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The Ring-tum Phi

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The student newspaper of Washington and Lee University

The Ring-tum Phi

Photo courtesy of Generals Athletics

Lacrosse teams mirror success ahead of playoffs

Each with 10-3 records, the W&L women’s and men’s lacrosse teams keep up their winning streaks
Catherine McCurdy
April 8, 2024
Rao goes to make a low hit in the back of the court. Photo courtesy of Generals Athletics

United locker room brings men’s tennis success during difficult schedule

The W&L men’s tennis team finds themselves in good contention to go deep in NCAAs, but first looks toward conference playoffs
Kaden Buss
April 8, 2024
Café 77 is one of the popular venues to grab a quick bite between classes.

The downsides of the upcoming schedule change

It’s understandable why many students don’t approve of the new passing periods and class time blocks
Teddy Kavanagh
April 8, 2024
Washington Hall is one of the most recognizable landmarks on Washington and Lee’s campus.

A senior’s guide to doing college

Reflection and advice from a nearly-graduated student
Will Pittman
April 8, 2024
The eclipses path of totality does not pass through Lexington, but the sun will still be partially covered on campus on April 8. Graphic courtesy of USA Today.

A W&L guide to watching the solar eclipse

Mark your calendars for 3:16 p.m. on April 8 to watch the sky go dark in Lexington
Emma Malinak
April 7, 2024
Students perform in the Robert O. and Elizabeth M. Bentley Opera Dido and Aeneas” in Wilson Concert Hall. Photo courtesy of the W&L Facebook page

Students make their opera debuts with Henry Purcell’s Greek tragedy ‘Dido and Aeneas’

This year’s Bentley Musical portrays the love affair between the titular characters adapted from Virgil’s “Aeneid”
Catherine McKean
March 28, 2024
Dean of Students Sidney Evans is retiring after 24 years at Washington and Lee University. 
Photo courtesy of the W&L website

Dean of students will retire after 24 years at W&L

Sidney Evans says goodbye to the students who she's helped, and who have helped her
Julianna Stephenson
March 28, 2024
Generals Sports

First-years step up as baseball is in full swing

Jonathan French and Andrew Thornton help the Generals baseball team gain momentum as their season heads toward its second half
Kaden Buss
March 25, 2024
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“Florence As It Was” reconstructs medieval city

Over the past eight years, Professor George Bent worked with students to recreate 15th century Florence
Faith Chang
March 25, 2024
Students can now opt to meet in-person at the University Counseling Center. Photo by Stefani Chiguluri, 24.

Students receive less care from short-staffed university counseling center

The counseling center is down three providers, leaving students with longer wait times between appointment
Shauna Muckle, Editor in Chief
March 25, 2024
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W&L senior acquitted of stalking charge

Judge Christopher Billias warned Brandon Konlian, ’24, that further contact with the victim in the case would result in jail time
Shauna Muckle, Editor in Chief
March 25, 2024
Previous Fancy Dress themes include racist framing.

Lee’s image in Fancy Dress promotion sparked anger. It’s nothing new.

A poster featuring Robert E. Lee poses the question: What does the W&L tradition mean for an increasingly diverse student body?
Emma Malinak, Managing Editor
March 25, 2024
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