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Inaugural Williamstown Jazz Festival brings world-renowned musicians to campus
The Town welcomed its first-ever jazz festival from Sept. 11-13, featuring an impressive lineup of world-renowned performers including trombonist Steve Turre, pianist Connie Han, jazz band The Cookers, Grammy-winning vocalist Lisa Fischer, and musicians from the local jazz scene.
Women’s soccer surges to a 3-1 victory against Amherst
No. 18 women’s soccer (5-1-0, 5-1-0 NESCAC) took a 3-1 victory over the Amherst Mammoths (3-4-0, 0-4-0 NESCAC) at Cole Field on Saturday. After conceding an equalizer early in the second half, the Ephs quickly regained their lead to secure the victory during “Beat Amherst…
College implements new standardized staff compensation framework
The College is implementing a new staff compensation framework, which will re-define base compensation and benefits, institute a clarified staff hiring process, and standardize staff job descriptions. The updated policies come as a result of a yearlong staff compensation study…
College publishes annual security report, WPD considers increased Hoxsey presence
The College released the 2026 edition of its annual Security and Fire Safety Report yesterday. The report includes data on crimes committed on campus in 2025 that the College is required to disclose under the Clery Act. The rates of most crimes remained consistent with past…
‘STRIKE!’: Student-led protests confronted the government and the College in 1969, 1970
For two weeks, “VOTE” banners in honor of National Voter Registration Day have adorned Chapin Hall. Almost 60 years ago, in 1970, the same building was plastered instead with the word “STRIKE!” At the time, students were protesting against the Vietnam War. The year prior,…
We misunderstand environmentalism: It should be about creating more, not less
In an op-ed, William Rudolph offers a new definition for environmentalism and how the College should approach sustainability.
Eight new representatives elected to Student Union
Students elected three representatives from each class to the Williams Student Union (WSU) on Tuesday through an online ranked-choice voting system facilitated by the Student Faculty Committee Board.
Reduce, reuse … upcycle! Paresky steps host sustainable fashion workshop
Ever had a piece of clothing you just didn't know what to do with? This weekend, the Zilkha Center for the Environment (ZCE) and guest Dr. Elena X. Wang hosted a sustainable fashion up-cycling workshop, where students could learn no-sew clothing revamp methods.
One in Two Thousand: Jack Hunter ’29
Each week, the Record (using a script in R) randomly selects a student at the College for our One in Two Thousand feature, excluding current Record board members. This week, Jack Hunter ’29 discussed how he learned to ski, Spikeball tips, and his study abroad plans. This…
MinCo splits into ‘core’ and ‘affiliate’ groups
Minority Coalition (MinCo), an umbrella organization which represents student affinity groups, has restructured, with member groups now designated as either “core” or “affiliate,” according to an email sent from Co-Chairs of the MinCo Steering Board (MSB)
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Published September 28Ahead of permanent police chief appointment, Great Barrington seeks community feedback
Adam Carlotto, a 20-year veteran of the GBPD, took over as interim chief in January. As the town prepares to give him the position permanently, it's released a survey to community members to "establish a shared vision for the department's future."
Great Barrington’s Library Gets a Crash Course in What Amherst Has Learned the Hard Way
Great Barrington’s Ramsdell Library renovation is running into a familiar set of problems — ones... The post Great Barrington’s Library Gets a Crash Course in What Amherst Has Learned the Hard Way first appeared on Amherst Indy .