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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

Ross Lynch and his brother Rocky Lynch performed an acoustic set after the Q&A.

Students flock to Ross Lynch Q&A and surprise performance

The actor, singer and dancer talked about his transition from a teenage Disney star to a versatile entertainer
Celeste Silva-Carrillo
March 24, 2025
Ka’Mya Clark, ’27, gave a heartbreaking performance as her character, Emma, gets humiliated at prom.

“The Prom,” Fancy Dress spark magic of dance and community

The Lenfest Center’s musical captured the excitement of school dances just in time for the annual W&L tradition
Hana Chang, Arts & Life Editor
March 24, 2025
The SSA conference gives undergraduate students the opportunity to present their research across all disciplines.

SSA conference returns with the theme ‘unlikely pairings’

The interdisciplinary research conference will see changes as students lead the program for the first time in its history
Betty Boatwright
March 10, 2025
Slavic Society members said they hope to share Eastern European traditions with the W&L community.

New club invites students to explore Slavic cultures

The Slavic Society provides an opportunity for Eastern European natives to share their heritage with each other and the broader W&L community
Ava Tallat-Kelpsa, General Assignment Staff Writer
March 10, 2025
The King’s Singers perform a variety of music ranging from folk to pop at a sold-out concert hall.

King’s Singers deliver enthralling a cappella performance

The King’s Singers took Lenfest on a musical journey throughout the decades
Avani Kashyap
February 17, 2025
The Mudd Center for Ethics hosted panelists to introduce students and faculty to the debates around medical aid in dying.

Mudd Center explores the ethics of life and death

A panel of experts debate the pros and cons of legalized medical aid in dying
Hana Chang, A&L Editor
February 17, 2025
Students used ink wash painting techniques to create floral artwork that symbolizes the arrival of spring.

Lunar New Year celebrations promote cultural exchange

Several campus events engaged the W&L community in the festive spirit of the Spring Festival
Jasmine Zhang
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

In our “Lights on Lenfest” series, the Ring-tum Phi peels back the curtain on the artists and musicians who run W&L’s arts programs
Ava Tallat-Kelpsa, General Assignment Staff Writer
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

The SEAL event connected students to several local businesses that prioritize sustainable practices
Amelia Lanier, General Assignment Staff Writer
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

“The Codes We Carry” features beaded sculptures that represent health issues that have haunted Native Americans throughout history
Hana Chang, Arts and Life Editor
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

The reimagined Shakespeare play turns Elizabethan England’s gender power structure on its head, giving new voice and agency to female characters
Emma Malinak, Editor-in-Chief
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

Red Cup combines digital and real-world interactions to allow students to connect without the fear of rejection
Amelia Lanier, General Assignment Staff Writer
December 9, 2024
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