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 ...

Editor’s Note: The Flat Hat has decided to honor the requests of several sources and keep their identities anonymous out of protection for their safety and wellbeing. Friday, Nov. 17, members of the ...

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.

Content warning: this article contains references to suicide and self-harm. Friday, July 9, 2021, the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services, DBHDS, announced bed ...

In the 1990s, rape was still thought of by many as an act committed by strangers in the night. Few people accepted that rape could occur between two people who knew and trusted each other. When Katie ...

Kendra Griessel ‘25 is a psychology major with an interest in LGBTQIA+ topics. They are currently working on an honors thesis about compulsory heterosexuality. When they are not working on their ...

Monday, Sept. 26, 214 faculty members of the College of William and Mary signed and presented an Open Letter to College President Katherine Rowe regarding concerns over a growing alienation of faculty ...

Nora Yoon ’27 is a Chemistry major. They enjoy writing poetry for the campus literary magazine, The Gallery and reading whatever books have a good vibe to them. They also like sitting by large bodies ...

Monday, Aug. 21, the College of William and Mary’s Muscarelle Museum of Art launched an exhibit at the Williamsburg Regional Library’s Stryker Center to celebrate 40 years since the museum’s founding ...

Nelson Wuchner ’26 is business major and a member of the Mason Investment Club. He spends his time listening to music, working out at the gym, and playing in intramurals. Contact at [email protected].

The world recently witnessed the 2025 Oscars, the annual night of movie awards that inevitably leaves the internet with many controversies to discuss, and “cinephiles” and film classes with debates to ...