Sofie Jones, Senior Writer
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![Farley signs a copy of the book for Williamstown resident Roger St. Pierre, who long hosted the traditional Homecoming Walk at his barber shop. (Photos courtesy of Sports Information and Dick Quinn.)](https://williamsrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Dick-Farley-900x675.jpg)
Acclaimed FB coach Dick Farley pens memoir with Dick Quinn
Sofie Jones
• December 8, 2021
![(Samuel Riley/The Williams Record)](https://williamsrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Screen-Shot-2021-10-19-at-11.47.17-PM-900x676.png)
CSS shutdowns of parties elicit student criticism
Sofie Jones
• October 20, 2021
![Many professors rely on the Williams College Childrens Center for childcare while they teach in person.](https://williamsrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/66324-900x675.jpg)
Faculty members with young children reckon with COVID risks
Sofie Jones
• October 6, 2021
![The Long Road chronicles Berkshire women who fought for gender equality](https://williamsrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/9.29.21-long-road-.jpeg)
The Long Road chronicles Berkshire women who fought for gender equality
Sofie Jones
• September 29, 2021
![Students gather in front of Paresky with a little more than a week to go before the start of classes. (Cameron Pugh/The Williams Record.)](https://williamsrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/image_from_ios-900x675.jpg)
College prepares for in-person semester amid Delta variant concerns
As students begin to return, College reintroduces weekly testing; four students test positive
Sofie Jones, Katie Jung, and Kiara Royer
• September 3, 2021
![Students will no longer be required to wear masks while outdoors, whether vaccinated or unvaccinated. (Annie Lu/The Williams Record)](https://williamsrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/IMG_5134-900x675.jpg)
College reinstates mask mandate in public indoor spaces
Sofie Jones and Irene Loewenson
• August 10, 2021
![Ephraim Williams, the benefactor of the College, enslaved at least five people — Prince, J. Romanoo, Moni, London, and Cloe — and left his “Negro servants” to his brothers in his will. (Photo courtesy of Williams College Archives and Special Collections.)](https://williamsrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/EWilliams-final-will.png)
Ephraim Williams was an enslaver. What will the College do about it?
Irene Loewenson and Sofie Jones
• February 10, 2021
![Fall sports are cancelled: what that means for athletic staff](https://williamsrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Picture1.png)
Fall sports are cancelled: what that means for athletic staff
Sofie Jones
• September 16, 2020
![With less than two months until the fall semester, students and faculty are preparing for a mixture of in-person and remote classes. (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.)](https://williamsrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Thompson_Chapel-771x512.jpg)
College outlines academic plans for an unusual fall semester
Sofie Jones and Jackson Hartigan
• July 10, 2020
![Spencer Art Show, online](https://williamsrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/image0-771x1028.jpeg)
Spencer Art Show, online
Sofie Jones and Rebecca Tauber
• May 13, 2020
![The pandemic in the Berkshires in three charts](https://williamsrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Mass-Cases-1-771x1037.png)
The pandemic in the Berkshires in three charts
Sofie Jones, Jeongyoon Han, and Rebecca Tauber
• May 6, 2020
![Record Recs: (Free) documentaries and political dramas](https://williamsrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Fox-MovieRecs-771x1028.jpg)
Record Recs: (Free) documentaries and political dramas
Sofie Jones and Stephanie Teng
• May 6, 2020
![Books as Bridges: Students, faculty connect through reading](https://williamsrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Screen-Shot-2020-04-21-at-1.53.28-PM-1.png)
Books as Bridges: Students, faculty connect through reading
Sofie Jones
• April 22, 2020
![Williamstown Commons faces COVID-19 outbreak](https://williamsrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/video-slider-665x378-1-1.jpg)
Williamstown Commons faces COVID-19 outbreak
Sofie Jones
• April 22, 2020
![1 in 2k: Olive White ’22](https://williamsrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/image1-771x617.jpeg)
1 in 2k: Olive White ’22
Sofie Jones
• April 22, 2020
![The Virtual Previews website functioned as a “hub for admitted students,” according to Dean of Admission and Financial Aid Liz Creighton ’01. (Photo courtesy of the Office of Admission.)](https://williamsrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Screen-Shot-2020-04-14-at-9.18.59-PM-771x449.png)
