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Sunday, Nov. 13, Student Assembly hosted the College’s first cultural pageant. Cultural pageants put a spin on the conve...
12/12/2022

Sunday, Nov. 13, Student Assembly hosted the College’s first cultural pageant. Cultural pageants put a spin on the conventional beauty pageant by featuring students of color and their diverse talents.

The goal of the pageant was to break the stereotypes surrounding beauty and to promote inclusivity. The hosts Janeé Thomas ’25 and Kyle Lewis-Johnson ’25, established a safe space throughout the pageant by highlighting culture, interacting with the audience and performing comedy. They also guided the audience through three sections: interview, talent and dress. Contestants, audience members and organizers all hope to continue this tradition at the College in the coming years.

Sunday, Nov. 13, The College of William and Mary’s Student Assembly hosted the College’s first cultural pageant, putting a spin on the traditional beauty pageant by showcasing students of color and…

Contents in the Music Library, which are currently located in Ewell Hall, will move to the Reeder Media Center at the en...
12/12/2022

Contents in the Music Library, which are currently located in Ewell Hall, will move to the Reeder Media Center at the end of Spring 2023. This change will happen as the music department will move to a newly-constructed building near the remodeled Phi Beta Kappa Hall.

The Music Library is used mainly by music students and contains a collection of CDs, music, technology and scores. Many students also use the library as a study and community space. Although the current library has created a cozy atmosphere with vintage decorations and a welcoming community, some believe the Media Center will serve as a great place to house the equipment due to the Center’s large staff and longer hours. It is bittersweet to see the physical library closing down, however, the new arts building will bring new resources and experiences for performing arts programs.

At the end of spring 2023, contents in the Music Library, presently located in Ewell Hall, will move to the Reeder Media Center. This change will happen as the music department moves to a newly-con…

Nov. 17-19, William and Mary Men’s Club Soccer competed in Round Rock, Texas at the National Intramural and Recreational...
12/12/2022

Nov. 17-19, William and Mary Men’s Club Soccer competed in Round Rock, Texas at the National Intramural and Recreational Sports Association National Soccer Championships. The Tribe played in the Men’s Championship with 24 collegiate club soccer teams from across the United States. Finishing the tournament as the consolation bracket champions, the team left Texas with three wins, two draws and one loss, ending their season with a final record of 13-5-2.

Nov. 17-19, William and Mary Men’s Club Soccer competed in Round Rock, Texas at the National Intramural and Recreational Sports Association National Soccer Championships. The Tribe played in the Me…

Nov. 11, 2022, the College of William and Mary’s South Asian Student Association held a Mock Mehndi. The matrimonial-the...
12/10/2022

Nov. 11, 2022, the College of William and Mary’s South Asian Student Association held a Mock Mehndi. The matrimonial-themed event showcased South Asian and Pakistani culture and students were immersed in the vibrant celebration.

Being funded by Student Assembly in the Mock Mehndi Act, the event was centered around traditional dance, music and food. The event followed the three events in a traditional Pakistani wedding: the mehndi, the barat and the walima. Over 400 students attended, non-SASA and SASA members alike, and the venue room reached maximum capacity. Make sure to keep an eye out for SASA’s event next semester, “Expressions,” which will feature skits about social justice, dance, and will have another catered dinner.

Have you ever attended a fake wedding? Nov. 11, 2022, College of William and Mary students dressed up to gather at Mock Mehndi, an annual marital-themed celebration held by the College’s South Asia…

Professor Sasikumar Balasundaram thinks the Williamsburg Farmers Market is the happiest place on earth. For three hours ...
12/09/2022

Professor Sasikumar Balasundaram thinks the Williamsburg Farmers Market is the happiest place on earth. For three hours every Saturday, you can find him gleefully chatting with customers behind a rainbow of curries and under a sign that pithily sums up his life philosophy: “Partnering with earth and food to wage peace.”

As the owner of Spicy Kitchen Farm, founder of Harvest Earth International, and an adjunct lecturer of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies, everything Balasundaram does in his professional life is influenced by food.

