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Stories from the November 10, 2008, Print Edition

The price of tanning

by Laura Treanor

Brittany Myers does not frequent tanning salons. But the freshman, who will soon return home for Thanksgiving break, said she is worried about being "the pale one" among her group of friends.

A Latin American perspective

by Gabrielle Bluestone

Tired of all politics courses at GW being taught from the American perspective, one Venezuelan professor took it upon himself to create a course from an entirely different viewpoint.

Dealing with disabilities

by Marisa Kabas

Sophomore Cece Black is a typical student. But one aspect visually sets her apart: a wheelchair.

A helping hand in student court

by Kelly Bailiff
Hatchet Reporter

Everybody makes mistakes. That's why Brian Schepis became part of the Student Judicial Advisors.

What’s the deal with …The methadone clinic next to The Dakota?

by Alex Schneider
Hatchet Reporter

Residents of The Dakota are often bewildered to step outside their residence hall in the morning and into a crowd of former heroin addicts.

GW Expat: South Korean students excited about Obama

by Harald Olsen
GW Expat

In speaking with South Korean students, their reaction to the outcome of Election Day ranged from cautiously optimistic to outright relief that someone new is in charge of the world's only hegemony.