Irish Set To Make Second Appearance in EA Sports Maui Nov 23, 2008
The BIG EAST led all conferences with seven teams ranked in the top 25 - Connecticut (2nd), Louisville (3rd), Pittsburgh (6th), Marquette (17th), Georgetown (18th) and Villanova (25th) ... The Irish are slated to play No. 2 Connecticut and No. 3 Louisville twice during the BIG EAST regular season and will face No. 6 Pittsburgh on the road and No. 17 Marquette, No. 18 Georgetown and No. 25 Villanova at home ... 20 - Pittsburgh (6 games in 2003-04, 8 games in 2002-03 and 6 games in 2001-02) 18 -... (Und.com)
Washington's Woodstock... Nov 22, 2008
Invitations go out in December for a party being hosted by real-estate mogul and Obama insider R. Donahue Peebles, his wife Katrina and an evolving list of celebrity co-hosts, including Star Jones and Chris Tucker, at the posh Georgetown Club. The invitation-only event for a few hundred guests will kick off at midnight after official festivities on Jan. 20; it runs til 4 a.m. and breakfast dishes will be served. (The Drudge Report)
2K Sports Pre-Season All-Stars Nov 21, 2008
Pre-Season 2K Sports New York State High School All-Star Team To Be Honored at 2K Sports Classic Championship Game. 2K Sports announced today the top 21 high school basketball players selected for the pre-season 2008 2K Sports New York State High School All-Star Team. (Georgetown Sports -- Rivals.com)
Sports & academics Nov 21, 2008
Schools that do not award athletic scholarships in football: Air Force, Army, Navy, Butler, Dayton, Drake, Georgetown and Princeton. Schools that can award partial athletic scholarships in football: Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Southern Illinois and Villanova. (USA Today -- Sports)
O'Neil: Recruiting rules result in many shades of gray Nov 21, 2008
"People are always going to work the gray areas," Georgetown coach John Thompson III said. "Most people if they've had any success in life have learned how to work the gray areas.". (ESPN -- College Basketball)
Arizona State Women Set for NCAA XC Championships Nov 20, 2008
Providence (20, active), BYU (19, ended in 2007) and the trio of Stanford (active), Colorado (ended in 2007) and Georgetown (ended in 2003) each stand third at 16 in a row ... The women's teams entered include: Arkansas, Arizona State, Baylor, Boston College, Florida, Florida State, Georgetown, Illinois, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, Michigan State, Minnesota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Northern Arizona, Notre Dame, Oregon, Princeton, Providence, Rice, SMU, Stanford, Stony Brook, Syracuse, Texas Tech,... (Thesundevils.com)
Irish Prep For Rematch With Huskies To Kick Off BIG EAST Championship Nov 20, 2008
Notre Dame seeks its 10th BIG EAST tournament title this weekend in Pittsburgh. Past success in Pittsburgh could vault Notre Dame to 10th BIG EAST Championship title. (Und.com)
THE LOGIC MAN Nov 19, 2008
But he didn't hone his critical thinking skills until he began to study culture and politics at Georgetown University's School of Foreign Service. The popular series - named the number one iTunes educational podcast in 2008 - is a one-man show. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Men's Top 25 Basketball Schedule Nov 18, 2008
No. 22 Georgetown vs. Jacksonville, 7:30 p.m. ... No. 22 Georgetown vs. Drexel, 1 p.m.. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
North Carolina still unanimous No. 1 Nov 18, 2008
The last five ranked teams were Davidson, Georgetown, Villanova, Kansas and Wisconsin. All the teams started their seasons last week except for Louisville and Georgetown ... Georgetown was to host Jacksonville on Monday night. (MSNBC -- Sports)
UNC tops coaches' poll Nov 18, 2008
Georgetown, which also has yet to play a game, was 18th, while Florida (2-0) held at No. 19. The only change in the poll came in the bottom six. (ESPN -- College Basketball)
