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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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Students’ career, summer plans uncertain amid federal funding cuts
Sonia Zinkin-Meyers and Christopher Hughes April 23, 2025
Students at the College have faced disruptions to their summer plans, including the cancellation of summer research programs and federal internships, amid a federal hiring freeze and significant cuts to federal funding for research.
Dorm room door defaced with ‘derogatory and hateful’ slurs
Phoebe Pallesen and Sonia Zinkin-Meyers April 23, 2025
A student’s dorm room door was defaced with “derogatory and hateful” slurs targeting their racial and gender identities on Thursday night, according to an all-campus email sent by President Maud S. Mandel on Monday.
It’s time to end test-optional admissions. The scores are important.
Schuyler Colfax April 23, 2025
In an op-ed, Schuyler Colfax ’25 argues that it’s time to abolish the test-optional admissions policy and return to requiring standardized testing.
Who is that in my seminar? A glimpse into the program bringing Bennington students to campus
Arleny Flores and Maya Inaltong April 23, 2025
Williams students aren't the only ones taking classes at the College. Bennington College students head south to take courses, meet new people, and experience the different teaching styles Williams has to offer. Students from Bennington comment on their time at Williams.
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Select Board signals objection to sewage sludge compost plan
Lily Fox and Sonia Zinkin-Meyers April 23, 2025
The Williamstown Select Board voted to recommend against Town voters approving the Hoosac Water Quality District’s proposed sewer rate at Town Meeting next month, in protest of a potential deal that would compost sewage sludge from outside the district in the Town.
Men's golf swung into second place at the 2025 Berkshire Invitational. (Photo courtesy of Sports Information.)
Jack Estrella ’28 takes individual title, men’s golf finishes second at Berkshire Invitational
Hugh Kane April 23, 2025
Jack Estrella ’28 secured a victory on Sunday in the individual competition of the Berkshire Invitational, hosted at Waubeeka Golf Links in Williamstown.
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On the clock: Inside my night working at Mezze
Audrey Adam April 23, 2025
It's 3:50 p.m. and Record editor Audrey Adam is on her way to her shift at Mezze Bistro + Bar. A night of bread baking, glass filling, and tortellini-folding awaits her. Follow Adam's journey through 15 thousand steps as a backwaiter at Williamstown's upscale restaurant.
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A new era for Williams?
A new era for Williams?
David Wignall April 23, 2025
In an op-ed, David Wignall ’25 reflects on the ‘eras’ of Williams and the new era the College may be entering.
The Call of Kinnaru performed a piece featuring the lyre, frame drum, and aulos in Brooks-Rogers. (Photo courtesy of Williams College.)
Classics department hosts evening of ‘new ancient Greek music’
Rosario Carranza and Tahlia Gerger April 23, 2025
The Call of Kinnaru and Visiting Professor of Classics Marissa Henry took to the stage last Thursday for a performance of "new ancient Greek music."