It is again the time of year when seniors are normally preparing to receive their diplomas from the College, with their family and friends crowded on Paresky Lawn to cheer for them. The coronavirus pandemic, however, has forced schools across the country to dramatically alter their graduation ceremonies, drastically altering seniors’ plans.
In the weeks since the College transitioned to online learning, members of the College community scattered across the globe have continued to attend weekly meditation, services and Passover seders —...
Do you ever wake up at 6:11 a.m. and think about going for a run around the beautiful Berkshires? If your answer is no, then you and I are in the same boat. But for Professor of Environmental Studies...
“Arabesque,” a new exhibit at the Clark Art Institute, explores European artists’ often-fraught relationship with Islamic art. Kenia Cruz Guardado/THE WILLIAMS RECORD
While students were away,...
Seniors have begun to add personal touches, including potted plants, to their study carrels in Sawyer. (Nicky Wu/The Williams Record)
A couple of months ago, I was having lunch with a College alum...
Since 1955, the Williamstown Theatre Festival (WTF) has brought classic plays with an innovative twist to the Berkshires every summer.
WTF was created in 1954 when Ralph Renzi ’49, the College’s...
SOFIE JONES/SPORTS EDITOR
Sofie and Justin are entrymates in Willy AB, but they truly bonded when they got attacked by wasps during their WOOLF trip. Kenia and Justin met when they were paired as tutorial...
#MeToo movement founder speaks on issues of sexual violence, race
Tarana Burke, founder of the #MeToo movement, spoke to the student body in the evening keynote for Claiming Williams Day on Thursday...
For the past couple of months, the Towne Field House has been closed for construction to install new track and infield court surfaces over the existing surfaces. The renovations, which were supposed...
On Sept. 28 Michael Moore’s new documentary, Fahrenheit 11/9, opened at Images Cinema. The film follows President Donald Trump and his ascent to presidency. The title is a reference to both the famous...
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