Professor Sasikumar Balasundaram thinks the Williamsburg Farmers Market is the happiest place on earth. For three hours every Saturday, you can find him gleefully chatting with customers behind a r…

Saturday, Nov. 12, the College of William and Mary’s Syndicate Hip Hop Dance Team held its fall showcase, “Syndi Scammer...
12/09/2022

Saturday, Nov. 12, the College of William and Mary’s Syndicate Hip Hop Dance Team held its fall showcase, “Syndi Scammers,” in Sadler Center’s Commonwealth Auditorium. Founded in 2004, Syndicate stands for “Student Network of Dance and Choreography Technique” and is entirely student-run and student-choreographed. Currently, the team is made up of 43 dancers with various degrees of prior dance and performance experience.

Before the showcase began, Syndicate President Jess Atkinson ’23 and Vice President Shiloh Manns ’24 greeted the audience, explaining Syndicate’s goals and motivations behind the upcoming show.

Saturday, Nov. 12, the College of William and Mary’s Syndicate Hip Hop Dance Team held its fall showcase, “Syndi Scammers,” in Sadler Center’s Commonwealth Auditorium. Founded in 2004, Syndicate st…

Saturday, Dec. 3, William and Mary Football (11-1, 7-1 CAA) defeated Gardner-Webb (7-6, 5-0 Big South) 54-14 at Zable St...
12/09/2022

Saturday, Dec. 3, William and Mary Football (11-1, 7-1 CAA) defeated Gardner-Webb (7-6, 5-0 Big South) 54-14 at Zable Stadium to advance to the quarterfinals of the FCS playoffs for the first time since 2009.

In their first FCS playoff appearance in seven years, no. 5 William and Mary was well rested following an opening round bye.

The Tribe set several school postseason records, including points, total yards (606), rushing yards (302), and forced turnovers (6).

Saturday, Dec. 3, William and Mary Football (11-1, 7-1 CAA) defeated Gardner-Webb (7-6, 5-0 Big South) 54-14 at Zable Stadium to advance to the quarterfinals of the FCS playoffs for the first time …

Many students at the College of William and Mary enjoy exploring the Lake Matoaka Trails or venturing out a little furth...
12/09/2022

Many students at the College of William and Mary enjoy exploring the Lake Matoaka Trails or venturing out a little further to the Powhatan Creek Trail or Waller Mill Park. For many students, that is enough, but not for Emily O’Keefe ’24. They committed to the five and a half month-long endeavor of hiking the entirety of the Appalachian Trail.

Running through 14 states, the Appalachian Trail extends from its southernmost point, Springer Mountain in Georgia, all the way to Mount Katahdin in Maine. It takes around five to seven months to complete the trail, which is roughly 2,190 miles long.

O’Keefe began their hike on April 13 and completed it on Sept. 30. An average day would involve waking up, eating breakfast, preparing all of their belongings and then walking eight to 10 hours every day with a few breaks. After hiking for the day, they would get to a camp, set up, eat, mingle, sleep and then do it all again the next day.

Many students at the College of William and Mary enjoy exploring the Lake Matoaka Trails or venturing out a little further to the Powhatan Creek Trail or Waller Mill Park. For many students, that i…

Thursday, Nov. 17 and Friday, Nov. 18 the Board of Visitors convened to pass 13 resolutions, hear updates on Phase One o...
12/05/2022

Thursday, Nov. 17 and Friday, Nov. 18 the Board of Visitors convened to pass 13 resolutions, hear updates on Phase One of the Dining and Facilities Comprehensive Facilities Plan and hear options of potential tuition changes.

Thursday, Nov. 17 and Friday, Nov. 18 the Board of Visitors convened to pass 13 resolutions, hear updates on Phase One of the Dining and Facilities Comprehensive Facilities Plan and hear options of…

Students For Rare is launching its last project of the fall semester. The student organization works on promoting awaren...
12/01/2022

Students For Rare is launching its last project of the fall semester. The student organization works on promoting awareness of rare diseases and fundraising for the research of these diseases.

