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CSD-sponsored Solidarity Series hosts information sessions, sparks conversations on intersectional activism

Claire Wyszynski – September 22, 2020

New campus realities lead to creative social gatherings

Abby Paras – September 22, 2020

Heidt wins class of 2024 presidency as students vote in regular, special elections

Emma Ford and Kimberly Lores – September 17, 2020

Virginia students demand improved COVID-19 policies

SA President Anthony Joseph coordinates policy, advancement

International students adapt to long-distance learning, COVID-19 restrictions

Athletic enthusiasm takes a hit: Strides of successful winter, spring seasons weakened by recent athletics cuts

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CSD-sponsored Solidarity Series hosts information sessions, sparks conversations on intersectional activism

Claire Wyszynski – September 22, 2020

Friday, Sep. 11, the Center for Student Diversity, Filipino-American Student Association and the Asian American Student Initiative hosted an information session discussing institutionalized racism…

Heidt wins class of 2024 presidency as students vote in regular,…

September 17, 2020

SA discusses VIMS liaison position, executive branch refrains from endorsing Election…

September 17, 2020

SA discusses varsity sports cuts, debates fall 2020 priorities

September 9, 2020

Leading protests, seeking change: Felecia Hayes spearheads Williamsburg demonstrations

September 8, 2020

Opinions

New campus realities lead to creative social gatherings

Abby Paras – September 22, 2020

Everywhere around us at the College of William and Mary, people seem to be finally adjusting to our new reality. Classes over Zoom, reduced-capacity…

Early voting provides meaningful outlet for civic expression

September 22, 2020

Absentee voting complicates election year for College students

September 15, 2020

Sports

Champions of the “wubble”: Upcoming games, successful athlete performances indicate intense…

Zoe Beardsley – September 15, 2020

Sunday Sept. 13, chaos reigned in the basketball world, and I’m not talking about the Los Angeles Clippers blowing a gigantic lead to the…

Athletic enthusiasm takes a hit: Strides of successful winter, spring seasons…

September 15, 2020

Sports Opinion: Former swimmer offers open letter to Athletic Director Samantha…

September 8, 2020

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Confusion Corner: Exploring virtues of twampiness

JR Herman – September 22, 2020

We all know the definition of a twamp: a “typical William and Mary person.” But let’s be honest — that’s not a very helpful…

Sharps and Flats: iWantToExploreTheWorld.mp3

September 14, 2020

Sharps and Flats: Looking 4 Treble

September 14, 2020

Blogs

Rambling on about “Onward”

Kate Lucas – April 22, 2020

Let’s talk about the new Pixar movie, which I liked best or maybe second-best (Coco is also pretty good) of all the recent releases…

A terrifying new take on “The Invisible Man” from the creator…

April 21, 2020

Stranger Places: Bucktrout Cemetery

April 8, 2020

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BREAKING: Results are in from this year's Student

BREAKING: Results are in from this year's Student Assembly elections, as class of 2024 students elected their president and four Senate seats. The classes of 2021 and 2023 also voted to fill Senate vacancies carried over from the the spring semester. Read more at flathatnews.com

The outbreak of COVID-19 in the United States and

The outbreak of COVID-19 in the United States and the resulting subsequent travel restrictions led many international students to opt to return home last spring and remain in their home countries through the fall semester. Read more at flathatnews.com

The WNBA playoffs promise to be high stakes, excit

The WNBA playoffs promise to be high stakes, exciting games that will feature lots of talented stars. Read more at flathatnews.com

Monday, Sept. 14, student representatives from sev

Monday, Sept. 14, student representatives from several Virginia universities met over Zoom to discuss their reactions to colleges’ reopening plans for the fall semester. The forum was organized by New Virginia Majority, a non-profit organization based in Richmond, and featured representatives from Virginia Commonwealth University, the University of Virginia, Virginia Tech, George Mason University and the College of William and Mary. Read more at flathatnews.com

As students trek around campus, required to wear m

As students trek around campus, required to wear masks and physically distance from others, athletic facilities lay dormant for the semester. Read more at flathatnews.com

Leading the College of William and Mary’s studen

Leading the College of William and Mary’s student body during one of the most significant years in history, Student Assembly President Anthony Joseph ’21 is emphasizing positivity and understanding to combat present difficulties. Despite facing unprecedented circumstances, Joseph is working to improve the quality of student life for the College and make the most of his hectic senior year. Courtesy photo from Anthony Joseph. Read more at flathatnews.com

Sharps and Flats columnist Gavin Aquin Hernández

Sharps and Flats columnist Gavin Aquin Hernández '22 writes about international music, that one doesn’t have to leave the American continent to find rich and diverse music cultures worth acknowledgement. Graphic by Gavin Aquin Hernández. Read more at flathatnews.com

Penne For Your Thoughts columnist Rebecca Klinger

Penne For Your Thoughts columnist Rebecca Klinger shares three recipes using instant Ramen, ranging from dorm-friendly to fine dining. Read more at flathatnews.com

