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Despite H-1B visa fee hike, College will not change hiring practices
Catriona Marangi October 8, 2025
The College plans to keep its hiring practices unchanged despite a sharp increase to the employer fee to sponsor a H-1B visa. The College must pay a $100,000 fee to sponsor future H-1B visas after the White House announced a change to its visa policy on Sept. 19.
Pappa Charlie’s Deli reopens after two-month hiatus
Aoife O’Connell October 8, 2025
Pappa Charlie’s Deli reopened on Friday, Oct. 3. The shop had been closed since early August for renovations to its fire suppression system.
Inside the scoop: Why is Lickety’s ice cream so stretchy?
Inés Garcia and Aaron Rojas-Avila October 8, 2025
Ever wonder what makes Lickety ice cream the ultimate sweet treat? Well, look no further — this week, the Record's favorite food scientists took a deep dive into the creation process to discover what makes their scoops the best.
Chaplains’ Corner: Yom Kippur and the dress of God
Seth Wax October 8, 2025
This week, Rabbi Seth Wax reflects on Yom Kippur and the symbolism of God's clothing.
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Inaugural Homelands PowWow returns Stockbridge-Munsee Mohican celebration to tribal lands
Hugh Kane October 8, 2025

The Homelands PowWow, hosted this weekend at the Darrow School in New Lebanon, N.Y., marked the first powwow hosted by members of the Stockbridge-Munsee...

Women’s golf breaks numerous records in dominant showing at Polar Bear Shootout over the weekend
Women’s golf breaks numerous records in dominant showing at Polar Bear Shootout over the weekend
Ava Lvovich and Manuela Lira October 8, 2025
Women’s golf ignited over the weekend at the Polar Bear Shootout in Brunswick, Maine, finishing first among 14 schools and 31 strokes clear of second place. 
Couple Jim and Lisa Cervone co-own Ayelada, located inside their second business Crust.  (Janine Wang/The Williams Record.)
Holy Ayelada! Local couple opens new frozen yogurt shop in Town
Dilay Kalınoğlu October 8, 2025
A new fro-yo has arrived in town. (Well, not like there was any before.) Ayelada and Crust co-owners Lisa and Jim Cervone talk flavors, being a Berkshires business-owning couple, and their new venture.
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Dear Ephelia: Record advice column
Ephelia Ephelia October 8, 2025
This week, Ephelia discusses relationship advice, tips and tricks for being a student at the College, academic advice, and more.
Comic
Henry Hilton October 8, 2025
Phillips won a Pulitzer Prize in 2023 for his collection Then the War. (Jackson Hipp/The Williams Record)
Poet Carl Phillips visits for Williams Literary Arts Reading Series
Amita Khurana and Rosario Carranza Rengifo October 8, 2025
Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Carl Phillips visited the College to deliver a reading on Thursday.