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Jan. 6 insurrectionist Jake Lang holds rally in Colonial Williamsburg
May 26, 2026
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May 21, 2026
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May 18, 2026
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April 30, 2026
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April 29, 2026
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Patriarchal machine: Theater department’s “Machinal” investigates feminine autonomy in 1920s
April 28, 2026
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April 28, 2026
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April 28, 2026
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Rockin’ the Peninsula – The Bands of William & Mary
February 15, 2025
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February 7, 2025
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Rate My Professors: how students rate College academic experience
April 14, 2026
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April 14, 2026
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April 14, 2026
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Construction disruptions are now part of daily life for many students
November 4, 2025
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So … what’s your major? How the College’s students’ academic pursuits have evolved
November 4, 2025
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Nine Lives – A Spring Side Adventure
April 28, 2026
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Clarification on the use of the editor’s note
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May 21, 2026
The Office of the Ombudsman is a separate entity from The Flat Hat. We look into complaints and welcome criticism from the public so...
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Anna Saal
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April 5, 2024
The Office of the Ombudsman is a separate entity from The Flat Hat. We investigate complaints and welcome criticism from the public so that...
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On the importance of grammar in journalism
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November 30, 2023
In the fast-paced world of information and journalism where news flows freely, two often overlooked but important components emerge — proper grammar and proper...
Why we need the Flat Hat and other student publications
February 7, 2023
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September 12, 2022
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February 22, 2022
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December 9, 2021
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