Women's College Basketball Schedule Nov 18, 2008
Georgetown at Brown, 7 p.m.. Binghamton at Colgate, 7 p.m.. (International Herald Tribune)
Irish Men, Women Receive At-Large Berth to NCAA Championships Nov 18, 2008
Arkansas - South Central Region Auburn - South Region Colorado - Mountain Region Georgetown - Mid-Atlantic Region Iona - Northeast Region Michigan - Great Lakes Region Minnesota - Midwest Region Northern Arizona - Mountain Region Oklahoma State - Midwest Region Oregon - West Region Penn State - Mid-Atlantic Region Providence - Northeast Region Stanford - West Region Texas A&M - South Central Region Virginia - Southeast Region Wisconsin - Great Lakes Region William and Mary - Southeast Region... (Und.com)
Men's Basketball Tips Off 2009 Campaign Saturday Nov 15, 2008
The Bulldogs could also meet Michigan State University (6th AP; 7th USA Today/ESPN) in the second round of the Old Spice Classic and could face Georgetown University (18th USA Today/ESPN; 22nd AP) or Tennessee on the final day of the Old Spice Classic. Pacific-10 Conference foes University of Arizona and Washington State University, along with fellow West Coast Conference members Saint Mary's College and University of San Diego also received votes in at least one of the major polls. (Gozags.com)
Shipman Skips Voucher Hypocrisy in Fawning Story on Obama Kids Nov 14, 2008
When Michelle Obama visited Washington this week, she toured only two prospective schools for her daughters: Sidwell Friends, where lower-school tuition is $28,442; and Georgetown Day, where tuition is $27,445 for grades 1-5 ... Georgetown Day School is also popular for the children of top Obama advisors. (MediaResearch.org)
St. John's And Connecticut Visit Irish For Regular Season Finale Nov 14, 2008
Sweeps against Georgetown and USF clinched a spot in the BIG EAST Championship for the Huskies to extend their win streak to six matches ... Yulia Vtyurina, an outside hitter from Georgetown, was named the conference Freshman of the Week six times during the 1998 season ... the Red Storm currently sit atop the BIG EAST standings and have won nine straight matches, including last week's home sweeps over USF and Georgetown. (Und.com)
Projecting the Field Nov 13, 2008
Georgetown, Louisville, Marquette, Connecticut, Notre Dame, W. Virginia, Pittsburgh, Villanova, Syracuse. Big 12. (ESPN -- College Basketball)
LMU Basketball Top-10 Nov 12, 2008
The road to a championship will be more difficult this season as they could possibly play Georgetown in the championship game, a strong Big East team that beat LMU last season ... Georgetown faces North Dakota State in the other first round matchup. (Lmulions.com)
Big Opener on Big Island Nov 12, 2008
Her 28 three-pointers made were third on the team and she led the Lions in scoring twice - at Cal and at Georgetown, where she scored a career-high 17 points, including 14 in the first half ... LMU will look to defend its title, opening against Idaho State and then facing either Georgetown or North Dakota State. (Lmulions.com)
Ready to hoop it up Nov 11, 2008
At-large: Connecticut, Notre Dame, Pittsburgh, Marquette, Georgetown, Villanova, Syracuse, West Virginia. Bubble: Providence, Cincinnati. (CBS News)
What to watch: Early signing period storylines Nov 11, 2008
He will sign late, and USC, Arizona, Kentucky and Georgetown are strong as of signing week ... Charlotte landed , a top-80 prospect who committed to Georgetown last year. (Illinois Sports -- Rivals.com)
Barack and Michelle Obama herald a new wave at the White House Nov 11, 2008
" Concerns for the children's transition are uppermost in Mrs Obama's mind. She has already called Hillary Clinton not just for advice on her new role but also on the challenges of bringing up children in the glare of the media spotlight. As President-Elect, Barack Obama continues to drive his girls to school, but once they get to Washington they will never travel anywhere without a secret service guard of at least five. Sasha and Malia are currently students at the exclusive Chicago University... (Telegraph.co.uk)