The club has done a lot this semester, including its fundraising event at Baskin Robbins in September. The proceeds from this event went to an initiative under the Beyond Batten Disease Foundation called Tyler’s Mission. The organization is holding its second annual care package fundraiser before winter break, hoping to help students destress before finals. The care packages will include chocolate, cookies, candies and hot chocolate. Students for Rare holds general body meetings every other Thursday from 7-8 p.m. and is open to students of all majors.

Thursday, Dec. 1, Students For Rare, a student organization dedicated to promoting awareness of rare diseases and raising money to aid in the research of these diseases, will launch a new project d…

Oct. 27-30, the College of William and Mary’s Orchesis Modern Dance Company presented its fall show, “Dancevent,” at Kim...
11/22/2022

Oct. 27-30, the College of William and Mary’s Orchesis Modern Dance Company presented its fall show, “Dancevent,” at Kimball Theatre. Orchesis, a dance team composed of student dancers and instructed by professors, allows dancers to train and grow while receiving course credit.

Oct. 27-30, the College of William and Mary’s Orchesis Modern Dance Company presented its fall show, “Dancevent,” at Kimball Theatre. Orchesis, a dance team composed of student dancers and instruct…

Sailing through the Atlantic Ocean to whale watch, going on backstage tours in aquariums and catching jellyfish in the C...
11/20/2022

Sailing through the Atlantic Ocean to whale watch, going on backstage tours in aquariums and catching jellyfish in the Crim Dell: members of the College of William and Mary’s Marine Science Society have participated in a vast array of aquatic activities.

MSS is an academic club that is not only for students who are minoring in marine science, but for anyone fascinated by the complex ecosystems and mysteries of the medium that take up about 70% of the planet.

Sailing through the Atlantic Ocean to whale watch, going on backstage tours in aquariums and catching jellyfish in the Crim Dell: members of the College of William and Mary’s Marine Science Society…

Saturday, Nov. 13, Democratic congressional candidate David Kim spoke at the Commonwealth Auditorium in the Sadler Cente...
11/20/2022

Saturday, Nov. 13, Democratic congressional candidate David Kim spoke at the Commonwealth Auditorium in the Sadler Center. Kim is running to represent California’s 34th district in the House of Representatives.

During the one-and-a-half-hour event, which the Asian American Student Initiative organized with support from the Government Department, Kim discussed his experience as an openly q***r Korean American progressive running in a district with one of the largest Korean American populations in the country.

Saturday, Nov. 13, Democratic congressional candidate David Kim spoke at the Commonwealth Auditorium in the Sadler Center. Kim is running to represent California’s 34th district in the House of Rep…

Being described as a ‘live wire’ by her coach, Ivey Crain has finished her first season with 24 points, the most points ...
11/19/2022

Being described as a ‘live wire’ by her coach, Ivey Crain has finished her first season with 24 points, the most points since 2011.

Crain was named the CAA Rookie of the Year and a member of the All-CAA First Team and finished the regular season with a shot accuracy of 62.2%. Crain attributes her success to her coach Julie Shackford and the welcoming atmosphere her team has created. Crain continues to build on her skills and the whole team is excited about what next season has to offer.

When William and Mary women’s soccer freshman forward Ivey Crain arrived in Williamsburg, head coach Julie Shackford had high expectations for the young player, but did not quite know how much she …

Aubrey Lay ’23 has been involved in LGBTQ+ social issues since high school and is now a part of the Rainbow Coalition at...
11/19/2022

Aubrey Lay ’23 has been involved in LGBTQ+ social issues since high school and is now a part of the Rainbow Coalition at William and Mary.

Lay discusses the struggle of organizing events during COVID but also highlights the impacts the organization has made on the community. Lay also worked for the LGBTQ+ Ukrainians in America during his sophomore year and researched the spread of disinformation from Russia in Ukraine regarding the LGBTQ+ community. Lay is particularly interested in supporting LGBTQ+ rights and intersex issues and believes his experience with Rainbow Coalition will influence his experiences and goals after graduating.

Aubrey Lay ’23 has been involved with LGBTQ+ social issues since high school, first serving as the co-president of his school’s Pride Alliance. Now, Lay is in a new leadership role as c…

Thursday, Nov. 10, the College of William and Mary’s VOX: Planned Parenthood Generation Action held their annual Pro-Abo...
11/18/2022

Thursday, Nov. 10, the College of William and Mary’s VOX: Planned Parenthood Generation Action held their annual Pro-Abortion Talk with a panel of six speakers, including students, members of the Williamsburg community and administrators.

