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The Ring-tum Phi

Four panel members sit behind a table with a W&L tablecloth and a screen behind them projecting their biographies. One student stands at a podium next to them.

Alumni share challenges, benefits of being first-generation students

Washington and Lee celebrates students that were the first in their family to attend college
Emma Malinak, A&L Editor
November 15, 2022

Localization changed W&L sorority life

A reflection on the five-year anniversary of the Delta sorority’s localization
Georgia Bernbaum, Opinions Editor
November 15, 2022
Dr. Mueller stands on a stage with screen behind her.

Collaborative project encourages students to “paws” and reflect on human-animal relationships

“Compassion and Connection Across Species” lecture links Mudd Center for Ethics, Museums at W&L and University Library
Catherine McKean, A&L Editor
November 15, 2022

Kim Stanley Robinson talks climate change

The author of Ministry for the Future explained connections between his novels and current environmental threats
Blake Ramsey and Catherine McKean
November 15, 2022
Clara Albacete, wearing a sunflower shirt and jeans, stands on a stage with phone in hand. She is gesturing to welcome students to poetry night.

Students embrace their identity with slam poetry

Diversity and LGBTQ+ peer counselors invited students to share original poetry
Emma Malinak, A&L Editor
November 8, 2022
Flyer for BEEHIVE auditions on a board with other sporadic flyers. BEEHIVE is in rainbow font, with a QR code to sign up for auditions.

The 60s are coming to W&L with “BEEHIVE”

Auditions for the jukebox musical are kicking off this week
Meaghan Endres, Staff Writer
November 8, 2022
Esteban Ramón Pérez’s “DNA (Bad Blood)” was on display in Staniar Gallery. Photo from Collection Pérez Art Museum Miami

“Distorted Myths” exhibit inspired by childhood memories of working with upholstery

Esteban Ramón Pérez’s exhibit presented in Staniar Gallery from Oct. 10 until Nov. 2
Anneliese Schneider, Staff Writer
November 8, 2022
Choir stands on stage in semi-circle wearing blue dresses and black suits. Director stands in front, waving his arms.

W&L University Singers take third at international competition

The University Singers are the first American choir to compete at the Derry Choir Festival
Catherine McKean, A&L Editor
November 8, 2022

Panel of professors discusses reproductive rights: past, present and future

W&L professors present “After Roe: Perspectives of the Supreme Court’s Dobbs Ruling” in a historical context
Faith Chang, Staff Writer
November 8, 2022
Inside local Lexington business, with woman in black behind a counter preparing an acai bowl. Chalkboards line the walls behind the counter with neon menu options.

Lexington welcomes açaí bowl shop

W&L students can find açaí and smoothies made with fresh ingredients at a new restaurant
Claire Dichiaro, Staff Writer
October 26, 2022

Career trips return after pandemic hiatus

After a two year pause due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Career and Professional Development Office is bringing back career exploration trips for students
Janae Darby, Staff Writer
October 26, 2022
Reporter in a mask and floral shirt holds a boom microphone out to two men holding Black Lives Matter signs in a protest march.

W&L alum says sociology background enhances her reporting

Caleigh Wells, ‘17, said SOAN prepared her to work with data and prioritize diversity
Emma Malinak, Arts & Life Editor
October 26, 2022
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