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

Rossella Gabriele, 19. Photo by Hannah Denham, 20.

Student spotlight: Rossella Gabriele, ‘19

"I was happiest when I stopped trying to fit in."
Jin Ni
March 4, 2019
Students participate in discussions of migration stories in Elrod Commons. Photo by Rossella Gabriele, 19.

Multicultural Student Association hosts event to share migration stories

"...to share opinions that might not be heard otherwise."
Grace Mamon
March 4, 2019
A student kayaks in the Everglades. Photo courtesy of James Dick.

Outing Club members kayak the Everglades during Washington Break

Fourteen students (plus James Dick). Thirteen miles. Five days.
Sydney Lee
March 4, 2019

Author Adam Nemett discusses recent novel, We Can Save Us All

Nemmet visited classes and spoke about his book, We Can Save Us All.
Grace Mamon
March 4, 2019
An advertising broadside from Aug. 9, 1826, announces a public sale of John Robinsons personal property, including horses, cattle, corn and three stills, in Special Collections. Photo by Amelia Lancaster, 22.

University continues to review black history through working group

“African Americans at Washington and Lee: A Timeline” is accessible on the university website.
Amelia Lancaster
March 4, 2019
President Dudley hosts student game night

President Dudley hosts student game night

About 70 students attended The Hub's weekly game night at President Will Dudley's home on Saturday night.
Hannah Denham
January 27, 2019
Bella Daher, 22, and Jackie Tamez, 22, hold their signs for the CARE parade on Monday, Jan. 21. Photo by David Galvez, 22.

University, Lexington community march together on MLK Day

More than 750 people participated in CARE’s third annual parade on Monday, Jan. 21.
Judy Park
January 26, 2019
From left to right: James Ricks, ‘21, Joëlle Simeu, ‘20, and Heeth Varnedoe, ‘19, facilitated the discussion on student activism. Photo by Hannah Denham, 20.

Students discuss campus activism through King’s vision

James Ricks, '21, encouraged students in attendance to take what they talked about to the rest of campus: “This conversation cannot stay in this room."
Grace Mamon
January 24, 2019
Sasha Edwards, 20, performed an original poem, We Are the Warning. Photo by MacKenzie Van Meter, ‘22.

Students celebrate MLK with creative showcase

The event kicked off the Office of Inclusion and Engagement’s programming to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
MacKenzie Van Meter
January 24, 2019

“Swiper, no swiping”: A closer look at a financial tradition at Washington and Lee

Many students are familiar with the phrase, "swipe it home." But what does it actually mean?
Elizabeth Mugo
January 21, 2019
Sorority row at Washington and Lee University. Photo by Hannah Denham, 20.

Panhellenic Council reflects on this year’s rush

Sixty-six percent of female, first-year students joined sororities, a smaller percentage than last year.
Hannah Denham
January 21, 2019
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