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Stories from the October 6, 2008, Print Edition

Rollergirls take it out on the track

by Brittany Levine

Five-Ho wanted to get a black eye. But it was her opponent, Hoova Dayum, that got pummelled.

Electronic Education

by Reva Singh
Hatchet Reporter

Sitting back in his swivel chair with his fully tattooed right arm resting behind his head, Professor Steve Hilmy enjoyed some of his students' best musical creations, which he taught and inspired them to create.

Blind Date: At least there are leftovers…

by Ali Peters
Hatchet Reporter

The two blind daters used to be neighbors - a convenient icebreaker. But their previous close quarters did not bring a love connection.

Slice of Life: A call to step up and take responsibility

by Clayton McCleskey

A couple of weeks ago I wrote about what I see as a personal responsibility gap when it comes to facing the morning-after consequences of drinking too much. Boy, did that get y'all stirred up.

Toasting to public speaking

by Corey Jacobson
Hatchet Reporter

University Police Department Security Officer Noah Roberson, dressed in a crisp blue shirt and tie, swished his hands through the air and spoke with an undulating voice as he attempted to convince a room of people why they should attend GW. But this wasn't a tour of potential students - it was an impromptu speech competition.

Weekly Checkup: Stressing out

by Joel Goldberg
Hatchet Reporter

Stressed college students are like ducks in a pond, drifting along the water as they thrash beneath the surface.

Hoping for a hole-in-one

by Juliette Dallas-Feeney
Hatchet Reporter

When Taylor Anderson was born, doubting doctors told his parents he would not be able to walk or talk. Twenty-one years later, he's a junior at GW majoring in economics - and he is teeing up for the experience of a lifetime.

Founding Farmers restaurant opens near campus

by Remy Tumin
Hatchet Columnist

Founding Farmers is a new farm-to-table restaurant at 19th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue that offers real food with real value.