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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

Former Congressman George Santos speaks at a fundraising event at the Republican Jewish Coalition in November of 2022.

Prisoner to free man: Trump pardons George Santos

George Santos is free again. Why does this matter?
Chappell Carter
November 3, 2025
Recent reports have highlighted college graduates’ struggles to find work.

A breakdown of the job market crisis

My generation is losing hope in finding employment after college. Here are some tips to relieve anxiety and stress
Teddy Kavanagh, Opinions Editor
November 3, 2025
Sen. Jim Justice and Babydog pose at an event promoting the COVID-19 vaccination – one of many public events they’ve appeared at together.

Babydog’s Capitol Hill birthday paw-ty

Senator Jim Justice of West Virginia held a congressional birthday party for his famous canine sidekick
Gaby Heberling, Opinions Staff Writer
November 3, 2025
The recent Louvre Museum heist has young people interested in the world of art like never before.

The Louvre heist may save art

The Louvre heist and its associated brainrot might be the art world’s missing gem
Julia Long
November 3, 2025
Disney’s new park in Abu Dhabi has raised serious concerns about the usage of enslaved laborers.

Disney’s Abu Dhabi theme park: Dreams built on nightmares

The most magical place on Earth maybe using slave labor to build its new theme park
Ryan O’Connor
November 3, 2025
Before we know it, we’re once again greeted by the brightly burning shades of orange and red.

Reflections on the fleeting nature of fall

Fall doesn’t last forever. But maybe that’s a good thing.
LeAnna Baker
November 3, 2025
Mark Cline’s Lexington Ghost Tour Enters Its 29th Year.

A Ghoul’s Guide to Lexington: Mark Cline’s Haunting Tales Tour

A review of Lexington’s Haunting Tales Ghost Tour
Jackson Doane, Opinions Editor
October 20, 2025
Taylor Swift’s new album, “The Life of a Showgirl,” has received mixed reviews.

“Keeping it 100” with Taylor Swift

This die-hard Swiftie listened to "The Life of a Showgirl" and has some... thoughts
Riley Spangler
October 20, 2025
The Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni controversy has dragged on into late 2025.

“It Ends With Us”: Not just a movie

Since 2024, the two leads of the American romantic drama “It Ends With Us” have battled in litigation
Gaby Heberling, Opinions Staff Writer
October 20, 2025
Professors at W&L have various standards for AI usage.

The future of AI at Washington and Lee

It's everywhere. What role does it play in our academic setting?
Chappell Carter
October 20, 2025
Virginia Democratic Attorney General Candidate Jay Jones and his abhorrent actions have been the focus of all statewide campaigns in the past weeks.

Jay Jones can’t be Virginia’s next Attorney General

Recent controversy revealing Jones' character has proven him unfit for public office
Jackson Doane, Opinions Editor
October 20, 2025
Peer institutions such as Sewanee are known for their variety of tasteful fountains.

W&L needs fountains. Here’s why.

As the deer longs for running streams, so longs my soul for a tasteful, shaded fountain on W&L's desolate campus
John Paul Hammond
October 20, 2025
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