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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

It's time to end test-optional admissions. The scores are important.

It’s time to end test-optional admissions. The scores are important.

Schuyler Colfax April 23, 2025
In an op-ed, Schuyler Colfax ’25 argues that it’s time to abolish the test-optional admissions policy and return to requiring standardized testing.
A new era for Williams?

A new era for Williams?

David Wignall April 23, 2025
In an op-ed, David Wignall ’25 reflects on the ‘eras’ of Williams and the new era the College may be entering.
Chaplain's Corner: Remembering Pope Francis

Chaplain’s Corner: Remembering Pope Francis

Bridget Power April 23, 2025
In this week's Chaplains' Corner, Catholic Chaplain Bridget Power reflects on the life and service the late Pope Francis.
Dear Ephelia: Record advice column

Dear Ephelia: Record advice column

Ephelia Ephelia April 23, 2025
This week, Ephelia explores the importance of Okta Verify and perfects the equation for how to text your crush.
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
The Record's editorial board lays out their commitment to free discourse and urges the College community 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.
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