Obama, wife visit their new home Nov 11, 2008
In the morning, she visited Georgetown Day School. Then in the late afternoon she toured Sidwell Friends School, which Chelsea Clinton attended when her parents were in the White House. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
School of choice for Obama girls? Nov 11, 2008
On Monday, Michelle Obama flew to Washington ahead of her husband and visited the private Georgetown Day School. Posted. (USA Today)
For some high school athletes, early decision on college comes this week Nov 9, 2008
One of his teammates, 6-foot-9 junior Nate Lubick of Southborough, the son of St. Mark's coach Dave Lubick, verbally committed to Georgetown last month. Weston High pitcher Sahil Bloom, who gave a verbal commitment to Stanford in July, said that he started receiving standard, nonpersonalized letters two to three times per week as a sophomore. (Boston Globe)
Man gets 11 years for forgery, armed robbery Nov 8, 2008
According to court documents, Washington police were dispatched to Georgetown Apartments in reference to an armed robbery. The victim told police that he had been at Kroger when he met Loughe. (Pekin Times, IL)
Volleyball Prepares For Final Regular-Season Road Match Nov 8, 2008
the team boasted a 9-0 run at Georgetown (Sept ... 26) and Georgetown (Sept ... 400 average at Georgetown. (Und.com)
NYT:A new first family in the White House Nov 7, 2008
(Although the Obamas could send their daughters to one of the capitals public schools, which are in the midst of a major overhaul, many Washingtonians expect them to look closely at Georgetown Day School or Sidwell Friends, which Chelsea Clinton attended. . (MSNBC -- Politics)
Obama win spurs White House rally Nov 7, 2008
The crowd consisted almost entirely of GW students until about 40 minutes later, when Georgetown and American students joined D.C. residents of all ages on Pennsylvania Avenue. Holding American flags and Obama banners, the crowd turned toward the White House and sang, "Na na na na, na na na na, hey hey hey. Goodbye.". (GW Hatchet, Washington DC)
Election elicits student reaction across country Nov 6, 2008
Georgetown University ... In front of the White House, the faint sounds of the Georgetown fight song rose above the cheers. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Obama Has Meteoric Rise in US Politics Nov 6, 2008
"But it was more than the economy. Senator Obama raised more money than any presidential candidate in history. And many analysts say he put together the best on-the-ground campaign operation ever seen in all of the key states.Obama broadened the Democratic advantage with women, Hispanic-Americans and younger voters."So Obama has reassembled the Democratic coalition," said Stephen Wayne, a professor of government at Georgetown University in Washington. "He has got the women back, he has got the... (Voice of America)
Durbin wins third term Nov 5, 2008
Durbin, 63, a native of East St. Louis, has been involved in Illinois politics since graduating from Georgetown law school in 1969 and going to work for then-Lt. Gov. Paul Simon, who became his political mentor. (Crain's Chicago Business)
Hawkeyes in Tenth After First Round in Austin Nov 3, 2008
The senior from Georgetown, TX is four over through six holes in the second round and tied for 36th individually. Junior came off the links after six holes also. (Hawkeyesports.com)
Volleyball Plans Spooktacular Weekend Oct 30, 2008
