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Dear Ephelia: Record advice column

Ephelia Ephelia March 6, 2024
This week, Ephelia tackles Spring Break FOMO, the Classroom 10 phenomenon, and the limits of tipping culture.
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How the College’s Motorcoach can work for more students

Max Billick March 6, 2024
In an op-ed, Max Billick '26 offers some to solutions to make the Motorcoach work for students who come from farther afield.
Chaplain’s Corner: Why the Spring Critical Issues Series?

Chaplain’s Corner: Why the Spring Critical Issues Series?

Rev. Valerie Bailey Fischer March 6, 2024
In this week's Chaplain's Corner, Rev. Valerie Bailey Fischer argues that these divisive and difficult times are precisely when engage in contentious conversations are most important.
Letter from the editor: Honoring the memory of Toby Woods ’27

Letter from the editor: Honoring the memory of Toby Woods ’27

Izzy Polanco February 28, 2024
I write to you with a heavy heart as we mourn the loss of Toby Woods ’27. My thoughts are with Toby’s family, friends, and all who were part of his life.
Chaplain’s Corner: Showing up for each other as we experience grief

Chaplain’s Corner: Showing up for each other as we experience grief

In this week's edition of Chaplain's Corner, the chaplains reflect on dealing with grief.
In response to Barenblat: Discussion of ‘sides’ only furthers violence

In response to Barenblat: Discussion of ‘sides’ only furthers violence

Benjamin Grimes February 28, 2024
In a response to Rabbi Rachel Barenblat, Benjamin Grimes argues the importance of the ceasefire resolution presented to the Select Board.
Despite its pledges, the college cannot call itself truly inclusive without a comprehensive accessibility map of its campus, Pauli Voelkel  ’27 argues. (Image courtesy of Williams College)

Why the College needs an accessibility map

Pauli Voelkel February 28, 2024
In an op-ed, Pauli Voelkel argues that the College should provide a public resource for building accessibility.
Creating a resolution that speaks for more of our Town

Creating a resolution that speaks for more of our Town

Rabbi Rachel Barenblat February 21, 2024
In an op-ed, Rabbi Rachel Barenblat ’96 responds to the call for a ceasefire resolution in last week's Select Board meeting.
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Normalizing imposter syndrome in the first-year experience

Hikaru Hayakawa February 21, 2024
In an op-ed, Hikaru Wakeel Hayakawa ’24 discusses the importance of addressing imposter syndrome at the College.
Chaplains’ Corner: Reflection on the role of a college chaplain

Chaplains’ Corner: Reflection on the role of a college chaplain

Sidra Mahmood February 21, 2024
In this week's edition of Chaplains' Corner, Muslim chaplain Sidra Mahmood responds to Pauli Voelkel ’27 by discussing the role of chaplaincy in modern college communities, and how they can reach students beyond their denominations.
The Record Horoscope: Feb. 21, 2024

The Record Horoscope: Feb. 21, 2024

Quinn Casey and Safiyah Anwar-Chuku February 21, 2024
The Record provides an astrological guide to the start of the semester.
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Dear Ephelia: Record advice column

Ephelia Ephelia February 21, 2024
This week, Ephelia advises on how to deal with tricky neighbors, how to dodge a bad conversation, and how to prepare for a Zoom date.
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