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Georgetown and bioethics

Last week, Dr. Edmund Pellegrino, a Georgetown professor emeritus of medicine and medical ethics, began his tenure as chair of the President’s Council on Bioethics.

By the October 13, 2005

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District Glassmasters

The Funny Third

By the October 13, 2005

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Ladner’s Golden Parachute

Earlier this week, students and faculty at American University called for the swift resignation of University President Benjamin Ladner.

By the October 6, 2005

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In the spirit of transparency

Georgetown appears to be following the most basic tenets of the new living wage policy, but that is not enough.

By the October 6, 2005

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Swiping for New Orleans

It is nice when a big corporation does something good. It is better when you can help out, without having to sacrifice much yourself.

By the October 6, 2005

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A sense of security

The results of a recently released survey show that Georgetown students do not feel safe outside of the Healy gates or along Prospect Street. So far, Georgetown administrators have done an excellent job at addressing this issue, and they deserve recognition.

By the September 29, 2005

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Keep the customer satisfied

Compared with previous years, the lines at the dining hall certainly seem long.

By the September 29, 2005

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A loud but nonsensical protest

Anti-war activists had an unprecedented opportunity to speak with a unified voice in favor of a clear and responsible plan for Iraq. Instead, the Sept. 24 anti-war march became a fragmented and unclear call for the immediate and reckless withdrawal of troops from Iraq.

By the September 29, 2005

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By the Numbers

300,000 Number of people at Sept. 24 war protest, according to protest organizers. more than 100,000 Number of people at the protest, according to D.C. police 147,000 Number of U.S.... Read more

By the September 29, 2005

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A mess in the Anacostia

One and a half billion gallons of sewage and storm water flow into the Anacostia River every year.

By the September 22, 2005

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The business school’s future

Big things are expected from the tenure of the new business school Dean, George Daly.

By the September 22, 2005

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Students short-shrifted again

Never before has the price of attending college been higher. Yet Congress wants to dramatically cut financial aid programs.

By the September 22, 2005

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Blocking up the driveway

More parking could become available in the Georgetown neighborhood. First, the Advisory Neighborhood Commission must make the right decision.

By the September 15, 2005

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Fencing in freedom

On Sunday’s anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terror attacks, the Pentagon sponsored the “America Supports You Freedom Walk.” Superficially a stirring patriotic display, the event became a crass attempt at memorializing that fateful day.

By the September 15, 2005

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Sweeping the Constituiton under the rug

The continuing detention of Jose Padilla without criminal charges is an indefensible affront to civil liberties and an unreasonable bow to the pressures of terror.

By the September 15, 2005

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Poorly timed responses

Georgetown University and its student body seem to be doing all they can to help the victims of what may become the worst natural disaster in U.S. history.

By the September 8, 2005

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Incompetence during a crisis

Scattered among the wrecked homes and lives in Hurricane Katrina’s wake is an additional casualty: Faith in the administration of the federal government.

By the September 8, 2005

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A failure to communicate

Seeing the havoc and pain caused by questionable emergency preparedness and response planning in New Orleans should spur the Georgetown community to examine the efficacy of the university’s own emergency management plan.

By the September 8, 2005

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Force feeding sophomores

Starting this year, both first years and sophomores will be required to purchase a meal plan for at least 10 meals per week at Georgetown’s single dining hall.

By the September 1, 2005

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A truly smart hire

In mid-June, Georgetown University hired Bernard Muir to fill the position of Athletic Director, and though students may have glossed over the news, the hire represents a changing of the guard for Georgetown Athletics.

By the September 1, 2005