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Scholar discusses sustainable development, environmental inequality

Patrick Byrne – November 21, 2020

Alumnus, author Michael Branch ’85 participates in College book talk

Molly Parks – November 21, 2020

American Indian Student Association hosts “Brafferton Week” as semester ends

Claire Hogan – November 25, 2020

Using Latinx as descriptive term allows for greater inclusivity

Vox: Voices for Planned Parenthood advocates for abortion rights

Dating during COVID-19: College students adjust to new norms, take precautions

Study Spots at The College of William and Mary

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Scholar discusses sustainable development, environmental inequality

Patrick Byrne – November 21, 2020

Nov. 5, Melissa Checker gave a talk on environmental justice in collaboration with the Institute for Integrative Conservation speaker series. The talk centered around…

Sen. Will Wasson J.D. ’21 resigns following SA Review Board’s adjudication…

November 14, 2020

SA receives updates on new Title IX regulations, passes AISA Brafferton…

October 28, 2020

Government professors discuss election dynamics

October 26, 2020

Peddling for progress: Sami Sorid forms her own non-profit organization to…

October 26, 2020

Opinions

Using Latinx as descriptive term allows for greater inclusivity

Phil Schueler – November 25, 2020

In the presidential election several weeks ago, President Donald Trump significantly improved his vote share relative to 2016 among voters who identify as Hispanic…

Vox: Voices for Planned Parenthood advocates for abortion rights

November 21, 2020

Pro-choice voices should not be silenced at the College

November 21, 2020

Sports

College reinstates men’s varsity sports in significant policy reversal

Zoe Beardsley – November 10, 2020

Thursday Nov. 5, College of William and Mary President Katherine Rowe announced in a statement that the College would be reinstating the four men’s…

On the trail for a second term: Incumbent representative runs for…

November 3, 2020

The Extra Point: Pandemic halts College golf season, increases sport’s recreational…

November 3, 2020

Variety

Analyzing captions on TikTok: Exploring what College students say on the…

Raei Tesfazghi – November 16, 2020

As TikTok — a popular social media platform — rises in popularity, College of William and Mary students have engaged on the app to…

Dating during COVID-19: College students adjust to new norms, take precautions

November 16, 2020

Liberty and Justice for All: American Civil Liberties Union intern Alton…

November 3, 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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With final exams approaching, The Flat Hat made a

With final exams approaching, The Flat Hat made a map of the best study spots at the College of William and Mary. Check out the map at flathatnews.com using the link in our bio.

OPINION • WHITE: Aidan White '23 writes about th

OPINION • WHITE: Aidan White '23 writes about the contrast in left-wing and right-wing activism, comparing the William & Mary Worker's Union to Tribe for Life organizing strategies. Find more at link in bio.

OPINION • FANG: Artemis Fang writes on behalf on

OPINION • FANG: Artemis Fang writes on behalf on the Chinese Student and Scholars Association in response to an opinion article previously published in The Flat Hat, explaining what the CSSA does on the College of William and Mary's Campus. Read more at the link in our bio.

OPINION • SHEN AND TAO: An Shen and Frank Qingyu

OPINION • SHEN AND TAO: An Shen and Frank Qingyu Tao write in response to an opinion piece published in The Flat Hat about the College of William and Mary's chapter of The Chinese Students and Scholars Association. Shen and Tao state that the article's unsubstantiated claims are grossly simplified and harmful towards Chinese students at the College. Read more at the link in our bio.

OPINION • HILDEBRAND: D.R. Hildebrand writes in

OPINION • HILDEBRAND: D.R. Hildebrand writes in a letter to the editor about the ongoing push to reinstate all seven cut varsity sports, imploring a public dialogue between students, staff, administration, alumni, and the greater Williamsburg community. Read more at the link in our bio.

Monday night, Oct. 19, five members of Tribe for L

Monday night, Oct. 19, five members of Tribe for Life gathered at the chalkboard outside the Integrated Science Center to write anti-abortion messages. Early the next morning, the group discovered their “Why I am Pro Life” statements had been erased. Read more at the link in our bio.

Content warning: The following post references abo

Content warning: The following post references abortion. Representatives affiliated with Tribe for Life gathered at the chalkboard adjacent to Hardy Hall Oct. 23, guarding pro-life messages that were posted on the wall earlier that morning. The new drawings came after some pro-life messages were erased earlier in the week. Counter-demonstrators also sat by the chalkboard, clarifying their opposition to the messages and declaring support for safe and legal access to abortion. Photos by Matt Lowrie. Follow flathatnews.com for updates.

