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 ...

During his sophomore year at the College of William and Mary, FBI Director James Comey ’82 encountered a flyer that changed his entire academic trajectory. “I was walking to a chemistry lab and there ...

Wednesday, Nov. 19 to Friday, Nov. 21, the College of William and Mary’s Board of Visitors convened for its second meeting of the 2025-26 academic year in Blow Memorial Hall, approving two new ...

This article is one of six in our “freshman care package” series. During my freshman year, one of the best things that I learned about was the number of freebies and discounts available to college ...

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.

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 ...

Roswell Miller is a senior majoring in history and economics. He is a member of Club Water Polo and a Research Assistant for the economics department. Contact him at [email protected]. The views ...

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 ...

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 ...

Monday, Oct. 20, College of William and Mary students gathered in the lobby of Chancellor’s Hall to protest the new Turning Point USA chapter ahead of its interest meeting. Since Charlie Kirk’s ...