will only be able to gain unaccompanied access to... Read more

By the March 22, 2001

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First GUSA funding board meets

The funding board of the Georgetown University Student Association was called for the first time ever this Wednesday. The funding board was established by the GUSA’s funding proposal that was... Read more

By the March 22, 2001

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Donations to benefit student activities

Alumni will receive a solicitation later this week asking for donations for student activities. The solicitation will allow alumni who have graduated in the past 10 years to donate money... Read more

By the March 22, 2001