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The Student-Run Newspaper of Williams College Since 1887

The Williams Record

The Student-Run Newspaper of Williams College Since 1887

The Williams Record

The Student-Run Newspaper of Williams College Since 1887

The Williams Record

Rebecca Bao, College News Editor

Rebecca Bao ’28 is a prospective economics and statistics major from Queens, New York. She is currently a college news editor.

Email: [email protected]

All content by Rebecca Bao
NISA restructures, calls for increased support for Native students

NISA restructures, calls for increased support for Native students

Rebecca Bao and Sonia Zinkin-Meyers March 5, 2025
The Native American Indigenous Student Alliance (NISA) has restructured and is planning to increase its advocacy efforts on campus. Principal goals of the organization include the establishment of an Indigenous studies department and scholarships to increase Native student enrollment.
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Bat-tling the uninvited: An inside look into rare bat encounters at the College

Rebecca Bao February 26, 2025
It turns out that squirrels aren't the only animals prancing around Frosh Quad lawn in the spring — we have bats too. Students share their harrowing encounters with these critters that take place in dorms across campus.
Dean Long, Provost Siniawer appointed to second terms

Dean Long, Provost Siniawer appointed to second terms

Rebecca Bao February 12, 2025
Dean of the College Gretchen Long and Provost Eiko Maruko Siniawer ’97 were both appointed to serve second terms in their roles, President Maud S. Mandel announced in an email to the College community on Jan. 29. Their new three-year terms will begin July 1.
College approves queer TAPSI housing for 2025–26 academic year

College approves queer TAPSI housing for 2025–26 academic year

Rebecca Bao and Dalia Levanon January 29, 2025
Queer Home — a new Theme, Affinity, Program, and Special Interest housing option for queer students and their allies — will open for the first time in the 2025-2026 academic year, located in Mark Hopkins. 
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