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Because they are reusable, the new plastic containers are anticipated to save money in the long term, despite costing more upfront than the paper containers. 
Katie Brule/Photo Editor.

Dining Services introduces reusable takeout boxes

Arrington Luck November 7, 2018

In recent weeks, the College has switched from compostable paper takeout boxes to reusable plastic takeout boxes at the dining facilities in Paresky.   In 2010, with $5,000 from College Council,...

LaDuke discussed two possible worldwide economic models of climate change, the “scorched” path of pollution and the “green” path of environmentalism.
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Activist Winona LaDuke provides Native, economic perspective on climate change

Trevor Wertheimer November 7, 2018

The women’s, gender and sexuality studies program, in partnership with the College’s Feminist Collective, hosted internationally acclaimed author, orator and activist Winona LaDuke last Tuesday...

College increases  minumum wage for non-temporary staff

College increases minumum wage for non-temporary staff

Isabelle Wood November 7, 2018

On Oct. 19, the College instituted a raise in the hourly wages for regular employees from $14.35 to $15. This change will affect all non-temporary workers, including dishwashers, snack bar attendants,...

On Saturday, students and community members rallied against climate change and in support of a climate lawsuit. 
Shaheen Currimjee/Executive Editor.

Community rally protests climate change

Shaheen Currimjee October 31, 2018

In 1988, Dr. James E. Hansen testified before Congress that  the southeastern and midwestern sections of the United States would be subjected to high temperatures and drought in the near future. Thirty...

Student forum discusses long-term planning

Student forum discusses long-term planning

Samuel Wolf October 31, 2018

On Monday, President Maud Mandel hosted a forum dedicated to discussing long-term planning at the College. In an email sent to the student body on Oct. 2, one of the few pieces of publicity for the event,...

Some members of the Select Board were ambivalent about approving the street closure for Halloween on Hoxsey. 

Samuel Wolf/News Editor

Halloween on Hoxsey stirs controversy

Rebecca Tauber October 31, 2018

On Oct. 15, Williamstown community and Select Board members pushed back against student organization Reclaim Childhood’s requested closure of Hoxsey Street for their annual fundraiser, Halloween...

CC approves resolution in  support of Asian American studies

CC approves resolution in support of Asian American studies

Nicholas Goldrosen October 31, 2018

At its Oct. 16 meeting, College Council (CC) passed a resolution in support of establishing Asian American studies (AAS) as an academic program at the College. The resolution, which was co-authored by...

College alums’ assistance in the purchase of Prospect Mountain will allow the Nordic Ski team to continue practicing at their usual location, the highest public skiing location in Vermont.

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Alums purchase Prospect Mountain for nordic ski team

Alexander Christ October 31, 2018

College alums and the nonprofit Prospect Mountain Association (PMA) recently completed their purchase of Prospect Mountain in Woodford, Vt., 21 miles north of Williamstown. This purchase has ensured...

Sociologist Robert Bullard, who spoke at the College on Friday, was an early pioneer of the intersection between environmental and racial justice. 

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Sociologist Robert Bullard speaks on environmental justice

Sabrine Brismeur October 31, 2018

As part of the Afro-Diasporic Environmentalism Series, the Africana studies and geosciences departments hosted veteran sociologist and “father of environmental justice” Robert D. Bullard on Friday...

Spring Street Blues: From the files of Campus Safety and Security

Spring Street Blues: From the files of Campus Safety and Security

Campus Safety October 31, 2018

Tuesday 10-23-18 12:31 p.m., Health Center: Officers responded to a report of a suspicious person. The Health Center staff reported a man wandering back and forth between Hewat House and the Health Center....

On July 1, Liz Robinson ’90 will replace outgoing board chair Michael Eisenson ’77. She has served on the College board of trustees since 2011. 
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Liz Robinson ’90 chosen to chair board of trustees

Rachel Scharf October 24, 2018

During last weekend’s annual fall meeting, the College’s Board of Trustees elected Liz Robinson ’90 as its next chair. Robinson, who will begin her term on July 1, will succeed current board...

Massachusetts to vote on initiatives

Massachusetts to vote on initiatives

Samuel Wolf October 24, 2018

On Nov. 6, Massachusetts voters will have the opportunity to vote on three statewide ballot measures. The result of each measure has the potential to both alter Massachusetts policy and affect the College,...

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