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The student newspaper of Washington and Lee University

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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
Students from Washington and Lee’s Russian department read the accounts of Ukrainian citizens who
witnessed the Oct. 5 attack. Photo courtesy of the W&L Russian Department

Play honors victims of attack in Ukraine

Students from the Russian Department performed a bilingual reading of accounts of the missile strike in Hroza
John Little
April 9, 2024
Irie brought live Caribbean reggae music to Reggaefest with the Richmond-based band, Reggaelizit.

Reggaefest celebrates Caribbean culture

Irie has brought students and faculty of the Caribbean diaspora together during its first year at Washington and Lee
Catherine McKean, Arts and Life Editor
April 9, 2024
The eclipse's 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
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