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The Williams Record

The Student-Run Newspaper of Williams College Since 1887

The Williams Record

The Student-Run Newspaper of Williams College Since 1887

The Williams Record

The Record generated an AI image using the prompt "professors at liberal arts college whose school colors are purple and yellow debating the ethics of AI." (Image courtesy of Canva's Magic Media.)

AI is here to stay. Faculty are split on how to embrace it.

Luke Chinman November 20, 2024
A Record survey and interviews with faculty found a diverse range of opinions on the rise of artificial intelligence and its impact on higher education.
Photo courtesy of special collections.

This Week in Williams History: Bias incident sparks housing pledge, students debate athletics funding, College reconsiders harassment policy

Safiyah Anwar-Chuku November 20, 2024
This week in history, local residents were asked to commit to a pledge against discrimination in housing, students debated slashes to athletics funding during Town Meeting, and faculty discussed proposed changes to the College’s sexual harassment policy.
Photo Courtesy of Lee Kindlon.

Lee Kindlon ’98 elected district attorney of Albany County

Aiden Clarke and Hugh Kane November 20, 2024
In an interview with the Record, Kindlon shared memories of his time at the College and his goals as the incoming district attorney.
Photo courtesy of Priya Rajbhandary.

One in Two Thousand: Priya Rajbhandary ’25

Alexa Cohen November 20, 2024
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, Priya Rajbhandary ’25 discussed her gap year in Nepal, the global studies concentration, and the International Students Association (ISA).
Cass interviewed J.D. Vance at American Compass’ “Rebuilding American Capitalism” forum in June 2023. (Photo courtesy of Oren Cass.)

Oren Cass ’05 talks conservative realignment, economic policy, J.D. Vance

Phoebe Pallesen, Lena Kerest, and Aliya Huprikar November 13, 2024
Cass, founder and chief economist of right-wing think tank American Compass, discusses last Tuesday's election, the realignment of the GOP, and his time at the College.
High schoolers who work on Spring Street have unique perspectives on the College and its students. (Olivia Jo/The Williams Record)

Not the only school in town: Meet the teenagers who work on Spring Street

Dalia Levanon November 13, 2024
Many of our beloved Spring Street establishments employ high school students. The Record spoke with some of these students to hear about their experiences and their perspective on the College.
TAs teach up to 20 hours a week and are required to audit two classes. (Safiyah Anwar-Chuku/The Williams Record)

‘We’ve grown into a little family’: Language TAs discuss close bond

Safiyah Anwar-Chuku November 13, 2024
Language TAs reflect on their unique experience at the College.
Photo courtesy of Dean Cycon.

Dean Cycon ’75 spills the beans on supplying the College with coffee

Audrey Adam November 13, 2024
Cycon sits down with the Record to talk about his company Dean's Beans, which supplies the College's coffee dispensers.
Photo courtesy of Shiv Patel.

One in Two Thousand: Shiv Patel ’27

Akkshansh Bagga November 13, 2024
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, Shiv Patel ’27 discussed his love of photography, growing up in Manchester, and his favorite activities on campus. This interview has been edited for length and clarity.
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No longer a ‘microcosm’: Students reflect on new entry sorting process

Sonia Zinkin-Meyers, Heewon Lee, and Vedika Nair November 6, 2024
First-years share their experiences living in entries with disproportionate demographics.
Olivia Jo/The Williams Record

Moo-vies inspired by Williams

Emily Zas November 6, 2024
A spotlight on films inspired by Williams and shot on campus.
Theo Duarte-Baird/The Williams Record

RSOs to provide temporary support following Apothecary closure

Safiyah Anwar-Chuku November 6, 2024
In light of the apothecary on Spring Street closing, student clubs work to provide health resources to students in need.
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