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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

Rioters banded together from all across the U.S. to “take back America” on Jan. 6, 2021.

We cannot become a nation of kings

MAGA’s plans for a third Trump term threaten fundamental American principles
Elizabeth Ososanya
April 7, 2025
After three years as the Ring-tum Phi’s opinions editor, Georgia Bernbaum will graduate in May.

Until next time, W&L

Adios, au revoir and ciao. It’s been fun!
Georgia Bernbaum, Opinions Editor
April 7, 2025
While some groups extort young people to commit violence or share child sexual abuse material, many of the groups also seek to radicalize young people into becoming agents of violence.

Let’s stand against accelerationism

A new, prevailing ideology is fueling youth violence
Jackson Doane
April 7, 2025
Traveller has kept students safe from the dangers of drunk driving, but recent events have limited its capabilities.

Is Trav effective?

Drunk-driving incidents continue despite university efforts to prevent tragedy
Gaby Heberling
April 7, 2025
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As the “trad wife” trend grows, the dangers of outdated gender roles become more apparent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
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