GW Hatchet
Washington, District of Columbia, United StatesEnglishEstablished in 1904, this independent, student-run publication serves as the primary source of news for the George Washington University community. It is notable for its comprehensive coverage of campus life and local D.C. politics, frequently earning national collegiate journalism awards for its rigorous investigative reporting and editorial independence.
MEDIA LANDSCAPE IN WASHINGTON
The daily print news market in the nation's capital is dominated by a single major broadsheet, supplemented by a network of specialized, collegiate, and foreign-language community publications. Founded in 1877, the Washington Post leads the region's circulation with over 474,000 readers. Beyond this flagship paper, the Federal Times caters specifically to government managers, while the Spanish-language El Tiempo Latino targets Hispanic readers. Higher education institutions also contribute to the press ecosystem through student-run outlets like Georgetown University's GU Hoya. Paperboy lists 28 newspapers in Washington.
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