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Behind the Mystery: 333 Richmond Road
With housing close to campus at a premium, it’s natural for people’s curiosity to be piqued at the sight of three houses nestled between Wawa and the College Delly on Richmond Road. Two of these are student apartments for the College of William and Mary, the other serving as the college’s Archaeological Center. 333 and 331 Richmond Road, or “the Threes,” as they’re called, have something of a reputation.
Colonial Williamsburg Rare Breeds Program
A little ways away from the hubbub of Merchants Square is a large barn where sheep, chickens, and horses are kept in between driving shifts. There, Georgia Thoms ’23 met with some of the crew members who take care of these beloved Colonial Williamsburg animals. Continue reading to learn about the history behind the Rare Breeds program and its role in livestock conservation.
Show & Tell
The Flat Hat Magazine highlights personal hobbies turned businesses. From handmade jewelry to crotched goods, the talent of the College’s students is limitless.
Squish My Mallow
With the growth of Squishmallow notoriety, one question prevails: how does this trend resemble previous stuffed animal collecting trends, such as Beanie Babies?
The Daily Grind vs. Swemromas
With its warm string lights and quaint decor, The Daily Grind is an ideal place for students to relax with a signature green mint mocha and listen to chill, alternative music while reviewing for exams. Swemromas, on the other hand, is the perfect place to grab a latte and refuel before heading back to Swem to hit the books. My friends and I were curious. Between the two, which one is more popular?
Campus Housing Crisis: The Waitlist, Residence Life, & the Mistake that Launched a Thousand Zillow Searches
At 9 p.m. on Friday, February 28th, around 600 sophomores and juniors received an email informing them that they had been placed on a waitlist for on-campus housing for the next academic year. The email from Residence Life advised waitlisted students that they could not be guaranteed on-campus housing and directed them to resources for finding off-campus housing.
Pho 75: The Taste of Remembering
Back home, whenever my family and I missed the taste of pho, we’d get into the car and make the 30-minute drive to Pho 75. Over the years, very little has changed in the restaurant.
9 to 5: Working in Colonial Williamsburg as a College Student
The areas surrounding different college campuses can contribute greatly to a school’s atmosphere and job market. Hear from students at the College of William and Mary about the proximity, flexibility, and community of working in the Colonial Williamsburg area.
Crumbl
Students at the College of William and Mary are unable to partake in the nationwide tradition of late-night runs to Insomnia Cookies to satisfy their snack cravings. But for those so inclined to treat themselves to a few — or a dozen — specialty cookies from time to time, this review of the Crumbl Cookies in Hampton is for you.
Why Are We So Obsessed With The Regency Era?
Ah, yes, the Regency Era. Such a fleeting period of British history — only about nine years in length (1811 to 1820) — and yet it still occupies our fantasies over two centuries later. We daydream of the frills and ornate gowns and waltzes and witty banter, but why? It’s been over 200 social seasons … what are we holding onto?
An Ode to the Chicken Wing
Some people have a favorite food. Other people have a lifelong passion. Vivian Hoang ’24 has found a happy medium of both in one thing and one thing only: the chicken wing. Continue reading to hear Vivian humbly profess her adoration for what can only be rightfully deemed the greatest cut of meat since … well, ever.
William & Paris
How does one avoid being “The Girl Whose Whole Personality Revolves Around Studying Abroad in Paris” while still offering an honest reflection on the experience? Maybe one doesn’t, and if you find that to be so, dear reader, then just flip to the next article where someone will certainly be writing about something far more unique than a study abroad experience in Paris. In the space that follows — if you’re still reading — I hope to strike a balance between purveyor of superficial clichés à la “Emily in Paris” or “Gossip Girl” and absolute killjoy who argues (inaccurately) that Paris isn’t what it’s cracked up to be.
The Dictionary of Obscure William & Mary Sorrows
You may have heard of The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows, a dictionary of words invented by John Koenig to describe feelings that everyone has surely felt at some point in their lives but that we don’t have “official” words for. Koenig’s dictionary is lovely, poetic, and thought-provoking, but his terms are so broadly applicable to a general audience that they miss the 18-22 year old college demographic, and consequently, the daily drama college students go through. I realized that someone needed to come up with a list of college-specific sorrows — ones that almost everyone has probably felt at some point, in some way, shape, or form — and make them obscure no longer.
Bach-Rock: When Rock Went Baroque
You may be wondering what baroque rock entails, seeing as the two genres could not be further apart, at least sonically. According to baroque.org, characteristics of baroque music include loud and soft dynamics, emphasis on harmony, and the use of string instruments and the harpsichord. Baroque rock adopts these musical qualities and mixes them with the electric guitars, drum beats, and bass lines associated with rock music. As a result, baroque rock creates a compelling combination of rock and classical music, complete with elaborate classical instrumentation and functional harmony.