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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

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
Students got to experience haunted houses such as the one pictured, “Demented,” where scare actors waited inside. Photo by Maya Lora, ‘20.

Student Activities sponsors free trip to Busch Gardens for students

Student Activities Director Kelsey Goodwin says student participation in sponsored activities is increasing
Isabel Chiodo
November 6, 2018
Newcomb Hall, the first building on the colonnade, is where the history department calls home. Photo by Ben Soullier, ‘19.

History Department launches search to replace two beloved professors

Professors Ted DeLaney and T.J. Tallie both brought unique backgrounds and teaching abilities to the department
Ben Soullier
November 6, 2018
A university bike propped up by one of the rural roads in Rockbridge County. Photo by Liv Cooper, ‘20.

Bike Shop re-opens in new location, promotes sustainability, outdoor activity

The university Bike Shop plans to host several community events, including “Breakfast Burrito Rides"
Liv Cooper
November 6, 2018
Sasha Edwards, ‘20, (left) and MaKayla Lorick, ‘19, (right) are both members of the Tau Zeta chapter of AKA and lead the way for their Walk Out event on Oct. 20. Photo by Laura Calhoun, ‘20.

Alpha Kappa Alpha reignites on campus, members hope to spur more involvement

MaKayla Lorick, ‘19, says she hopes AKA’s legacy at the university doesn’t stop with her
Laura Calhoun
November 6, 2018
David Barstow is a senior investigative reporter for the New York Times. Photo by Hannah Denham, 20.

Q&A with New York Times Senior Writer David Barstow

"My first piece of advice [for young journalists] is not advice at all. It’s a plea: God, we need you, right?"
Hannah Denham
October 31, 2018
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