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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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Student charged with secretly recording people in Upper Lasell bathroom
Ellie Davis April 30, 2025
Maxwell Hall ’26 has been charged with 18 counts of photographing an unsuspecting nude person, according to court documents obtained by the Record. The Record acquired court documents at the Northern Berkshire District Court on Thursday that named Hall and matched the description of the incident mentioned in a campus-wide email Director of CSS Jeff Palmer sent on April 14 informing the community that a hidden camera had been placed in a single-stall bathroom in the Upper Lasell Fitness Center on January 16.
Reports show substantial growth in College administrative staff
Ellie Davis and Hannah Marx April 30, 2025
The number of full-time equivalent (FTE) exempt staff positions had increased from 290 to 443 since 2009, outpacing growth in faculty positions by 40 percentage points. A Record investigation found student support, increased resources for faculty, and government requirements as primary drivers of the trend.
Cows, trees, and a recession: A history of the Taconic Golf Club
Hugh Kane April 30, 2025
“In medio tutissimus ibis.” These words challenge golfers who dare to visit the Taconic Golf Club. A notoriously difficult course, it has undergone centuries of change since it was simply a lawn littered with tomato cans.
Terms and conditions are for scams, not the Honor Code
Devon Pawlak April 30, 2025
In an op-ed, Devon Pawlak '27.5 argues for changes to the Honor Code.
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JA Working Group releases final report
Aiden Clarke April 30, 2025
The Junior Advisor (JA) Program Working Group publicly released its final report last Friday, outlining a series of recommendations for the JA program, including a target JA to first-year ratio, expanding eligibility for the JA position, and creating opportunities for former and current JAs to give recommendations that will inform future changes to the JA program.
Women’s track clinched its first NESCAC victory since 2019. (Photo courtesy of Sports Information.)
Women’s track and field revs the engine at NESCACs
Arleny Flores and Lily Fox April 30, 2025
Women’s track and field secured a decisive first-place victory at the NESCAC Championship at Wesleyan last Saturday.
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It takes three: Inside IWS’ new couples’ counseling service
Tess Halpern and Dalia Levanon April 30, 2025
From romantic triumphs to near-breakups, IWS has you covered. With their new biweekly drop-in couples' counseling sessions, students can take advantage on-demand, short-term guidance for you and your beau.
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Chaplain's Corner: Listening can challenge fear and silence
Chaplain’s Corner: Listening can challenge fear and silence
Valerie Bailey April 30, 2025
In this week's Chaplain's Corner, Rev. Valerie Bailey discusses the power of silence.
Annie Hart performed at TOURISTS on April 18. (Photo courtesy of Jeana Choi Fermi.)
‘Sing for your slumber’: TOURISTS’ artist series reimagines live music
Jeana Choi Fermi April 30, 2025
TOURISTS features a 'Sing for your Slumber' program, in which performing musicians can stay in their hotel for free.