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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

A city girl’s guide to Williamstown

A city girl’s guide to Williamstown

Faarah Bhavnagri November 20, 2024
In an op-ed, Faarah Bhavnagri ’28 reflects on her move from the Mumbai — "the city that never sleeps" — to quiet, remote Williamstown.

Swiping into Spring Street

Henry Gold November 20, 2024
In an op-ed, Henry Gold ’28 proposes a system where students could use their dining hall swipes at establishments on Spring Street.
I don’t like to complain, but ... professors need to clarify preregistration preferences

I don’t like to complain, but … professors need to clarify preregistration preferences

Harry Albert November 20, 2024
In an op-ed, Harry Albert ’25 offers a solution to the problem of endless email-sending that accompanies preregistration.
Chaplains’ Corner: Engaging with  each other across differences

Chaplains’ Corner: Engaging with each other across differences

Sidra Mahmood November 20, 2024
Sidra Mahmood, the College's Muslim chaplain, reflects on the presidential election and expresses her hope for civil discourse across differences.
Photo courtesy of identity.williams.edu.

Dear Ephelia: Record advice column

Ephelia Ephelia November 20, 2024
This week, Ephelia tackles 8 a.m. classes, running into exes at Resky, and helps a student turn a roommate problem into an entrepreneurial opportunity.
The College’s response  to anti-Black violence  is inadequate

The College’s response to anti-Black violence is inadequate

Xavier Wills November 13, 2024
In an op-ed, Xavier Wills ’27 calls on the College to provide more support for Black students following racist incidents on campus.
The College must reconsider Honor and Discipline sanctions in light of procedural error

The College must reconsider Honor and Discipline sanctions in light of procedural error

Adelaide Herman and Levi Hughes November 13, 2024
In an op-ed, Adelaide Herman ’25 and Levi Hughes ’25, on behalf of the Gargoyle Society, argue that some recent academic integrity sanctions should be reversed.
Photo courtesy of identity.williams.edu.

Dear Ephelia: Record advice column

Ephelia Ephelia November 13, 2024
This week, Ephelia advises on joining clubs, climbing fences, and getting into nature.
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From one disappointed swing state voter to another

Francesca Castellanos November 13, 2024
In an op-ed, Francesca Castellanos ’26 reflects on the results of last week's elections.
Chaplains’ Corner: Looking  out for each other when we face hate on campus

Chaplains’ Corner: Looking out for each other when we face hate on campus

Rabbi Seth Wax November 13, 2024
In this weeks's Chaplain's Corner, Rabbi Seth Wax reflects on how the community can come together in the wake of recent bias incidents.
Editorial: The College must prioritize sexual assault prevention and response

Editorial: The College must prioritize sexual assault prevention and response

November 6, 2024
In an editorial, the Record argues that the College has failed to respond quickly and effectively to the departure of staff dedicated to sexual assault prevention and response, leaving students egregiously unsupported.
Letter to the editor: On meeting Donna Tartt

Letter to the editor: On meeting Donna Tartt

Scott D. Moringiello November 6, 2024

After reading the Oct. 23 Record article about Donna Tartt’s novel The Secret History, I knew that as a former Record editor, former classics major, and current Tartt aficionado, I had to write about...

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