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The Student-Run Newspaper of Williams College Since 1887

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The Student-Run Newspaper of Williams College Since 1887

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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.
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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.
Photo courtesy of Bradley Wakoff/WCMA.

The art of patience: Tales from the WALLS line

Jordanne Brazie September 18, 2024
In an op-ed, Jordanne Brazie discusses the boundaries of line cutting and the joy of sacrificing one's comfort for art.
Photo courtesy of Shoshie Hemley.

Study abroad changed my life … but not in the way you’d expect

Shoshie Hemley September 18, 2024
Shoshie Hemley reflects on a semester abroad, giving a perspective different from the stereotypical image of study-abroad bliss.
Letter from the editor: Updated policies from a new editorial board

Letter from the editor: Updated policies from a new editorial board

Julia Goldberg September 18, 2024
In a letter from the editor, The Record's Editor in Chief for the fall semester, Julia Goldberg, introduces some changes editorial policy and the board's commitments for the semester.
Editorial: The College must divest any holdings from weapons manufacturers, IDF suppliers

Editorial: The College must divest any holdings from weapons manufacturers, IDF suppliers

May 8, 2024
In an editorial, the Record's editorial board joins calls for divestment from weapons manufacturing and the IDF as well as broader transparency with respect to its investment practices.
We didn’t leave, we were pushed out: Reflections from JAs serving the Class of 2027

We didn’t leave, we were pushed out: Reflections from JAs serving the Class of 2027

In an op-ed, former and formerly prospective JAs offer their perspective on issues surrounding the JA system and argue for more support from the administration.
Photo courtesy of Gilly Denham.

An open letter to the College: Closing Williams-Mystic would be a serious mistake

May 8, 2024
In an op-ed, the Williams-Mystic class of Spring ’24 present the case for the College continuing their support for the program.
Photo courtesy of identity.williams.edu.

Dear Ephelia: Record advice column

Ephelia Ephelia May 8, 2024
This week, Ephelia takes on the tribulations of Sensations and the weeks after.

Reflections on encampments, divestment, protest, and the College community

Rachel Schmidt May 8, 2024
In an op-ed, Rachel Schmidt ’25 argues that encampment protesters have harmed discourse and community on our campus while failing to make a meaningful impact on the suffering in Gaza.
‘Love is as strong as death’: Choosing love in times of hate

‘Love is as strong as death’: Choosing love in times of hate

Joey Kauffman May 8, 2024
In an op-ed, Joey Koffman ’27 offers his reflections on the removal of posters from the Paresky windows and his wishes for hope in community.
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