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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

Schrödinger’s bias: If you don’t look for it, it’s not there

Schrödinger’s bias: If you don’t look for it, it’s not there

In an op-ed, Jordanne Brazie '25 and Estefany Lopez-Velazquez '25 discuss the effects of bias against gender and racial minorities in the physics department and call for change.
Are students reading less than they used to?

Are students reading less than they used to?

David Wignall May 14, 2025
In an op-ed, David Wignall '25 digs into the decline in the amount of reading college students do and makes suggestions for what professors can do to resolve the issue.
Stop making my campus unsafe

Stop making my campus unsafe

Mariel Baez May 14, 2025
In an op-ed, Mariel Baez '26 comments on campus culture, arguing that bias is often left unchecked.
Spring Street should be for people, not cars

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

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

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.
Dear Ephelia: Record advice column

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

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

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.
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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

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

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.
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