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

Students, including new editor, left out of 2017-18 yearbook

Affected students will be refunded the automatic $80 fee.
Marilyn Sample
January 21, 2019

Q&A with New York Times senior writer David Barstow

“My first piece of advice [for young journalists] is not advice at all. It’s a plea: God, we need you.”
Hannah Denham
December 3, 2018

Amnesty International trivia event fundraises for local immigrants

The fundraising event was co-sponsored by 50 Ways-Rockbridge
Jack Eason
December 3, 2018
“My tribe is the archive. I am the archive.”

“My tribe is the archive. I am the archive.”

Campus celebrated Native American Heritage Month during November
Marilyn Sample
December 3, 2018
Rockbridge County High School students perform French poem “Liberte.” Photo by Grace Mamon.

Romance languages department hosts annual poetry reading

High school and college students joined Washington and Lee faculty members in reciting their favorite poems.
Grace Mamon
November 13, 2018
Lexington community gathers in Hillel on Oct. 29. Photo by Lyndon Sayers.

Lexington gathers in Hillel House to mourn victims of Tree of Life shooting

Students come together to remember victims of the shooting in Pittsburgh
Marilyn Sample
November 6, 2018
The main characters and Priscilla, their bus. Photo by Claudia Schwab.

‘Priscilla’ encapsulates Pride Week’s theme of love and inclusion

Washington and Lee’s annual musical coincided with Pride Week, reinforcing and enhancing its ideas
Grace Mamon
November 6, 2018
Lee Chapel is an iconic landmark on the Washington and Lee campus. Photo by Andrew Harris, ‘22.

Lee Chapel Museum serves as an educational resource during campus change

Museum examines George Washington, Robert E. Lee and institutional history. It aims to be visited more by the community
Jack Eason
November 6, 2018
Professor Cory Colbert teaches Calculus I and II in Washington and Lees math department. Photo by Caroline Baber, 22.

Faculty spotlight: Professor Cory Colbert

A new face in the math department
Frances McIntosh
October 28, 2018

Latinx Student Organization celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

“Being here makes me feel like I can breathe, like I can be Latino, be myself.”
Marilyn Sample
October 23, 2018
The Washingtonian House is located at 19 University Place. Photo by Jack Eason, 22.

Washingtonian Society offers new avenue for experience at the university

The support group offers a safe space and residence for students seeking to change their substance use habits
Jack Eason
October 23, 2018
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