VOX is a student-led organization that not only focuses on abortion but also reproductive awareness, rights and justice in general. In previous years, the event was promoted as a Pro-Choice talk, however, executive board members have now switched the narrative to Pro-Abortion. Speakers shared personal experiences, read excerpts of poetry and discussed abortion’s connection to religion. The goal of the talk and VOX is to spread awareness of reproductive justice and get the community involved.

Thursday, Nov. 10, the College of William and Mary’s VOX: Planned Parenthood Generation Action hosted their annual Pro-Abortion Talk. The event featured a panel of six speakers consisting of studen…

Thursday, Nov. 10, William and Mary had their first win of the season against Mid-Atlantic Christian. The final score of...
11/18/2022

Thursday, Nov. 10, William and Mary had their first win of the season against Mid-Atlantic Christian. The final score of 116 -40 had the largest point margin recorded since 1943.

Since the point differential was considerable, almost every member of the Tribe team had the opportunity to play during the match and 81 points were scored by bench players. Notable players include senior guard Miguel Ayesa, who recorded the most minutes and points and shot back-to-back three-pointers after just the first five minutes into the first. Junior guard Jake Milkereit had the highest minutes-to-points ratio, scoring 21 points in only 16 minutes. The freshmen on the team got the chance to get a feel for the game flow as they all played for over ten minutes. After the Tribe’s rocky season start, fans were thrilled to see the Tribe’s success against the Mustangs.

Thursday, Nov. 10, William and Mary (1-2) picked up their first win of the season against Mid-Atlantic Christian (2-1). With a final score of 116 -40, the 76-point differential is the largest the T…

Saturday, Nov. 12, William and Mary (9-1, 6-1 CAA) football bested Villanova (5-5, 3-4 CAA) 45-12 during the Veterans’ M...
11/17/2022

Saturday, Nov. 12, William and Mary (9-1, 6-1 CAA) football bested Villanova (5-5, 3-4 CAA) 45-12 during the Veterans’ Memorial Game on Senior Day. The Tribe had one of its best showings this season and highlighted its overall offensive and defensive strengths.

The offense ended up with 582 yards, marking a season-high and program best since 2010. Sophomore quarterback Darius Wilson led the Tribe with 211 passing yards and three touchdowns, marking an unusual reliance on the Tribe passing game.

Saturday, Nov. 12, William and Mary (9-1, 6-1 CAA) football bested Villanova (5-5, 3-4 CAA) 45-12 during the Veterans’ Memorial Game on Senior Day. The Tribe had one of its best showings this seaso…

Thursday, Nov. 10, TEDxWilliam&Mary hosted its annual event in the Brinkley Commons Room at the Raymond A. Mason School ...
11/17/2022

Thursday, Nov. 10, TEDxWilliam&Mary hosted its annual event in the Brinkley Commons Room at the Raymond A. Mason School of Business.

TEDxWilliam&Mary is an independently-organized event aimed at inspiring and elevating student and alumni voices at the College of William and Mary. The W&M TEDx Committee hosts talks under the license of TED, a nonprofit media organization seeking to discover and share powerful ideas.

This year, Maddie Cross-Kaplan ’23, Salaar Khan ’24, Farhat Nishat MBA ’23 and Taiana James ’22, shared personal stories under the theme “Free to Fail,” encouraging others to recognize the success which can come from failure. The event was 14 months in the making after last year’s presentation was postponed, marking the organization’s first event since March 2021.

Thursday, Nov. 10, TEDxWilliam&Mary hosted its annual event in the Brinkley Commons Room at the Raymond A. Mason School of Business. TEDxWilliam&Mary is an independently-organized event aim…

Community, empowerment and awareness are three of the words most fundamental to the mission of the First Generation and ...
11/16/2022

Community, empowerment and awareness are three of the words most fundamental to the mission of the First Generation and Low Income Student Organization at the College of William and Mary. Founded in 2020 by Jonathan Diaz-Ramos ’21, Vanessa Guzman ’21 and Tyler Patton ’21, FGLI has become a deeply integral part of many of its members’ time at the College as a space where they can navigate the challenges associated with being first generation, low-income, or both on campus together.