Admissions hosts Virtual Previews for the Class of 2024
Sofie Jones and Tali Natter
• April 15, 2020
![Tying the knot in the time of coronavirus](https://williamsrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/wedding4_pc-Jason-Meintjes-22-e1585736887794-771x503.jpg)
Tying the knot in the time of coronavirus
Sofie Jones and Jeongyoon Han
• April 1, 2020
![Fifty years ago, a very different mid-semester disruption](https://williamsrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/DC2016_003_258_ProtestingStudentsRaiseArms1970-771x584.jpg)
Fifty years ago, a very different mid-semester disruption
Sofie Jones and Irene Loewenson
• March 25, 2020
Beyond the Bubble: news across Berkshire County
Sofie Jones and Irene Loewenson
• March 4, 2020
![Italy study abroad programs affected by spread of coronavirus](https://williamsrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/wrecord-news-771x578.png)
Italy study abroad programs affected by spread of coronavirus
Sofie Jones and Kitt Urdang
• March 4, 2020
![This nonner is a goner: a day on the College’s wrestling team](https://williamsrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/wrestle.jpg)
This nonner is a goner: a day on the College’s wrestling team
Sofie Jones
• February 26, 2020
![Task Force recommends scrapping CC, creating three new bodies](https://williamsrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/0-1-771x578.jpeg)
Task Force recommends scrapping CC, creating three new bodies
Sofie Jones and Irene Loewenson
• February 12, 2020
![“Box Office Hours”: Little Women with Kathryn Kent](https://williamsrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/LittleWomen-771x490.jpg)
“Box Office Hours”: Little Women with Kathryn Kent
Sofie Jones
• January 29, 2020
![Many community members support turf installation, citing concerns over natural grass maintenance. (Photo courtesy of Mount Greylock Regional High School Athletics.)](https://williamsrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Screen-Shot-2019-12-05-at-11.58.01-AM.png)
Debate over Mount Greylock HS turf construction intensifies
Sofie Jones
• December 6, 2019
![(Zoe Bank/The Williams Record.)](https://williamsrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/ZoeBank-hoenecker.jpeg)
Coach’s Corner: Scott Honecker, wrestling
Sofie Jones
• November 20, 2019
![Athletics department, students reflect on term “student-athlete”](https://williamsrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/wrecord-sports-771x578.png)
Athletics department, students reflect on term “student-athlete”
Sofie Jones
• November 13, 2019
![Womens basketball is one of the few surviving JV teams on campus, following the cancellation of the majority of teams in the last two decades. Photo courtesy of Williams Athletics.](https://williamsrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/252370_4339643894229_1088890321_n-300x225.jpg)
Athletics dept. rethinks JV teams as participation dwindles
Sofie Jones
• October 9, 2019
![(Photo Courtesy of Sports Information.)](https://williamsrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/HC_Daiana-Takashima.jpg)
Captain’s Corner: Daiana Takashima ’20
Sofie Jones
• October 2, 2019
![Jake Jacobson ’82 uses a paramobile to golf. The machine transitions him safely from seated to standing and supports him as he takes a swing.
(Richard Gregory/Newstimes.)](https://williamsrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/920x920-771x527.jpg)
Jake Jacobson ’82 works to increase accessibility in golf
Sofie Jones
• September 25, 2019
![Around 200 students have volunteered at the organic-practicing Peace Valley Farm in Williamstown since the early 1990s. Photo courtesy of Marco Vallejos.](https://williamsrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/IMG_9379-e1569359039639-771x537.jpg)
Farm Fun in the Sun: Students engage with local farming
Sofie Jones
• September 25, 2019
![Verdell previously served as men’s basketball assistant coach at Bates. Photo courtesy of Sports Information.](https://williamsrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/an89-ZFG_400x400.jpg)
Tommy Verdell hired as associate AD for inclusion, compliance
Sofie Jones
• September 18, 2019
![Joey Lye ’09, a former softball shortstop and womens hockey captain at the College, will make her first Olympics appearance next summer, after 10 years of professional play. Photos courtesy of Sports Information.](https://williamsrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Screen-Shot-2019-09-10-at-10.32.53-PM-1.png)
Joey Lye ’09 qualifies for 2020 Olympics with Team Canada
Sofie Jones
• September 11, 2019
