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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

Women’s golf breaks numerous records in dominant showing at Polar Bear Shootout over the weekend

Women’s golf breaks numerous records in dominant showing at Polar Bear Shootout over the weekend

Ava Lvovich and Manuela Lira October 8, 2025
Women’s golf ignited over the weekend at the Polar Bear Shootout in Brunswick, Maine, finishing first among 14 schools and 31 strokes clear of second place. 
Photo courtesy of Sports Information.

Captain’s Corner: Will Densmore ’26

Michelle Yang October 8, 2025
The Record sat down with captain of men's crew, Will Densmore ’26.
The women’s 1v took second in the 4k, setting a strong tone for the rest of the team this season. (Photo courtesy of Sports Information.)

Women’s crew cruises at Hartford, 1v comes in second

Elise Kim October 8, 2025
The women’s crew team came out strong for their season-opener regatta at the Head of the Riverfront in Hartford, Conn., on Sunday.
The Ephs remain undefeated after an exciting drawn against Bowdoin. (Photo courtesy of Sports Information.)

Men’s soccer blanks Colby, rallies late against Bowdoin for a draw in weekend homestand

Charlize Cheatham October 1, 2025
Men’s soccer (5-0-3, 4-0-2 NESCAC) remained undefeated this weekend with two strong showings, shutting out the Colby Mules (4-3-2, 0-3-2 NESCAC) 2-0 on Saturday before battling the Bowdoin Bears (4-2-2, 1-2-2 NESCAC) to a dramatic 3-3 draw on Sunday.
While the Ephs were held back by difficult conditions on Saturday, they capitalized with a win on Saturday. (Photo courtesy of Sports Information.)

Weekend of redemption: Women’s soccer celebrates Bowdoin win after Colby tie

Arleny Flores and Manuela Lira October 1, 2025
Women’s soccer (5-1-2, 4-1-1 NESCAC) snagged a 2-1 victory against the Bowdoin Polar Bears (4-3-0, 1-3-0 NESCAC) on Sunday, finishing the weekend strong after a frustrating 1-1 tie against the Colby Mules (4-1-3, 2-1-1 NESCAC) on Saturday. 
Clark’s new role of associate head coach is a new addition to the team. (Photo courtesy of Allie Clark.)

Allie Clark promoted to associate head coach for both the men’s and women’s swim and dive teams

Michelle Yang and Henry Hilton October 1, 2025
After eight years as an assistant coach, Allie Clark was promoted to associate head coach of the men and women’s swim and dive teams last week. 
Swann broke away from the chase pack to lead a resounding Ephs win at the Purple Valley Classic. (Photo courtesy of Sports Information.)

Women’s cross country maintains winning streak, takes first at Purple Valley Classic

Ben Niewoehner September 24, 2025
No. 2 women’s cross country put on a dominant performance on Saturday at the Purple Valley Classic (PVC) on Mount Greylock Regional High School’s campus, defeating No. 17 Tufts, No. 22 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI), and Trinity to earn first place with just 20 points.
The Ephs capitalized on the contagious excitement from returning alums to finish in second place. (Photo courtesy of Sports Information.)

Men’s cross country lands top two finish at local Purple Valley Classic for second consecutive year

Felix Barman September 24, 2025
No. 9 men’s cross country placed second out of four teams at the Purple Valley Classic (PVC) this Saturday.
Volleyball remains undefeated after a hard-fought game against Conn. (Photo courtesy of Sports Information.)

Volleyball snags hard-fought victory in a nailbiter against Connecticut College, continues nine-game winning streak

Arleny Flores September 24, 2025
Volleyball (9-0, 2-0 NESCAC) took home their ninth consecutive victory in a 3-2 match against the Connecticut College Camels (4-5, 0-2 NESCAC) in New London, Conn., on Saturday. 
The Ephs’ offense found success on the ground against the Continentals. (Photo courtesy of Sports Information.)

Football takes down Hamilton 24-17 in season opener

Ben Niewoehner September 17, 2025
Football (1-0, 1-0 NESCAC) held on for a 24-17 win over the Hamilton Continentals (0-1, 0-1 NESCAC) on the road Saturday afternoon
Quinn presented select employees with Deford-Pinsky awards. (Photo courtesy of Williams Today.)

Dick Quinn retires after receiving prestigious Ephraim Williams Medal

Henry Hilton September 17, 2025
Just one month before his retirement, Quinn capped off his career by receiving the College’s Ephraim Williams Medal, presented by President Maud S. Mandel. 
Colvin fired home the Ephs’ first goal of the game, which proved to be enough in the 2-0 win. (Photo courtesy of Sports Information.)

Field Hockey overcomes Babson setback, defeats Amherst

Arleny Flores September 17, 2025
On Saturday, No. 5 field hockey (3-1, 2-0 NESCAC) took a 2-0 away win over the No. 11 Amherst Mammoths (3-1, 1-1 NESCAC). This victory followed a 1-2 overtime loss to the Babson Beavers (4-1) on Sept. 7. 
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