This Friday's match with Georgetown will feature a Halloween costume contest ... This Week in Volleyball U of L, 10-10 and 6-3 in the BIG EAST, returns to town to face Georgetown on Friday in a spooktacular Halloween event at Hoops in the Cardinals off-site visit to the state-of-the-art facility off Blankenbaker Road in Louisville ... Freshman Sara Manley led the way with 13 kills and freshman Ashley Malone had 33 assists, as the Georgetown University volleyball team (12-9, 5-3 BIG EAST)... (Uoflsports.com)
Staph germs tougher than ever to treat Oct 29, 2008
Georgetown University saw a spike in sinus infections due to MRSA. The germ accounted for 69 percent of the staph-caused cases in the hospital between 2004 and 2006 compared with 30 percent from 2001 to 2003. Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit found that more than half of staph-caused pneumonia cases from 2005 through 2007 were due to MRSA.. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Obama Fights `Uphill Battle' to Wrest West Virginia From Republican Camp Oct 27, 2008
It's a state that is capable of voting for Obama,'' said , a government professor at Georgetown University in Washington who grew up outside the town of Fairmont, West Virginia. Even so, ``it's an uphill battle. (Bloomberg -- US)
Wall St demo gets little traction despite Dow drop Oct 25, 2008
"I'm not sure they know where to direct the anger right now," said Joseph McCartin, a labor historian at Georgetown University. "Is it Wall Street? Is it the people who should have been regulating Wall Street?". (Yahoo News -- Top Stories)
By Nearly 8-to-1, Voters Say Journalists Want Obama to Win Oct 25, 2008
The ones she never went to a cocktail party with in Georgetown, I'll be very frank with you, who think they can dictate what they believe to America rather than let Americans decide for themselves. - Senator, you recently talked about the liberal feminist agenda in America, vis-a-vis the attacks on Governor Palin. (MediaResearch.org)
McCain hammers Obama over Ayers Oct 24, 2008
I know what a lot of these elitists are the ones that she [pointing to Palin] never went to a cocktail party with in Georgetown. . (MSNBC -- Race)
McCain news more negative Oct 24, 2008
But McCain reserved some of his sharpest rhetoric for a round of media interviews, telling radio talk show host Don Imus that he was entertained by the elitist attitude toward Palin and attributing criticism of his running mate to the fact that she was not part of the Georgetown cocktail party circuit. I think shes most qualified of any that has run recently for vice president, tell you the truth, McCain said, citing her experience as a small-town mayor and Alaska governor. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
NAIA 2008-09 Season Previews Oct 24, 2008
Georgetown, a heavyweight the past few seasons, went 35-0 before bowing out in the 2008 Semifinals ... Demetrius Guions, Georgetown (Ky. (Nabc.com)
Swimming and Diving receives Academic All-American honors Oct 23, 2008
Georgetown, Lafayette and Yale take the top three spots, while Dartmouth is ranked No. 1 with a team G.P.A of 3. 580. (Siusalukis.com)
Weekly Wrap: Caught up in the madness Oct 23, 2008
Here is a quick note to the class of 2010 and beyond: Midnight Madness will get you. It has this year for a number of undecided hoops prospects. (Georgetown Sports -- Rivals.com)
Lions Post 13th-Best GPA in Division I Swimming Oct 23, 2008
500 and Georgetown, coached by Steve Cartwright, third at 3 ... 416 Georgetown University5 ... 455 Georgetown/Steven Cartwright15. (Lmulions.com)
Husky Women Are Unanimous No. 1 In New Rankings Oct 22, 2008
Ranking Team (first place votes) Region/Rank Totals Previous 1 WASHINGTON - (12) West-1 360 1 2 Oregon West-2 347 2 3 Florida State South-1 334 3 4 Princeton Mid-Atlantic-1 324 5 5 West Virginia Mid-Atlantic-2 311 7 6 Villanova Mid-Atlantic-3 302 13 7 Minnesota Midwest-1 280 4 8 Michigan Great Lakes-2 273 11 9 Michigan State Great Lakes-1 259 9 10 Illinois Midwest-2 245 17 11 Georgetown Mid-Atlantic-4 237 19 12 Texas Tech Mountain-1 231 29 13 Arkansas South Central-1 204 10 14 Florida South-2... (Gohuskies.com)
