RED SQUARE—The Georgetown University chapter of Take Back the Night, a student group fighting against sexual assault on campus, gave up its long war with the Georgetown Cuddler Monday night in a quiet, formal signing ceremony in Red Square. “We have spent countless hours trying to get women to lock their doors and use basic... »
Archive for September, 2009
Take Back the Night Concedes the Night to Georgetown Cuddler in Solemn Surrender Ceremony
Wednesday, September 30th, 2009
MSB Honors 32 New Halfbright Scholars
Wednesday, September 30th, 2009
GASTON HALL—In a rousing ceremony in Gaston Hall Monday, George G. Daly, dean of the McDonough School of Business, and President John J. DeGioia recognized the nearly three-dozen MSB students awarded Halfbright Scholarships last week. “Today is an impressive day,” said Dean Daly before a crowd of nearly 500. “We’re here to honor the modest... »
Cafeteria Employee Stolen from Leo's
Wednesday, September 30th, 2009
LEO’S—Officers from the Department of Public Safety are investigating the theft of an employee from Leo J. O’Donovan Dining Hall late Thursday evening. According to the dining hall’s policy, students may not take anything bigger than an ice cream cone or piece of fruit with them out of the facility. Co-workers reported the disappearance of... »
Linguistics Professor Increasingly Baring His Soul Through Syllabus
Wednesday, September 30th, 2009
ICC—Students in David Lester’s Introduction to Language class are voicing concern and agitation that the adjunct professor may be using his course syllabus as a window into the darkened recesses of his soul. Lester, who arrived 15 minutes late for his 10:45 class wearing a pair of wrinkled chinos, Reebok sneakers, and a corduroy jacket... »
GUSA Passes Resolution Commending GUSA for Resolution-Passing Skills
Wednesday, September 30th, 2009
HEALY—In a move hailed as a major accomplishment for Georgetown’s student government by members of Georgetown’s student government, the Georgetown University Student Association passed a resolution last week praising its own aptitude and propensity for passing resolutions. “Georgetown students want to know, what has GUSA done for me lately?” GUSA President Calen Angert (MSB ’11)... »
Swine Flu Prevention Spokesman Jack the Bulldog Spotted Eating Own Shit on Copley Lawn
Wednesday, September 30th, 2009
COPLEY LAWN—In an incident that has tarnished the credibility of the Office of Public Health, Jack the Bulldog—the public face of the campus swine-flu prevention campaign—was caught devouring his own feces in front of Copley Hall last Wednesday. At 9:03 Tuesday morning, the Department of Public Safety received an emergency call from a student in... »
FROM THE EDITOR: Helping the Administration with Disreputable Media Acquisitions
Wednesday, September 30th, 2009
The recent news that the University forced The Hoya to remain an official part of the school for another year rather than get its long-promised independence came as a surprise to some, but not me. I mean, look at the facts. This is a school that is obsessed with their image. That’s why they... »
OP-ED: Locking Your Door is a Rejection of Faith in Your Fellow Man
Wednesday, September 30th, 2009
Every night I stroll along the streets of Georgetown. People say I always notice the little things in life. I guess that’s true, because when I’m walking I’ll notice an out-of-place trash can, a tree branch that has fallen, a drunken coed sleeping on a living room couch next to an open... »
OP-ED: Capitol Hill Better Brace Itself for Michael Grunwalt
Wednesday, September 30th, 2009
Oh man, I can’t believe this is finally happening, I’m a fucking Capitol Hill Intern. I mean, this is it, Washington DC, the seat of power, the nucleus of the American government. I’m going to be right in the center of it all. Aww yeah, the Beltway is finally get its first taste of... »
ADMINISTRATOR'S CORNER: Why Do I Keep Hearing So Much About Technology Commercialization?
Wednesday, September 30th, 2009
When I first came to Georgetown two years ago, I was hoping for a low-stress environment filled with fun-loving coworkers who wouldn’t mind trading a little office gossip now and then. And for the most part, the colleagues I’ve met here on the Hilltop have been a real dream come true. But there’s just... »
