Because of their unconventional backgrounds, many veterans share a heightened appreciation for their time at the College. PHOTO COURTESY OF WILLIAMS COLLEGE.
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Best Bathrooms on Campus
THOMPSON CHEMISTRY LABS, 3RD FLOOR: This spacious bathroom receives few visitors, so you can take your time here, perhaps pondering the enigmatic poster, which contains only two words: “casual woods.” ANIAH PRICE/PHOTO EDITOR———————————————————————————————————————–
SAWYER, 3RD FLOOR: These elegant bathrooms, located near the main entrance of Sawyer, are a crowd favorite. Golden signage, marble stall dividers and abundant toilet paper contribute to the bathrooms’ palatial atmosphere.
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Ephs self-advertise for romance
Hipolito Vazquez ’22 put together a humorous boyfriend resume for potential suitors, posting copies in public spaces around campus. ANIAH PRICE/PHOTO EDITOR
Roughly one in five alums from the class of 1972 is married or partnered to another alum, according to an article in the Summer 2018 edition of Williams Magazine.
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Two in Two Thousand: Phoebe Huang ’20 and Will Huang ’21
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In honor of Valentine’s Day, the Record brings you its annual profile of a campus couple. This year, that couple is Phoebe Huang ’20 and Will Huang ’21, who have been dating since the sixth problem set in their econometrics class last spring.
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Dining revamps certification program
In preparation for the National Restaurant Association’s annual sanitation certification test, three students used Winter Study to create and teach a food safety curriculum for dining services staff, increasing the pass rate at the College from 42 percent to 100 percent. The curriculum was implemented by Katrina Wheelan ’21, Josh Reynolds ’21 and Sam Jocas ’21 in conjunction with ServSafe, a food and beverage safety training and certificate program administered by the National Restaurant Association.
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Jon Lovett ’04 reimagines media coverage of politics
Jon Lovett ’04 has worked as a speechwriter for Obama, a screenwriter and a co-creator of popular podcast channel Crooked Media. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.
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Berkshire Palate offers locally sourced craft food, standout array of sliders
Customers at Berkshire Palate enjoy sliders – called “Little Buns” – and a variety of hot and cold snacks. Courtesy of iBerkshires.com.
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Winter Study courses give insight into world of entrepreneurship
Several Winter Study courses affiliated with the ’68 Center for Career Exploration offered opportunities involving startups. Sabrine Brismeur/Photo Editor
In Winter Study classrooms spread across the nation, from Griffin 6 to the Golden Gate bridge, one buzzword has captured everyone’s attention: startups.
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First Congregational Church spearheads immigrant activism
The First Congregational Church on Main Street has resolved to become a Level 2 sanctuary congregation. Sabrine Brismeur/Photo Editor
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One in Two Thousand: Hemal Patel ’22
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Hemal is one of the most outgoing, cheerful members of Willy AB. We sat down to discuss his childhood in Coventry, England, and how he ended up at the College.
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First Congregational Church spearheads immigrant activism
On Jan. 27, as the wind whips snow into the air on a brisk morning in Williamstown, towngoers hurry in to seek refuge in First Congregational Church (FCC), a building that, with its classic white exterior and steeple, blends perfectly into the picturesque New England landscape.