Schedule For Inaugural BIG EAST/Big 10 Baseball Challenge Released Oct 22, 2008
Eight BIG EAST representatives will participate, including USF, Connecticut, Georgetown, St. John's, Seton Hall, West Virginia, Cincinnati and Notre Dame ... 4 p.m. Penn State vs. St. John's, Knology Park Northwestern vs. Georgetown, Progress Energy Park Illinois vs. Iowa, Jack Russell Stadium ... 4 p.m. Michigan vs. Cincinnati, Bright House Field Ohio State vs. Connecticut, Progress Energy Park Indiana vs. Georgetown, Jack Russell Stadium. (Und.com)
Obama tale lifts pie maker's fortunes Oct 22, 2008
During most lunch hours, he can be found over a hot grill at the Fireside Restaurant in the tiny town of Georgetown (pop. 3,506). (USA Today)
Schedule Announced for First Big East/Big Ten Challenge Oct 21, 2008
Eight BIG EAST representatives will participate, including South Florida, Connecticut, Georgetown, St. John's, Seton Hall, West Virginia, Cincinnati and Notre Dame ... 4 p.m. Penn State vs. St. John's Knology Park Northwestern vs. Georgetown Progress Energy Park Illinois vs. Iowa Jack Russell Stadium ... 4 p.m. Michigan vs. Cincinnati Bright House Field Ohio State vs. Connecticut Progress Energy Park Indiana vs. Georgetown Jack Russell Stadium. (Fightingillini.com)
Orange and Blue Tie for Fourth at Pre-Nationals Oct 19, 2008
- The No. 17 Illinois women's cross country team tied Georgetown for fourth place at the Pre-Nationals meet on Saturday at Indiana State, scoring 186 team points in the White Team race in a field of 39 squads ... ILLINOIS 186 4, Georgetown 186 6. (Fightingillini.com)
Kielty, Milloy Set the Pace for Sun Devils at the NCAA Pre-National Meet Oct 19, 2008
No. 11 Michigan (168) was third while No. 17 Illinois and No. 19 Georgetown tied for fourth with 186 points. In the men s race, the Sun Devils tallied 533 points to finish 17th overall while No. 10 Stanford won the race with 77 points. (Thesundevils.com)
Seminoles Enjoy Solid Outing At NCAA Pre-Nationals Meet Oct 19, 2008
No. 19 Georgetown rounded out the top five as they were tied with the Illini for fourth place with a score of 186. The men enjoyed a successful day out on the course as well as they were fourth in the 8K Blue Race with 212 total points. (Seminoles.com)
ROAD TO FINAL FOUR: The games you won't want to miss Oct 18, 2008
Michigan State, Tennessee, Georgetown, Gonzaga, Maryland and Oklahoma State highlight the field, making for exciting possibilities on who will play for the championship in Orlando ... Frosh face-off: Two of the nation's premier freshmen tangle in a non-conference matchup between Georgetown and Memphis ... The Hoyas' Greg Monroe was among the country's top prospects when he committed to Georgetown, but the Tigers' Tyreke Evans could prove to be a bit more dangerous in John Calipari's... (USA Today -- Sports)
Harriers Set to Run in Competition Pre-National Race Oct 16, 2008
Other ranked teams in the race include Michigan (11), Stony Brook (12), Baylor (14), Illinois (17), Georgetown (19). Northern Arizona (22) and Syracuse (30) in the Top 30 and four teams that are receiving votes this week: Colorado, Colorado State, Notre Dame and UC Riverside. (Thesundevils.com)
Key Issues Left Behind In Economy's Wake Oct 15, 2008
"The issue definitely hasn't gotten the attention people would have expected four years ago," said Paul Pillar, a retired CIA analyst who now teaches at Georgetown University. "We sure haven't heard much on the topic from the candidates except the standard stuff - how we turned attention away from Osama bin Laden and how that has factored into our approach to Iraq and Afghanistan. The candidates have battled over the so-called troop "surge" in Iraq, which McCain strongly pushed and Obama... (CBS News -- US)
