The student newspaper of Washington and Lee University

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

Parked cars line the grass outside of third-year parking, a result of overflow.

Students slam campus parking enforcement

Students report a greater prevalence of parking tickets this year. What’s to blame?
Shauna Muckle, Editor-in-Chief
October 9, 2023
Jan Kaufman’s office gives condoms and lube to resident advisors, who can then distribute the products to their residents or leave them available in bathrooms.

Water bottles and fentanyl tests among new ‘safe partying’ initiatives

The university’s new initiatives place an emphasis on 'harm reduction'
Erika Kengni, Contributing Writer
October 9, 2023
Washington and Lee University’s ranking among national liberal arts colleges varies by source, ac-
cording to President Dudley’s statement.

Washington and Lee falls 10 spots in U.S. News and World Report college rankings

University administrators say the rankings are an incomplete reflection of the quality of a W&L education
Julianna Stephenson
October 9, 2023
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.

Phi Zeta Delta suspended for 5 years

It’s unclear how the fraternity plans to move forward from last spring’s verdict
Emma Malinak and Shauna Muckle
September 25, 2023
W&L’s diversity could decline after affirmative action decision, admissions says

W&L’s diversity could decline after affirmative action decision, admissions says

The Supreme Court prevented race-conscious admissions programs. W&L is still navigating the implications
Julianna Stephenson
September 25, 2023
First years sitting in class during the beginning of fall term.

Overflowing first-year class puts a squeeze on campus housing, but not classrooms

More than 500 students from around the world are making Washington and Lee home this year, if they can fit their clothes in triple rooms’ closets
Teddy Kavanagh
September 25, 2023
Students chat in Café 77, which underwent remodeling last winter term.

‘Tough choices’ with dining renovations leave some students disappointed

When students returned to campus this fall, they found much had changed in the most popular dining venue
Erika Kengni
September 25, 2023
Matt Walsh clenches his fist as he speaks in University Chapel on Sept. 18.

Fact-checking Matt Walsh’s rhetoric against trans rights

The conservative commentator said the transgender community “inflicts more damage on itself” than he does. What’s the truth?
Chas Chappell, Contributing Writer
September 21, 2023
Transgender pride flags line the walkway to University Chapel on Monday, Sept. 18, the day Matt Walsh is scheduled to speak.

Campus community reacts to Matt Walsh talk

Walsh’s rescheduled event inspired less pushback, compared to last semester
Claire Hamlet, Contributing Writer
September 18, 2023
A closed sign hanging in the glass of a red door.

Lex Bowls bids farewell, for now

The beloved local açaí business closed its doors on April 26 due to a lease issue
Christian Basnight, Staff Writer
May 8, 2023
Three women and one man hold signs supporting abortion rights and stand on a street corner. Two dogs are also present.

Limited reproductive health care options harm Rockbridge County residents

W&L faculty share their experiences with high-risk pregnancies and off-road deliveries
Addie-Grace Cook, Staff Writer
May 8, 2023
Three brick sorority houses with white columns.

Female transfer students face social barriers in sorority recruitment

Rush rules leave older students feeling isolated, especially those without campus connections
Julianna Stephenson, Staff Writer
May 8, 2023
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