Breaking News: 8 Male Tribe Atheletes were caught stealing banners from the University of Minnesota Sports Pavilion. (2) comments
As the Spring semester ends many fraternities occupying on-campus dormitory space are preparing not to return to campus housing. This has been caused in part by changes to Res Life policy that have increased fraternities' difficulty in filling campus units. (2) comments
US News just released its 2010 best college rankings and the results are in. William and Mary earned the 33rd spot overall and the 6th spot in public universities. article developing... (0) comments
Recently members of the City government unveiled several proposed changes to the infamous three person to a house law. The changes, however, have yet to receive the endorsement of student leaders. Under the proposal a house could receive a four-year permit allowing for four, rather than three, unrelated occupants. (0) comments
In an interview with The Virginia Informer James Comey ('82) revealed that he will be the speaker at William and Mary's 2009 Convocation ceremony. The event will be held at the Wren Building on August 28. Convocation serves as an occasion to welcome the incoming freshmen class to the College. (0) comments
Forbes magazine released its America's Best Colleges rankings for 2009 on August 5. The College of William and Mary was ranked fourth place among all public colleges, and first excluding three military academies. West Point, the Air Force Academy, and the Naval Academy placed ahead of the College. (2) comments
This morning many students were alerted by their peers, via Facebook and other means, that there was a bobcat in the Sadler Center. This alarming news stemmed from a request made of tour guides that they avoid taking groups through the building due to the sighting of a cat. (9) comments
Underage alcohol violations land many students of the College in court each year. The son of Virginia gubernatorial candidate and former Democratic State Senator Creigh Deeds has found himself a member of this unfortunate but substantial number of students. (0) comments
William and Mary President Taylor Revely announced today that Virginia M. Ambler has been named the colleges new vice president for student affairs. Ginger Ambler will now fill the role of the retired Sam Sadler. developing... (0) comments
On Saturday April 19 the three democratic candidates for Governor of Virginia debated each other in the Sadler Center. The candidates explained their positions and traded criticisms during the debate. Journalist Andrea Mitchell served as moderator. The three candidates competing in the June 9th Democratic primary are State Senator R. (0) comments
James B. Comey Jr. ('82) is being recommended by White House officials for a spot on the "short list" of potential candidates to replace Supreme Court Justice David Souter according to Politico. Mr. Comey served in the George W. Bush administration as Deputy Attorney General from 2003 to 2005. (1) comment
Today the CBS News Sports division covered the contest occurring at William and Mary for the selection of a new mascot. In an article titled "William and Mary mascot ideas include asparagus" posted online, the major news division mentions the vast variety of input the College has received regarding a new mascot. (0) comments
"In response to the demand for on campus housing or housing that is close to campus, the College has arranged with a local hotel to offer a small number of rooms to William and Mary students." William and Mary has found a new way to handle the high demand for students opting to live on campus for the 2009-2010 year. (4) comments
The William and Mary admissions department has won another award. CASE, the council for advancement and support of education gave the gold Circle of Excellence Award to the admissions department because of their newest innovation, a video prompt linked to the Common Application. (0) comments
The College of William and Mary's Board of Visitors voted to raise tuition and fees for both in-state and out-of-state students last week at its April meeting, at which it also chose Henry C. Wolf ('64 J.D. '66) as Rector. In-state undergraduate students will see tuition, fees, room, and board rise by 5. (0) comments
Friday night lights: on April 17 the Steer Clear van crashed into a parked car on Griffin street near campus. According Steer Clear's Assistant Director for Administration Katherine Eklund , there was no damage to the van and slight damage to the other vehicle. (1) comment
Emotions ran high at the 2009 Greek Awards Ceremony, hosted by the Order of Omega. Sororities and fraternities from on and off campus came together to recognize outstanding service to the community, to the Greek system, and to each other. The Great Hall of Wren was overflowing with Greeks, filling the air with excitement, laughter, and anticipation. (0) comments
On April 11, the College Republicans held a rally on campus against high government spending. The gathering, which took place in the Crim Dell Meadow with an estimated 500 students and nearby residents in attendance, was just one of many "Tea Party" protests taking place around the nation in response to recent federal bailouts and stimulus legislation. (0) comments
Earlier this week, through an official press release from the Department of the Interior, it became known that a William and Mary alum, Jonathan Jarvis ('75), has been selected by President Obama to become head of the National Parks Service. A native to Lexington, Virginia, Jarvis received his B. (0) comments
The Sharpe Scholars program at William and Mary has focused on relations between student and the City of Williamsburg in the past. This year one group of Sharpe Scholars, the Citizenship and Community Sharpe Group, conducted a study in which students, non-student residents of Williamsburg, and landowners discussed the much-contested three person rule. (1) comment
In an attempt to improve the bus system, Williamsburg Area Transport has added an extra bus to each of the grey, tan, blue and orange lines according to Mark Rickards, the executive director of Williamsburg Area Transport. Students may be familiar with these lines especially the blue line which stops at the outlets, and the tan line which goes to Wal-Mart. (0) comments
Gubernatorial hopeful Terry McAuliffe will speak on campus today in an event sponsored by Students for A Better Williamsburg (SBW). The appearance is question-and-answer style and will be held from 12 p.m. to 12:45 p.m. in the Tidewater B room of the Sadler Center. (0) comments
Dean L. Bresciani Current professor at Texas A&M Vice president for student affairs at Texas A&M (2004-2008) Interim vice chancellor for student affairs at the UNC- Chapel Hill (2002-2004) Associate vice chancellor for student services at UNC-Chapel Hill (1998-2002) Ph. (0) comments
The Committee on Sustainability approved 14 new projects to study improved energy efficiency and environmental education. The total cost of the projects will be $92,000, and funding will come from the Green Fee approved before last semester. Projects funded include replacement of the Swem Library paper towel dispensers, refits of the HVAC systems in Tyler and Washington Halls, fluorescent lighting upgrades at the VIMS Hargis Library, energy monitoring systems for the Eco-House, trash cans for students in residence halls, and promotional materials to encourage reduced energy use in residence halls. (0) comments
In an April 16 ceremony, the Virginia Institute of Marine Science dedicated its two newest research buildings, Andrews Hall and the Seawater Research Laboratory. Andrews Hall contains laboratories, conference rooms, space for students, faculty, lab technicians, and visiting scientists, and a distance-learning facility. (0) comments
William and Mary students found documents from businesses owned by the Independent Order of St. Luke, a society that sought to improve the lives of African Americans during the segregation era. The students were exploring the St. Luke building which housed the organization and is currently owned by the Stallings family, who permitted the investigation. (0) comments