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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

Gerard Baker addresses a crowd of almost 200 in University Chapel.
Wall Street Journal leader examines Trump’s revolution
The Journal’s Editor-At-Large, Gerard Baker, told a crowd in University Chapel that the new president may struggle to keep up the momentum of his first week in office
February 3, 2025
Melissa Harris-Perry, the presidential chair of Wake Forest University’s department of politics and international affairs, spoke at Washington and Lee on Jan. 20.
MLK keynote speaker takes stock of American politics on Inauguration Day
“Jackson-Lee, King, Trump day feels like the most American day ever,” Melissa Harris-Perry told a crowd in Keller Theatre
February 3, 2025
Pronto employee makes drinks at Pronto Café & Gelateria in downtown Lexington.
Local cafés raise prices as global coffee bean costs increase
Shops such as Pronto are seeing the effects of global climate change in their budgets and on their menus
February 3, 2025
Nneka Dennie, right, takes students, left, to St. Nicholas Abbey, a historic site in Barbados, on a Spring Term Abroad trip in 2022.
Washington and Lee history professor founds organizations to foster Black studies
Within seven years, Professor Nneka Dennie has established two organizations that support research into Black feminism and teach Black history
February 3, 2025
Sigma Nu moved out of its house in 2020 when no new members joined. They will move back into the house for fall 2025.
W&L’s Latinx community moves again as Sigma Nu reclaims house
Nuestro Hogar Latino, a Latinx theme house, has been based in three different buildings in its six-year history. It’ll jump to a fourth location in September when Sigma Nu returns
February 3, 2025
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Students used ink wash painting techniques to create floral artwork that symbolizes the arrival of spring.
Lunar New Year celebrations promote cultural exchange
February 3, 2025
Nich Perez is dedicated to helping students discover their passion for filmmaking as the filmmaker in residence.
Lights on Lenfest: filmmaker Nich Perez brings the cinematic arts to Lexington
February 3, 2025
Abundant Life Kitchen owner, Kate Hender, tabled at the Taste of Lexington event to introduce students to her vegan and gluten-free business.
Taste of Lexington promotes environmental awareness
January 20, 2025
Artist Erica Lord crafted beaded blankets inspired by RNA microarrays of diseases such as ovarian cancer, smallpox and diabetes to discuss the history of medical mistreatment of Native Americans.
Art exhibit addresses indigenous peoples’ health disparities
January 20, 2025
Volunteering offers us a chance to connect to the local community.
Why student volunteers are essential to the community
February 3, 2025
President Trump’s unique speaking style defines many of his nationwide rallies.
Who is Donald Trump?
February 3, 2025
The use of websites like ChatGPT sparks conversations about their effect on children.
AI chatbots are not safe for children
February 3, 2025
With its gray and white plaid pattern, Fracket was one of a kind and easy to spot in a pile of jackets. It was last seen on Jan. 12.
In loving memory of Fracket
February 3, 2025