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The Ring-tum Phi

Independent student newspaper of Washington and Lee University

The Ring-tum Phi

Independent student newspaper of Washington and Lee University

The Ring-tum Phi

Young voters follow different political trends, writes contributor John Milas, ’28.

The politics of a new generation

How and why does Gen Z vote?
John Milas, Opinions Staff Writer
March 24, 2025
Celebrating Uncle O’Grimacey: the Irish legend

Celebrating Uncle O’Grimacey: the Irish legend

St. Patricks Day 2025 marks the return of a famed Irishman
Jackson Doane
March 24, 2025
“Trad wives” represent a lifestyle framed by some as a return to simplicity, contributor Judy Gong writes.

Trad Wives mark the return of dangerous trends

As the “trad wife” trend grows, the dangers of outdated gender roles become more apparent
Judy Gong
March 24, 2025
LeAnna Baker, ’26, is studying abroad in Tunisia, Africa.

What nobody tells you about studying abroad

I’ve been abroad for over a month. Here’s my honest reflections on living and learning away from campus
LeAnna Baker
March 24, 2025
Increased cell phone use poses a problem for kids and adults alike.

Lessons from a phone-free week

I ditched my phone in the interest of my dopamine system. Here’s what I learned
Jackson Doane
March 10, 2025
USAID has proved vital to solidifying the United States’s support for other nations and people in need.

The USAID shutdown is a moral and strategic disaster

Cutting USAID will endanger lives, undermine US interests and fuel global instability
LeAnna Baker
March 10, 2025
Kendrick Lamar has served as a pivotal figure in the rap industry throughout the past decade.

Kendrick Lamar uses Super Bowl as political platform

The rapper’s halftime show delivered an urgent political message
Gaby Heberling
March 10, 2025
“American exceptionalism,” is being debated today.

America’s retreat from the world threatens the exceptionalism it holds most dear

In a new Trump administration, we must ask ourselves again, “Is America exceptional?”
John Milas, Opinions Staff Writer
March 10, 2025
The search for internship or job opportunities takes putting yourself out there.

It’s all a game. W&L career experts give insight

Professionals advise students to stay resilient when looking for summer and full-time opportunities
Erika Kengni, News Editor
March 10, 2025
Left: Tom Robbins in 1952, courtesy of Calyx. Right: Robbins in 2022, courtesy of Robbins.

Remembering Tom Robbins

In 2022, the Phi interviewed acclaimed author and W&L alum Tom Robbins. Today, we return to his story
Georgia Bernbaum, Opinions Editor
February 17, 2025
Concerns over aviation safety grow following recent airplane crashes across the United States.

Airplane crashes rock the nation

Recent plane crashes leave Americans terrified to fly
Gaby Heberling
February 17, 2025
This year's Grammys were full of stand-out performances and well-deserved wins.

The Grammys are my Superbowl

The Pink Pony Club, a certified hater, and the Weeknd: a recap of the biggest night in the music industry
Veronika Kolosova, Managing Editor
February 17, 2025
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