At a small college like this one, it doesn’t take much to think you know campus like the back of your hand. Many students, however, are unaware of the sprawling College-owned estate, Mount Hope, just a 10-minute drive from campus.
Debaters gathered at the College last weekend for a two-day, Frozen-themed tournament during which students argued a range of topics, spanning economic policy, the institution of marriage, musicals, and the Mongol empire.
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, Laura Ryan ’27 discussed her recent visit to Villanova University, her plans to walk the Camino de Santiago, and her recent field hockey season. This interview has been edited for length and clarity.
When spring arrives in Williamstown, you might see squirrels prancing around Frosh Quad lawn or hear sparrows chirping — but what about bats? It turns out we have those too.
Mika Brzezinski ’89, now a co-host of the MSNBC television show Morning Joe along with her husband Joe Scarborough, sat down with the Record to discuss her favorite memories from the College, highlights from her career as a TV journalist, and her approach to reporting — along with how she views the media’s role during the Trump administration.
In the 1979-80 academic year, Reza Pahlavi, son of the Shah of Iran, attended the College. Despite the heightened security and international attention surrounding his home country, he blended in as another student, marking a unique chapter to the College's history.
Food means fuel, and no one knows it better than students at the College. The Record looked into Driscoll Dining Hall's output, from sweet treats to chicken tenders. Driscoll's busiest nights are Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, according to Dining Services' Unit Manager Molly O'Brien.
“This Week in Williams History” is a column that looks back at memorable moments in the College’s past through articles in the Record. This week in history, the Record covered Cap and Bells’ first musical, frustration with a restriction on women visiting dorms at night, an overstatement of the frequency of sex on campus, and a student panel discussion on queer life.
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, Gabby Brown ’27 discussed her job at Tea and Boba Lounge, her experience on the women’s rugby team, and her recent foray into sitar lessons. This interview has been edited for length and clarity.
How does one explain the “Williams Swivel,” Snar, and Mountain Day to friends and family outside of the Purple Bubble? Unique references like these prompted Sarah Ling ’24 and Kazi Raleh ’24 to create The Life of an Eph — a card game released in November 2024 that seeks to capture the nostalgia and memories of Ephs past and present.
In honor of Valentine’s Day, the Record brings you its annual profile of a campus couple. This year, Claudia Russell ’25 and Jesse Shapiro ’25 discussed their first date, adventures abroad, and bucket list for their final semester at the College.
