It’s hard to believe that spooky season is already upon us. While traditional Halloween activities like Busch Gardens’ Howl-O-Scream and costume parties are not possible due to COVID-19, ghost stories ...

The college admissions process has come under increased scrutiny in recent years, particularly at elite universities where parents are ready to pay millions to get their kids in the door. As the ...

Liam Glavin ‘27 (he/him) is a government major from Falls Church, Va. He loves running, reading and spending time with friends and hopes to instill values of political and civic engagement across the ...

At the College of William and Mary, the days could be charted in dogs, gigantic and miniature. Yet, among a field of dogs and community members on the campus, there are a few in particular who have ...

Finding a spot in Williamsburg for a quiet afternoon tea or a place to simply reset can be surprisingly difficult. Sure, we have our fair share of coffee shops, and Swem Library is a solid option if ...

Finals are just around the corner, and it’s that time of year again for endless hours in Earl Gregg Swem Library, complete avoidance of dining hall food and most importantly, your favorite study music ...

Teddy Friesz ’29 is a history and philosophy double major. He enjoys reading, arguing about politics and going down Wikipedia rabbit holes. Besides The Flat Hat, he is involved in Ethics Club and ...

The bathroom Brian Des Roches ’25 shares with his neighbor is covered in black mold. The shower is crammed under a staircase, making it difficult to stand up while using it. On multiple occasions, the ...

Rhys Runnels ’29 is a prospective international relations major in the St Andrews Joint Degree Programme. Besides The Flat Hat, he is a member of the Student Assembly Senate, Swim Club and Ignite ...

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.

Lauren Meyer ’24 is planning to major in anthropology and minor in history. Outside of the Flat Hat, Lauren is a member of Swim Club and is also an avid Swiftie. Email Lauren at [email protected]. The ...

Reader for IssuuLisa (she/her) is a senior majoring in economics and data Science from San Diego, California. She works as a barista at Column 15, and enjoys spending time on the Matoaka Trails around ...