Beatrice Larzul is a prospective geoscience and english major from Rye, N.Y. She is a College News Editor, and she previously served as a staff writer for arts.
Stephen Fix, Robert G. Scott ’68 Professor of English, died on April 23 at the age of 71. He taught at the College for over 40 years and was still a member of the faculty when he passed away, though...
Jeff Palmer will step in as the next director of Campus Safety Services (CSS) on July 17, Vice President for Finance and Operations Mike Wagner announced in an all-campus email on April 11. He will replace Deputy Director for Operations Alison Warner, who assumed the role of interim director of CSS after Eric Sullivan resigned last summer, according to a Daily Messages announcement from Wagner on June 21, 2023.
Last weekend, men’s basketball (21-6, 9-1 NESCAC) defeated the sixth-seeded Amherst Mammoths (15- 11, 5-5 NESCAC) on Feb. 24. However, the Ephs faced a nail-biting loss against the second-seeded Trinity Bantams (26-1, 9-1 NESCAC) in the NESCAC Championship game on Feb. 25.
Charlie Kerzner, who enrolled at the College in the fall of 2018, died on Jan. 26 at the age of 23. Charlie is remembered at the College as a warm, welcoming, and talented community member.
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Professor of Psychology Steven Fein found inspiration for his research on the social media frenzy over the relationship between pop star Taylor Swift and football player Travis Kelce. Fein suggested the idea to his students, who enthusiastically took it on.
Gwyn Chilcoat ’24, Mirabai Dyson ’24, and Hikaru Hayakawa ’24 held the first organizational meeting for the movement to institute Indigenous studies at the College on Nov. 30. Although not in attendance, Jayden Jogwe ’24.5 is spearheading the movement alongside his peers.
Tony’s Sombrero was founded about 12 years ago by Antonio “Tony” Palestino, the original owner. According to his brother Hector Palestino, who now operates the restaurant, Tony Palestino quickly recognized the demand for a Mexican restaurant in town and founded Tony’s Sombrero on Spring Street soon after.
The first organizational meeting for the movement to establish Indigenous studies at the College will be held tomorrow by Gwyn Chilcoat ’24, Hikaru Hayakawa ’24, Jayden Jogwe ’24.5, and Mirabai Dyson...
The United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and the city of North Adams hosted a public listening session on Nov. 2 on the Corps’ plans to reduce flood risks from the Hoosic River to the city’s...
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, Gabby Gonzalez ’24 discussed her transition to College life, her room decor, and her role as a co-president of Margins Finance Club. This interview has been edited for length and clarity.
William “Bill” Darrow, Cluett Professor of Religion, Emeritus, died on Oct. 1. Darrow was a professor in the College’s religion department from 1981 to 2015 and one of the department’s longest-serving...
The Williamstown Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee released a draft of Envisioning Williamstown 2035, a plan that outlines the next decade of the Town’s physical development. Two overarching themes...
Upper Lasell underwent renovations over the summer, including the addition of new machines, single-user bathrooms, and a new snack bar for varsity athletes.
The College held its annual Convocation for the Classes of 2024, 2023.5, and graduate students in their final year on Sept. 9 in Chapin Hall. During the ceremony, President of the College Maud S. Mandel presented Bicentennial Medals to six alums, highlighting their accomplishments in fields such as law and academia.
