<p>Which way is Williams leaning, politically and socially? Is it a politically active campus?</p>
<p>Like <em>almost</em> every other college in the nation, it’s liberal. But, it’s not as liberal as other places, and I don’t think it’s terribly active.</p>
<p>I would actually say that Williams is a liberal-leaning college but with a sizable conservative minority (typical of schools with an emphasis on athletics). Of the two sides, the liberals tend to be slightly more vocal with groups such as the TNG (environmental group) while the conservatives typically stay silent and chat within their own groups (there is no organized campus organization for conservatives…unless you count the religious groups. The Williams Christian something is a bastion of conservatism). </p>
<p>In general, there is very little political activity on campus. The election year bought a poorly-run Obama campaign together which did little. His subsequent victory gave students a reason to go binge drinking. Aside from certain groups that do not occupy the limelight on campus, that is the scope of Williams political activity.</p>
<p>Teltar-- during my time at Williams, at least, there absolutely was an organized Republican group–Garfield Republican Club, I think it was called (after President James A. Garfield, Williams grad). I remember them bringing in interesting speakers from time to time, including Ben Stein my freshman or sophomore year. I’ve only been off campus for two years, so I imagine the club is still around.</p>
<p>Heyya, if you’re looking for people to talk politics with, you will absolutely find them at Williams. If you’re looking to stage a protest it is likely to be very poorly attended.</p>
<p>I’ve heard of that club as well…but it was NEVER advertised and last I heard…the money that the school usually puts aside to that club was transferred to one of the minority clubs. (Oh the irony…).</p>
<p>gahhhh I HATE Ben Stein! Still, it would be awesome to meet him.</p>