OPINION / WHITTLE: Graphic by Riel Whittle '21 "Ne

OPINION / WHITTLE: Graphic by Riel Whittle '21 "New monument begs relocation on campus near Lemon, Hardy"

OPINION HARSCHE: Lucas Harsche '23 writes about t

OPINION HARSCHE: Lucas Harsche '23 writes about the new phenomenon called Zoom fatigue. Harsche claims that students care just as much as professors about their education, but they are not tireless machines and should not be heavily penalized for failing to give their undivided attention in class from time to time. Read more at flathatnews.com

OPINION / SAS: Nicholas Sas 2L writes that the Col

OPINION / SAS: Nicholas Sas 2L writes that the College of William and Mary should sever all relationships with the Communist Party of China and CCP-controlled entities, while demanding transparency from the Chinese Students and Scholars Association. Graphic by Sophie Cassidy. Read more at flathatnews.com

At the College of William and Mary’s Student Ass

At the College of William and Mary’s Student Assembly Sept. 8 meeting, senators discussed the College’s recent decision to eliminate seven varsity athletic sports at the college. Additionally, SA President Anthony Joseph ’21 emphasized the importance of prioritizing certain initiatives to maintain SA’s productivity moving forward. Read more at flathatnews.com

OPINION OLSEN: Grace Olsen '23 offers an open let

OPINION OLSEN: Grace Olsen '23 offers an open letter to Athletic Director Samantha Huge in wake of seven varsity sports being cut at the College of William and Mary, highlighting the support she has found through the Tribe swimming family. Photo by Jamie Holt. Read more at flathatnews.com

To help their peers understand COVID-19’s ramifi

To help their peers understand COVID-19’s ramifications for student life in Williamsburg and brainstorm creative ways of incorporating social distancing into daily routines, five students at the College of William and Mary have launched a new social media campaign designed to facilitate these important conversations. Their account @covidculture has garnered more than 1,000 followers on Instagram since its creation in early August and features tips, graphics and advice for navigating campus life with safety and intentionality. Courtesy graphic from @covidculture / Read more at flathatnews.com

OPINION LOWRIE: Matt Lowrie '22 questions the adm

OPINION LOWRIE: Matt Lowrie '22 questions the administration's responsibility in bringing students back to campus by addressing the threatening emails and passive-aggressive texts. Lowrie calls student to not only hold each other accountable, but the administration as well. Read more at flathatnews.com

Over three months ago, Felecia Hayes ’21 began o

Over three months ago, Felecia Hayes ’21 began organizing protests in Williamsburg against police brutality. Since then, the College of William and Mary track and field athlete has organized over 13 Black Lives Matter protests in the local community. Read more at flathatnews.com

After it was revealed that students were tested wi

After it was revealed that students were tested with a Laboratory-Developed Test that had not been granted Emergency Use Authorization, the College of William and Mary announced in a Sept. 7 email that all students living on campus will be required to undergo another round of testing which will be performed by Wisconsin Diagnostic Laboratories, in partnership with VCU Health. Read more at flathatnews.com

At 4 p.m. Sept. 3, the athletic landscape of the C

At 4 p.m. Sept. 3, the athletic landscape of the College of William and Mary was significantly altered with the discontinuation of seven of the College’s varsity sports. The College cited ongoing budget concerns that were exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic as their reason for disbanding the seven sports. Photo by Jamie Holt. Read more at flathatnews.com

Four weeks after the class of 2024 arrived in Will

Four weeks after the class of 2024 arrived in Williamsburg, returning upperclassmen students at the College of William and Mary moved into campus residence halls over Labor Day Weekend. Their arrival sparked the heralding of the university’s transition into the next stage of its COVID-19 response stage. Read more at flathatnews.com

OPINION VANBOURGONDIEN: Katherine Vanbourgondien

OPINION VANBOURGONDIEN: Katherine Vanbourgondien '24 writes that Samantha Huge broke student athletes hearts last week, "She took away a part of us that we weren’t ready to give up just yet." Read more at flathatnews.com

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Confusion Corner: Exploring virtues of twampiness

JR Herman - September 22, 2020

CSD-sponsored Solidarity Series hosts information sessions, sparks conversations on intersectional activism

Claire Wyszynski - September 22, 2020

New campus realities lead to creative social gatherings

Abby Paras - September 22, 2020

Early voting provides meaningful outlet for civic expression

Olivia MacDonald - September 22, 2020

COVID-Positive: Inside Quarantine

Claire Hogan - September 20, 2020

Heidt wins class of 2024 presidency as students vote in regular,...

Emma Ford and Kimberly Lores - September 17, 2020

SA discusses VIMS liaison position, executive branch refrains from endorsing Election...

Emma Ford and Kimberly Lores - September 17, 2020

Absentee voting complicates election year for College students

Grace Engelhart - September 15, 2020

Seniors must consider younger students

Ethan Brown - September 15, 2020

Solitude, health concerns in freshman dorms pose serious COVID-19 risks

Carina Pacheco - September 15, 2020

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