Tess Halpern ’28 is the Executive Editor for Features, and was previously a Features Editor. She is a Biology and Philosophy major, and is from Seattle, Wash.
Two College alums, Geraldine Shen ’01 and Ashley Weeks Cart ’05 have opened Gather, a new yarn studio just above TD Bank on the third floor of 57 Spring St. This week the Record covered the store's opening and community-oriented philosophy.
Every Thursday afternoon, for at least a few months in 2008, Stevie Luther ’11 lit up to smoke hookah with his friends on Frosh Quad. People noticed.
“Fear not — the smoke isn’t from...
Each week, the Record (using a script in R) randomly selects a student at the College for our One in Two Thousand feature, excluding current Record board members. This week, Luca Scafidi ’29 discussed his love for the environment, his vehement hatred for Greylock Hall, and his dream dorm pet. This interview has been edited for length and clarity.
“This Week in Williams History” is a column that looks back at memorable moments in the College’s past through articles in the Record. This week in history, the Record covered a police sting at a pub on Spring Street, a parody pamphlet distributed by students, and a snowless ski carnival.
The Hopkins Memorial Forest today serves as a center for field work, ecological research, and outdoor education. It wasn't always this way, however — 150 years ago, the space where the forest stands was mostly struggling farmland.
Professors at all 12 universities in the Texas A&M University system are now banned from teaching any material that contains “gender and race ideology” without the explicit approval of a university president, according to a news release. This new policy was unanimously voted in by the System’s Board of Regents on Nov. 13.
In 2005, alum Ken Hollingsworth ’79 sent a few simple birthday emails to his friends from Dodd House. 20 years later, the chain has over 200 alums, and has expanded its scope far beyond birthday wishes.
Last Friday, students awoke to the cacophonous clanging of the Thompson Chapel bells and members of the Williams Outing Club (WOC) board banging pots and pans, yelling, “It’s Mountain Day!” As timeless as these traditions may seem, the College’s favorite Friday in fall has evolved greatly since its inception. The Record took a deep dive into the archives to unearth stories from Mountain Days past.
The Office of the Dean of the College will handle all social misconduct violations starting in the 2025–26 academic year. “Social misconduct” refers to a set of behavioral violations of the Code of Conduct, such as hazing, harassment, and prohibited use of drugs and alcohol. Previously under the purview of the Honor and Discipline Committee, an elected body of students and faculty, social misconduct will now be adjudicated without student input.
Many beloved businesses on Spring Street occupy buildings owned by the College. Associate Provost Chris Winters gives a tour of the College's real estate and explains how it maintains and cares for its properties.
Curious about how housing turned out for students this year? We have the stats. Inside, you'll find the number of seniors who ended up in flexes, how many students chose Mission, and more.
Each week, the Record (using a script in R) randomly selects a student at the College for our One in Two Thousand feature, excluding current Record board members. This week, Katherine Kang ’27 discussed her hometown of Amherst, Mass., love of crossword puzzles, and advice for first-years.
From romantic triumphs to near-breakups, IWS has you covered. With their new biweekly drop-in couples' counseling sessions, students can take advantage on-demand, short-term guidance for you and your beau.
The academics. The extracurriculars. The tote bag. Which is the selling factor in students' decision to attend the College? The tote bag, of course. Associate Director of Admissions Kate Heekin tells the story behind the gift boxes that welcome students to the College each spring.
Staff Spotlight is a new column that highlights the contributions of the people who keep the College running. This week, the Record spoke to the manager of Driscoll Molly O'Brien, who enjoys mocha iced coffee, umami burgers, and creating menus for campus-wide events.
ABC Clothing Shop is Williamstown's only thrift store. It has undergone a series of changes over the past decades — from church basement sales, to farmer's market booths, to their current Spring Street location. Managers and students reflect on the shop and its influence.
In the 1979-80 academic year, Reza Pahlavi, son of the Shah of Iran, attended the College. Despite the heightened security and international attention surrounding his home country, he blended in as another student, marking a unique chapter to the College's history.
