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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

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
Conservatives are walking an ideological tightrope between two camps, John Milas writes.

Walking the conservative tightrope

The conservative party has two camps: one that brings the emotion, and one that writes the checks
John Milas, Opinions Staff Writer
February 17, 2025
Kermit and the Muppets are celebrating their 70th Anniversary this May.

Celebrating 70 years of the Muppets

These singing puppets have become some of America’s most cherished celebrities
Jackson Doane
February 17, 2025
Volunteering offers us a chance to connect to the local community.

Why student volunteers are essential to the community

Small acts transform lives throughout Rockbridge County
Gaby Heberling
February 3, 2025
President Trump’s unique speaking style defines many of his nationwide rallies.

Who is Donald Trump?

Understanding the personality of the 47th president is a critical objective
John Milas, Opinions Staff Writer
February 3, 2025
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