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Jack Romans 20 to study the nuances of international childrens theatre

Jack Romans ’20 to study the nuances of international children’s theatre

Tali Natter May 23, 2020
While life after college typically invites adulthood, independence and rapid growth, the post-grad plans of Jack Romans ’20 do quite the opposite. In fact, the project he will undertake through the Watson Fellowship — a prestigious one-year grant for independent international research — is titled “Never Growing Up.”
Ben Mygatt ’20 has played violin for over a decade, and he is just getting started

Ben Mygatt ’20 has played violin for over a decade, and he is just getting started

Arrington Luck May 23, 2020
For over a decade, Ben Mygatt ’20 has honed his craft as a violinist, and he has no plan to stop anytime soon.
Reflections on my first-gen academic journey

Reflections on my first-gen academic journey

Nohely Peraza May 23, 2020

I was the first in my family to receive a high school diploma. Shortly, I will also be the first to earn a bachelor’s degree. I can’t explain what it means to graduate from college without explaining...

NBC News correspondent Ken Dilanian ’91: Dear Williams grads, we’ve made a mess of things. Please help us clean it up.

NBC News correspondent Ken Dilanian ’91: Dear Williams grads, we’ve made a mess of things. Please help us clean it up.

Ken Dilanian May 23, 2020
Dear Williams Class of 2020: Congratulations! Neuroscientists say struggle is crucial to learning, so there’s no doubt you will learn a lot over the next few years. America has dug itself in a Mariana Trench-sized hole, and you are at the bottom of it. You are now free to start climbing out. Take us with you, if you don’t mind.
Seniors complete theses amid pandemic

Seniors complete theses amid pandemic

Saud Afzal May 23, 2020

A senior thesis represents the culmination of many students’ academic journeys at the College. But this year, like most other aspects of College life, the senior thesis process has been heavily affected...

Giebien Na ’20 is the College’s first quadruple major

Giebien Na ’20 is the College’s first quadruple major

Emily Elder May 23, 2020
Giebien Na ’20 did not expect to graduate as the first-ever quadruple major at the College. But he has earned the title after adding a fifth course to his schedule for many consecutive semesters and building passions across the three academic divisions.
Chaplains’ Corner: The obstacles are the path

Chaplains’ Corner: The obstacles are the path

Seth Wax May 23, 2020

When you tell the story of your life and experience at Williams College, of what you did and how you grew during your time here, what will you include and what will you leave out? Do you talk about...

To Williams

To Williams

Emma Ticknor May 23, 2020

Friday was the last day of class, the last day of college. I finished off with “PSCI 215: Race and Inequality in the American City” with Assistant Professor of Leadership Studies and Political...

21 in 550: Four years of interviews with the Class of 2020

Features Desk May 23, 2020
Every week, the Record interviews a student as part of its One in Two Thousand feature. We have compiled excerpts from all the interviews of members of the Class of 2020 from the last four years.
Photo courtesy of Williams College.

21 in 550: Four years of interviews with the Class of 2020

Features Desk May 23, 2020

https://williamsrecord.com/snowball/21-in-550-four-years-of-interviews-with-the-class-of-2020

Four years on the field: Athletes of the week from the class of 2020

Four years on the field: Athletes of the week from the class of 2020

Sports Desk May 23, 2020
Throughout each semester, the Record”s sports section publishes “Athletes of the Week,” spotlighting Ephs” exceptional performances in a given week. Over the years, we have featured 25 members of Class of 2020. In honor of their graduation from the College, here they are:
Seniors who are awarded fellowships look to the future

Seniors who are awarded fellowships look to the future

Jack McGovern May 23, 2020

Summiya Najam ’20 will study at Oxford University as a Rhodes Scholar for Pakistan. She attended the Williams-Exeter Programme at Oxford during the 2018-19 academic year. (Photo courtesy of Summiya...

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