“Exactly one year ago at about 4:52 p.m., I was sitting at a round table, enjoying rice and beans in the comfort of my home located in the capital city of Port-au-Prince, Haiti,” Karl Delatour, a George Washington University Freshman who hails from Haiti, recalled Wednesday as he spoke at GW’s one-year Haiti anniversary ceremony.  “As I reflected on how to go about studying for my upcoming history exam, I suddenly felt the table vibrate.  As this vibration becomes more and more strong, it is not until my glass of water fell to the ground and shattered that I realized that something big was happening…something really big.”

Have you ever opened your mailbox to find a handwritten note? The act of sending a card in the mail is a blissful event for both the writer and receiver. Hanna Nation, owner of the stationary business GADABOUT, is making sure her clients say hello in style. In this interview we talk with Hanna about her ties to DC, her inspirations, and how her stationary is merging with technology. 

You have received coverage in DC publications like Capital Hill Style, Inspiration DC, and most recently with The Washingtonian. Any guesses to why your work has struck a chord with a DC audience?

Ever thought about packing a bag, taking the next flight to LAX, and becoming an actor? Well, before you do, let me introduce you to Will Haza. Will got the acting bug at a tender young age and has been pursuing his dream for two decades. His story can provide some important lessons to other aspiring actors in the D.C. area.

Originally from Bethesda, Will's acting career began at the Bethesda Academy of Performing Arts, now Imagination Stage. At the age of 8, Will played a part in the Academy's production of “Goldilocks and the Three Bears,” which segued into performances in local community theatre.

At 16, Will left for California to attend the Idyllwild Arts Academy where he began his dramatic training in earnest. Leaving home at a young age gave Will a sense of independence that would help him take big career steps down the road.