![Varsity captains welcomed keynote speaker Timothy Alexander during their annual training. Photo courtesy of Sports Information.](https://williamsrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Screenshot-2019-09-10-20.37.17.png)
Sports captains train for their roles
Sofie Jones
• September 11, 2019
![Women’s crew finished third in the New England Rowing Championships at Lake Quinsigamond in Worcester on Saturday. Photo courtesy of Sports Information.](https://williamsrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/1_-_Save_this_day_for_todats_-771x324.jpg)
Sports shorts: Late spring season updates
Sofie Jones
• May 8, 2019
Athletes of the Spring
Jack McGovern and Sofie Jones
• May 8, 2019
![Photo courtesy of Sports Information.](https://williamsrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/72v4wmnyv1c1qvrn.jpg)
Captain’s Corner: Korina Neveux ’19
Sofie Jones
• May 1, 2019
![One in Two Thousand: Justin Gunn ’22](https://williamsrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/IMG_3280-e1556659016505-771x578.jpg)
One in Two Thousand: Justin Gunn ’22
Sofie Jones and Kenia Cruz
• May 1, 2019
![Nate Munson-Palomba ’21 looks to score upfield after catching an under during WUFO’s home tournament at Cole Field last weekend. Photo courtesy of Barron Koralesky.](https://williamsrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/unnamed-771x688.jpg)
Club sports compete at home tournaments, enter postseason
Sofie Jones
• April 17, 2019
![The women’s crew team, including their members pictured above, traveled to Myrtle Beach, S.C., to train over spring break. Photo courtesy of Eph Rowing.](https://williamsrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Screenshot-2019-04-09-16.17.17.png)
Spring break training trips bring team bonding, sunny weather
Sofie Jones
• April 10, 2019
![Individual wrestler, Nordic skiers take on Nationals](https://williamsrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/IMG_1170-771x514.jpg)
Individual wrestler, Nordic skiers take on Nationals
Sofie Jones
• March 13, 2019
![Nordic skiing updates fans on its latest practice runs and team travels at Ephnordic.blogspot.com. The team also has a Facebook and Instagram.](https://williamsrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/IMG_1945.jpg)
Tweeting the team: Coaches use social media to recruit, connect
Sofie Jones
• February 27, 2019
![Women’s swimming captures sixth straight NESCAC title](https://williamsrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/2019_NESCAC_Champions-771x321.jpg)
Women’s swimming captures sixth straight NESCAC title
Sofie Jones and Brooke Horowitch
• February 20, 2019
CAPTAINS’ CORNER: IAN KAGAME ’19
Sofie Jones
• February 20, 2019
![Driscoll newly offers nutritionally-balanced meals, available at dinners Monday through Friday and at lunches on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.
SABRINE BRISMEUR/PHOTO EDITOR](https://williamsrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/TRAINING-WISE-2-Sabrine-Brismeur--771x514.jpg)
Driscoll debuts Training Wise program
Sofie Jones
• February 13, 2019
![Alan Hirsch and his son Eric Hirsch ’19 have attended Eph basketball games together since 2003 and now serve as NSN commentators.](https://williamsrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Alan-Hirsch-and-Son.jpg)
Hirsch calls basketball games, coins catchphrases
Sofie Jones
• February 6, 2019
![Captains’ Corner: Sonya Jampel ’19](https://williamsrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/CapCorJampel-e1548347256537.jpg)
Captains’ Corner: Sonya Jampel ’19
Sofie Jones
• January 23, 2019
![CC allocates funds for MinCo](https://williamsrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/wrecord-news-771x578.png)
CC allocates funds for MinCo
Sofie Jones
• December 5, 2018
![CC forms subcommittee for high-cost club sports](https://williamsrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/wrecord-news-771x578.png)
CC forms subcommittee for high-cost club sports
Sofie Jones
• December 5, 2018
![Greta Snyder is a visiting assistant professor in the WGSS department for the next three years.
Katie Brule/Photo Editor](https://williamsrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/GretaSnyder_tbKatie-1024x683.jpg)
Just Visiting: Greta Snyder studies intersection of ecology and race
Sofie Jones
• October 24, 2018
![President Maud Mandel awarded medals to alums Michael Wynn ’93, Shoshana Clark Stewart ’02, Cheryl Robinson Joyner ’85 and John Walcott ’71.
Photo courtesy of Roman Iwasiwka.](https://williamsrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/credit-Roman-Iwasiwka-1024x683.jpg)
College awards Bicentennial Medals to four alums
Sofie Jones
• September 19, 2018
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