Community, empowerment and awareness are three of the words most fundamental to the mission of the First Generation and Low Income Student Organization at the College of William and Mary. Founded i…

An internal university report obtained by The Flat Hat identifies significant salary discrepancies among the College of ...
11/15/2022

An internal university report obtained by The Flat Hat identifies significant salary discrepancies among the College of William and Mary’s faculty, staff and contracted Sodexo dining hall workers, along the lines of gender, race and ethnicity. According to the report’s executive summary, associate professor of sociology Caroline Hanley authored the report for the Women’s Network, who Provost Peggy Agouris had asked to assess salary equity at the College.

Hanley confirmed in a written statement to The Flat Hat that she authored the report and sent it to Agouris in May 2021. The Women’s Network did not respond to a request for comment.

Editor’s Note: This is a developing story. An internal university report obtained by The Flat Hat identifies significant salary discrepancies among the College of William and Mary’s fac…

OPINION | RINKER: Clara Rinker ‘26 discusses the pros, cons, and… weird experiences of being a freshman at the College o...
11/14/2022

OPINION | RINKER: Clara Rinker ‘26 discusses the pros, cons, and… weird experiences of being a freshman at the College of William and Mary. Read the article to see if you share any of these highs, lows, and buffaloes from your time at the College!

Clara Rinker ‘26 is planning to double major in Hispanic Studies and CAMS on the mathematical biology track. She is from Alabama and in her spare time, Clara can be found reading, listening to Spot…

This past summer, four students from the College of William and Mary traveled to Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina to par...
11/13/2022

This past summer, four students from the College of William and Mary traveled to Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina to participate in the American Bosnian Collaboration Project. The program is designed to generate English-language and intercultural communication skills for Bosnian primary school students.

Catherine Cable ’24, Lara Nayar ’24, Olivia Olson ’23 and Rosemary Ketron ’23 all participated in the program in dual capacities. The group primarily served as teachers for students of four different age groups. They also served as additional support staff for the program in various roles such as researchers, social media content creators and treasurers.

This past summer, four students from the College of William and Mary traveled to Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina to participate in the American Bosnian Collaboration Project. The program is design…

Tuesday, Nov. 1, the College of William and Mary had its 330th session of Student Assembly.During the session, the South...
11/12/2022

Tuesday, Nov. 1, the College of William and Mary had its 330th session of Student Assembly.

During the session, the South Asian Student Association spoke in favor of the Mock Mehndi Act, which was debated but ultimately passed. Sen. Sean Nguyen ’23 from Steer Clear also spoke during the SA session, announcing that the program would not continue into the Spring 2023 semester. John Willis ’23 and Sasan F***j ’23, Co-Chairs of the Department of Student Life’s new Data Task Force, also presented their ideas to use surveys to gain a better view of student perspectives across campus.

Tuesday, Nov. 1, the College of William and Mary’s 330th session of Student Assembly heavily debated and ultimately passed the Mock Mehndi Act, unanimously passed the Going to the Grads Reviv…

Craft 31, a Williamsburg-local restaurant known for its pizza and burgers, is put under the spotlight in Bushra Bablu’s ...
11/11/2022

Craft 31, a Williamsburg-local restaurant known for its pizza and burgers, is put under the spotlight in Bushra Bablu’s newest review.

Bablu discusses Craft 31’s general ambiance, menu, waiting times, and most importantly, food quality. Make sure to read the full article to see what Bablu’s final rating of Craft 31 was!

Bushra Bablu ’24 is planning to double major in government and economics. Bushra serves as an Associate Opinions Editor for The Flat Hat Newspaper and the Business Manager for Flat Hat Magazine. Ou…

Thursday, Oct. 20, Ken Ilgunas, author and hiking enthusiast, shared with the College of William and Mary community his ...
11/11/2022

Thursday, Oct. 20, Ken Ilgunas, author and hiking enthusiast, shared with the College of William and Mary community his thoughts on the right to traverse on any type of land.

