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WPD cracks down on Hoxsey Street parties, threatens arrests

The Williams Record

The Williamstown Police Department (WPD) plans to increase police presence on Hoxsey Street and arrest students violating the law without prior warning following a series of incidents on the street on the night of Sept. 26. Citing concerns over potential repercussions for the student body, Hoxsey Street residents are pausing parties indefinitely.

Court issues pretrial sentencing recommendation in hidden camera case

The Williams Record

The Superior Court of Berkshire County issued its sentencing recommendation in the trial of Maxwell Hall last Monday. Justice James Manitsas recommended a one-year sentence, which, if Hall is found guilty, includes 30 days of jail time. He would spend the remainder of the sentence on probation. The guidelines are a reduction from the prosecutor’s recommendat

Booze, jazz, community: Pub Night offers an opportunity for students to unwind

The Williams Record

Ever finished your homework early on a Thursday night, and wanted a fun night out? Pub Night offers a students a chance to escape from the stress of life at the College — without even having to leave campus.

In response to Cruz: We are CS professors. We think writing is critical to thinking

The Williams Record

In a response to Professor of Philosophy Cruz's op-ed that appeared in the Sept. 29 issue of The New York Times, professors Rohit Bhattacharya, Lucas Rosenblatt, Daniel Barowy, Shikha Singh highlight the importance of writing across disciplines.

Aso O. Tavitian Collection at the Clark invites viewers to use their “Exquisite Eye”

The Williams Record

Opened on June 13, “An Exquisite Eye: Introducing the Aso O. Tavitian Collection” is the first public presentation of selections from the Tavitian collection, one of the most significant private collections of European art in North America in the 21st century. Meant to provide an early glimpse into the full collection’s depth, the exhibition features a diver

Men’s soccer sweeps weekend doubleheader at Cole Field

The Williams Record

No. 3 men’s soccer (8-1-1, 5-1-1 NESCAC) secured back-to-back victories at Cole Field over the weekend. On Saturday, the Ephs bested the No. 10 Connecticut College Camels (6-2-1, 4-2-1 NESCAC) 2-1 before mounting a 3-1 second-half comeback against the Keene State Owls (1-7-3) at their senior day game on Sunday. The weekend doubleheaders offered the...

Club equestrian team hosts first show of the competition season

The Williams Record

The College’s club equestrian team placed seventh out of eight at its first show of the season. Hosted on Saturday at Bonnie Lea Farm, the Ephs’ home facility, the show featured 84 riders who represented eight colleges in Zone 1, Region 3 of the Intercollegiate Horse Shows Association (IHSA). This competition was part of the...

And they were tutorial partners: randomly assigned pairs reflect on their friendships

The Williams Record

Tutorials: one of the most unusual facets of an education at the College, one that enables immense academic (and perhaps even interpersonal) growth.

‘It’s been a financial burden’: How students have adapted to Goodrich Coffee Bar’s hiatus

The Williams Record

With Goodrich gone, how are students coping with the loss of caffeine and prized social hour? Read on to find out the effects of the coffee bar's abrupt closure on the student body.

In response to Cruz: Writing is thinking

The Williams Record

In a response to Professor of Philosophy Cruz's op-ed that appeared in the Sept. 29 issue of The New York Times, Henry Burton argues for the importance of forming persuasive arguments and logical reasoning in writing.

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