The College of William and Mary announced its plan

The College of William and Mary announced its plans for the 2021 spring semester Oct. 22. According to an email sent to students, staff and faculty, the semester’s academic calendar will not be compressed, and will retain its original start and end dates of Jan. 27 and May 7, with six spring break days scattered throughout the term. Like the fall semester, classes will be delivered in remote, hybrid and in-person options. Read more at the link in our bio

In an Oct. 19 press statement, the College of Will

In an Oct. 19 press statement, the College of William and Mary announced the reinstatement of three women’s varsity sports teams that had previously been scheduled for elimination after the 2020-21 academic year. The decision follows several weeks of legal instability for the College, which faced a potential class action lawsuit alleging that the cuts may constitute a Title IX violation. Photo by Jamie Holt. Read more at the link in our bio.

Tuesday Oct. 6, in an email announcing Athletics D

Tuesday Oct. 6, in an email announcing Athletics Director Samantha Huge's resignation, College of William and Mary President Katherine Rowe said that Rowe’s chief of staff Jeremy Martin would be assuming the role as Interim Athletic Director for the foreseeable future. Courtesy photo from wm.edu

OPINION • NOE: Caitlin Noe '24 explains the do's

OPINION • NOE: Caitlin Noe '24 explains the do's and don'ts of debating, inspired by the latest presidential debate between Donald Trump and Joe Biden.

The College of William and Mary has laid out a pla

The College of William and Mary has laid out a plan which they say will ensure that the decision to cut the women’s gymnastics, volleyball and swimming teams is in compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. Photo by Jamie Holt. Read more at flathatnews.com

OPINION • THOMS: Georgia Thoms '23 writes about

OPINION • THOMS: Georgia Thoms '23 writes about the heterosexual pressures of society, as well as the LGBTQ+ community, adding that this upcoming election will have a great impact on the 10 million Americans who identify as LGBTQ+.

Tribe Athletics Director Samantha Huge resigned fr

Tribe Athletics Director Samantha Huge resigned from her position Oct. 6 in an administrative shakeup that came less than five weeks after the College of William and Mary announced the suspension of seven varsity sports following the 2020-21 academic year.

BREAKING: Three pieces of graffiti were spray pain

BREAKING: Three pieces of graffiti were spray painted at Earl Gregg Swem Library sometime before the morning of Monday, Oct. 5. The three graffiti pieces, which read "F12," "Liberalism is white supremacy" and "ACAB," have not yet been commented on by the College of William and Mary's administration. It is unclear who spray painted the graffiti, nor is it known when the graffiti was painted. Photos by Lacy McLain and Rebecca Klinger. Follow flathatnews.com for updates.

UPDATE: from Erin Zagursky, Associate Director of University News:
William & Mary Police are investigating. Defacement of university buildings or destruction of property is never an acceptable form of expression. Anyone who has relevant information about this incident should contact William & Mary Police at 757-221-4596.

Friday, Oct. 2, Athletics Director Samantha Huge a

Friday, Oct. 2, Athletics Director Samantha Huge addressed the future of Tribe Athletics in an email sent to College of William and Mary community members. The email comes after the College announced its discontinuation of seven varsity sports after the 2020-21 academic year, which sparked criticism among student athletes and Tribe Athletics fans. Courtesy photo from Tribe Athletics. Read more at flathatnews.com

OPINION • SCALONE: Marrin Scalone '22 writes abo

OPINION • SCALONE: Marrin Scalone '22 writes about the decision to stay remote this semester, that studying in a vacation spot rather than Williamsburg was the right move for Scalone.

Wednesday, Sept. 23, representatives from the Youn

Wednesday, Sept. 23, representatives from the Young Democrats, Young Independents, Young Democratic Socialists of America and the College Republicans gathered on Zoom to participate in a debate hosted by the Alma Mater Productions Impact Committee and moderated by the Debate Society. Read more at flathatnews.com

Several thousand people gathered together Friday

Several thousand people gathered together Friday Sept. 25 at the Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport to attend a rally headlined by President Donald Trump. Photos by Jamie Holt. See more at flathatnews.com

OPINION • PARAS: Abby Paras '24 writes that due

OPINION • PARAS: Abby Paras '24 writes that due to COVID-19 restrictions, students have gotten creative in order to gather in groups. Paras shares recommendations for hangouts that comply with current rules and finding places while being considerate of others at the school. Courtesy photo from Creative Commons. Read more at flathatnews.com

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