In his presentation, llgunas frequently mentioned Scotland’s law which gives the public the “right to roam,” whether this is on private or public land. Although Ilgunas admitted that he may be America’s sole right to roam advocate and that this is a long-term project, he discussed the benefits having a right to roam law would have on Americans. Find out why Ilgunas is so passionate about having the right to roam and see various student perspectives on this topic.

Thursday, Oct. 20, the Institute for Integrative Conservation 2022-23 Conservation Speaker Series featured Ken Ilgunas, author of “Walden on Wheels”, “Trespassing Across America” and “This Land is …

At the intersection of skillful creative writing, visual artistic talent and a flare for individuality you will find Pro...
11/10/2022

At the intersection of skillful creative writing, visual artistic talent and a flare for individuality you will find Professor Addie Tsai. One of the newest members of the College of William and Mary’s Creative Writing department, Tsai brings unique perspectives to the College this academic year. This semester, they’re teaching numerous classes including “Intro to Creative Writing”, “Creative Writing: Fiction”, and “Creative Writing: Nonfiction”.

Born and raised in Houston, Texas, near the Clear Lake City area, Tsai notes that their favorite part of their hometown was its culinary diversity, perhaps setting it in stark contrast to a certain college that we know and love.

At the intersection of skillful creative writing, visual artistic talent and a flare for individuality you will find Professor Addie Tsai. One of the newest members of the College of William and Ma…

Thursday, Oct. 27, students, faculty, alumni and members of the greater Williamsburg community filled Sadler Center’s Co...
11/10/2022

Thursday, Oct. 27, students, faculty, alumni and members of the greater Williamsburg community filled Sadler Center’s Commonwealth Auditorium to hear Georgia Irby, professor of Classical Studies at the College of William and Mary. Her lecture, “Sea Monsters! ‘O Brave new seas that have such monsters in them,’” was the nineteenth segment of the ongoing Tack Faculty Lecture Series, a recent tradition at the College.

Named after Martha and Carl Tack, both members of the class of 1978, the William and Mary Tack Lecture Series allows professors to present their work to the community and receive a stipend. Every tack lecture is free to attend and open to all. Tack lectures typically occur once per semester, highlighting the unique research and scholarship of the selected professor.

Thursday, Oct. 27, students, faculty, alumni and members of the greater Williamsburg community filled Sadler Center’s Commonwealth Auditorium to hear Georgia Irby, professor of Classical Studies at…

Friday, Nov. 4, The New York Times bestselling author Fiona Davis ’88 discussed her latest book, “The Magnolia Palace,” ...
11/10/2022

Friday, Nov. 4, The New York Times bestselling author Fiona Davis ’88 discussed her latest book, “The Magnolia Palace,” at the Earl Gregg Swem library for the biennial Ferguson Blair Publishing Seminar.

The discussion began with a brief statement from the College of William and Mary’s Dean of University Libraries Carrie Cooper.

Cooper expressed her excitement for the fourth year of the “One Book, One Community” partnership and invited residents and students to engage with the library’s growing collections of literary works.

Friday, Nov. 4, The New York Times bestselling author Fiona Davis ’88 discussed her latest book, “The Magnolia Palace,” at the Earl Gregg Swem library for the biennial Ferguson Blair Publishing Sem…

Tuesday, Nov. 8, as results continue to trickle in for the 2022 midterm elections, it appears that Republicans will take...
11/10/2022

Tuesday, Nov. 8, as results continue to trickle in for the 2022 midterm elections, it appears that Republicans will take control of the House while the Senate outcome is still up in the air. Incumbent Rob Wittman (R) has been reelected in Virginia’s First Congressional district, while Jen Kiggans (R) has ousted Elaine Luria (D) in Virginia’s Second District. Mayor Doug Pons and Stacy Kern-Scheerer have won their seats on the Williamsburg City Council.

These midterm election results conclude a long campaigning season for the city council member candidates, which fostered a large amount of student engagement and participation.

