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Ruth Ozeki is a distinguished visiting professor of English at the College. (Photo courtesy of Ruth Ozeki.)

Just visiting: Bestselling author Ruth Ozeki teaches advanced fiction at the College

Ellie Davis and Alina Ramirez March 13, 2024

In 2017, Aisha Abdrashitova ’22  – then a student at the Berkshire School – reached out to bestselling author and then-Professor of English at Smith College Ruth Ozeki asking what book she should...

One for the books: Milne Public Library celebrates 150th anniversary

One for the books: Milne Public Library celebrates 150th anniversary

Emily Zas and Phoebe Pallesen March 13, 2024

On March 9, 1874, it was 23 degrees below zero in Williamstown — but the cold did not deter Town residents from attending that year’s Town Meeting, where they voted to establish a public library....

The College’s robotics team — named the “Cattlebots” ­— earned second place in the VEX U robotics competition in New York last month. (Photo courtesy of Estefany Lopez-Velazquez.)

Robotics club fosters inclusivity, secures second place at VEX U competition

Dilay Kalınoğlu March 13, 2024
On Feb. 4, the College’s robotics club, the “Cattlebots,” entered its first competition,  the VEX U college and university competition, hosted at Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology in New York City.  The Cattlebots competed against eight other schools — the majority of which were engineering universities — and won second place. 
(Photo courtesy of Catherine Farman-Farmaian.)

One in Two Thousand: Logan McClennen ’24

Ellie Davis March 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, Logan McClennen ’24 discussed his early March Madness insights, the exciting end to his intramural (IM) basketball career, and being the subject of a song by his ex-girlfriend.
Dodd House transformed into Las Vegas for ACE’s annual Casino Night, where students placed bets and won big. (Quinn Casey/The Williams Record)

My trip to Las Vegas: Inside ACE’s Casino Night

Quinn Casey March 6, 2024
As the clock approached 9 p.m. last Friday, intrepid Record reporter Quinn Casey followed groups of well-dressed students on their way to Las Vegas. Well, sort of. He found himself inside ACE's Casino Night.
The Record reported 100 years ago on a professor’s remarks defending the character of his students. (Photo courtesy of The Williams Record.)

This Week in Williams History: Professor defends the modern student, College changes academic schedule, students hold forum on bias incidents

Emily Zas March 6, 2024
“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, a professor defended modern students, the College changed its schedule, and students held a forum on bias incidents. 
(Photo courtesy of Aarju Poudel.)

One in Two Thousand: Aarju Poudel ’27

Phoebe Pallesen March 6, 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, Aarju Poudel ’27 discussed her hometown, dyeing her hair red, and her love for untranslatable words.
Gerrard’s office in Stetson Hall centers around a “ceremonial” chess set. (Max Billick/The Williams Record)

Fingers, blessings, chess boards, and Darwin: A look inside professors’ offices

Max Billick and Isabella Hayden March 6, 2024
When students enter their professors’ offices, they often encounter a desk, computer, bookshelves, and perhaps the occasional poster. However, some professors have taken the opportunity to turn their offices into shrines to their personal and academic pursuits.
SFS — housed in Weston Hall — implemented the PEG in 2022. (Jane Su/The Williams Record)

Directing deposits: Students reflect on the Personal Expenses Grant

Ellie Davis and Rebecca Call February 28, 2024
Many students receiving financial aid at the College are accustomed to seeing $925 hit their bank accounts from “Williams College Direct Pay” at the start of each semester. But this money — known as the Personal Expenses Grant (PEG) — has only existed in its current form since 2022, when the College established its all-grant financial aid program.
Rock ’n’ roll girl group The Chiffons performed at Baxter Hall in 1964. (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.)

This Week in Williams History: The College receives a gift from France, bands perform at Winter Carnival, Ephs claim NESCAC Title

Quinn Casey February 28, 2024
“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 College library received a gift from France, Winter Carnival welcomed famous music groups, and men’s basketball earned its fourth NESCAC Title. 
Four establishments in Williamstown now offer boba to customers. (Olivia Jo/The Williams Record)

Spilling the tea: Reviewing the Town’s boba

Palvasha Khan and Rachel Chai February 28, 2024
In Williamstown, you can find four businesses that sell boba — a traditional Taiwanese drink made from tapioca pearls and tea. Although Goodrich Coffee Bar and Blue Mango were the primary sellers of the specialty drink for a while, two new players have recently entered the market: Tea and Boba Lounge and Spoon Café. 
(Photo courtesy of Sports Information.)

One in Two Thousand: Matt Kandel ’24.5

Lena Kerest February 28, 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, Matt Kandel ’24.5 discusses the upcoming tennis season, his success with intramural sports, and his love for Word Hunt.
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