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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

Yereni Bruno-Sanchez, ‘26, feeds the goats at High Five Farms during a HEART event.

Revived club leads volunteer efforts for animals in need

Leaders of the organization, called HEART, said they aim to provide a community for all animal lovers
Ava Tallat-Kelpsa
October 21, 2024
The Mock Trial team shows off their award from the competition.

Mock Trial team kicks off season with promising start

After their first competition, the Mock Trial team brought home awards and high ambitions for the rest of the season
Amelia Lanier
October 21, 2024
Anna Billias has played piano at Washington and Lee for the past eight years.

Lights on Lenfest: Music is language for pianist Anna Billias

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
Katherine Hudson
October 21, 2024
Meghan McCain  spoke at Washington and Lee in University Chapel on Oct. 3. Photo by Joshua Davidson, ’28

Meghan McCain says she won’t endorse a presidential candidate

W&L hosted a conversation with the author about the current status of politics in the United States
Joshua Davidson
October 7, 2024
Guests observing Stephanie Shih’s work after her artist talk.

“Long Time No See” exhibit explores forgotten history and identity

Artist Stephanie Shih shared the stories behind her collection in the Reeves Museum
Amelia Lanier
October 7, 2024
Ignite WLU holds its kickoff at the Center for Global Learning.

Student organization raises funds to fight pediatric cancer

Ignite WLU kicks off with plans to organize a fundraising competition to fight pediatric cancer
John Little
October 7, 2024
Students from the Home is Where the Art is leading edge trip pose in front of The Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. after watching a performance of "Mamma Mia."

First-years explore the arts with Pre-Orientation trips

The Home is Where the Art is and Threads of Connection leading edge trips introduce students to the arts through on- and off-campus experiences
Ava Tallat-Kelpsa
September 23, 2024
Michael Knowles spoke at Washington and Lee in Evans Hall on Sept. 16.

Daily Wire personality criticizes Kamala Harris for undermining family values

Michael Knowles addressed students of Washington and Lee University as a part of his fall lecture series
John Little
September 23, 2024
Adam Chin, ‘24, and Lily Greenwald, ‘25, staff Washington and Lee’s Box Office.

Student workers face unique challenges in college

24% of current W&L students have at least one job on campus to support themselves. Working impacts their student life experience and academics
Veronica Cargill, Contributing Writer
May 13, 2024
Rick Thomas brought a helicopter on stage for the performance.

Internationally renowned illusionist performs at Lenfest Center for the Arts

Rick Thomas brings his international tour Mansion of Dreams to Washington and Lee University
Veronika Kolosova, A&L Editor
May 13, 2024
Meeting the needs of low-income students who wanted to attend Fancy Dress 2024 was a challenge this year, said advocates for low-income students.

Students ask for more financial assistance as social event costs rise

The cost of social life at W&L often harms low-income students
Rebecca Hoffman, Contributing Writer
May 13, 2024
Professor Chris Gavaler presented what he described as the world’s most unorthodox self-help seminar, “The Zombie Life,” on April 6. Photo provided by Chris Gaveler

‘The Zombie Life’ explores life and death

Witty, thrilling and uncomfortable, Professor Chris Gavaler crafts a profound message about the value of living
Faith Chang
April 9, 2024
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