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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 reflects on his first year at helm of university

President Dudley reflects on his first year at helm of university

Dudley shared what he’s learned from his new experiences in Lexington, as well as what he has in mind for the years to come
Rachel Hicks, News Writer
March 12, 2018

National attention turns back to school safety, campus gun control

The nation’s gun debate has intensified since the Parkland school shooting on Feb. 14
Anthony Lorson, News Writer
March 5, 2018
Members of Beta pose outside of their Red Square home last week. Residents moved out of the house this past weekend. Photo courtesy of Alpha Rho chapter of Beta Theta Pi

Beta Theta Pi suspended until 2022 for hazing violations

Investigations by the university and national fraternity staff found evidence of hazing, leading the Beta Theta Pi headquarters to immediately suspend the Alpha Rho chapter
Maya Lora, News
March 5, 2018
Confederate flag replicas were removed from the main chamber of Lee Chapel in 2014 following discussions wiuth W&L law students who were concerned by the symbols impact on students. Now, a different law student coalition recommends that the unviersity move all mandatory student events from Lee Chapel to other venues. Photo courtesy of the Richmond Times-Dispatch

Law student group presses administrators, undergrads for swifter campus change

The Coalition for Campus Change demands modifications to university’s use of Lee monuments, portrayal of slave-holding history
Maya Lora
February 16, 2018
University announces next Quality Enhancement Plan following yearlong proposal review

University announces next Quality Enhancement Plan following yearlong proposal review

W&L prioritizes decade-long expansion of its Advanced Research Cohort program, targeted at incoming first-years
Lily Horsley
February 16, 2018
President Dudley in his office. Photo courtesy of Norm Shafer and the Washington Post.

University leaders examine new tax bill’s effects on endowment

Administrators say the university will remain wholly committed to sources of students’ financial aid
Anthony Lorson
February 16, 2018

Public Safety addresses recent upswing in thefts on campus, cautions students

Unattended backpacks in Elrod Commons are an increasingly common target in recent thefts
Bryn McCarthy
February 16, 2018
Photo courtesy of Mia Hamm

W&L hosts sports icon Mia Hamm

Contact Committee spearheaded the speaking engagement with the retired professional soccer player, who is a two-time Olympic gold medalist, two-time World Cup Champion and a well-known advocate for gender equality in sports
Rachel Hicks
February 16, 2018

UCLA professor focuses on laws enabling police brutality during Mudd Center lecture

UCLA Law Professor Devon Carbado discussed racial inequality and policing from the U.S. Constitution’s point of view
Rachel Hicks
January 30, 2018
The William Schools Huntley Hall

Williams School administrators quell rumors of overcrowding, class caps

Crowding in ‘The C-School’ is no cause for concern, according to department heads and professors, who are in discussions about how to handle the school’s growing pains
Maya Lora
January 30, 2018
Photo credit: The Columns

W&L student teachers begin 2018 as part of an officially accredited program

The Rockbridge Teacher Education Consortium received the stamp of approval late last fall
Lily Horsley
January 30, 2018
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