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The Ring-tum Phi

The student newspaper of Washington and Lee University

The Ring-tum Phi

Phi Zeta Delta’s letters have been scrubbed from the group’s former house, which has been converted to over-flow housing. Photo from September 2023.

Suspended fraternity Phi Zeta Delta sues W&L

Phi Zeta Delta is challenging its suspension in court, saying that the university failed to uphold its contracts
Jenny Hellwig, Editor-in-Chief
March 12, 2024
SNU has a long history at W&L and evidence of the fraternity can be found on campus. Photo by Aiden Kelsey, ’27

Sigma Nu plans for winter 2025 return

The fraternity hopes to expand on its long history at Washington and Lee
Aiden Kelsey
March 12, 2024
Mohammed Mourtaja, ’25, leads discussion at a People for Justice in Palestine talk. Photo by Veronika Kolosova, ’25

Student, faculty panels criticize Israel’s actions in Gaza

The events ignited conversation on the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. But professors say the fear of backlash for supporting Palestine remains
Erika Kengni and Jenny Hellwig
March 12, 2024
The University Registrar’s office started the new year with two of its highest positions vacant. Photo by Julianna Stephenson, ’26

Registrar’s Office loses top staffers

At the start of the new year, the office’s two top positions were vacant
Julianna Stephenson
March 12, 2024
Camille Ramos, ‘26, Laura Murambadoro, ‘26, Jane Hulsey, ‘25, and Geena Ravelo, ‘27, prepare for careers in law by visiting New York City on a Career and Professional Development trip. Photo by Joci Chavez, ‘27

W&L students confront competitive summer internship market

As summer approaches, students share insights on competitive summer internships and post-graduation uncertainties
Cami Knott
March 12, 2024
Konlians stalking case will go to trial March 15.

Washington and Lee senior charged with stalking

Brandon Konlian, ’24, a top leader for Mock Convention, received the criminal charges a day after the event
Shauna Muckle, Editor-in-Chief
March 11, 2024
The GoFundMe campaign for the family of Mohammed Mourtaja, 25, reached its $30,000 in a matter of days. Photo courtesy of Mourtajas GoFundMe

GoFundMe campaign for Palestinian student’s family raises $30,000 in four days

Within hours of the start of a social media campaign, Washington and Lee community members raised over $18,000 for a family of Palestinian refugees
Shauna Muckle, Editor-in-Chief
February 26, 2024
Donald Trump Jr. slams the Biden administration and calls for support for his father’s presidential campaign.

Donald Trump Jr. confuses students with disorganized speech and conspiracies

The former president’s son slammed the Biden administration and defended the events of Jan. 6
Luke Fountain
February 14, 2024
Donald Trump addresses students and praises Washington and Lee in a pre-recorded video.

Donald Trump wins Mock Convention’s GOP nomination

Trump’s win was no surprise, students said. But the speakers sparked disagreement and conversation
Emma Malinak, Catherine McKean, and Shauna Muckle
February 14, 2024
Mock Conventions Instagram story Saturday night called Trump our next president.

Critical comments removed from Mock Con Instagram

Young alumni slammed convention leaders for describing Trump as the “next president,” rather than the GOP nominee. Then their comments were hidden from public view
Shauna Muckle, Editor-in-Chief
February 14, 2024
Mike Pompeo addresses students during Session Two.

Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo addresses U.S. adversaries in well-received speech

Pompeo touched on foreign policy and domestic issues in his speech headlining Session Two
Kaden Buss
February 14, 2024
Asa Hutchinson reiterated his endorsement for GOP candidate Nikki Haley during his Saturday speech.

Former GOP presidential candidate Asa Hutchinson holds out hope for 2024

The former Arkansas governor doesn’t think a Trump victory is guaranteed
Aidan Kelsey
February 14, 2024
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