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‘The best trip’: Francis ‘Frenchie’ Fredette to retire after 16 years at the College

‘The best trip’: Francis ‘Frenchie’ Fredette to retire after 16 years at the College

Ellie Davis March 15, 2023
After 16 years working in dining halls at the College, Francis “Frenchie” Fredette, a prep and service attendant at Driscoll Dining Hall, plans to retire at the end of this academic year.
Inside the world of investment banking recruiting

Inside the world of investment banking recruiting

Haley Zimmerman and Ellie Davis December 7, 2022
The Record spoke to three students entering the world of IB to answer some key questions: Why do so many kids go into IB? What’s the process like? What is IB, anyway?
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Yik Yakkers at the College post for upvotes and laughs

Ellie Davis and Edith Edwards-Mizel November 30, 2022
Yik Yak — an app where individuals can anonymously post to a five-mile radius — has gained traction at the College. Who are the people that choose to spend their time building their Yakarma — the arbitrary points doled out to frequent and successful Yik Yak users — and how have they crafted strategies to get the most upvotes? We spoke with three students to find out.
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Incoming first-years find community through digital platforms before arrival to campus

Ellie Davis October 19, 2022
When incoming first-years are accepted to the College, many turn to social media to make contact with their future classmates. Particularly since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, some students form robust social networks before ever setting foot on campus. And while some thrive on the availability of this online networking, others choose to avoid it altogether. 
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