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Happy Birthday, The Flat Hat

Flat Hat News

This article discusses the ongoing Cornell sexual assault investigation in the context of student reporting. Mona Garimella ’27 (she/her) is a government and psychology double major from Richmond. Mona is the 116th Editor-in-Chief of The Flat Hat. Outside The Flat Hat, she volunteers at The Haven and conducts research on democratic erosion and Afghan resettl

We can’t keep looking away from sexual violence

Flat Hat News

This article contains discussions of sexual assault. Molly Martin (she/her) is a history and Hispanic studies double major from Chicago, Illinois. She is also a member of the Innocence Club, which advocates for criminal justice reform. In her free time, she enjoys reading, attending workout classes and spending time with friends. The views expressed in […]

Eva’s Apple #25: Just add water!

Flat Hat News

Eva Jaber ’28 (she/her) is a prospective English or international relations major. She is a member of the Cleftomaniacs, an a cappella group, an ESL tutor and hopes to encourage peace-minded advocacy on campus. Contact her at [email protected]. The views expressed in the article are the author’s own. Did you know that every 90 days, […]

On the decline of political oratory

Flat Hat News

Carson Burch ’27 is a government major from Chesapeake, Virginia. He is a member of the History Club, Public Policy Club, Lutheran Students’ Association and Theodore Roosevelt Society. Outside of his studies and social life, he enjoys reading about historical and current events in addition to dinosaurs. The views expressed in the article are the […]

College’s Promises and Pathways event features panel discussion about Afghan migrants, immigration to United States

Flat Hat News

Tuesday, Sept. 22, researchers in the College of William and Mary’s Promises and Pathways team hosted a panel discussion on the lived experiences of Afghans migrating to the United States after evacuating Afghanistan in 2021 due to Taliban takeover. Nara Sritharan is a senior research analyst at AidData, faculty affiliate for the College’s Department of […]

Buddhist monk Thích Chúc Thanh gives campus talk on religion’s teachings

Flat Hat News

Thursday, Oct. 1, Thích Chúc Thanh, a Vietnamese Buddhist monk, spoke on Buddhist monastic life and meditation at the College of William and Mary. Chúc Thanh is the head of the Dong Hung Temple, known as the Buddhist Education Center of America, in Virginia Beach, Va. Chúc Thanh greeted audience members in Tucker Hall by […]

Students demand reinstatement of dining service workers, police called on demonstration

Flat Hat News

Friday, Oct. 2, students and organizers from UNITE HERE, the workers’ union representing College of William and Mary dining hall workers employed through Aramark, gathered behind the Wren Building for a demonstration. Brian Liston, a lead organizer for UNITE HERE Local 25, said the College recently banned two dining hall employees from working or being […]

Fall Calls for Art: Muscarelle welcomes visitors on the first Friday of October for festivities, gallery tours

Flat Hat News

October began about a week ago with clear, sunny skies, a cool breeze and a fresher feeling of nostalgia. Pumpkins are slowly appearing on every other doorstep, and autumnal flavors stock our pantries and cafes. With the new season coming in, and exams swamping students’ schedules, some might look for a place to embrace the […]

Interfraternity Council passes resolution on sexual violence prevention, establishes new guidelines

Flat Hat News

This article contains discussions of sexual assault. Wednesday, Sept. 30, the College of William and Mary’s Interfraternity Council passed a resolution regarding campus sexual violence prevention. The IFC resolution came weeks after a former Cornell University student, identified as Jane Doe in court filings, alleged in a lawsuit that she was drugged and rap

Distinguished Professor of Government Paul Manna discusses journey to teaching, research in education policy

Flat Hat News

Isabelle and Jerome E. Hyman Distinguished University Professor of Government Paul Manna radiates a desire to achieve more equitable education. This passion drives his dynamic teaching and research for the College of William and Mary’s government department. He also extends his educational efforts into the greater Williamsburg community through WHRO Public M

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