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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

University Singers Sopranos and Altos venture to an island off of the Adriatic Sea during their time in Dubrovnik. Photo courtesy of Meredith Harron ’26

University Singers perform across Croatia and Slovenia

Singers spent their spring break overseas exploring new cultures and sharing their music
Ava Tallat-Kelpsa, General Assignment Staff Writer
May 19, 2025
Juniors Devlin Daugherty, left, and Mateo Moss, right, volunteer at a Tennis for Fun event. The club’s leaders plan to host bi-monthly tennis clinics for individuals of all ages with developmental disabilities. Photo courtesy of Devlin Daugherty, ’26.

New club makes tennis accessible to all

A W&L junior started Tennis for Fun clinics in Lexington to provide lessons for individuals with developmental disabilities
Hana Chang, Arts & Life Editor
May 19, 2025
Students and community members dance to Taylor Swift songs played by Midnight Rain.

Taylor Swift tribute band performs for Lexington

The “Midnight Rain” group showered W&L students with Swift classics to remind them of the magic of the Eras Tour
Ava Tallat-Kelpsa, General Assignment Staff Writer
April 7, 2025
Sarah Eaton, ’25, created a interactive cardboard train made to look like a dragon for her thesis.

Work of senior artists culminates in Staniar Gallery exhibit

Senior studio art majors are sharing their work in a multimedia exhibit
Amelia Lanier, General Assignment Staff Writer
April 7, 2025
Remora Capital creates its investing algorithm.

Student organization creates algorithm to trade, invest

Remora Capital hopes to create a Quant Fund that generates a sustainable profit in five years
Edwards Settle, General Assignment Staff Writer
April 7, 2025
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
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