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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

Yoong Wen Chong, left, and Malachi Zarahn, right.

First-year class elects EC and SJC representatives

Yoong Wen Chong and Malachi Zarahn shared their campaign strategies, leadership and values with the Ring-tum Phi
Kenneth George
October 7, 2024
Vivek Ramaswamy, left, and John Bolton, right, debate foreign policy at Virginia Military Institute.

Ramaswamy, Bolton debate foreign policy

The politicians disagreed on U.S. intervention in the Middle East, Ukraine and China
Aiden Kelsey, Local Editor
October 7, 2024
College Republicans presidential watch party.

Student organizations amp up programming ahead of presidential election

Leaders of College Democrats and College Republicans say event attendance and energy are up as students prepare to cast their vote
Emma Malinak, Co-editor in Chief
October 7, 2024
5 Henry Street currently serves as general student housing.

Former Phi Delt house caught between fraternity lawsuit and plans for a queer safe space

Months after the fraternity was suspended, its lawsuit against the university and the fate of its house remain unresolved
Erika Kengni, News Editor
October 7, 2024
Posters outlining the 2024-25 W&L Dining Services meal plan can be found around campus.

Meal plan requirement sparks disagreement

Dining Services increased the minimum meal plan requirement claiming to meet the needs of students. But students argue that flexibility to choose their meal plan would be best
Sydney Devory
September 23, 2024
Ring-tum Phi editors-in-chief Julianna Stephenson, ‘26, and Emma Malinak, ‘25 meet new writers at the activities fair.

Ring-tum Phi begins school year with nonprofit status, new editorial team

Incorporating solidifies the organization’s independence and financial viability but will not modify newsroom operations or the availability of content
Ring-tum Phi Editors
September 23, 2024
A student scans their ReusePass code to return a to-go box.

Students and dining services staff at odds over new reusable to-go box program

Dining services officials say the program is more environmentally responsible and promotes community engagement. But students are frustrated by the change
Julianna Stephenson, Co-editor-in-Chief
September 23, 2024
The July 10 bomb threat happened less than a year after another threat of violence. Campus was searched in November 2023 during a lockdown for a similar anonymous threat.

University’s summer bomb threat raises questions of preparedness for future crises

As students return to Lexington, some question what plans are in place if another threat arises
Leon Tong
September 23, 2024
Many students keep their cars in the parking deck near the gym, although that does not mean that cars on the lower levels will not get citations.

All your questions about parking, answered by the Director of Public Safety

Craig VanClief hopes to set the record straight after parking scuffles last year
Erika Kengni, News Editor
September 23, 2024
West Washington Street was closed July 10 as law enforcement officials investigated a bomb threat on Washington and Lee University's campus. Photo courtesy of Julianna Stephenson.

Campus deemed safe hours after students evacuated for bomb threat investigation

The July 10 threat is the third to shake the campus community within two academic years
Ring-tum Phi Staff
July 10, 2024
President Will Dudley will enter his eight year in his role this fall.

Q&A with President Dudley: Looking at the year ahead

President Will Dudley discusses the institution's silence on Israel and Palestine, how he navigates alumni blowback and plans for the upcoming year
Jenny Hellwig and Shauna Muckle
June 19, 2024
The CARE program delivers books to Central Elementary School.

CARE expands program to donate books with diverse characters to local schools

The Reading in Color initiative works to make Lexington a more inclusive community
Emily Scaff, Contributing Writer
May 13, 2024
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