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Independent student newspaper of Washington and Lee University

The Ring-tum Phi

Independent student newspaper of Washington and Lee University

The Ring-tum Phi

Independent student newspaper of Washington and Lee University

The Ring-tum Phi

Independent student newspaper of Washington and Lee University

The Ring-tum Phi

Lexington mayor dies after hospitalization
Frank Friedman was in the middle of his third term as mayor
July 3, 2026
Ruscio served as president of the university from 2006 to 2016.
W&L names Kenneth Ruscio as interim president
The Board of Trustees avoided presidential candidates and current university employees when filling the interim position
May 18, 2026
Kappa Alpha and Kappa Sigma remain under social restrictions through the end of Spring Term.
Three fraternities sanctioned for hazing
An updated campus hazing report details the charges and sanctions for each fraternity
May 18, 2026
Compost and recycling bins sit outside an event on Cannan Green.
Student habits conflict with sustainability goals
W&L’s push for carbon neutrality faces conflict as student convenience clashes with waste-diversion goals
May 18, 2026
The university regularly hosts events, such as Contact Committee speakers and choral concerts, in University Chapel.
University Chapel renovations near completion
The University will reopen the chapel to the public in June, according to the Columns
May 18, 2026
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The Marriage Pact happens every fall, and the 2025 Marriage Pact Report has arrived.
The Marriage Pact report is here, and W&L students have thoughts
May 18, 2026
Garrison Famiglio, ’26, sang  a song from a Spanish operetta for his senior recital.
Musicians take the stage for senior recitals
April 13, 2026
While shared Korean identity remains a core part of the club, K-Club also hopes to introduce all sorts of students to Korean culture.
Korean Club seeks official EC recognition
April 13, 2026
Actors use the set for the “Play That Goes Wrong“ to its full comedic potential.
“The Play That Goes Wrong”: Where everything goes wrong by design
April 13, 2026
Freshman year was shaped by ordinary moments like running into friends in a Gaines common room.
An ode to freshman year
May 18, 2026
Students converse after a morning hike with the Outing Club at North Mountain.
W&L’s distinctive culture of ritual, commitment and collective memory
May 18, 2026
Virginia has become a focal point in the nationwide battle over partisan gerrymandering.
Virginia Supreme Court’s ruling on redistricting is illogical
May 18, 2026
Packed crowds of hundreds of spectators turned out for this year’s women’s basketball playoff games.
Could student engagement be on the rise?
April 13, 2026