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Updated: Macklin to Transfer out of Georgetown to Florida
Updated: Sunday, May 4, 11 p.m.
Although Vernon Macklin decided to transfer out of a program a year removed from a Final Four trip, the big man will still have a chance to play at a program with a wealth of recent success. According to FoxSports.com, Macklin will transfer to the Florida Gators, who won consecutive championships in 2006 and 2007.
University Names Commencement Speakers
The founder of Teach for America, the U.S. Global AIDS Coordinator and the secretary of commerce are among those who will speak at this year’s commencement exercises, the university announced Monday.
Beginning on Thursday, May 15th, Ana Botin, executive chairman of Banco Banesto, the fourth-largest bank in Spain, will speak to students at Senior Convocation in McDonough Arena at 2:00 p.m.
Two Assaults Follow Weekend Crimes
Less than 24 hours after a student was sexually assaulted at gunpoint, another sexual assault was allegedly attempted at Henle Village Sunday morning and a reported aggravated assault occurred on the Village A stairs today.
Student Reports Sexual Assault at Gunpoint
A student reported being sexually assaulted at gunpoint on the third floor of LXR Hall early Saturday morning, launching a Metropolitan Police Department investigation and spurring Georgetown’s Department of Public Safety to consider changes to its security protocols.
Pair of Burglaries Hit LXR
Two students reported burglaries in their LXR Hall rooms the day after an alleged armed sexual assault in the same building prompted the university to promise increased East Campus security.
Newman Society Voices Cardinal Concerns
In 2004, the Cardinal Newman Society took out a full-page ad in USA Today to say that the presidents of Georgetown, Notre Dame and Boston College were “permitting an obscenities-drenched production that defiles students” by allowing students to perform “The Vagina Monologues.”
We're Mad as Hell, and We're Not Going to Take It Anymore
Rarely do things occur at Georgetown that truly warrant outrage. But after incidents like the one that transpired this past weekend, the only emotion that can be felt is anger and fear. It is the student body’s duty to take this anger and put it to constructive uses.
Guard Rivers to Transfer
Updated: Friday, May 9, 9 a.m.
Sophomore Jeremiah Rivers, widely considered Georgetown's best defensive guard, intends to transfer, he said Wednesday morning.
Student Assaulted and Robbed Blocks From Campus
A student reported that he was assaulted and robbed at the corner of 33rd and O Streets shortly after midnight yesterday.
At around 12:15 a.m., according to the Metropolitan Police Department incident report, a white male in his early 20s approached the student and asked him for a cigarette. The victim told the suspect he did not smoke.
Georgetown Sued for Racial Profiling
Kambiz Fattahi (GRD ’08), who claims that the Department of Public Safety acted discriminatorily when it detained him during a graduation ceremony last year, filed a lawsuit against Georgetown today for a violation of his Constitutional rights.
Safety Fears Brought to Surface
Avi Asher-Schapiro (SFS ’10) said guards in East Campus never make anyone swipe their GOCard.
Another resident, Shane Hickey (SFS ’10), said that the LXR GOCard machine was often out of commission.
Winnie Kuo, an exchange student, said that there are too many hidden entrances to LXR Hall.
And Henri Minion (SFS ’10) said he has seen security guards asleep at their post.
Attempted Break-In Reported at Boat House
The Metropolitan Police Department and the U.S. Park Police responded to a reported attempted burglary into the Washington Canoe Club, around midnight, with officers, a helicopter and a search dog.
Kissinger, Hayden Reflect on Former CIA Chief
Former Secretary of State and National Security Advisor Henry Kissinger joined Central Intelligence Agency Director Gen. Michael Hayden yesterday in Gaston Hall to kick off a symposium on the life of former CIA director Richard Helms.
The Hilltop's Other Father and Son
The Georgetown players huddle during a timeout, their postseason hopes hanging in the balance. The Hoyas have peppered Massachusetts with shots, holding a 20-4 first-quarter advantage over the Minutemen, but they find themselves down 2-1.
Their spirits seem to be wilting under the sun on this warm Saturday afternoon.
Scott Urick speaks first, addressing the offensive issues of the team.
Feith Got Caps-Locked out of Georgetown
Poor Doug Feith. All he ever wanted was to do was spread the good news of the neoconservative utopia he tried to build in the Middle East to the up-and-coming staffers in some future catastrophic Republican administration.
