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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

This Thanksgiving, the College must do more for students staying on campus

Rebecca Call October 9, 2024
In an op-ed, Rebecca Call ’27 calls on the College to provide more support for students staying on campus over breaks.
We need to cultivate care at the College

We need to cultivate care at the College

Mariel Baez October 9, 2024
In an op-ed, Mariel Baez ’26 reflects on interpersonal culture on campus.
(Julia Karp/The Williams Record)

The birds and the B’s: It’s time to have ‘the talk’ about grades

David Wignall October 9, 2024
In an op-ed, David Wignall ’25 argues that grade inflation is seriously harming the college experience.
In response to Hemley and Del Tufo: You can make friends abroad, regardless of their school

In response to Hemley and Del Tufo: You can make friends abroad, regardless of their school

Will Olsen October 2, 2024
In an op-ed, Will Olsen ’25 contests Hemley and Del Tufo's premise that the students one meets on study abroad trips are something to be endured.
Photo courtesy of identity.williams.edu.

Dear Ephelia: Record advice column

Ephelia Ephelia October 2, 2024
This week, our beloved cow tackles unreciprocated love at the Coffee Bar, how to carry one's course packets, and a fear of Lower Lasell.
Chaplains’ Corner: Spiritual tips for creating space for each other

Chaplains’ Corner: Spiritual tips for creating space for each other

Rabbi Seth Wax October 2, 2024
In this weeks's Chaplain's corner, Rabbi Seth Wax offers tips for creating caring spaces and emphasizes the importance of community in the face of difference.
I don't like to complain, but... Surprise room checks are inconvenient and dangerous

I don’t like to complain, but… Surprise room checks are inconvenient and dangerous

Harry Albert October 2, 2024
In an op-ed Harry Albert ’25 argues that, contrary to their purpose, surprise room checks cultivate dangerous practices among students and fail to address the root problem of fire-sources in dorm rooms.
Welcome back to campus! You’ve  already missed the career fair.

Welcome back to campus! You’ve already missed the career fair.

David Wignall September 25, 2024
In an op-ed, David Wignall '25 reflects on the careerist scramble at the College.
In response to Hemley: Studying abroad is nothing like  Williams, and that’s a good thing.

In response to Hemley: Studying abroad is nothing like Williams, and that’s a good thing.

Nelson Del Tufo September 25, 2024
In response to an op-ed from last week, Nelson Del Tufo '25 advocates for embracing the challenges of studying abroad.
Chaplains’ Corner: What is Christian nationalism?

Chaplains’ Corner: What is Christian nationalism?

Valerie Bailey September 25, 2024
In this week's Chaplain's Corner, Rev. Valerie Bailey Fischer warns against the rise of Christian nationalism.
Photo courtesy of identity.williams.edu.

Dear Ephelia: Record advice column

Ephelia Ephelia September 25, 2024
This week, Ephelia lends a hand to confused frosh and answers friendship queries.
Lena Kerest/The Williams Record

Despite discontent, young people should vote — especially in local races

Jessica Kim September 18, 2024
In an op-ed, Jessica Kim of EphVotes, the College's non-partisan voter outreach group, makes the case for voting, even in the face of a frustrating political landscape.
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