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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
In honor of Abraham Parsons: Reckoning work

In honor of Abraham Parsons: Reckoning work

Bilal Ansari • May 10, 2023
In an op-ed, Assistant Vice President of Campus Engagement Bilal Ansari tells the story of Black Town resident Abraham Parsons, emphasizing the need for the College to engage with its anti-Black history.
Funding yoga shouldn't be a stretch

Funding yoga shouldn’t be a stretch

Emma McTague • May 10, 2023
In an op-ed, Emma McTague '23 calls for greater institutional support for YogEphs.
Editorial: At Town Meeting, residents can vote for a more affordable, inclusive Williamstown

Editorial: At Town Meeting, residents can vote for a more affordable, inclusive Williamstown

Editorial Board • May 10, 2023
The Record editorial board calls for democratic action to create a more affordable and inclusive Williamstown.
The immigrant American dream

The immigrant American dream

Chris Flores • May 10, 2023
In an op-ed, Chris Flores '26 discusses the immigrant's American dream as a story of both gratitude and precarity.
Let’s give the Children’s Center the support it really deserves

Let’s give the Children’s Center the support it really deserves

B Thuronyi • May 3, 2023
In an op-ed, Professor B Thuronyi argues that the Williams College Children's Center is integral to the College's mission, and should be offered support accordingly.
I don’t like to complain but... What are all these consultants doing in Lee’s?

I don’t like to complain but… What are all these consultants doing in Lee’s?

Harry Albert • May 3, 2023
In an op-ed, Harry Albert ’25 discusses the prevalence of consultants in Lee Snack Bar.
Letter to the Editor: Spring cleaning

Letter to the Editor: Spring cleaning

Dave Low • May 3, 2023
In a Letter to the Editor, Dave Low ’69 encourages students at the College to maintain the cleanliness of Williamstown.
Toward a more inclusive English major

Toward a more inclusive English major

Cameron Pugh • May 3, 2023
In an op-ed, Cameron Pugh ’23 argues for a restructuring of the English major to be more diverse.
Photo courtesy of identity.williams.edu.

Dear Ephelia: Record advice column

Ephelia Ephelia • May 3, 2023
In this week's edition of Dear Ephelia, Ephelia consults on the acceptability of VSCO accounts, dance-floor makeouts, and Kanye.
Where has all the love gone?

Where has all the love gone?

Taylor Braswell • April 26, 2023
In an op-ed, Taylor Braswell ’23 laments the lack of love, support, and recognition for the labor Black women pour into the College.
Despite a rocky start, the Ephs won nine of their last 14 games. (Photo courtesy of Sports Information.)

Softball falls to Amherst, sweeps Middlebury in weekend doubleheaders

Daniel Okstein • April 26, 2023
On Saturday, softball (13-13, 7-5 in the NESCAC) bounced back from Friday’s two losses against Amherst (21-11, 9-5 in the NESCAC) by sweeping Middlebury (13-13, 4-8 in the NESCAC) in its doubleheader on the road.
Chaplain’s Corner: Corner of the sky...

Chaplain’s Corner: Corner of the sky…

Bridget Power • April 26, 2023
In an op-ed, Catholic Chaplain Bridget Power reflects on Pippin and its spiritual lessons for all of us.
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