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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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After employee and student protests, College to reconsider tiered health benefits proposal
Christopher Hughes November 12, 2025
The College plans to reconsider a proposal to charge health insurance premiums proportionally to employees’ incomes.
Students harassed on Hoxsey, fourth bias incident announced this year
Hugh Kane November 12, 2025
Students were harassed by an individual in a white pickup truck on Hoxsey Street in the early morning of Sunday, Nov. 2.
Clock out and lock in: Photographing the nightlife of College professors
Jackson Hipp and Janine Wang November 12, 2025
In conversation with four professors across departments at the College, Record photographers investigated professors' lives outside of the classroom. This work of photojournalism highlights their passions, life experiences, and advice for young people.
Frats at Williams? Maybe not — but here’s what we can learn from Greek life
Jasper Hale November 12, 2025
In an op-ed, Jasper Hale '28 explores the implications of a social life provided by Greek life.
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Spring Street sees changes: New openings, closures, longer hours
Catriona Marangi, Aoife O’Connell, and Hugh Kane November 12, 2025

Several Spring Street businesses are undergoing changes in their upcoming hours of operation, including some temporary closures. Purple Pub closes...

Women’s soccer remained a unified force even as their fortunes changed during the course of the match. (Photo courtesy of Sports Information.)
Women’s soccer finishes runner-up in NESCAC finals for its best finish in seven years
Elise Kim November 12, 2025
No. 10 women’s soccer (12-2-4, 7-1-2 NESCAC) went on the road to face off against the No. 3 Tufts Jumbos (14-1-3, 7-1-2 NESCAC) in the NESCAC final on Sunday. Despite losing 3-5 in penalty kicks after two grueling overtime periods, this result marks a historic accomplishment for the Ephs. The last time Williams advanced to the NESCAC finals was in 2018.
Dancers at the College perform at the ’62 Center for Theatre and Dance.
Break a leg? Dancers struggle without athletic trainers
Frances Brooks November 12, 2025
Dance at a high level is physically demanding and can cause serious injury — but without a varsity lapel, dancers at the College are forced to reckon with their injuries separately from athletic resources.
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In response to Johannknecht: Taiwan is just as important as mainland China
In response to Johannknecht: Taiwan is just as important as mainland China
Abigail Wallach and George Williams November 12, 2025

In his Oct. 28 Record op-ed, Rem Johannknecht ’26 argued for the diplomatic value of studying abroad in China. Although he discusses tensions...

Comic
Felix Barman November 12, 2025
Valdez’s work inquires into the nature of American spectacle. (Photo courtesy of Vincent Valdez)
In conversation with Vincent Valdez: It’s all about the audience
Shirel Quintanilla Raymond November 12, 2025
Artist Vincent Valdez gave a lecture for the art department’s Class of 1960 Scholars Program last week.