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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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Citing rising costs, College transitions student insurance plan to UnitedHealthcare
Aiden Clarke September 17, 2025
The College’s health insurance offering for students switched providers from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts to UnitedHealthcare Student Resources this academic year.
Half-staff flag cut down following Charlie Kirk assassination
Aliya Huprikar September 17, 2025
The American flag on Chapin Lawn was cut down on Friday morning after it was lowered to half-staff. The flag was lowered in accordance with a gubernatorial order marking the death of Charlie Kirk, a right-wing political activist.
The other coffee shop: A new brew arrives in Williamstown
Tess Halpern September 17, 2025
The Record explores the newest addition to Williamstown’s caffeine scene.
The dangers of accepting political violence after the death of Charlie Kirk
Sayer Theiss September 17, 2025
In an op-ed, Sayer Theiss '29 discusses the College's decision to lower the flag to half-mast in the wake of Charlie Kirk's death.
Photo courtesy of Amina Levites-Cohen.
North Adams Urgent Care closes indefinitely, limiting nearby health care options
Maya Inaltong and Juno Pelczar September 17, 2025
The closest urgent care center to the College, located in North Adams, shut down indefinitely on Aug. 29.
The Ephs’ offense found success on the ground against the Continentals. (Photo courtesy of Sports Information.)
Football takes down Hamilton 24-17 in season opener
Ben Niewoehner September 17, 2025
Football (1-0, 1-0 NESCAC) held on for a 24-17 win over the Hamilton Continentals (0-1, 0-1 NESCAC) on the road Saturday afternoon
Junior Advisors in Currier Quad are faced with unconventional entry sizes. (Tatiana Geroulanou/The Williams Record)
Moving from Mission Park to Currier Quad: The new entry experience
Rebecca Bao September 17, 2025
It’s not just first-years making new adjustments: This year’s JAs are tasked with creating entry communities in spaces that have historically served as upperclassmen housing.
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WSU looks different this year: Here's what it means for you
WSU looks different this year: Here’s what it means for you
James Johnson-Brown September 17, 2025
In an op-ed, James Johnson Brown describes the history of and climate around the WSU, as well as the recent changes to the organization.
Kim recently began his tenure as director of the Berkshire Symphony. (Photo courtesy of Dan Wright.)
Andrew Kim, Berkshire Symphony’s new director, is ready to take the stage
Rosario Carranza Rengifo September 17, 2025
Andrew Kim, the Berkshire Symphony’s new director, sat down with the Record to discuss his trajectory in conducting and the future of the orchestra.