About the Record
The Williams Record is the student-run newspaper of record at Williams College. The paper was founded in 1887 as The Williams Weekly and changed its name in 1904. The Record editorial board is responsible for making all decisions about coverage and content.
The weekly paper publishes in broadsheet form on Wednesdays from September through May, except during school breaks and exam periods. The Record covers news and events relevant to campus. Space is also provided for letters to the editor and op-eds written by members of the Williams community.
Though the Record is listed alongside other student organizations, the paper is unique in that the only funding it receives through the College is a student-subscription fee built into the Student Activities Tax. Publication is funded through advertising, subscriptions, and online contributions. If you read the Record regularly but do not hold a subscription, please consider making a contribution to support our publication.
Editorships at the Record turn over in January. The incoming editor-in-chief selects all new section editors and executive editors. Applications for section editor positions in our five print categories (News, Opinions, Features, Arts, Sports) as well as our other sections (Podcast, Communications, Visuals, and Website) are due toward the end of the fall semester. It is strongly encouraged, but not required, that applicants have contributed prior content to the Record.
If you are a Williams College student, you are eligible to join the Record as a member of our editorial or business staff. Prospective reporters, photographers, and graphic designers can join our staff team through an application at the beginning of every semester.
The business staff hires students to work with the Record’s finances. When positions are vacated, often at the end of semesters, the business manager advertises the openings and collects applications. If you would like to be made aware when openings arise, please email [email protected]
