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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

Cuts to federal science funding are a problem for all of us

Cuts to federal science funding are a problem for all of us

Rohit Bhattacharya and Phoebe Cohen March 19, 2025
In an op-ed, professors Rohit Bhattacharya and Phoebe Cohen explain how cuts to federal research funding will have devastating consequences beyond academic circles.
Bursting the purple bubble in 2025

Bursting the purple bubble in 2025

Bryan DiFebo-Byrne March 19, 2025
In an op-ed, Brian DiFebo-Byrne ’27 argues that students at the College can have a limited political and socioeconomic perspective that impedes their ability to engage in productive political discourse.
Chaplain’s Corner: Yearning for  connection as we turn toward spring

Chaplain’s Corner: Yearning for connection as we turn toward spring

Rabbi Seth Wax March 19, 2025
In this week’s Chaplain’s Corner, Rabbi Seth Wax talks about the importance of connection in our busy lives.
Dear Ephelia: Record advice column

Dear Ephelia: Record advice column

Ephelia Ephelia March 19, 2025
This week, Ephelia offers advice on finding balance, obsessive crushes, lost heirlooms, and more.
The big picture of big lectures

The big picture of big lectures

Henry Gold March 11, 2025
In an op-ed, Henry Gold argues that lecture sizes should be increased to give faculty more time to spend on tutorials and smaller seminars.

Dear Ephelia: Record advice column

Ephelia Ephelia March 11, 2025
This week, Ephelia tackles lost Super Puffs, Marriage Pact flames, and more.
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We can build a community around slow fashion

Pauli Voelkel March 5, 2025
In an op-ed, Pauli Voelkel ’27 encourages students to shift from fast fashion options to more sustainable, environment-friendly clothing options, both for costume sourcing for student performance groups as well as in individual fashion choices.
Chaplains’ Corner:  Learning to forgive  ourselves and others

Chaplains’ Corner: Learning to forgive ourselves and others

Sidra Mahmood March 5, 2025
In this week's Chaplains' Corner, Muslim Chaplain Sidra Mahmood reflects on learning to forgiving others and forgiving oneself, especially during the month of Ramadan.
Dear Ephelia: Record Advice Column

Dear Ephelia: Record Advice Column

Ephelia Ephelia March 5, 2025
This week, Ephelia offers advice on reaching campus fame, overcoming embarrassing moments, and how to deal with dishonest suitemates.
In response to Barman: We’re not as divided as it seems

In response to Barman: We’re not as divided as it seems

Charis Woo March 5, 2025
In an op-ed, Charis Woo '27 responds to Felix Barman ’27, bringing a new perspective to the discussion on the social divide between athlete and non-athlete students.
Tenure denials: The College must prioritize improving its treatment of faculty of color

Tenure denials: The College must prioritize improving its treatment of faculty of color

Sam Samuel February 26, 2025
In an op-ed, Sam Samuel ’26 urges the College administration to reconsider recent denials of tenure and address its long-standing pattern of low retention of faculty of color.
In response to Farman-Farmaian:  Athletics drive the College’s social divide

In response to Farman-Farmaian: Athletics drive the College’s social divide

Felix Barman February 26, 2025
In an op-ed, Felix Barman ’27 responds to Alex Farman-Farmaian ’28, arguing that the College community must do more to overcome social divisions between athletes and non athletes.
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