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The College will rework its admissions policies upon receiving guidance from the Biden Administration on how to implement the ruling. (Ashley Shan/The Williams Record.)
College to reconsider admissions policies in wake of affirmative action ruling
Izzy Polanco and Max Billick July 6, 2023
The Supreme Court declared race-conscious admissions practices at Harvard University and the University of North Carolina unconstitutional last Thursday. The long-anticipated decision will significantly alter admissions processes at schools nationwide, including those at Williams.
The College’s 2024 fiscal year budget, explained
Luke Chinman and Izzy Polanco July 1, 2023
The College’s 2024 fiscal year began on July 1. The Record explains five takeaways from the this year’s budget.
College to end vaccine requirement, relax other COVID policies
Haley Zimmerman June 24, 2023
The College will relax its policies aimed at curbing the spread of COVID-19 on campus, Chief Communications Officer Jim Reische announced in an all-campus email on Jun. 22. While some COVID policies — such as required isolation after a positive test result — will remain in place, the College will no longer require its students or employees to be vaccinated against COVID.
Haystack Monument defaced for second time in two weeks, perpetrators unknown
Izzy Polanco May 22, 2023
The Haystack Monument, which commemorates five Williams students’ 1806 formation of the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions, was spray-painted with allusions to Christianity in red graffiti that resembled the May 13 defacement.
Haystack Monument defaced with graffiti, perpetrators unknown
Izzy Polanco May 18, 2023
Campus Safety Services (CSS) officers responded to reports that unknown perpetrators defaced the Haystack Monument with spray-painted graffiti, President Maud S. Mandel wrote in a campus-wide email on Monday.
Graduation rates at the College contain racial disparities, but narrower than national averages
Graduation rates at the College contain racial disparities, but narrower than national averages
Cameron Pugh May 10, 2023
A Record investigation found that Black and Hispanic students at the College graduate at lower rates than their white and Asian peers — though the disparities are far smaller at the College than at the national level.
Nova and WUFO are set to compete at USA Ultimate’s Div. III Championship in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo courtesy of Noah Sandstrom).
Nova, WUFO head to Nationals together for first time since 1995
Megan Lin May 10, 2023
For the first time in 28 years, Nova and WUFO — the College’s frisbee teams for trans, nonbinary, and female players and trans, nonbinary, and male players, respectively — will both compete on the national stage at USA Ultimate’s Division III College Championships.
Carrigan’s Cuts — which opened in early April — offers an array of haircuts to Town residents. (Ellie Davis/The Williams Record)
A cut above the rest: Carrigan’s Cuts opens for business on Spring Street
Ellie Davis May 17, 2023

Nick Carrigan’s mom usually cut his hair when he was a kid — but sometimes he could convince his father to take him to a real barber...

WCMA must reckon with colonialism beyond the legal requirements
WCMA must reckon with colonialism beyond the legal requirements
Kitt Urdang, Lily Napach, and Susanna Niu May 10, 2023
In an op-ed, Kitt Urdang '23.5, Lily Napach '25, and Susanna Niu '24 argue for WCMA to better address the colonial practices used to obtain artifacts in its collection.
Dear Ephelia
Ephelia Ephelia May 10, 2023
Artist Otherwise Known As: Reed Putnam ’23
Artist Otherwise Known As: Reed Putnam ’23
Kathryn Cloonan and Megan Lin May 10, 2023
Reed Putnam ’23 is an art history and practice major from Chappaqua, N.Y. He is a member of Treestyle Improv Comedy and the cross country and track and field teams.

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