Issue of
February 8th, 2012
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Top News

OCC joins Alumni Relations in Mears House

The Office of Career Counseling, previously located in Weston, joined the Office of Alumni Relations in Mears House on Friday. Continue Reading »

WCMA welcomes new director

On Jan. 18, President Falk announced the appointment of Christina Olsen as the next director of the Williams College Museum of Art (WCMA) in an all-campus e-mail. Continue Reading »

Williams Reads to expand with First Days program

Beginning in the 2012-13 academic year, the College will expand the Williams Reads initiative from a Winter Study program to a year-long community initiative. Continue Reading »

Student leadership sparks resurgence of Free University

While Winter Study typically  is a relatively relaxed month, students choosing to participate  in  Free University, however, are uncharacteristically busy. Continue Reading »

Other News

Panel discussion provides chance for staff, students to connect

“Working @ Williams 5-2,” a panel featuring five College staff members, took place Thursday morning as one of many Claiming Williams events. Continue reading »

Susan Loepp named recipient of prestigious math teaching award

Professor of Mathematics Susan Loepp was recently awarded the 2012 Deborah and Franklin Tepper Haimo Award for Distinguished College Teaching of Mathematics.  Continue reading »
Features

Visiting students penetrate purple bubble as study abroad destination

It’s no secret that many students at the College choose to study abroad, forsaking the comforts of the purple bubble and opting instead to explore life in a different country. Continue reading »

Campus Cribs: (Room)mating for life

I recently heard tell of a mysterious duo on campus, a pair of students who had managed to cultivate a nearly five-year roommate-ship. Continue reading »
Arts

Fred Hersch dazzles with jazz piano

Fred Hersch’s reputation preceded him Friday night, and Brooks-Rogers Recital Hall was filled with audience members 10 minutes before he took the stage. Continue reading »

French film festival opener tackles instutional racism and violence

Brian Martin, associate professor of French and comparative literature, co-organized the series of films that will play over the next four weeks at Images Cinema. Continue reading »
Sports

Ephs falter against conference foes

Men’s hockey (10-5-5, 7-5-2 in the NESCAC) stumbled 4-1 to Wesleyan last Sunday after falling to Trinity on Saturday by a score of 3-1. The men tied Conn. College 3-3 on Jan. 28 and dropped a 3-2 game to Tufts on Jan. 27. Continue reading »

Alpine women lift skiing to sixth place at UVM Carnival

Skiing turned in a sixth-place team finish at the UVM Carnival last weekend, capitalizing on a powerful first-place finish in the slalom from Geordie Lonza ’13. Continue reading »
Op-Eds
  • Serving the community better

    When I was in high school, from homeless shelters to tutoring programs, community service was my thing. It was a large part of my consideration in choosing a college; when I visited Williams, the community service program was presented as an essential part of the College. I was excited to be able to continue pursuing my passion. Continue reading »

  • Sharing Williams

    The purpose of Claiming Williams Day is to spark difficult conversations about issues of identity and entitlement within the College community. It offers a jolt out of the usual routine to force us all to step back and look at the way our actions – or inactions – affect those around us. Continue reading »

  • Learning how to eat

    Ignorance is bliss. In high school, caloric awareness was not something that characterized my eating habits. Quite the contrary, I had no qualms about routinely participating in eating competitions with my hulking guy friends and prided myself on having the biggest appetite on my team. Continue reading »

  • Struggling with stereotypes

    “Masculinity” is a word that everyone talks about but no one really understands. As a queer male laden with debilitating prejudices and uncertainties regarding America’s version of traditional masculinity, I walked into Claiming Williams’ matinee performance entitled Phallacies: A Masculine Performance with reservations. Continue reading »