Economy, financial crisis crowd out other issues Oct 14, 2008
"The issue definitely hasn't gotten the attention people would have expected four years ago," said Paul Pillar, a retired CIA analyst who now teaches at Georgetown University. "We sure haven't heard much on the topic from the candidates except the standard stuff how we turned attention away from Osama bin Laden and how that has factored into our approach to Iraq and Afghanistan. The candidates have battled over the so-called troop "surge" in Iraq, which McCain strongly pushed and Obama resisted.... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Obama: McCain trying to divide country Oct 11, 2008
Emmanuel Dunand / AFP - Getty ImagesBarack Obama talks to residents at the Fireside Diner in Georgetown, Ohio on Friday. . (MSNBC -- Politics)
Meltdown Q&A: Not much help in bankruptcy Oct 11, 2008
"Bankruptcy will give you a little breathing space, but not much," said Georgetown University law professor Adam Levitin. Q: Am I less likely to be able to negotiate changes in a problem loan if I file for bankruptcy. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Fastbreak Friday: The madness begins Oct 10, 2008
A handful of teams are hosting their versions of Midnight Madness and pre-season tip-off festivities this weekend. A number of schools are bringing in big numbers, while some schools are bringing in important targets for visits, too. (Georgetown Sports -- Rivals.com)
College Football Schedule Oct 10, 2008
Bucknell at Georgetown, D.C., 1 p.m.. Columbia at Penn, 1 p.m.. (International Herald Tribune -- Health)
Weekly Wrap: UCLA, Memphis make moves Oct 10, 2008
The former Georgetown commitment picked the 49ers over Indiana, Maryland, Xavier and Virginia Tech ... Georgetown stalked Southborough (Mass ... Lubick, a 6-foot-8 forward from the class of 2010, is the second commitment to Georgetown in the junior class. (Charlotte Sports -- Rivals.com)
Bulldogs Fare Well In NCAA Academic Progress Oct 10, 2008
Men's Track, Outdoor Boston College Brown University Columbia University-Barnard College Dartmouth College Davidson College Duke University Furman University Georgetown University Gonzaga University Harvard University Lafayette College Loyola Marymount University Loyola University (Illinois) Marquette University Princeton University Rice University Saint Louis University U.S. Air Force Academy U.S. Naval Academy University of Hartford University of Miami (Florida) University of New Hampshire... (Gozags.com)
Women's Cross Country Earns First No. 1 National Ranking Oct 8, 2008
Ranking Team (1st place votes) Totals Previous 1 Washington - (11) 359 2 2 Oregon - (1) 348 1 3 Florida State 336 3 4 Minnesota 315 4 5 Princeton 306 6 6 Stanford 299 5 7 West Virginia 281 9 8 Arizona State 277 7 9 Michigan State 276 8 10 Arkansas 249 11 11 Michigan 247 15 12 Stony Brook 209 30 13 Villanova 193 NR 14 Florida 188 14 15 Baylor 180 16 16 Illinois 166 10 17 Wisconsin 162 12 18 Georgetown 147 22 19 North Carolina State 144 20 20 Providence 117 13 21 SMU 109 NR 22 Northern Arizona 100... (Gohuskies.com)
Cross Country Enters National Poll at No. 25 Oct 8, 2008
The Official Site of Demon Deacon Athletics. The women's team is ranked No. 2 regionally and No. 25 nationally. (Wakeforestsports.com)
Supreme Court term begins quietly in campaign season Oct 5, 2008
Randy Barnett, a Georgetown University constitutional law professor, said the outcome of the election probably will play a big role in retirements, with Stevens and Ginsburg considered the most likely to step down soonest. If McCain wins, Barnett said, the liberals will stick it out as long as their health reasonably permits. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
How the Senate's 60 Lawyers Voted on Bailout Bill Oct 4, 2008
Georgetown University, J.D., 1969 ... Georgetown University, J.D., 1964 ... Georgetown University, J.D., 1975. (Law.com)
