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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

Several international students at the College discussed American democracy being at stake in this election. (Julia Karp/The Williams Record)

International students at the College reflect on upcoming election, how results might affect their futures

Elise Dzialo October 29, 2024
International students share their unique perspectives on the upcoming presidential election.
(Photo courtesy of Valentina Cohen.)

One in Two Thousand: Valentina Cohen ’26

Hannah Marx October 29, 2024
This week, Valentina Cohen ’26 discussed her plans to study abroad in Paris, her passion for learning languages, and how she adjusted moving from Miami to Williamstown.
(Photo courtesy of Special Collections.)

Looking back at dorms past

Safiyah Anwar-Chuku October 29, 2024
Many of the College's original dorms remain standing — but some do not. Throughout the past 200 years, the College has decided — for one reason or another — to demolish a select few dorms.
Emily Zas/The Williams Record

A cult classic: Reading ‘The Secret History’ at Williams

Luke Chinman October 22, 2024
Though there are certainly exaggerations — murderous Bacchanalia, for one — in a series of interviews with the Record, students and faculty said that Donna Tartt's novel captures an ounce of truth about the experience of attending a small liberal arts college in New England.
One in Two Thousand: Wyatt Cotton '27

One in Two Thousand: Wyatt Cotton ’27

Audrey Adam October 22, 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, Wyatt Cotton ’27 discussed his nickname, his football game rituals, and his love for Tyler House.
This election cycle, the vast majority of College employees’ political donations went to Democrats. (Phoebe Pallesen/ The Williams Record)

College employees gave thousands of dollars to political campaigns this election cycle. Here’s where they donated.

Lena Kerest, Hannah Marx, and Phoebe Pallesen October 22, 2024

Employees of the College donated at least $81,488.45 to political organizations this past year, according to public data from the Federal Election Committee (FEC). Of the reported data, 99.5 percent,...

A year after Schapiro left the College in 2008, the South Academic Building was renamed Schapiro Hall in his honor. (Photo courtesy of Special Collections.)

This Week in Williams History: Bryant House votes on coeducation, students react to new party guidelines, President Schapiro inducted

Safiyah Anwar-Chuku October 22, 2024
This week in history, the men of Bryant House voted to allow women to live there, the dean’s office attempted to reduce underage drinking, and the College inducted its 16th president.
Louis and Liss-Riordan hung lights and posters in thier Sewall room. Photo courtesy of Clarissa Louis.

Stepping inside OCL’s ‘Rooms of the Year’

Quinn Casey and Phoebe Pallesen October 8, 2024
An inside look into the winners of OCL's room decoration contest.
Scott posed with several trays of food waste they collected from students. (Photo courtesy of Annie Scott.)

Installation visualizes food waste at the College

Christopher Hughes October 8, 2024
Dining trays in front of Paresky draw attention to the food waste at the College.
Photo courtesy of Zach Sturdevant.

One in Two Thousand: Zach Sturdevant ’25

Akkshansh Bagga October 8, 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, Zach Sturdevant ’25 discussed his time in the military, parenting advice, and his hot takes on dining hall food.
(Olivia Jo/The Williams Record)

Scream station confronts mental health head-on

Jasper Hale October 8, 2024
A look into the mysterious pillow stand on the steps of Paresky.
(Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.)

From the Purple Valley to purple states: Ephs organize for the Harris-Walz campaign

Maya Prakash and Hannah Marx October 8, 2024
With the presidential election rapidly approaching, Ephs discuss their experiences working for the Harris-Walz campaign.
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