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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

Past clients send thank you notes to the Law School’s tax clinic.
W&L students provide lifeline of free tax services to low-income families
As tax season begins, the Williams School’s VITA program and Law School’s tax clinic are giving Rockbridge residents free resources to file taxes and resolve problems with the IRS
January 20, 2025
In December, 24 QuestBridge finalists were matched with Washington and Lee University. They will arrive on campus next fall as members of the class of 2029.
QuestBridge endures amid admissions changes
QuestBridge offers opportunities to high-achieving students from low-income backgrounds, in alignment with W&L’s new need-blind policy
January 20, 2025
Melissa Neal is now the registrar for the university.
New registrar reflects on her vision for the office
W&L named its 12th registrar following a national search
January 20, 2025
The Red House is tucked away on the tree-shaded lawn of the colonnade, between the Hillel House and University Chapel.
Authorities continue Red House vandalism investigation
Some are wary of using the Red House after the incident
January 20, 2025
Last year, Politics 288: Democratic Community in Italy: Food, Shelter, Space and Voice visited Acetaia San Matteo in Modena, Italy, where they tasted and learned about traditional balsamic vinegar at a family-run vinegar loft.
Spring Term Abroad: What to expect in 2025 and beyond
Students and staff reflect on what is and isn’t happening off-campus this spring
December 9, 2024
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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
Hamlet 50/50 casted Hana Chang, ‘26, as Hamlet and Alania Pastore, ‘25, as Ophelia for its 
gender equitable adaptation of the famous Shakespeare play.
“Hamlet 50/50” brings gender equity to a centuries-old tale
December 9, 2024
Red Cup allows students to match with students they already know to avoid the superficial aspect of dating apps.
New dating app launches to help students meet their match
December 9, 2024
On Jan. 6, 2021, thousands of Donald Trump’s supporters stormed the capital.
Political tensions can’t define us as a nation
January 20, 2025
The sun sets over Davidson Park.
Don’t sleep on January
January 20, 2025
TikTok’s ban has been debated over the past few years.
The TikTok ban: national security or freedom of speech?
January 20, 2025
President Donald Trump delivers the inaugural address on Jan. 20, 2017.
Inauguration day cements our pillar of peace
January 20, 2025