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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

Lickety’s ice cream has an unusually stretchy texture that only science can explain.

Inside the scoop: Why is Lickety’s ice cream so stretchy?

Inés Garcia and Aaron Rojas-Avila October 8, 2025
Ever wonder what makes Lickety ice cream the ultimate sweet treat? Well, look no further — this week, the Record's favorite food scientists took a deep dive into the creation process to discover what makes their scoops the best.
Couple Jim and Lisa Cervone co-own Ayelada, located inside their second business Crust.  (Janine Wang/The Williams Record.)

Holy Ayelada! Local couple opens new frozen yogurt shop in Town

Dilay Kalınoğlu October 8, 2025
A new fro-yo has arrived in town. (Well, not like there was any before.) Ayelada and Crust co-owners Lisa and Jim Cervone talk flavors, being a Berkshires business-owning couple, and their new venture.
Good Question a cappella performs on Stony Ledge. (Photo courtesy of the Williams Record.)

The ghosts of Mountain Days past: A look into the Record’s archives

Tess Halpern October 8, 2025
Last Friday, students awoke to the cacophonous clanging of the Thompson Chapel bells and members of the Williams Outing Club (WOC) board banging pots and pans, yelling, “It’s Mountain Day!” As timeless as these traditions may seem, the College’s favorite Friday in fall has evolved greatly since its inception. The Record took a deep dive into the archives to unearth stories from Mountain Days past. 
Photo courtesy of Onyeraluobu Chibuogwu.

One in Two Thousand: Onyeraluobu Chibuogwu ’26

Frances Brooks October 8, 2025
Each week, the Record (using a script in R) randomly selects a student at the College for our One in Two Thousand feature, excluding current Record board members. This week, Onyeraluobu Chibuogwu ’26 discussed his academic journey, basketball, and his advice for first-years.
Photo courtesy of Reyna Li.

Disabled Student Union provides a safe space for students with disabilities at the College

Alex Farman-Farmaian and Aliya Huprikar October 8, 2025
Disability Student Union members comment on the College's role in supporting students with disabilities, and the importance of community.
Laundry machines have been prime subjects of energy fraud. (Amy Vongvasin/The Williams Record)

Laundry saboteur or conservationist? Energy-saving contest sparks electric competition between dorms

Arleny Flores and Edward Maxam October 1, 2025
The Zilkha Center for the Environment’s Residential Energy Competition, which began Sept. 19 and will run through Oct. 2, pits dorm against dorm to see who can most reduce their building’s energy consumption. 
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Harry the therapy dog arrives on campus

Inés Garcia October 1, 2025
Harry the Havapoo provides cuddly comfort and joy to the College’s student body every Wednesday.
When not in Italy, students in Giovanetti's lab conduct research on campus related to DarkSide-20k. (Photo courtesy of Sydney Ghorayeb.)

Research Spotlight: The Giovanetti Lab searches for dark matter in Italy

Isabella Hayden October 1, 2025
Students at the College studied physics with the Giovanetti lab last summer in beautiful L’Aquila, Italy. This international collaborative project is dedicated to the detection of dark matter, and could lead to a breakthrough in the field.
One in Two Thousand: Tyler Moy ’28

One in Two Thousand: Tyler Moy ’28

Dihan Pagalilauan October 1, 2025
Each week, the Record (using a script in R) randomly selects a student at the College for our One in Two Thousand feature, excluding current Record board members. This week, Tyler Moy ’28 discussed transitioning to the College, volleyball, and Asian community-building at Williams.
‘The people are flocking’: Food trucks debut on campus

‘The people are flocking’: Food trucks debut on campus

Lily Fox October 1, 2025
Last Thursday, dozens of students braved heavy rain in the pursuit of something novel: pulled-chicken sandwiches, acai bowls, smashburgers and elusive black bean tacos. Was it worth the wait? Students react to the new food trucks behind Wachenheim.
Julia Karp/The Williams Record

Williamstown Food Pantry is a safe haven amid SNAP cuts

Maya Inaltong September 24, 2025
With SNAP benefits on shaky ground, an alternative option for affordable food has emerged in Williamstown.
Photo courtesy of The Williams Record.

The kegs’ last stand: Mission’s golden age of parties

Henry Hilton and Hugh Kane September 24, 2025
Alumni recount how Mission's parties used to be just a little more rowdy than they are today.
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