Arleny Flores ’28 is a prospective history, math, and economics major from Connecticut. She is a sports section editor and she has previously served as a staff writer for the sports section.
For the last issue of the Record this semester, Sports Executive Editor Arleny Flores ’28 sat down with graduating members of last year’s Record’s management team to discuss their retirement from the Record and memories from their time leading the paper. In spring 2025, Max Billick ’26 served as editor-in-chief. In the fall, Haley Zimmerman ’26 served as editor-in-chief, with Aliya Huprikar ’26 and Inés Garcia ’26 as managing editors. This spring, Ellie Davis ’26.5 has served as editor-in-chief. This interview has been edited for length and clarity.
No. 2 women’s crew traveled to Worcester, Mass., on Sunday to compete in the combined NESCAC and National Invitational Rowing Championships (NIRCs). The Ephs finished third in NIRCs, behind the runner-up,...
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, Akshat Vohra ’29 discussed his interest in astronomy, his favorite vegan food, and his growth at the College. This interview has been edited for length and clarity.
Sleep is important for everyone. So why can't Ephs seem to get enough? This week, the Record investigated the demographic breakdowns of sleep quality at the College.
No. 16 men’s tennis (8-3, 5-1 NESCAC) fell 7-0 to the No. 2 Tufts Jumbos (15-2, 6-0 NESCAC) in windy conditions at home on Saturday. Less than 24 hours later, the Ephs flipped the script, delivering...
Despite tough competition, field hockey co-captain Kiki Higgins ’26 has managed to make a name for herself, helping the Ephs earn two Final Four appearances and two Sweet Sixteen appearances throughout her four seasons at the College.
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, Ben Liu ’27 spoke about his exercise routine, Nassim Taleb’s “baddie energy,” and the mystique of Alaska.
With Homecoming and Halloween back-to-back, this “Hocolloweekend” was a unique opportunity for students to showcase their most innovative and unforgettable outfits. From ChatGPT to a student ID card, students pushed the boundaries of fashion this spooky season. Read on to take a look at some of this year’s standout costumes.
Last Sunday marked the final day of fall competition for women’s crew as the 1v, 2v, and 3v boats raced in the collegiate division of the Head of the Charles
The Zilkha Center for the Environment’s Residential Energy Competition, which began Sept. 19 and will run through Oct. 2, pits dorm against dorm to see who can most reduce their building’s energy consumption.
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.
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.
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, Alejandra Ayala Becerra ’26 discussed her first three years at the College, her interest in classic literature and music, and her advice for first-years.
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.
Women’s crew competed fiercely at the New England Rowing Championships (NERCs) in Worcester, Mass., on Saturday, with the 1v taking third place behind the MIT Engineers and Tufts Jumbos.
Williams students aren't the only ones taking classes at the College. Bennington College students head south to take courses, meet new people, and experience the different teaching styles Williams has to offer. Students from Bennington comment on their time at Williams.
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, Samantha Desmornes ’26 discussed her favorite foods, her passion for dance, and her interest in child psychology.
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, Gautham Narendar ’27 discussed the various places he grew up, his interest in urban planning, and his favorite board games.
The College’s EphVentures programs have seen a decrease in applications for orientation leader positions, according to their student directors. The programs faced a 15 percent budget cut and were shortened by a day in 2023, which leaders said diminished their ability to run the programs effectively.
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, Linden Niedeck ’25 discussed his experience on the Nordic ski and club cycling teams, his interest in making pasta, and his decade-long study of French.
Debaters gathered at the College last weekend for a two-day, Frozen-themed tournament during which students argued a range of topics, spanning economic policy, the institution of marriage, musicals, and the Mongol empire.
Men’s and women’s track participated in two meets over the weekend. A small group of runners took the track at the David Hemery Valentine Invitational at Boston University (BU). The rest of the team competed at the Tufts Stampede.
How does one explain the “Williams Swivel,” Snar, and Mountain Day to friends and family outside of the Purple Bubble? Unique references like these prompted Sarah Ling ’24 and Kazi Raleh ’24 to create The Life of an Eph — a card game released in November 2024 that seeks to capture the nostalgia and memories of Ephs past and present.
The Board of Trustees approved the promotion of 16 assistant professors to the position of associate professor with tenure at its January meeting. Their new positions go into effect July 1.
After a mixed season on the court, No. 6 volleyball (13-11, 5-6 NESCAC) ended its run with a 3-0 defeat against No. 1 Colby (24-2, 10-0 NESCAC) on Friday during the semifinals of the NESCAC Tournament.
No. 6 men’s soccer (10-4-3, 5-3-2 NESCAC) came close to advancing to the NESCAC finals but fell short in a 2-1 loss to No. 5 Connecticut College (9-2-6, 3-2-5 NESCAC) in the semifinals on Saturday....
