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The Student-Run Newspaper of Williams College Since 1887

The Williams Record

The Student-Run Newspaper of Williams College Since 1887

The Williams Record

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Approval ratings survey finds increased approval for WSU, sustained approval for faculty
Christopher Hughes May 14, 2025
The Record sent its biannual approval ratings survey of 500 students last week, with 125 randomly selected from each class year. Respondents indicated their approval, disapproval, or neutrality towards 24 campus institutions, including dining services, the faculty, and the Record.
Dixon unseats Patton in Select Board election
David Wignall and Sonia Zinkin-Meyers May 14, 2025
Shana Dixon defeated Jane Patton for a one-year seat on the Select Board in yesterday’s Town election, according to unofficial election results. Matt Neely and Peter Beck were both elected unopposed to three-year terms.
The College doesn’t own Spring Street, but it runs the block
Tess Halpern May 14, 2025
Many beloved businesses on Spring Street occupy buildings owned by the College. Associate Provost Chris Winters gives a tour of the College's real estate and explains how it maintains and cares for its properties.
Schrödinger’s bias: If you don’t look for it, it’s not there
Jordanne Brazie and Estefany Lopez-Velazquez May 14, 2025
In an op-ed, Jordanne Brazie '25 and Estefany Lopez-Velazquez '25 discuss the effects of bias against gender and racial minorities in the physics department and call for change.
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Major declaration data shows decline in English, increase in comparative literature
Akkshansh Bagga May 14, 2025
This semester, 23 sophomores declared an English major, a sharp drop from last year’s 35 declarations. In 2023, the department had 42 graduating seniors, a near-40 year low, according to data from the Registrar’s office. 
The Ephs made several comebacks in the NESCAC Tournament en route to a finals appearance. (Photo courtesy of Sports Information.)
Baseball falls to Middlebury in NESCAC championship, concludes breakout season
Arleny Flores May 14, 2025
The Ephs concluded a standout season with a tough loss in the championships of the NESCAC Tournament.
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Fine or fined: Ticket Appeals Committee hears student pleas
Ellie Davis May 14, 2025
Have you gotten a parking ticket at the College? If so, you might be familiar with the Ticket Appeals Committee, composed of three anonymous members of the the College's community who review pleas. The Record reports on the memorable appeals seen in the history of the committee, along with CSS' ticketing process.
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Are students reading less than they used to?
Are students reading less than they used to?
David Wignall May 14, 2025
In an op-ed, David Wignall '25 digs into the decline in the amount of reading college students do and makes suggestions for what professors can do to resolve the issue.
Maul featured a scene in which characters interacted off stage while being filmed. (Photo courtesy of Leo Yihan Wang.)
Christmas in May: student play ‘Maul’ comes to stage and screen
Tahlia Gerger May 14, 2025
Student-written and produced play 'Maul' debuted at the College this past weekend.