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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

Lexington City Council members voted unanimously to change the name of Stonewall Jackson Memorial Cemetery after Alexander’s speech. Photo by Catherine McKean, ’24

How a statement by Lexington City Council’s lone Black woman informs council decisions

Mayor Friedman’s perception of Lexington changed after Alexander shared what living as a Black woman in town during Jim Crow laws was like
Liz Trubeck
December 11, 2023
 Over the past decade, Washington and Lee had the lowest average percent of arts majors compared to other liberal arts colleges. Graphic by Kate Keeley, ‘26

Washington and Lee lags behind other colleges in number of arts majors

Despite requiring students to take at least one class focused on the arts, W&L attracts fewer arts majors
Kate Keeley
December 11, 2023
The Republican Party logo is projected on the wall as students dance nearby. The Presidential Gala happens only once in every four years. Photo by Shauna Muckle, ’24

From Town to Gown: portraits of the Mock Convention’s Presidential Gala

The Gala happened on Nov. 11 at the Richard L. Duchossois Tennis Center
Shauna Muckle
November 13, 2023
The Human Library is an international nonprofit that uses human voices to create digital records on marginalization. Photo courtesy of the Human Library project

The Human Library Project brings digital mission of ‘un-judging someone’ to campus

Faculty brought the international Human Library project to W&L
Erika Kengni, Contributing Writer
November 13, 2023
Members of the International Cuisine Club create their own boba teas.

The International Cuisine Club bridges cultures through food

After a successful first year, the club is expanding to explore cuisines beyond East Asian
Faith Chang
November 13, 2023
Lead producer Jack Hunter, 24, beams in front of a white board during the Rockbridge Reports Election Night coverage. (Courtesy of Rockbridge Report Instagram)

Live from Rockbridge County: How students deliver local coverage on Election Night

Students join forces across disciplines to deliver on-off year coverage
Chas Chappell
November 13, 2023
Jesse Friedrichs, co-owner of New Dimension Masonry, explains how stones are cut and placed to replicate the 18th-century structure.

One foundation, many lives: 200 years of history unfold at Structure Nine

The archaeology department is ensuring the memories of Liberty Hall Academy students and the enslaved people who lived on the land are preserved
Emma Malinak
November 6, 2023
Consignment store joins Lexington’s fashion scene

Consignment store joins Lexington’s fashion scene

Curator Sheila Glaeser talks fashion, sustainability and community after six months of operation
Catherine McKean
November 6, 2023
Adam Chin, ‘24, Stella Adamopoulos, ‘27, and Arun Ghosh, ‘26, dance in nude stockings for a “Speech and Debate” scene.

‘Speech and Debate’ tackles identity, community and scandal with dark comedy

The play is Lenfest Director Robert Mish’s last production at Washington and Lee University
Faith Chang
November 6, 2023
Stage set at the Keller Theatre before “Odyssey.”

The Acting Company brings a fresh take on Homer’s Odyssey to W&L’s Keller Theatre

The all-female cast told the classical story through a lens of migrants
Veronika Kolosova
October 23, 2023
Students and alumni bond before a history talk by Jake Winston, ‘24.

Jewish students celebrate 13 years of Hillel House

Alumni, students and families gathered to reflect on a century of Jewish life at the university
Catherine McKean
October 23, 2023
Student films showcase advocacy efforts in Ghana

Student films showcase advocacy efforts in Ghana

Washington and Lee students presented their self-directed films from the 2023 spring term abroad class
Faith Chang
October 9, 2023
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