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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
To be effective, the honor system needs sweeping, systemic change

To be effective, the honor system needs sweeping, systemic change

Sam Sidders • February 19, 2025
In this op-ed, Sam Sidders lays out reasons the honor system is dysfunctional and calls on the College to take action.
Chaplains’ Corner: ‘Ordo amoris’ and our obligation to love

Chaplains’ Corner: ‘Ordo amoris’ and our obligation to love

Bridget Power • February 19, 2025
In this weeks's Chaplain's Corner, Catholic Chaplain Bridget Power reflects on interpretations of 'ordo amoris' in current political discourse and the importance of encounters in recognizing our kinship.
Liberal arts teams for a liberal arts college

Liberal arts teams for a liberal arts college

Alex Farman-Farmaian • February 19, 2025
In an op-ed, Alex Farman-Farmaian ’28 explores the academic and creative diversity fostered by varsity sport teams.
Photo courtesy of identity.williams.edu.

Dear Ephelia: Record advice column

Ephelia Ephelia • February 19, 2025
This week, Ephelia tackles secret dogs, relationship troubles, and more.
The College has a responsibility to extend aid to postgraduate study

The College has a responsibility to extend aid to postgraduate study

Stone Murphy • February 12, 2025
In an op-ed, Stone Murphy ’25 argues for the College to expand financial aid to students seeking postgraduate degrees.
Dear Ephelia: Record Advice Column

Dear Ephelia: Record Advice Column

Ephelia Ephelia • February 12, 2025
This week, Ephelia tackles all things love in anticipation of Valentine's Day.
The Williams Student Union: A vision in need of reform

The Williams Student Union: A vision in need of reform

Dylan Safai • February 12, 2025
In an op-ed, Dylan Safai ’26 writes about possible reforms for the Williams Student Union.
Chaplain’s Corner: Compassion

Chaplain’s Corner: Compassion

Valerie Bailey • February 12, 2025
In this weeks's Chaplain's corner, Reverend Valerie Fischer reflects on the importance of compassion during difficult times.

Letter from the Editor: Expanding our reach

Max Billick • January 29, 2025
In a letter from the editor, The Record's Editor in Chief for the spring semester, Max Billick, reiterates the paper's commitment to the community and introduces some changes to expand the paper's reach.
‘I think he’s a nice guy, but…’: Accountability and sexual violence at the College

‘I think he’s a nice guy, but…’: Accountability and sexual violence at the College

Cheyenne Willis • January 29, 2025
In an op-ed, Cheyenne Willis ’24.5 writes about sexual violence on campus and the importance of accountability.
Dear Ephelia: Record advice column

Dear Ephelia: Record advice column

Ephelia Ephelia • January 29, 2025
This week, Ephelia tackles water bottle hygiene, architecture choices at the College, New Year’s resolutions, professor recommendations, and love advice.
Photo courtesy of Isaac Rivera.

We need an Indigenous studies department — but for the right reasons

Isaac Rivera • December 4, 2024
In an op-ed, Isaac Rivera '26 argues for a spiritually focused Indigenous studies department.
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