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Stories from the September 29, 2008, Print Edition

Joining forces for ‘soul work’

by Chloe Popescu
Hatchet Reporter

Collin Stevenson is a cross-country runner, an international affairs student and an ROTC cadet. He also spends his Monday nights shaking awake D.C.'s homeless to deliver them a meal.

A dream come true

by Marisa Kabas

The University awarded a full scholarship to the Sudanese 22-year-old who began his freshman year this month.

When dinner becomes breakfast

by Alex Schneider
Hatchet Reporter

Ramadan began this year on Sept. 1 and ends Thursday. For freshman Nora Elsheikh, that means the first month of her first year of college has been especially tough.

From GW to Hollywood

by Amanda Panitch
Hatchet Reporter

Judging by the number of students who attended a lecture on how to become a screenwriter Friday, GW students aspire to be more than just senators.

Slice of Life: Proud to be an American

by Clayton McCleskey

Scattered throughout the Metro system, nondescript white posters celebrate the friendship between Germany and the United States and mark the 60th anniversary of the Berlin Airlift.

What’s the deal with… The Odd Fellows building?

by Max McGowen
Hatchet Reporter

To reflect this and ensure that its values live on in a contemporary setting, the Odd Fellows coordinate their work with foundations to engage in social, medical and educational programs.

Weekly Check-up: The dangers of texting

by Colleen Shalby
Hatchet Reporter

An expensive phone bill is not the only pain caused by texting. Fervent texters also have to watch out for strained thumbs and other hurt body parts, health experts said.