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The Ring-tum Phi

The student newspaper of Washington and Lee University

The Ring-tum Phi

The student newspaper of Washington and Lee University

The Ring-tum Phi

Yoong Wen Chong, left, and Malachi Zarahn, right.
First-year class elects EC and SJC representatives
Yoong Wen Chong and Malachi Zarahn shared their campaign strategies, leadership and values with the Ring-tum Phi
October 7, 2024
Vivek Ramaswamy, left, and John Bolton, right, debate foreign policy at Virginia Military Institute.
Ramaswamy, Bolton debate foreign policy
The politicians disagreed on U.S. intervention in the Middle East, Ukraine and China
October 7, 2024
College Republicans presidential watch party.
Student organizations amp up programming ahead of presidential election
Leaders of College Democrats and College Republicans say event attendance and energy are up as students prepare to cast their vote
October 7, 2024
5 Henry Street currently serves as general student housing.
Former Phi Delt house caught between fraternity lawsuit and plans for a queer safe space
Months after the fraternity was suspended, its lawsuit against the university and the fate of its house remain unresolved
October 7, 2024
Posters outlining the 2024-25 W&L Dining Services meal plan can be found around campus.
Meal plan requirement sparks disagreement
Dining Services increased the minimum meal plan requirement claiming to meet the needs of students. But students argue that flexibility to choose their meal plan would be best
September 23, 2024
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Meghan McCain  spoke at Washington and Lee in University Chapel on Oct. 3. Photo by Joshua Davidson, ’28
Meghan McCain says she won’t endorse a presidential candidate
October 7, 2024
Guests observing Stephanie Shih’s work after her artist talk.
“Long Time No See” exhibit explores forgotten history and identity
October 7, 2024
Ignite WLU holds its kickoff at the Center for Global Learning.
Student organization raises funds to fight pediatric cancer
October 7, 2024
Students from the Home is Where the Art is leading edge trip pose in front of The Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. after watching a performance of "Mamma Mia."
First-years explore the arts with Pre-Orientation trips
September 23, 2024
Students wait to compete in the first-year olympics.
First-year orientation week needs more mandatory events
October 7, 2024
A view of University Chapel from the colonnade.
No one talks about American culture shock
October 7, 2024
Donald Trump and Kamala Harris went head-to-head in a debate on Sept. 10.
A debate of comedy and contradictions
October 7, 2024
A sign outside the Democratic Headquarters in Lexington, Virginia encourages citizens to vote.
Changing demographics of politcal parties will shape the election
October 7, 2024