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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

New club wants university to pull support of fossil fuel companies

New club wants university to pull support of fossil fuel companies

Experts say divestment would be a symbolic move with no real impact
Erika Kengni, Contributing News Editor
March 25, 2024
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Voting is a freedom that we can’t forget

Now more than ever, we as youth voters need to make our voices heard
Teddy Kavanagh
March 25, 2024
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The joy of traditions at W&L

Whether it be the speaking tradition or the Honor System, W&L was built on traditions
Georgia Bernbaum
March 25, 2024
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English, lists and the Oxford comma

The Oxford comma is the most satisfying way to write a list, but news outlets often operate under style guides that are against it
Aliya Gibbons
March 25, 2024
Candy Changs Before I Die wall has inspired students to reflect on human nature.

‘Before I Die’ artist on bringing people together

Candy Chang spoke to students about how her work connects communities
Lizeth Moctezuma
March 19, 2024
Eddie Garcia, who served in the U.S. Army, is running for Senate in Virginia. Photo courtesy of campaign website

Republican Senate candidate appeals to W&L voters

Eddie Garcia spoke to students as a part of his ongoing pre-election college tour
John Little
March 19, 2024
The Liberty Hall Farmhouse is one of three active archaeology labs on campus.

Archaeology suffers from lack of school resources

With the department's 50th anniversary approaching, leaders reflect on their struggle to receive recognition from the university
Abby Kim
March 19, 2024
oSTEM’s mission is to provide resources and community to LGBTQ+ students studying STEM.

oSTEM supports LGBTQ+ students in the sciences

Washington and Lee is now one of over 100 colleges to host the LGBTQ+-focused organization
Veronika Kolosova
March 19, 2024
WLUR 91.5 FM is home to a diverse range of student shows featuring many different music genres and talk segments.

WLUR gets more equipment as interest increases

WLUR 91.5 FM allows students to experiment with live radio. Now it’s upgrading
John Little
March 19, 2024
Students met “Hamilton” and “In the Heights” creator Lin-Manuel
Miranda while in New York City.

W&L theater department takes on Broadway

A group of W&L students saw six plays and met playwrights in a fully-funded trip to New York City
Lizeth Moctezuma
March 19, 2024
Phi Zeta Delta’s letters have been scrubbed from the group’s former house, which has been converted to over-flow housing. Photo from September 2023.

Suspended fraternity Phi Zeta Delta sues W&L

Phi Zeta Delta is challenging its suspension in court. The fraternity says the university failed to uphold its contracts
Jenny Hellwig, Editor-in-Chief
March 12, 2024
Life lessons for W&L students from Henry David Thoreau

Life lessons for W&L students from Henry David Thoreau

Using quotes from the 'Walden' writer to reflect on our own lives
Will Pittman
March 12, 2024
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