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The Ring-tum Phi

The student newspaper of Washington and Lee University

The Ring-tum Phi

Items on the Ginger and Garlic menu include sticky wings, kung pao Brussel sprouts and spring rolls. Photo by Ben Soullier, 19.

Ginger and Garlic garners student approval for Foodside’s first menu with Asian cuisine

The menu includes the standard bowl and salad options, with new additions like orange-sesame chicken and Korean barbecue pork.
Ben Soullier
January 21, 2019
A night at Friday Night Underground, a popular party alternative for students, in January 2019. Photo by James Ricks, 21.

Student’s controversial FUDG comedy act currently under Title IX Assessment

Robert Griffin, ‘20, performed jokes at Friday Night Underground that some students felt were discriminatory against LGBT and disabled people.
Hannah Denham
January 21, 2019
Furr Mills Road, where many of the break-ins occurred, is a popular location for off-campus seniors to live. Many of the students have cars to travel to and from campus. Photo by Emily Cohen, 19.

Suspects arrested after students report multiple break-ins off campus

Police suggest students lock their car doors and keep valuables out of plain sight to avoid future incidents.
Alison Murtagh
January 21, 2019
Posters and banners that said Suicide is NOT something to hide were hung up around campus this week. Photo by Joe OConnor, 22.

Students, administrator respond to lawsuit against university and counselor by W&L student

The school addressed the lawsuit for the first time in an email to the campus community, saying the university was unable to share information regarding an individual student or active litigation.
Hannah Denham
January 16, 2019
Mickie Brown, ‘21, said this bed sheet along with several of the posters were taken down on Monday. Photo by Mickie Brown, ‘21.

W&L counselor being sued for negligence, medical malpractice is still seeing students

Former Washington and Lee student Kionte Burnette is suing Rallie Snowden and the school for a total of $24 million.
Maya Lora
January 14, 2019

Students participate in Get Out the Vote efforts, vote in midterm elections

Washington and Lee College Democrats and College Republicans urged fellow students to go to the polls
Maddie Smith
December 3, 2018

University Public Safety officials say investigation into KKK fliers is ongoing

Washington and Lee Public Safety shares information gathered about the leaflets found on campus in October
Hannah Denham
December 3, 2018

Washington and Lee contributes strong numbers to Teach for America

Seven graduates from the class of 2018 are currently teaching at low-income schools through the program
Elizabeth Bell
December 3, 2018
Andrew Brennan, 20, enjoys a safari in Cape Town, South Africa. Photo courtesy of Andrew Brennan, 20.

Winter 2019 will see 103 students abroad, setting university participation record

Study Abroad Advisor says new programs in Barcelona and Florence likely contributed to enthusiasm
Tate Mikkelsen
December 3, 2018
The building on the Colonnade formerly known as Robinson Hall is now named Chavis Hall, in recognition of John Chavis, the first African-American to receive a college degree in the U.S. Photo by Laura Calhoun, 20.

University acknowledges trailblazers in controversial renaming of buildings

The move has sparked backlash from some community members, but the Board of Trustees says it’s not backing down
Laura Calhoun
December 3, 2018
Public Safety is investigating leaflets a KKK chapter left on Washington and Lees campus. Photo by Hannah Denham, 20.

University public safety says investigation into KKK fliers is ongoing

Washington and Lee Public Safety shares information it has gathered about the leaflets found on campus three weeks ago.
Hannah Denham
November 14, 2018

W&L moves to need-blind admissions

Universities such as Harvard and Yale also use need-blind practices
Liza Moore
November 6, 2018
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