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Independent student newspaper of Washington and Lee University

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

“Take America Back” was a major slogan in the Trump campaign.

What can the Democrats blame?

There are many lessons Democrats claim to have learned after the presidential election
John Milas, Opinions Staff Writer
December 9, 2024
Marco Rubio is Trump’s nominee for Secretary of State.

The good, the bad, the ugly of Trump’s cabinet

The president-elect has chosen some skilled but many unqualified people for different department positions
Teddy Kavanagh, Social Media Editor
December 9, 2024
Washington and Lee students study for final exams.

Finals week or final week? Tips for studying

The trick is to leave the library and try new methods, like studying while exercising
Rhonica Ann Connor
December 9, 2024
Demolition workers take down Pi Kappa Alpha’s porch in November of 2023.

W&L: Treat my house with respect

Moldy AC units, negligent demolitions and old furniture make living in Greek housing unpleasant
Chas Chappell
December 9, 2024
Watching election results pour in on election night.

Choosing love in Trump’s America

Days after the election, this campus is already seeing the results of what his victory means
Aliya Gibbons, Opinions Editor
November 18, 2024
In Reid Hall, you’ll find stacks of newspapers and “In Reid We Write” stickers, but no enemies of the people.

I’m a journalist, not the enemy

Thanks to the re-election of Donald Trump, my first four years in the workforce will take place in the most hostile environment journalists have ever seen. But I’m not scared.
Emma Malinak, Co-editor in chief
November 18, 2024
The Journalism Department is offering a spring term abroad course to Barbados to study climate change.

Spring term abroad selection is too early and confusing

Asking students to choose their classes without all of the options being available can breed FOMO and trap students in decisions
Erika Kengni, News Editor
November 18, 2024
The walk on a beautiful day from the first-year dorms to the dreaded continued education session.

Continuing education programming needs improvement

Although its purpose was genuine, continuing education was surface-level and minimally effective at best.
Edwards Settle
November 18, 2024
Donald Trump spoke at his rally in Nevada on Oct. 31. 
Kamala Harris spoke at her rally in Arizona on Oct. 31.

Two campaigns, one America

Their tone, style and roots were showcased in closing arguments last week
John Milas, Opinions Staff Writer
November 4, 2024
The prized Chocolate Milk Mile t-shirt.

Blood, sweat, and … chocolate milk?

The Chocolate Milk Mile challenged participants’ stamina and stomachs
Aiden Kelsey, Local Editor
November 4, 2024
Huntley Hall is home to the politics department.

Best classes I’ve taken at W&L

Now a senior, let’s run it back and review my favorite courses at W&L
Georgia Bernbaum, Opinions Editor
November 4, 2024
Carving pumpkins is a fun fall activity, whether or not a neighborhood contest is involved.

Fall memories and traditions

College comes with the new stresses of adulthood, but we should hold on to some of our childhood joys
Aliya Gibbons, Opinions Editor
November 4, 2024
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