Jaden Block ’24 writes to critique the Sept. 29 op-ed by Niko Malhotra ’24 about the responsibilities of the vaccinated towards the unvaccinated. Block argues that public health is still at risk despite widespread vaccine availability and that vaccinated people consequently must continue to follow COVID regulations.

Dean of the College Marlene Sandstrom announced on Sept. 22 that students who travel overnight outside of Berkshire County must follow new COVID-19 protocols when they return.

Despite facing COVID restrictions on student activity, Muslim students were able to observe Ramadan and foster a sense of community at the College.

The COVID-19 pandemic has taken a massive financial toll on many institutions of higher education nationwide, as volatile markets have severely impacted investment returns and endowment performance. In the 2020 fiscal year, however, Williams’ Investment Office still achieved an investment return of 3.3 percent on the College’s portfolio in spite of the pandemic’s adverse effects on markets. 

The Williams Student Union (WSU) is holding a referendum on its continued existence concurrently with once-per-semester elections. Voting will be open from March 3 to March 13, with results scheduled for release on March 15. The WSU elections will occur simultaneously with elections for Facilitators for Allocating Student Taxes (FAST), the funding body of the Three Pillars student government.