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The Williams Record
The Student-Run Newspaper of Williams College Since 1887

The Williams Record
The Student-Run Newspaper of Williams College Since 1887

The Williams Record
In response to Theiss: Political violence isn’t tearing our campus apart. A lack of administrative communication is.

In response to Theiss: Political violence isn’t tearing our campus apart. A lack of administrative communication is.

Leigh Murphy • October 1, 2025
In an op-ed, Leigh Murphy '27 argues that the decision to lower the flag in honor of Charlie Kirk should have been campus-wide.
Chaplain's Corner: Verifying information and listening to each other's stories to build community

Chaplain’s Corner: Verifying information and listening to each other’s stories to build community

Sidra Mahmood • October 1, 2025
In this week's Chaplain's Corner, Sidra Mahmood gives suggestions on how to build inclusive communities through dialogue.
Photo courtesy of identity.williams.edu.

Dear Ephelia: Record advice column

Ephelia Ephelia • October 1, 2025
This week, Ephelia discusses Goodrich etiquette, Mark Hopkins, and more.
We are in danger of losing a generation of scientists. Here's what you can do about it.

We are in danger of losing a generation of scientists. Here’s what you can do about it.

Sam Drescher • September 24, 2025
In an op-ed, Sam Drescher explores the current pressures on science research and what students can do to support scientific inquiry.
The quiet loss of student voice in the Williams Honor Code

The quiet loss of student voice in the Williams Honor Code

Dylan Safai • September 24, 2025
In an op-ed, Dylan Safai dives into the changes to the College's honor code and warns students about their loss of agency.
Photo courtesy of identity.williams.edu.

Dear Ephelia: Record advice column

Ephelia Ephelia • September 24, 2025
This week, Ephelia discusses Hoxsey blues, the sting of rejection, taxes, talking too much, and parental surveillance.
Williams must not use violence on campus, in the community, and abroad

Williams must not use violence on campus, in the community, and abroad

Liam Carey • September 24, 2025
In an op-ed, Liam Carey calls on the college to acknowledge the impossibility of neutrality.
The dangers of accepting political violence after the death of Charlie Kirk

The dangers of accepting political violence after the death of Charlie Kirk

Sayer Theiss • September 17, 2025
In an op-ed, Sayer Theiss '29 discusses the College's decision to lower the flag to half-mast in the wake of Charlie Kirk's death.
WSU looks different this year: Here's what it means for you

WSU looks different this year: Here’s what it means for you

James Johnson-Brown • September 17, 2025
In an op-ed, James Johnson Brown describes the history of and climate around the WSU, as well as the recent changes to the organization.
What faculty must do to stop hate at the college

What faculty must do to stop hate at the college

Phoebe Cohen, Jennifer French, Chad Topaz, and Sarah Jacobson • September 17, 2025
In an op-ed, professors Phoebe Cohen, Jennifer French, Sarah Jacobson, and Chad Topaz comment on the slew of bias incidents on campus over the past few years and encourage stronger responses from the College.
Letter from the Editor: Reliable news in an uncertain time

Letter from the Editor: Reliable news in an uncertain time

Haley Zimmerman • September 17, 2025
In a letter from the editor, The Record's Editor in Chief for the spring semester, Haley Zimmerman, reiterates the paper's commitment to serving the college community with integrity and fairness.
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

Jordanne Brazie and Estefany Lopez-Velazquez • May 14, 2025
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.
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