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

Two older men in suits stand at a podium in front of a seated audience.

The entrepreneurs behind Ben & Jerry’s tell story of success, social responsibility

Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield shared their business journey in the University Chapel
Erin Brennan, Staff Writer
March 13, 2023
Vergara direct messaged one of his victims and apologized after he assaulted her Oct. 1. (Screenshots shared by victim)

First-year student arrested on sexual assault charges

One victim said she reported Ricardo Vergara, ’26, to the Title IX office in October for a separate offense of sexual assault—but he faced no disciplinary action
Bri Hatch, Jenny Hellwig, and Shauna Muckle
March 2, 2023

University vows to fight wrongful termination suit

A former fraternity house director is suing Washington and Lee for $1 million
Bri Hatch and Shauna Muckle
February 14, 2023
A group of Black men perform a step routine on a stage in a gym, surrounded by an audience. Symbols of Black Greek life organizations hang in the background.

W&L hosts step show competition to increase visibility, honor Black culture

Historically African-American sororities and fraternities from across the state traveled to compete in the inaugural event
Lily Mott, Staff Writer
February 14, 2023
Selby jumps on a car hood as a bystander urges him to stop. Photo courtesy of Dec. 2, 2021 video obtained by the Phi from an anonymous source

Selby had history of “vindictive, destructive” behavior before sexual battery charge

University administration failed to protect community from Selby, even after reported incidents
Bri Hatch, Jenny Hellwig, and Shauna Muckle
February 14, 2023
An image of a womans face with digital clouds and circuits radiating from it

Faculty question how to adjust syllabi in the wake of ChatGPT

Two W&L professors drew large crowds to talks addressing the AI technology
Jenny Hellwig, News Editor
February 14, 2023

UPDATE: Student charged in sexual battery case no longer enrolled at W&L

Daniel Selby, a former member of the Class of 2025, left campus by Feb. 7, sources say
Shauna Muckle, Bri Hatch, and Jenny Hellwig
February 8, 2023
A man sits in a powered wheelchair and smiles at the camera. He appears to be in a hospital.

W&L swimmer returns to campus after 2022 spinal cord injury

Devin Bateman, '25, navigates campus accessibility and celebrates reunions after months of rehabilitation
Bri Hatch, Editor-in-Chief
February 8, 2023
A group of people sits at a table.

New York Times investigative reporters blast McKinsey in campus visit

The authors of "When McKinsey Comes to Town" exposed the dealings of the world's largest consulting firm
Lily Mott, Staff Writer
February 8, 2023
A man and a woman sit together at a table, working on their laptops.

“I’ve been so disconnected:” First-years say post-pandemic burnout is real

Students are struggling with disengagement and apathy now that campus has returned to pre-pandemic norms
Claire DiChiario, Staff Writer
February 8, 2023
Many rows of solar panels form a cover over the middle portion of a parking garage top floor.

W&L launches new sustainability projects

W&L is taking steps to become carbon-neutral and reduce fossil fuel and plastic usage on campus
Jenny Hellwig, News Editor
February 8, 2023
The Lexington Police Department, a brick one story building with a white columned porch.

W&L student pleads guilty in sexual battery case

A Lexington court lowered a felony charge against Dan Selby, ’25, to a misdemeanor in a Feb. 3 trial
Bri Hatch, Shauna Muckle, and Jenny Hellwig
February 7, 2023
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