I embarked on a solo travel venture to Italy in late August of 2022, visiting four cities in ten days. Traveling solo initially caused a bit of anxiety for me, but conquering these fears provided substantial benefits. I’d like to take you through my experiences with the social side of traveling alone, specifically, sleeping in rooms with 6+ strangers.

Sir Isaac Newton popularized the phrase “standing on the shoulders of giants,” attributing his accomplishments to the intellectual foundations laid by scientists who came before him. I am no scientist, and I did not come to Poland to study natural science, yet Newton’s phrase has sprung to mind every day I have spent here.

Insomnia Cookies and Cookie Chris both opened in Williamsburg in the summer of 2022, giving College of William and Mary students a very difficult but very tasty question: where should they buy their cookies?

Artists of all domains have eagerly anticipated the completion of the Arts Quarter, a multi-phased construction project by the College of William and Mary. Join Rebecca Altman ‘25 as she describes the numerous benefits that the Arts Quarter will bring to musicians as well as the current infrastructure issues that students face.

Nearly all students at the College of William and Mary frequently venture to Richmond Road, and most often, their destination is either the campus-famous Wawa or Chick-fil-A. However, sandwiched between the two prominent eateries lies a resource that many in the College community know little about, despite the immense benefits it offers to its members: the Alan B. Miller Entrepreneurship Center. 

Georgia Thoms ’23 sat down for a cup of tea with the two current residents of William Randolph Lodging, more commonly known as the CW House, to discuss the movement from campus living to a living museum as well as how this connection with Colonial Williamsburg furthers their academic interests. 

The recent losses of Qdoba, Cosi, and the Daily Grind have impacted us all. Let us reflect upon and remember the ways that they changed our lives for the better.

Students at the College of William and Mary are making their voices heard this midterm season, not only in the voting booth but also on the campaign trail, working for local and national candidates while balancing life as full-time students. 

On June 24, 2022, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, the 1973 case that guaranteed a constitutional right to abortion. The debate regarding abortion, however, is not a new one and has made its presence known on college campuses around the country. But how exactly does the debate function amongst students and faculty at the College of William and Mary?

Over Halloweekend 2022, my social media feeds were brimming with costume photoshoots. While I admired my friends’ creativity, I wondered where the costumes would end up — repurposed for next year or in a landfill?

It’s rare that we encounter protest without sound. This sound can take many forms, whether it be that of swelling reverberations of vocal chords, groups chanting mantras of revolution, or voices singing in solidarity. We hear marching, flashes of cameras, chatter, and even intentional silence. Perhaps no sonic medium captures the spirit of protest, however, quite like music.

This semester, Flat Hat Magazine held a short story contest open to all students at the College of William and Mary. Participants were asked to write a short story based on the song “Movement” by Hozier. William Zurborg and Mateus Krauss Dutra wrote stories connecting readers to imaginative spaces. Zurborg’s interpretation will take you to “João’s Eatery and Bar,” where you will hear about the enchanting voice of a mysterious singer. Dutra, on the other hand, was inspired by the willow tree of the chorus. Congratulations to the winners, and thank you to everyone who submitted!

If you’ve seen a girl around campus whose style gives off “if Cleopatra had been a goth/emo vampiress party girl” vibes, that’s probably JR Herman. Continue reading to join JR on her makeup journey as she explains why she does her makeup the way she does — and why it’s probably not for the reason you might guess.

In the spirit of Marie Antoinette, the Flat Hat Magazine staff humbly presents our collection of guilty pleasure songs. These are the songs that we can’t quite get enough of. However, we run the risk of getting sentenced to the guillotine with each listen. Check out our complete playlist by scanning the Spotify code above. We invite you to indulge with us...if you dare.

Hello, fellow material girls. Like many of you out there, I eat food. So today, I’d like to take you on a journey chronicling what I eat in a day as a full-time college student. I feel this is an important topic to cover as many students have difficulty maintaining a balanced diet while away at school.

Flat Hat Magazine partnered with on-campus thrift business T-Swap to bring this vision to fruition. T-Swap provided us with 16 second-hand garments of various sizes and tastes to create 12 different looks for six models. We then challenged three innovative student stylists to mix and match a small capsule of second-hand garments into outfits worth framing in gold.

Facebook has evolved to become a vital tool in the transition process from high school to college for parents and students alike, and the community at the College of William and Mary is no exception. Well into their children’s college years, parents flock to whatever social media resource they can find to get the quick answers they desire. Today, the W&M Family Group on Facebook fills this need, and it is known within the College community as a hotspot for parental drama. Some say that any perceived cattiness in the group’s discourse is a feature, not a bug. But this melting pot of hot takes had humble beginnings.

The College’s approach to mental health has been an ongoing discussion across the campus community for years. Opinions of concerned students can be traced through media history long before the creation of the Wellness Center and continue today, with questions surrounding the College’s management of mental health concerns in articles extending to national news outlets like The Washington Post. But the campus debate is not yet resolved; while many students and faculty members lend their support to the College’s mental health resources, others voice concerns over the lack of assistance offered.

The Flat Hat Magazine celebrates their “Baroque” Issue with a delectably divine, gluttonous feast.