Skip to Main Content
The Student-Run Newspaper of Williams College Since 1887

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

Letter from the Editor: Expanding our reach

Max Billick January 29, 2025
In a letter from the editor, The Record's Editor in Chief for the spring semester, Max Billick, reiterates the paper's commitment to the community and introduces some changes to expand the paper's reach.
‘I think he’s a nice guy, but…’: Accountability and sexual violence at the College

‘I think he’s a nice guy, but…’: Accountability and sexual violence at the College

Cheyenne Willis January 29, 2025
In an op-ed, Cheyenne Willis ’24.5 writes about sexual violence on campus and the importance of accountability.
Dear Ephelia:  Record advice column

Dear Ephelia: Record advice column

Ephelia Ephelia January 29, 2025
This week, Ephelia tackles water bottle hygiene, architecture choices at the College, New Year’s resolutions, professor recommendations, and love advice.
Photo courtesy of Isaac Rivera.

We need an Indigenous studies department — but for the right reasons

Isaac Rivera December 4, 2024
In an op-ed, Isaac Rivera '26 argues for a spiritually focused Indigenous studies department.
The Record Horoscope: Finals week edition

The Record Horoscope: Finals week edition

Ephelia Ephelia December 4, 2024
A finals week edition of the Record Horoscope says that ChatGPT and all-nighters are not the path to exam success.
Poetry needs a stage at the College

Poetry needs a stage at the College

Fajr Rauf December 4, 2024
In an op-ed, Fajr Rauf '28 argues that the College should dedicate more resources toward poetry.
Photo courtesy of identity.williams.edu.

Dear Ephelia: Record advice column

Ephelia Ephelia December 4, 2024
This week, Ephelia tackles falling in love with your best friend, the switch to electric fireplaces in the 24-hour room, and a question that seems to have been submitted by Troy Bolton of "High School Musical."
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.
Load More Stories