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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

President Dudley speaks to parents in Wilson Concert Hall. Photo by Liza Moore, 21.

Parents Weekend address moved from traditional Lee Chapel location

A group of students hopes this is the first step in changing how the university uses Lee Chapel in the future
Sutton Travis
October 1, 2018
Close to 60 undergraduate and law students, professors and community members gathered in the lobby for the counter-event to Anton’s speech. Photo by Hannah Denham, 20.

Constitution Day speaker sparks protest event

Michael Anton, a former Trump official, published a controversial essay in July in which he disagreed with the 14th Amendment's granting of citizenship as a birthright.
Above graphic created by Laura Calhoun, 20.

The “Haves and the Have-Nots:” Housing at Washington and Lee University

In an attempt to be more inclusive, the university now offers a flat rate for all first-year dorm rooms
Laura Calhoun
September 17, 2018
Fran McDonough’s lofted room in Gaines houses three first-year women. Photo by Maddie Smith, ‘22.

First-years triple up in dorm rooms

Due to an increase in enrollment, many more triples were added to Gaines and Graham-Lees
Maddie Smith
September 17, 2018
The imprint of the Phi Delta Theta letters can still be seen on the fraternity house. Photo by Tate Mikkelson, 20.

Former Phi Delta Theta starts school year as W&L’s only local fraternity

Now known as Phi Zeta Delta, the fraternity disaffiliated from its national Greek organization in April
Tate Mikkelsen
September 17, 2018
The radar for Lexington, Virginia, as of Sunday. Graphic courtesy of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

Hurricane Florence ravages Southeast, affects Lexington weekend plans

Hurricane Florence had taken 14 lives and left nearly a million people without power as of Sunday morning
Sutton Travis
September 17, 2018
Colonnade Oaks Project blossoms at W&L

Colonnade Oaks Project blossoms at W&L

The project has grown 100 oak saplings this year, and has sold 85
Rachel Hicks, News Writer
May 18, 2018
Fulbright Scholars talk future plans

Fulbright Scholars talk future plans

Two Fulbright Scholars reflect on their time at W&L and look to next year
Adit Ahmed, Contributing Writer
May 18, 2018
Woods Creek East renovations beginning after commencement

Woods Creek East renovations beginning after commencement

With the renovations to part of Woods Creek continuing this summer, many students wonder why only some apartments are improving
Gus Cross, Contributing Writer
May 18, 2018
The Hungry General: A look at the university’s new food pantry

The Hungry General: A look at the university’s new food pantry

The new campus food pantry gives students the chance to anonymously pick up what they need during the school year and over long breaks
Hannah Denham, News Writer
May 18, 2018
Outing Club heads west

Outing Club heads west

Bishop Snedden, '18, recounts her unforgettable spring break, trading in the Blue Ridge Mountains for the peaks of Utah
Jamie Archie, News Writer
April 30, 2018

Reevaluation of federal work-study policy could mean changes to W&L program

Undergraduate and law students at W&L could be among those affected by the reallocation of federal funds
Gus Cross, Contributing Writer
April 30, 2018
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