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Is Burleith that bad?

A Nov. 11 report in the Washington Post brought to light Mayor Anthony Williams’ failure to follow through on one of his major campaign promises: to crack down on negligent D.C. landlords. Providing safe, affordable housing has always been one of the major platforms of Williams’ plan to redevelop the District.

By the Voice Staff November 15, 2001

Clinton said globalization increases threats to U.S.

In his second address in Gaston Hall since Sept. 11, former President Bill Clinton said that the United States should focus on winning its current military fight while simultaneously focusing... Read more

By the Voice Staff November 8, 2001

Students discuss GU-community relations

Last night, a student committee presented a list of proposals on how to improve current student-community relations to an audience of Georgetown residents. The committee called for better education of... Read more

By the Voice Staff November 8, 2001

Memorial remembers GU members lost Sept. 11

Students, faculty, friends and family gathered in Gaston Hall for a Friday morning Mass in memory of the Georgetown alumni, faculty and family who perished in the terrorist events of... Read more

By the Voice Staff November 8, 2001

Tutu preaches forgiveness

South African Archbishop and activist Desmond Tutu praised the value of cooperation and forgiveness last Thursday in Gaston Hall, offering a peaceful solution to contemporary issues of political discord. “We... Read more

By the Voice Staff November 8, 2001

New director hired for Gospel Choir

An interim director was hired last Wednesday for the University’s Gospel Choir. The Choir was without a director since late September when then-director Derek Campbell resigned. Campbell resigned a few... Read more

By the Voice Staff November 8, 2001

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 Voice Staff November 8, 2001

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 Voice Staff November 8, 2001

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 Voice Staff November 8, 2001

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 Voice Staff November 8, 2001

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 Voice Staff November 1, 2001

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 Voice Staff November 1, 2001

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 Voice Staff November 1, 2001

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 Voice Staff November 1, 2001

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 Voice Staff November 1, 2001

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 Voice Staff November 1, 2001

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 Voice Staff November 1, 2001

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 Voice Staff November 1, 2001

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 Voice Staff November 1, 2001

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 Voice Staff October 25, 2001

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