Friday, October 30th, 2009

District Councilmembers Introduce Disability Rights Legislation

By Stephen Szypulski | Oct 30 2009

Disability Employment Awareness Month 2009 comes to a close with two momentous pieces of legislation introduced by D.C. Council Chairman Vincent Gray and Chairman of the Human Services Committee Tommy Wells.

Catholic University of America to Install Solar Energy System

By Marie Sahrmann | Oct 30 2009

The Catholic University of America plans to install over 1,000 3-by-6 solar panels on four of its buildings beginning in mid-November. By 2010 the panels will meet about 1 percent of the university’s energy needs.

Layoffs of D.C. Public School Employees Spark Anger

By Aileen Cruz | Oct 30 2009

Anger is running high as D.C. public-school teachers and their supporters continue to protest layoffs of school personnel imposed by D.C. Public Schools Chancellor Michelle Rhee last month.

Four Legged D.C. Residents Await Their Own Bill of Rights

By Timothy Buckey | Oct 30 2009

D.C. Councilmember Mary Cheh (D-Ward 3) has introduced legislation that will protect squirrels, among other animals, from inhumane treatment.

Indian Minister Talks Education Reform

By Caitlin Mac Neal | Oct 30 2009

An Indian government official called for education reform in India and the growth of an Indian university system in a speech last night in Copley Formal Lounge.

Ambassador Heads Panel On Extremism in the Balkans

By Amr Leheta | Oct 30 2009

The ambassador to the United States from Bosnia and Herzegovina joined an American journalist Tuesday night in a panel to discuss extremism in southeast Europe.

DDOT Announces Plans For D.C. Streetcar Lines

By Johanna Caldwell | Oct 30 2009

District Department of Transportation officials announced plans to construct a $1.5 billion network of eight streetcar lines that will make the Metro more accessible for Georgetown residents.

Congressman Headlines Human Rights Event

By Lauren Weber | Oct 30 2009

Education and awareness are essential to the protection of human rights worldwide, Rep. Jim McGovern (D-Mass.) said on Monday night at a discussion in the Rafik B. Hariri Building organized by student groups.

Stumbling Hoyas Lose Again

By Connor Gregoire | Oct 30 2009

The proverbial wind is blowing against the Georgetown men’s soccer team, and as Head Coach Brian Wiese sees it, one of two things will happen.

Swanson Ready to End Career in Fitting Fashion

By Meredith Cox | Oct 30 2009

Attending a university like Georgetown is far from easy. The academics here are top-notch and you must work very hard to excel here.