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The Flat Hat has been the College of William and Mary's student newspaper since 1911. It covers the College and the surrounding area of Williamsburg, VA, printing on Tuesdays of the academic year.

Student Assembly Senate confirms cabinet secretaries, to start voting on bills in alphabetical order

Board of Visitors addresses potential funding cuts, anticipates setbacks

Student Assembly elects new chamber positions, holds first meeting of 333rd session

Public Policy club hosts City Council member Ayanna Williams, discusses future term goals

A night of drama: students put on “The Taming of the Shrew”

Ode to iconic campus dorm: saying goodbye to GGV evokes mixed emotions from students

Penne For Your Thoughts: Quirky mom and pop offers plethora of Japanese-inspired dishes at affordable prices

“Gospel Explosion” Concert Review: Ebony Expressions explodes in harmony, celebrates 50th anniversary

Eva’s Apple #6: The Gauntlet

Nora’s Reading Nook #3: Poor Things

Brace for impact: finals week is here

Don’t pass on America’s pastime

Navigating the transfer portal: roster-building strategies in mid-major college basketball

Women’s tennis falls to Elon in CAA title, denied fourth straight championship

After spurning FBS offers to stay at William and Mary, Charles Grant drafted by Las Vegas Raiders in third round of NFL Draft

Red-hot Tribe baseball sweeps Stony Brook, extends winning streak to six games

Rockin’ the Peninsula – The Bands of William & Mary

William & Mary Student Perspectives – The Admissions Series Part 3

John Hinckley Jr. | A Conversation on his Modern Life

How to use Special Collections

Don’t let your study music negatively impact your success, especially before finals

Students reflect on best Williamsburg coffeehouses, Aromas to win most visited

Navigating the transfer portal: roster-building strategies in mid-major college basketball

Parking pressures: data shows students parking access is tight amid construction, allocation shifts

Sadler’s most popular spaces: where students spend most time

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Tag: first year experience

Students continue to advocate for Orientation Aides to receive pay

Facing cabin fever, students learn to appreciate bright spots this spring

COVID-19 outbreak disrupts freshman experience, creates strong relationships despite distance

Sophomore Year Experience program forecasts repetition, may prove unrelatable to students

Sophomore rush results in better overall experience

Winning a gold medal in Residence Life: Maggie Evans discusses new job, involvement in Olympic Games

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