The student newspaper of Washington and Lee University

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

A photograph of a deported veteran, taken by Xavier Tavera and showcased in Staniar Gallery.

Staniar Gallery exhibits storytelling photography

Xavier Tavera says his life is impacted by the people he photographs
Mary Alice Russell
October 1, 2019
Napier overlooks the Pyrenees between St. Jean Pied du Port, France and Roncevalles, Spain. Photo courtesy of McKenzie Napier, 22.

Hiking and biking: Q&A with students who spent the summer outdoors

McKenzie Napier, '22, hiked the Camino in Spain this summer
Laura Calhoun and Grace Mamon
October 1, 2019

Spring term abroad roster includes four brand-new courses

Featuring classes in Ireland, Lebanon, Kyrgyzstan and France
Annalisa Waddick and Maggie Hawley
October 1, 2019
Craig (left) and Abrams (middle) spoke about covering the most powerful people in the world. Photo by Grace Mamon, 22.

Reynolds program brings groundbreaking New York Times investigative reporters

The Times journalists detailed their work exploring the underbelly of immense power
Grace Mamon
October 1, 2019

Hiking and biking: Q&A with students who spent the summer outdoors

Donovan Fiore, ‘20, shares his experience biking through the Netherlands, Italy and Iceland this summer
Laura Calhoun and Grace Mamon
September 15, 2019
Photo by Laura Calhoun, 20

Virginia Court of Appeals judge, alum talks identity and lessons learned

Mary Grace O’ Brien was the final speaker for the 2018-19 Mudd Center for Ethics series.
Laura Calhoun
September 15, 2019
Sex Week to return in November

Sex Week to return in November

The Sexual Health Awareness group is planning Sex Week, despite last year’s absence
Grace Mamon
September 15, 2019
Taylor Reese, 19, reads from her thesis in the spring. Photo courtesy of Taylor Reese

Senior student sells English thesis on sexual harassment  

Taylor Reese,’ 19, spent her senior year writing her English thesis that grew into a 172-page book.
Laura Calhoun
May 13, 2019

From the archives: W&L to go coed in ‘85

The original Phi article detailing the decision was published in a special Extra edition on July 16, 1984
Mike Allen and Bruce Potter
May 8, 2019
Students in ENGL/REL-387 hike in Ireland. Photo courtesy of Mary North Jones, 21.

Spring term: A student summary

Tackling internships, studying abroad and post-grad plans: a lot can happen in four weeks
Maggie Barker and Laura Calhoun
May 8, 2019

2019 marks 30th reunion of first class of undergraduate women

Some of W&L’s first women reflect on the early years of coeducation
Jack Eason
May 7, 2019
Photo courtesy of Leah Green

English professor receives national poetry award

Leah Green won the Walt Whitman Award, presented by the Academy of American Poets.
MacKenzie Van Meter
April 23, 2019
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