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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

West Washington Street was closed July 10 as law enforcement officials investigated a bomb threat on Washington and Lee Universitys campus. Photo courtesy of Julianna Stephenson.
Campus deemed safe hours after students evacuated for bomb threat investigation
The July 10 threat is the third to shake the campus community within two academic years
July 10, 2024
President Will Dudley will enter his eight year in his role this fall.
Q&A with President Dudley: Looking at the year ahead
President Will Dudley discusses the institution's silence on Israel and Palestine, how he navigates alumni blowback and plans for the upcoming year
June 19, 2024
The CARE program delivers books to Central Elementary School.
CARE expands program to donate books with diverse characters to local schools
The Reading in Color initiative works to make Lexington a more inclusive community
May 13, 2024
The number of women in different categories of majors at Washington and Lee since 2003. Data courtesy of Washington and Lee.
Female W&L students prefer social science, STEM and commerce, data shows
Here’s how women’s preferences have changed since W&L went co-ed in 1985
May 13, 2024
The Generals Redoubt purchased the historic Fancy Hill mansion in Lexington for $1 million in 2023.
A conservative alumni group is pushing for more student outreach. Are progressive groups doing the same?
The Generals Redoubt raised $1.95 million in 2022 to fund high-profile campus events and property purchases. Liberal alumni groups have adopted a quieter approach
May 13, 2024
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Adam Chin, ‘24, and Lily Greenwald, ‘25, staff Washington and Lee’s Box Office.
Student workers face unique challenges in college
May 13, 2024
Rick Thomas brought a helicopter on stage for the performance.
Internationally renowned illusionist performs at Lenfest Center for the Arts
May 13, 2024
Meeting the needs of low-income students who wanted to attend Fancy Dress 2024 was a challenge this year, said advocates for low-income students.
Students ask for more financial assistance as social event costs rise
May 13, 2024
Professor Chris Gavaler presented what he described as the world’s most unorthodox self-help seminar, “The Zombie Life,” on April 6. Photo provided by Chris Gaveler
'The Zombie Life' explores life and death
April 9, 2024
A group of law enforcement officers, including a K-9 unit, patrol Washington and Lee’s campus during an hours-long police search on Nov. 1, 2023. Photo obtained by the Phi
'Where do we go from here?': A look inside July's campus evacuation
July 10, 2024
One of the many blueberry bushes in the blueberry orchard.
How blueberry farming became my family tradition
May 13, 2024
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on the campaign trail.
Why are the 2024 presidential candidates so disappointing?
May 13, 2024
You can watch “Glee” now on Disney+.
Why this unhinged TV show is worth watching
May 13, 2024