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Big Name Professors: Celebrities in the classroom

Freshmen may be unfamiliar with some of the big names in Foggy Bottom, but many incoming students will soon take classes with GW's several acclaimed professors - ranging from television journalists to legendary political theorists.

Campus Myths: Fact or fiction: presidents on campus

The United States Secret Service performs many important functions: presidential protection, the investigation of counterfeit currency and … picking up Lindy's hamburgers?

Where to Work: Campus jobs abound for GW class of 2012

Capitol Hill internships generally don't pay the bills. And for those students who want to make some cash on the side, the right job might be just around the corner.

Tracking Professors: Sabbaticals give professors time for research

As the class of 2012 prepares for their freshman year at GW, some GW professors are getting ready to take a year away from Foggy Bottom.

Arts: A guide to the on-campus scene

Your guide to on-campus arts, with a preview of comedy and theater.

Where to Go: Discovering the District

Washington, D.C. is full of some of the best hotspots in the nation. Here are some conventional and not-so-conventional places you can explore in the District.

Sex Column: Advice you'll never get from mom and dad

College is a great time to try new things, meet different people, and discover more about yourself. I guarantee mom and dad's move-in day advice won't be anything like this.

Weekly Checkup: Meningitis

You may think you're college to-do list is getting thinner as you start to take care of the obvious errands, but make sure to add one more thing to the list.

The Man in Charge: Fred Siegel: the man behind the administrator

The Hatchet recently sat down with Dean of Freshmen Fred Siegel to talk about his phobias, heroes, contradictory love for New York City and some of the new initiatives this year for freshman.

What you can achieve: Notable sophomores reflect on freshman feats

All it takes is lunch at J Street for Jared Pliner to realize he's in the perfect place to pursue his passion.

How to GW: Your guide to navigating the University and D.C.

How to declare your major, switch schools, get the classes you want, study in a quiet place, and more.

Freshman halls: Find your way home

Learn more about Crawford, Layfayette, Madison, Strong, Somers, and of course, Thurston.

Colonial Inauguration Info

Free Stuff: Getting the most from your tuition dollars

It's the $52,957 question - what exactly does GW's tuition get its students?

GW Dictionary: Your guide on how to translate GW into English

Like almost every other college in the country, GW has a long list of slang terms and nicknames students use to refer to various campus landmarks, eateries and people.