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 2010–2011 here.)

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

Colonials Weekend Commencement Guide
Holiday Shopping Orientation Guide Basketball Preview
Spring Break Valentine's Day Housing Guide

2010-2011 Special Issues

  • August 26
  • Welcome Back
  • After a long summer, the Welcome Back issue marks the first publication of the academic year.
  • September 16
  • Nightlife Guide
  • Help students find the hot spots in and around D.C.
  • October 14
  • Colonials Weekend
  • Reach out to parents as they descend on campus for GW's annual parents' weekend.
  • November 4
  • Basketball Preview
  • **Please note the new date**
    GW's most popular sport is back and we'll preview the season.
  • December 2
  • Holiday Shopping Guide
  • Shopping is stressful. Make it easy for students by telling them where to find the best gift ideas.
  • January 27
  • Spring Break Guide
  • For the many students that stay in D.C. each year, maybe you have some ideas to keep them busy all week?
  • February 10
  • Valentine's Day
  • February 24
  • Housing Guide
  • Think students will love your building? Let them know about availability by advertising in the Housing Guide!
  • April 7
  • Sex Guide
  • Our popular annual issue that looks at sex from both a fun and light-hearted perspective as well as detailing important information about safe sex practices and risks.
  • May 9
  • 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 9
  • 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!