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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

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
The Lindley Center of Student Wellness will open in fall 2025.

New student wellness center under construction

The facility, created in memory of alumna Lindley Spaht Dodson, will house the Student Health Center and University Counseling Services
Amelia Lanier
November 4, 2024
The university’s spending on financial aid has continued to increase throughout the years.

University adopts need-blind admissions policy after receiving largest donation in institutional history

The policy takes effect immediately, meaning the university will review applications for the class of 2029 without considering how much prospective students can pay
Julianna Stephenson and Emma Malinak, Editors-in-Chief
November 4, 2024
Professors Seth Cantey, Mohamed Kamara and Matthew Chalmers reflected on the past year of war in the Middle East in Northen Auditorium on Oct. 15.

Ideological agreement emerges among W&L panel a year into Israeli-Palestinian conflict

W&L faculty returned to last year’s conversations about the conflict with a new panel
Washington and Lee’s Public Safety Department runs the shuttle service.

Public Safety Director explains new university shuttle

The W&L local shuttle provides services to students every Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday from noon to 8 p.m.
Judy Gong
October 21, 2024
A concept sketch of the Institutional History Museum shows part of the expansive property on the space that the Red House currently occupies.

LGBTQ+ space will be torn down, replaced by Institutional History Museum

Site plans were announced this fall, but a start date for construction of the museum is unknown
Erika Kengni, News Editor
October 21, 2024
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