At a place like Williams, the pursuit of “effortless perfection” is unquestionably the norm. Although perfection is unattainable, we are asked for it in the classroom, on the stage and on the athletic field.

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 pursuingRead the Rest…

To the administration: This fall, our community has grown and changed in many ways. Thank you for encouraging students and allowing that to happen. 

For those of you who don’t know, this past week was Women in Athletics Week here at the College. Organized by the Women’s Center and Multicultural Center, the Week celebrated women in sports and focused on the many issues they face. 

I’d like to think of this as a thank-you note of some sort. Make that two thank-you notes: one to College Council, Peer Health, and Active Minds, who organized Break the Silence Week and the You Are Not Alone on Thursday evening, and the other to those who were brave enough to speak during YouRead the Rest…

Last spring, I arranged my entire schedule to avoid a specific professor. When I looked at his Factrak comments on WSO, I could not imagine sitting through three hours a week with him.

Last year, the Record published numerous articles and op-eds, as well as an editorial, discussing the administration’s review of  the entry system, junior advisors (JAs) and alcohol. This year, several first-years have already found their way to the hospital, leaving some to question the role of the entry system in the campus drinking culture.

The “athlete/non-athlete divide” is a term that has become embedded in Williams culture. We’ve heard about it time and time again; So why, you ask, am I writing yet another article on this topic? The answer is that the athlete/non-athlete divide is not our largest issue, and yet it is addressed as if it is.