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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.

In recent years, parking demands have emerged in response to changes on campus, such as construction. Students that live off-campus or frequently leave campus are required to get approval for parking ...

Friday, March 29, College President Katherine Rowe delivered a message responding to the Apartheid Divestment referendum, which College of William and Mary students voted to approve during the March ...

JAMIE HOLT / THE FLAT HAT On the College’s campus, the Student Health Center provides birth control and contraceptive counseling, pregnancy testing, subsidized emergency contraception and other ...

Matthew Preneta ’28 is a devoted cinephile with a sharp interest in political satire. He enjoys spending quality time with friends and family and loves to be creative every chance he gets. The views ...

If you ever find yourself walking around campus on a Friday afternoon, there is a good chance you will run into one of the fastest growing clubs taking a walk on campus: the College of William and ...