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The Student-Run Newspaper of Williams College Since 1887

The Williams Record

Chaplains’ Corner: Yom Kippur and the dress of God

Chaplains’ Corner: Yom Kippur and the dress of God

Seth Wax October 8, 2025
This week, Rabbi Seth Wax reflects on Yom Kippur and the symbolism of God's clothing.
Dear Ephelia: Record advice column

Dear Ephelia: Record advice column

Ephelia Ephelia October 8, 2025
This week, Ephelia discusses relationship advice, tips and tricks for being a student at the College, academic advice, and more.
Comic

Comic

“I say we cut rates to skim, time for some healthy growth.”
Henry Hilton October 8, 2025

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.
The Ephs will travel to play Wesleyan next weekend. (Photo courtesy of Sports Information.)

Men’s soccer sweeps doubleheader with shutouts at home

Noor Naseer October 9, 2024
Men’s soccer (8-2-1, 5-20-0 NESCAC) dominated over the weekend, defeating the Bates Bobcats (6-4-1, 2-3-1 NESCAC) 2-0 on Saturday and the SUNY Cortland Red Dragons (7-3-3) 1-0 on Sunday. The weekend’s victories brought the team to four consecutive wins, solidifying its strength after an uneven start to the season.
I don't like to complain, but... Surprise room checks are inconvenient and dangerous

I don’t like to complain, but… Surprise room checks are inconvenient and dangerous

Harry Albert October 2, 2024
In an op-ed Harry Albert ’25 argues that, contrary to their purpose, surprise room checks cultivate dangerous practices among students and fail to address the root problem of fire-sources in dorm rooms.
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.
College to break ground on Multipurpose Recreation Center, conduct year-long study on wellness

College to break ground on Multipurpose Recreation Center, conduct year-long study on wellness

Hannah Marx May 1, 2024
The College will begin the construction process for the Multipurpose Recreation Center (MRC) on May 8, when the contractor for the project, Suffolk Construction, is scheduled to arrive at the site. The College plans to break ground in late spring with an anticipated opening in winter 2025, the Office of Communications announced on April 8.
Men’s golf finished eighth out of 10 teams at the NESCAC Championship at the Brunswick Golf Club. (Photo courtesy of Sports Information.)

Men’s golf sees mixed results at NESCAC Championship following wins at home

Hugh Kane May 1, 2024
Following two wins last weekend at the Williams Spring Invitational and Little Three Championship, men’s golf finished eighth out of ten teams at the NESCAC Championship at Brunswick Golf Club in Maine last weekend.
Photo courtesy of Shayna Julianne.

One in Two Thousand: Shayna Julianne ’26

Izzy Polanco May 1, 2024
Each week, the Record (using a script in R) randomly selects a student at the College for our One in Two Thousand feature, excluding current Record board members. This week, Shayna Julianne ’26 discussed her love for author Zadie Smith, her rotation of podcasts, and her love for comedy.
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Leave single rooms to upperclass students — first-years don’t need them

Pauli Voelkel April 24, 2024
In an op-ed, Pauli Voelkel ’27 argues that Mission, a long-time first year dorm, should be converted to upper class housing.
Promoting institutional equity and improving educational experiences: The case for C/NC

Promoting institutional equity and improving educational experiences: The case for C/NC

Cooper Desmond April 17, 2024
In an op-ed, Cooper Desmond ’24 argues in favor of a proposal to implement a pilot Credit/No Credit policy for first-semester first-years at the College.
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