Tuesday, Nov. 8, as results continue to trickle in for the 2022 midterm elections, it appears that Republicans will take control of the House while the Senate outcome is still up in the air. Incumb…

Oct. 26-28, the College of William and Mary’s International Genetically Engineered Machine team won best in the Software...
11/08/2022

Oct. 26-28, the College of William and Mary’s International Genetically Engineered Machine team won best in the Software and AI development track at the 2022 Grand Jamboree held in Paris.

Competing against around 150 other teams, the College’s iGEM team also scored a gold medal, as well as nominations for Best Mathematical Model and Best Presentation.

iGEM is a global organization focused on fostering research in synthetic biology, or bioengineering, to create new biological systems. Research culminates annually at the Grand Jamboree for researchers at high school, undergraduate and graduate levels. This year, the College’s group was captained by biology majors Avery Bradley ’23 and Alana Thomas ’24. Faculty advisor and Chancellor Professor of Biology Margaret Saha and student advisor Beteel Abu-Ageel ’22 also supported the team in Paris.

Oct. 26-28, the College of William and Mary’s International Genetically Engineered Machine team won best in the Software and AI development track at the 2022 Grand Jamboree held in Paris. Competing…

This past summer, the College of William and Mary Freeman Fellows had the opportunity to travel around Asia to intern fo...
11/04/2022

This past summer, the College of William and Mary Freeman Fellows had the opportunity to travel around Asia to intern for a range of different organizations, including the Sant Maral Foundation in Mongolia, the Philippine Social Science Council in Manila, and the Affiliated Network for Social Accountability in Cambodia.

Freeman Fellows learned valuable professional skills while adapting to unfamiliar places with new people and cultures. The Fellows gained experience that will aid them in their future careers and memories that they’ll remember for a lifetime. If you’re interested in applying for the Freeman Fellows Program, applications are open until December 1, 2022.

Since 2018, the Freeman Foundation has sponsored up to 24 students from the College of William and Mary to complete eight-week internships in Asia. Through a rigorous application process, Freeman I…

From spray-painted compost bins to educational infographics, sustainability is becoming more visible on campus. The emer...
11/03/2022

From spray-painted compost bins to educational infographics, sustainability is becoming more visible on campus. The emergence of these resources can be attributed to the efforts of passionate students such as Sydney Thayer ’24.

Thayer has pioneered the concept of modern sustainability at the College of William and Mary. She is the Student Assembly’s secretary of sustainability, a student liaison to the Office of Sustainability and the Carrot Top of the Veggie Society.

From spray-painted compost bins to educational infographics, sustainability is becoming more visible on campus. The emergence of these resources can be attributed to the efforts of passionate stude…

Tuesday, Oct. 11, the College of William and Mary President Katherine Rowe attended the October Faculty Assembly meeting...
11/02/2022

Tuesday, Oct. 11, the College of William and Mary President Katherine Rowe attended the October Faculty Assembly meeting to give a presentation in response to the Open Letter she received from 214 faculty members. During her presentation and the question and answer period that followed, Rowe mainly discussed Vision 2026, the exploration of a computing and data science school, faculty hiring processes and diversity, equity and inclusion at the College.

Tuesday, Oct. 11, the College of William and Mary President Katherine Rowe attended the October Faculty Assembly meeting to give a presentation in response to the Open Letter she received from 214 …

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Tuesday, April 19, Student Assembly held the first meeting of its 330th session where it elected new senate officers, approved five nominations for SA Cabinet positions and introduced the Mental Health Initiative Resolution.

Class of 2022 senators remain in senate meetings and represent the interests of the Class of 2026 for the remainder of the Spring 2022 session.
Wednesday, April 20, the Reves Center for International Studies and the Asian Centennial Committee awarded Pulitzer Prize-winning author Viet Thanh Nguyen the Hatsuye Yamasaki ’37 Prize for Visionary Leadership. Nguyen also gave this year’s McSwain-Walker Lecture titled “Refugees, Language and the Meaning of America.”

Nguyen centered his lecture around the role of language and memory in contexts of war and immigration.

