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Stories from the April 27, 2009, Print Edition

Taking a bite out of local eateries

by Matt Rist

For Cameron Tepfer and Scott Underwood, founders of a college-oriented dining blog, food is more than just an experience - it's a story all its own.

Cutting through the mind

by Jennifer Tchinnosian
Hatchet Reporter

Cheryl Stimpson carefully pulls a mechanical razor toward her, shaving off a bit of brain tissue. Next door, Muhammad Spocter places a glass slide under a microscope and observes purple dots suspended in white mass on his computer screen.

Q&A with the man behind the George mascot

by Andrea Vittorio
Hatchet Reporter

Although his real identity is sworn to secrecy, The Hatchet scored an exclusive interview with the man behind the George mascot.

Clayton M. McCleskey: Down and Dirty at GW

by Clayton McCleskey

Not all stories require a lot of legwork. Some fall into your lap. Literally.

Forging international connections

by Ali Peters
Hatchet Reporter

Senior Sarah Whitney will be using the money raised from the annual Anything But Clothes run to build a community center in the Uta community of South Africa.

Stacking up school pride at local universities

by Corey Jacobson and Meghan O'Keefe
Hatchet Reporters

Anyone who has spent a significant amount time in Foggy Bottom is likely aware of GW's lack of school spirit. But why do some schools have an unwavering sense of pride while others simply do not? The Hatchet visited four D.C.-area schools to find an answer.

Lifting Spirits: The GW Cheer Team

by Miranda Green
Contributing Editor

Armed with pompoms and ready to root for the team, cheerleaders are famous for their perky personas and ability to enhance school spirit. But what happens when the cheerleaders are left with little spirit to perk up?