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Stories from the September 29, 2008, Print Edition

‘Google Bus’ helps students switch to GWMail accounts

by Caitie Daw
Hatchet Reporter

Despite rainy weather, representatives from Google Mail arrived in the "Google Bus" on Friday to show students and alumni how to operate the e-mail service.

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Family donates $10 million for cancer research at SMHS

by Alli Hoff

A $10 million donation will expand cancer research, care and education at the GW Medical Center, University officials announced Wednesday.

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The Pulse: Professors share reactions to first presidential debate

by Alexi Dagan
Hatchet Reporter

Wilson backs justice organization

by Matt Rist

Rainn Wilson stepped out of his popular "The Office" character Dwight Schrute at Lisner Auditorium to promote a legal advocacy group for women and girls who have experienced gender-based violence or discrimination.

Back from war, a new fight

by Gabriella Schwarz
Hatchet Reporter

With an estimated 300 to 400 veterans studying in Foggy Bottom after leaving the war, many say the University fails to provide adequate support systems.

University sustainability grade improves

by Mike Phillips
Hatchet Staff Writer

An environmental organization rated the University significantly higher in its College Sustainability Report Card last week, noting that the school's biggest shortfalls now stem from its endowment.

Actress returns to GW

by Billy McGlinn
Hatchet Reporter

Actress Kerry Washington had offers to attend several conservatory schools for theater, but wanted a liberal arts education that only GW could offer.

City closes local homeless shelter

by Elise Kigner

As the sun rose on Friday, crews moved in to load beds and tables onto trucks and board up the doors of the only homeless shelter in Northwest D.C.

O’Reilly confronts Kalb

by Lauren French

Fox News Channel conservative commentator Bill O'Reilly discussed the rise of opinion journalism and its effects on society and democracy during The Kalb Report Saturday at the National Press Club.

Former professor sues University

by Bryan Han

A former professor of anesthesiology at the GW Medical Center is suing the University in federal court for $2 million over allegations of gender and retaliatory discrimination.

Greeks mark 150 years

by Julie Bailey
Hatchet Reporter

Members of Greek-letter organizations from the past 60 years gathered Friday evening at the Elliott School of International Affairs to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Greek-letter life at GW.

Officials question double majors

by Eric Thibault

About 15 percent of GW students pursue a double major, a growing trend nationwide, but several administrators say the practice has few benefits after college.

Reps, politicos look to youth vote

by Amy Rhodin
Hatchet Staff Writer

Ensuring that young people vote on Election Day is a major priority for lawmakers and political organizations this year.

Negroponte talks Iraq

by Harry Baumgarten
Hatchet Reporter

Deputy Secretary of State John Negroponte addressed the state of U.S. involvement in Iraq in an event hosted by The Middle East Policy Forum at the Elliott School of International Affairs on Thursday.

National Book Festival brings authors, literary enthusiasts to Mall

by Lindsay Gordon
Hatchet Reporter

Threatening storm clouds shifted ominously over the National Mall on Saturday, but the National Book Festival carried on as a celebration of literature and creativity.