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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

Bob Strong, Kevin Finch, Maureen Edobor and Lucas Morel discuss election results at Stackhouse Theater.
After a remarkable Trump win, students and faculty share their reactions
The provost’s office hosted a panel with faculty from various departments to discuss the election
November 18, 2024
While there are many places for underclassmen to live on campus, senior housing still remains elusive for many.
Rents rise in Lexington as the city struggles to build new housing
As W&L seniors continue to seek off-campus housing, Lexington is struggling to boost available inventory
November 18, 2024
By the time a student arrived at the Red House, the graffiti was scrubbed off. Neither the police nor the university have disclosed the content of the graffiti.
LGBTQ+ center vandalized in the midst of election anxiety
Purple graffiti was discovered in the Red House by a public safety officer on Nov. 7, but questions regarding the suspects and the security of the building remain unanswered
November 18, 2024
The Transact Mobile Ordering app is available in the app store.
Students and dining staff review mobile ordering system
Mobile ordering keeps lines short but causes some frustrations for dining services’ employees and customers
November 18, 2024
The “Unissued Diplomas” posters in Leyburn Library tell the stories of young people who have died in Ukraine since the war began.
SAIL revamps Ukraine event series
The student organization shifted its focus so the programming includes all students affected by global conflict
November 4, 2024
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FUDG hosted a miracle berry tasting event with the Washingtonian Society on Nov. 8.
FUDG offers new programming to boost student involvement
November 18, 2024
The cover of the first edition of the magazine features a sunset from the top of Cole Mountain.
New publication encourages students to connect with nature
November 18, 2024
Jordan Peimer, the new director for the Lenfest Center for the Arts, ventured into a career in the fine arts after a brief stint as a lawyer.
Lights on Lenfest: W&L welcomes new Lenfest director
November 18, 2024
Columbia University professor Carl Hart gives a lecture about the country’s drug policy and how he would like to see it change.
Columbia University professor criticizes American drug policy
November 4, 2024
Watching election results pour in on election night.
Choosing love in Trump’s America
November 18, 2024
In Reid Hall, you’ll find stacks of newspapers and “In Reid We Write” stickers, but no enemies of the people.
I’m a journalist, not the enemy
November 18, 2024
The Journalism Department is offering a spring term abroad course to Barbados to study climate change.
Spring term abroad selection is too early and confusing
November 18, 2024
The walk on a beautiful day from the first-year dorms to the dreaded continued education session.
Continuing education programming needs improvement
November 18, 2024