Make It special

[Special Issues]

The Hatchet often publishes special issues, targeting the GW community with special themes. These are excellent issues to advertise in. (View our publication dates for 2011–2012 here.)

Here are some designs from last year's special issues:

Colonials Weekend Commencement Guide
Holiday Shopping Orientation Guide Basketball Preview
Housing Guide

2011-2012 Special Issues

  • August 25
  • Welcome Back
  • After a long summer, the Welcome Back issue marks the first publication of the academic year.
  • September 19
  • DC Nightlife
  • Help students find the hot spots in and around D.C.
  • October 13
  • Colonials Weekend
  • Reach out to parents as they descend on campus for GW's annual parents' weekend.
  • October 24
  • Restaurant guide
  • Students want to explore the best of D.C.'s culinary scene. Help them find the best places to eat.
  • November 7
  • Basketball Preview
  • GW's most popular sport is back and we'll preview the season.
  • December 5
  • Holiday Shopping Guide
  • Shopping is stressful. Make it easy for students by telling them where to find the best gift ideas.
  • February 6
  • Spring Break Guide
  • February 9
  • Health and Fitness (Advertorial only)
  • February 21
  • George Washington Guide
  • March 26
  • Housing Guide
  • Think students will love your building? Let them know about availability by advertising in the Housing Guide!
  • May 14
  • Pre-Commencement Guide
  • May 21
  • Commencement Guide
  • The annual guide to GW Commencement, picked up by many seniors and their family and friends visiting for the events surrounding graduation.
  • June 11
  • Freshmen Orientation (CI) Guide
  • Our most important issue of the year! This issue is distributed at all 5 orientation session to incoming freshmen and we print an extra 3,000 copies to be mailed directly to their homes. This issue is a must for all advertisers!