Nguyen is best known for his fiction works, including “The Refugees” and “The Sympathizer,” which won a 2016 Pulitzer Prize. Nguyen is also the Aerol Arnold Chair of English and professor of English, comparative literature and American studies and ethnicity at the University of Southern California. Much of Nguyen’s writing — both academic and literary — deals with war, memory and diaspora, particularly relating to Vietnam.
The College of William and Mary welcomed the Ampersand International Arts Festival (previously W&M Global Film Festival) back for its fifteenth year from April 6-10. This year’s 5-day festival was larger than ever before, hosting international and student film screenings, live arts performances, guest lectures, author talks and multiple receptions for the greater College community. Flat Hat Photos Editor Justin Sherlock ’23 captured the occasion in a colorful, striking series of photos.
Tuesday, April 12, students representing sustainability projects at the College of William and Mary and the University of Virginia came together to present the Climate Action Partnership webinar highlighting ways to stay green on a college campus. Hosts for the event included Madeline Bertagnolli ’22 and Olivia Wachob ’23 representing the College and Morgan Foster ’22 and Nora Raleigh ’24 representing UVA. The event featured two student speakers: Neel Simpson ’22 from the College and Julianne Feutcher ’22 from UVA.
William and Mary (9-8, 4-1 CAA) soundly defeated Richmond (7-10, 4-3 A10) 6-1 Saturday, April 16 to continue their three game winning streak. The Tribe has not lost a home match since March 6.

The team brought a fresh strategy to the match by switching up their doubles lineups from last week’s double header, which resulted in both the No. 2 and No. 3 doubles posting 6-1 wins in their matches.
OPINION | BARTZ: Rachel Bartz '25 writes about how severe the pollen in Williamsburg can be. Bartz, a California native, writes about her own struggles dealing with the pollen in Williamsburg.
April 15 and 16, Sumié Yotsukura ’22 presented “Your Best (Asian) American Girl” as a part of her senior thesis at the Williamsburg Regional Library Theater. It was directed by Christopher Michael Richardson ’13. The cabaret chronologized her lifelong interest in musical theater, from a young child who wanted to see herself as a princess, to a woman who had become aware of how Asians have been underrepresented in the field she wanted to devote her life to. Throughout the hour-long show, Yotsukura performed songs and monologues framed through her personal experiences as a biracial third-generation Japanese American girl.
Saturday, April 9, music, drama and laughter filled Sadler Center’s Commonwealth Auditorium. For the second and final night, College of William and Mary students put on “Spectacular,” a brand new musical comedy. Extremely catchy songs coupled with a talented cast and inspiring tale made the Saturday performance of “Spectacular” a night to remember.

“Spectacular” developed from the creative mind of Paul Hardin ’22. In addition to producing, Hardin wrote the book, music and lyrics for the show. After studying the dynamic and interconnected political and theatrical scenes prevalent throughout 18th century France, Hardin felt inspired to write a musical based on this historical period.
William & Mary (16-12, CAA 7-2) defeated Towson (9-23) 15-1 in the rain at Plumeri Park on Friday, April 8.

The Tribe started off strong in the top of the first inning, shutting down all three batters and keeping the Tigers off the bases. In the bottom of the inning, William and Mary showed that they were equally as strong on offense. They managed to rack up four runs on four hits.

By the second inning, Towson gained some momentum as they got a hit and managed to put three people on base. However, the Tigers were unable to capitalize and score any runs. In the bottom of the second, their defense held strong, as they shut down the William and Mary offense.
In a college environment, one of the most important things for students to learn how to do is to find positive and beneficial ways to deal with stress and stressful environments. In recent decades, studies have shown that one of the most effective ways to do this is to interact with therapy dogs. While such an option had long been unavailable for students at the College of William and Mary, thanks to Marisol Lambert, who herself graduated from the College in 1980, and her four corgis, Nellie, Louie, Tucker and Humphrey, students can meet professionally trained therapy dogs in Earl Gregg Swem Library every Friday at 2 p.m.
OPINION | DOW: Hannah Dow ’23 writes about the open position of the College of William and Mary’s vice president for strategic initiatives and public affairs, once held by Henry Broaddus. Dow believes the student population should look more into this issue and carefully consider who replaces Broaddus.
OPINION | BABLU: Bushra Bablu ’24 writes about the unique coffee experience that Column 15 brings to the Williamsburg area.
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