‘Broken Glass’ explores emotional, physical paralysis

The theatre department continued to celebrate the works of Arthur Miller this semester with its production… Read the full article →

‘Broken Glass’ explores emotional, physical paralysis ‘Broken Glass’ explores emotional, physical paralysis

Real Food Williams sponsors two bike tours of local farms

Friends, fresh local food and biking – is there any better combination for a sunny spring Saturday… Read the full article →

Real Food Williams sponsors two bike tours of local farms Real Food Williams sponsors two bike tours of local farms

Campus Cribs: Home, Sweet ‘Record’

As much as we complain to our friends at home about the size of the College, many of us have found that… Read the full article →

Campus Cribs: Home, Sweet ‘Record’ Campus Cribs: Home, Sweet 'Record'

CoDa mixes modern, classic in final performance of semester

The College’s Contemporary Dance Ensemble (CoDa) pulled out all the stops for its final show of the… Read the full article →

CoDa mixes modern, classic in final performance of semester CoDa mixes modern, classic in final performance of semester

Ephs secure 2nd at New Englands

Last Saturday, women’s crew returned to Lake Quinsigamond in Worcester, Mass., to compete in the New… Read the full article →

Ephs secure 2nd at New Englands Ephs secure 2nd at New Englands

Top News

Bolton, Falk, Klass reflect on academic year

by Megan Bantle, Editor in Chief May 8, 2013

On May 6, Megan Bantle, editor-in-chief of the ‘Record,’ sat down with President Falk, Dean Bolton and Vice President for Campus Life Steve Klass to discuss the past year and the College’s goals and projects for the future.  What are the biggest changes you’ve seen this year? Klass: The first year or two in my [...]

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CC vote continues split tickets for treasurer

by Nicole Smith, Managing Editor May 8, 2013

At last Wednesday’s College Council (CC) meeting, the Council decided not to pass a resolution that would prevent candidates from running on a split ticket for treasurer. After debate, the resolution was voted down by a slim margin of 10 in favor, 11 opposed and two abstentions. The resolution was intended to address concerns about [...]

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Editorials

Maintaining continuity of CC treasurer office

by The Williams Record Editorial Board May 8, 2013

In a close vote last Wednesday, College Council (CC) decided not to pass a resolution preventing a split ticket for treasurer candidates. As the head of one of CC’s major functions, funding student groups, the treasurer has a responsibility to be as thorough and consistent throughout the year as possible. A split ticket divides the [...]

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Securing trust in CC funding decisions

by The Williams Record Editorial Board May 8, 2013

Last Wednesday, College Council (CC) passed a resolution designed to prevent members from voting on funding requests when they have a potential conflict of interest. While CC has considered this standard to be informal operating procedure for years, we are encouraged to see that CC has formally codified its policies concerning conflicts of interest and [...]

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Other News

Students receive Deford, Pinsky awards

by John Bihn, Staff Writer May 8, 2013
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Last Thursday, several students were awarded the 24th annual Frank Deford and fourth annual Aaron Pinsky ’06 awards in Bronfman Auditorium, presented by ESPN basketball analyst Jay Bilas. After the presentation of the awards, given to the top student sports information assistants, Bilas presented a talk titled “The State of College Sports” and answered questions [...]

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Wonder conf. keynote addresses ‘wild child’

by Christopher Huffaker, Opinions Editor May 8, 2013

On Friday night in Paresky Auditorium, Jack Halberstam gave a lecture titled “Wild Child: The Anarchy of Childhood.” The speech was the keynote address for the Worlds Of Wonder conference on the queerness of childhood. Starting at 7 p.m., Halberstam was introduced by conference organizers Assistant Professor of History Anna Fishzon and Anastasia Kayiatos, a [...]

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Op-Eds

What Williams gave me

by Taylor Bundy May 8, 2013

I can’t donate enough money to pay back what Williams has given me. I don’t mean in terms of financial aid, a book grant or my work study job. Beyond these tangible privileges that I’ve been fortunate enough to benefit from as a college student in the U.S., I have been lucky enough to say [...]

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Ethos v. practice

by Abdullah Awad May 8, 2013

It is up to you to decide by whom this conceptual language will be appreciated, notwithstanding the precedent established in these pages. An effective love letter, after all, must be written in the terms of its lover’s desire. The fact that the third sentence has been reached leaves me optimistic, already altering a link between [...]

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Features

Real Food Williams sponsors two bike tours of local farms

by Corey Michon, Contributing Writer and Abby Belcrest, Contributing Writer May 8, 2013
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Friends, fresh local food and biking – is there any better combination for a sunny spring Saturday in Williamstown? Last Saturday, Real Food Williams brought all of the above together for the first annual Local Farm Bike Tour. The 9 a.m. start time did not deter nearly 50 students from arriving on Paresky steps, bright-eyed [...]

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Culinary face off: first-years vs. food

by Eva Fourakis, Sports Editor and Jace Forbes-Cockell, Sports Editor May 8, 2013

With my first year coming to an end, the prospect of becoming a real adult in just three years is starting to feel real. After coming to terms with the fact that I have absolutely no idea what career I want to pursue, I decided that from now until graduation, I’d try as many jobs [...]

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Arts

‘Broken Glass’ explores emotional, physical paralysis

by Katherine Preston, Staff Writer and Megan Bantle, Editor in Chief May 8, 2013
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The theatre department continued to celebrate the works of Arthur Miller this semester with its production of Broken Glass last weekend in the Adams Memorial Theatre of the ’62 Center for Theatre and Dance . The performance was directed by Chair of the Theatre Department and Professor of Theater David Eppel. Set in Brooklyn at [...]

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The artist otherwise known as: Cary Hairfield ’15

by Libby Dvir, Features Editor May 8, 2013
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While most Ephs know Cary Hairfield ’15 from the a capella group The Accidentals, the small circle of students taking studio art classes might know her for her unapologetic monopolization of the Spencer Studio Art building’s formerly white walls. But song and charcoal aren’t her only mediums of choice – art comes naturally to Hairfield [...]

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Sports

Ephs secure 2nd at New Englands

by Natasha Pangarkar, Team Correspondent May 8, 2013
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Last Saturday, women’s crew returned to Lake Quinsigamond in Worcester, Mass., to compete in the New England Rowing Championships. The team was eager to race against Bates, Trinity and WPI. The women took second behind Trinity. The first grand final race was the 3V race. The Williams boat attacked the course, fighting hard to stay [...]

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Women’s track surges to fourth at Regionals

by Sophie Chatas, Team Correspondent May 8, 2013

Last weekend, women’s track and field competed at the Div. III New England Championships at Colby. The women finished fourth with 75 points, behind MIT in first with 126.5, Tufts in second with 93 and Colby in third with 78. Williams beat out Middlebury, who finished ahead of the women on April 27 at the [...]

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