
Letter from the editor: in defense of independence
As I say goodbye to my Ring-tum Phi team, I’m reminded of how far we’ve come and how far we’re destined to go

America’s soft power is disappearing. We need to get it back
The ability to hold global sway is slipping away from our nation

Can the American Dream be more than a phrase?
Social mobility is stagnant, but we can’t be directionless

We are all becoming lonelier
In our age of uber connectivity, many still feel lonely

We cannot become a nation of kings
MAGA’s plans for a third Trump term threaten fundamental American principles

Until next time, W&L
Adios, au revoir and ciao. It’s been fun!

Let’s stand against accelerationism
A new, prevailing ideology is fueling youth violence

Is Trav effective?
Drunk-driving incidents continue despite university efforts to prevent tragedy

The politics of a new generation
How and why does Gen Z vote?

Celebrating Uncle O’Grimacey: the Irish legend
St. Patricks Day 2025 marks the return of a famed Irishman

Trad Wives mark the return of dangerous trends
As the “trad wife” trend grows, the dangers of outdated gender roles become more apparent

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