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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

Editorial: Freedom of speech is under attack. The Williams community must resist.

Editorial: Freedom of speech is under attack. The Williams community must resist.

Editorial Board April 16, 2025
In this editorial, the board of the Record emphasizes their continued commitment to free discourse and encourages the College to do the same.
The cavalry isn't coming

The cavalry isn’t coming

Joe Picard April 16, 2025
In this op-ed, Joe Picard explains the threats to higher education and encourages the College to be a leader in resisting them.
Heart and music make a legacy: a personal reflection on the work of William Finn ’74

Heart and music make a legacy: a personal reflection on the work of William Finn ’74

Sari Klainberg April 16, 2025
In this op-ed, Sari Klainberg '25 reflects on the impact of William Finn '74 on her own work.
Chaplain's Corner: Embracing discomfort to demonstrate allyship

Chaplain’s Corner: Embracing discomfort to demonstrate allyship

Sidra Mahmood April 16, 2025
In this week's Chaplain's Corner, Sidra Mahmood discusses what it means to support and defend your allies of different identities during difficult times.
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.
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