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Independent student newspaper of Washington and Lee University

The Ring-tum Phi

Independent student newspaper of Washington and Lee University

The Ring-tum Phi

Independent student newspaper of Washington and Lee University

The Ring-tum Phi

Last year, Politics 288: Democratic Community in Italy: Food, Shelter, Space and Voice visited Acetaia San Matteo in Modena, Italy, where they tasted and learned about traditional balsamic vinegar at a family-run vinegar loft.

Spring Term Abroad: What to expect in 2025 and beyond

Students and staff reflect on what is and isn’t happening off-campus this spring
Ava Tallat-Kelpsa, General Assignment Staff Writer
December 9, 2024
Students running on treadmills in the fitness center at the Duchossois Athletic and Recreation Center.

Running low on treadmills

Students complain that demand for treadmills in the fitness center exceeds availability
Sydney Devory
December 9, 2024
Lexington’s parking enforcement car has not worked for several years. Amid business owners’ parking frustration, the department purchased equipment to fix the car and Lexington police pledged to increase parking enforcement.

Lexington police address parking issues amid business owners’ concerns

Business owners say city officials are not doing enough to enforce parking laws
Erika Kengni, News Editor
December 9, 2024
Students at Washington and Lee use their laptops in class. Some professors have limited cell phone usage.

Some professors are taking steps to reduce student cell phone use

Public school systems across the state are banning cell phones. Some W&L professors are doing the same
Elizabeth Ososanya
December 9, 2024
Sorority Row, adjacent to Wilson Field, houses members of six Panhellenic sororities.

A look inside Greek life’s grasp on local housing

As formal rush approaches, the relationship between Greek life and limited local housing is top of mind for many
Leon Tong
December 9, 2024
Bob Strong, Kevin Finch, Maureen Edobor and Lucas Morel discuss election results at Stackhouse Theater.

After a remarkable Trump win, students and faculty share their reactions

The provost’s office hosted a panel with faculty from various departments to discuss the election
Erika Kengni, News Editor
November 18, 2024
While there are many places for underclassmen to live on campus, senior housing still remains elusive for many.

Rents rise in Lexington as the city struggles to build new housing

As W&L seniors continue to seek off-campus housing, Lexington is struggling to boost available inventory
Leon Tong
November 18, 2024
By the time a student arrived at the Red House, the graffiti was scrubbed off. Neither the police nor the university have disclosed the content of the graffiti.

LGBTQ+ center vandalized in the midst of election anxiety

Purple graffiti was discovered in the Red House by a public safety officer on Nov. 7, but questions regarding the suspects and the security of the building remain unanswered
Erika Kengni, News Editor
November 18, 2024
The Transact Mobile Ordering app is available in the app store.

Students and dining staff review mobile ordering system

Mobile ordering keeps lines short but causes some frustrations for dining services’ employees and customers
Judy Gong
November 18, 2024
The “Unissued Diplomas” posters in Leyburn Library tell the stories of young people who have died in Ukraine since the war began.

SAIL revamps Ukraine event series

The student organization shifted its focus so the programming includes all students affected by global conflict
Erika Kengni, News Editor
November 4, 2024
Students can use call boxes at blue light stations across campus in case of an emergency.

W&L’s crime rate is higher than peer institutions, yet students say they feel safe

Some question if the Honor System leads to a false sense of security
Elizabeth Ososanya
November 4, 2024
Jason Riley speaks in University Chapel on Oct. 24.

Wall Street Journal commentator talks about the “trouble with social justice”

The Phi fact-checked Jason Riley’s qualms with social justice after his campus speech
Sydney Devory
November 4, 2024
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