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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
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.
Stage managers play a crucial role in the theatre department’s productions, like last year’s Much Ado About Nothing. (Photo courtesy of Keith Forman.)

Theatre department to begin compensating student stage managers

Catriona Marangi • September 17, 2025
Beginning this fall, the theatre department will pay student stage managers for their work throughout the entire rehearsal process. Previously, the position was entirely unpaid.
Senosiain’s “Coata III” greets visitors to the Clark Art Institute. (Photo courtesy of Theo Duarte-Baird.)

Where art grows right out of the ground

Tahlia Gerger • September 17, 2025
The Clark officially opened its latest outdoor exhibition, featuring six sculptures across the museum’s grounds in June.
Maul featured a scene in which characters interacted off stage while being filmed. (Photo courtesy of Leo Yihan Wang.)

Christmas in May: student play ‘Maul’ comes to stage and screen

Tahlia Gerger • May 14, 2025
Student-written and produced play 'Maul' debuted at the College this past weekend.
The coveted WCFMMY trophy will be awarded on Friday. (Photo courtesy of Julian Spiro.)

The WCFMMYs: A love letter to college radio

Felix Barman • May 14, 2025
WCFM will be bestowing awards — WCFMMYs — to particularly impressive student DJs this Friday.
Hu works on two conceptual self-portraits for her thesis. (Photo courtesy of Jess Hu.)

The Artist Otherwise Known As: Visual artist Jess Hu ’25

Amita Khurana • May 14, 2025
Senior studio art thesis student Jess Hu shares about her artistic practice and journey at Williams.
Moon speaking at the press opening for “Monstrous Beauty” in March. (Photo courtesy of Jaeho Jung.)

‘A happy accident’: Iris Moon ’02 reflects on her path from the College to the Met

Rosario Carranza • May 7, 2025
Dr. Iris Moon ’02 sat down with the Record to talk about her career trajectory and her latest exhibit at the Met.
The Williams Jazz Orchestra performed on Friday night. (Photo courtesy of Caitlin Striff-Cave.)

Student musicians take to the stage for this semester’s ‘Jazz Nights’

Tahlia Gerger • May 7, 2025
Student jazz combos and the Williams Jazz Orchestra closed their season with two evenings of semesterly performances.
Annie Hart performed at TOURISTS on April 18. (Photo courtesy of Jeana Choi Fermi.)

‘Sing for your slumber’: TOURISTS’ artist series reimagines live music

Jeana Choi Fermi • April 30, 2025
TOURISTS features a 'Sing for your Slumber' program, in which performing musicians can stay in their hotel for free.
Student band “Space Bar” opened for special guest Del Water Gap. (Photo courtesy of Shiwa Yangzom.)

Student bands shine at rainy Spring Fling

Shirel Quintanilla Raymond and Shane Stackpole • April 30, 2025
Several student bands vied for the opportunity to open for Spring Fling musical guest Del Water Gap on Saturday.
Pollock and Turchiano rehearse a segment of their routine with Løfsnes. (Photo courtesy of Erica Dankmeyer.)

Dance department revitalizes 1934 contemporary piece ‘Time is Money’

Amita Khurana • April 30, 2025
Students in the dance department perform a contemporary dance from the Great Depression
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."
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