FALL Northwestern College Magazine the Classic Social Entrepreneurs From Iowa to Ecuador, alumni profi t while fi ghting poverty Also Residence Hall Traditions Transylvanian View A Long Run NWC_29849.indd 1 11/19/12 2:44 PM 26 West Hall’s annual epic battle combines creativity, cardboard, duct tape and a fair share of testosterone. ALLEN STEPHEN NWC_29849.indd 2 11/19/12 2:44 PM Contents Classic People Editor Valuable Profi ts Duane Beeson 16 Social entrepreneurs invest in society, but not at the 712-707-7116 13 expense of making money.
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