The Williams Record

Spring Street should be for people, not cars

Gus Demerath • May 7, 2025

In an op-ed, Gus Demerath ’25 proposes an new design for Spring Street that brings the community together.

Chaplain’s Corner: The key to community? Returning what is lost

Rabbi Seth Wax • May 7, 2025

In this week's Chaplains' Corner, Rabbi Seth Wax discusses the practice of returning lost objects and the shared commitment of respect towards our peers and community members.

Reflection: On guilt, burnout, and questioning the system

Max Litvak • May 7, 2025

In an op-ed, Max Litvak ’25 reflects on privilege and burning out in a system that promotes a culture of linear success and achievement.

Purple Box: The 2025-26 housing lottery, by the numbers

Tess Halpern • May 7, 2025

Curious about how housing turned out for students this year? We have the stats. Inside, you'll find the number of seniors who ended up in flexes, how many students chose Mission, and so much more.

Dear Ephelia: Record advice column

Ephelia Ephelia • May 7, 2025

This week, Ephelia discusses workout routines for someone with an athlete roommate, navigating love triangles, learning how to ride a bike, finding love using dating apps, and the unwritten rules of Lickety etiquette.

Terms and conditions are for scams, not the Honor Code

Devon Pawlak • April 30, 2025

In an op-ed, Devon Pawlak '27.5 argues for changes to the Honor Code.

Chaplain’s Corner: Listening can challenge fear and silence

Valerie Bailey • April 30, 2025

In this week's Chaplain's Corner, Rev. Valerie Bailey discusses the power of silence.

Dear Ephelia: Record advice column

Ephelia Ephelia • April 30, 2025

This week, Ephelia tackles Yik Yak fails, the allure of Del Water Gap, and more.

In response to Colfax: Test-optional admissions still expand access. Don’t end them

Chad Topaz • April 30, 2025

In an op-ed, Professor Chad Topaz advocates for the continuation of the College's test-optional admissions policy.

Letter to the editor: Spring cleaning revisited

Dave Low • April 30, 2025

In a letter to the editor, Dave Low '69 thanks students for their efforts in keeping the Town clean.

It’s time to end test-optional admissions. The scores are important.

Schuyler Colfax • April 23, 2025

In an op-ed, Schuyler Colfax ’25 argues that it’s time to abolish the test-optional admissions policy and return to requiring standardized testing.

A new era for Williams?

David Wignall • April 23, 2025

In an op-ed, David Wignall ’25 reflects on the ‘eras’ of Williams and the new era the College may be entering.