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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
Reflections on memory and returning to Sebald’s Vertigo

Reflections on memory and returning to Sebald’s Vertigo

Rijul Jain • February 22, 2023
In an op-ed, Rijul Jain ’25 reflects on the elusiveness and inadequacy of memory, in the novel Vertigo by W.G. Sebald, and in his own life.
The queer dating scene at the College can be hard to navigate. Don’t let that discourage you.

The queer dating scene at the College can be hard to navigate. Don’t let that discourage you.

Jackson Small • February 22, 2023
In this op-ed, Jackson Small '24 discusses queer dating and hookup culture at the College.
Datamatch, nunneries, and lightheartedness

Datamatch, nunneries, and lightheartedness

Aaron Schroen • February 15, 2023
In an op-ed, Aaron Schroen '23.5 emphasizes the importance of lighthearted community-building activities as a form of self-care.
Chaplain's Corner: Being like the Earth

Chaplain’s Corner: Being like the Earth

Seth Wax • February 15, 2023
In this week's Chaplain's Corner, Rabbi Seth Wax offers a vision of what students should seek to be in their relationships.
A response to last week’s article on the Jan. 8 insurrection in Brazil: Lula represents more than corruption

A response to last week’s article on the Jan. 8 insurrection in Brazil: Lula represents more than corruption

Maria Lobato Grabowsky • February 15, 2023
In response to an op-ed by Laura Allemann Chamon ’25, Maria Lobato Grabowsky ’25 reflects on the significance of Lula's election in the context of the Jan. 8 insurrection in Brazil.
Comic

Comic

Sylvana Widman • February 15, 2023

Photo courtesy of identity.williams.edu.

Dear Ephelia

Ephelia Ephelia • February 15, 2023
In this week's Dear Ephelia describes alternative housing accomodations, finding your secret admirer, and what to do when caught stalking your partner.
A call to reevaluate first-year fall

A call to reevaluate first-year fall

Samuel Riley • February 8, 2023
In an op-ed, Samuel Riley '23 highlights the unique challenges of first-year fall and calls upon the College to take supportive action.
Chaplain’s Corner: African American history must not become part of the null curriculum

Chaplain’s Corner: African American history must not become part of the null curriculum

Valerie Bailey • February 8, 2023
In this addition of Chaplains' Corner, Rev. Valerie Bailey Fischer argues for the inclusion of African American history in school curricula.
Breaking Point: A Brazilian’s thoughts on Jan. 8th

Breaking Point: A Brazilian’s thoughts on Jan. 8th

Laura Allemann Chamon • February 8, 2023
In an op-ed, Laura Allemann Chamon ’25 discusses the Jan. 8 insurrection in Brazil and urges the College to better support international students' voting rights.
Crossword answers 1/25/23

Crossword answers 1/25/23

Joe Fox • February 8, 2023
The answers for the crossword on 1/25/23.
An ode to Winter Study

An ode to Winter Study

Ethan Cooper • February 8, 2023
In an op-ed, Ethan Cooper ’23 reflects on the value of Winter Study.
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