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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

For Gen Z, politics and entertainment might be one in the same.

How TikTok is influencing the election

The social media platform has impacted Gen Z and overall youth interest in politics
Ted Kavanagh, Social Media Editor
October 21, 2024
The rock climbing wall at the Outing Club gym.

Reflections and regrets from a senior

Now a senior, I can’t help but reflect on all that I did, and didn’t, do
Georgia Bernbaum, Opinions Editor
October 21, 2024
Lexington Farmers’ Market is a place where students and the community can interact.

Are Lexington and W&L at odds?

Amid rumors of rising tension between Washington and Lee and the town of Lexington, it is more important than ever to maintain this relationship
Hannah Bishop
October 21, 2024
The “Deep State” conspiracy paints a picture of puppeteers who pull the strings of the American government.

What is the “Deep State” conspiracy?

The “deep state” might exist, but not in the way you are thinking
John Milas
October 21, 2024
The 2024 vice presidential debate featured a more “presidential” debate than America has seen in years.

Why the 2024 vice presidential debate matters

The 2024 vice presidential debate serves as a model for what modern politics should look like
Gaby Heberling
October 21, 2024
Students wait to compete in the first-year olympics.

First-year orientation week needs more mandatory events

W&L’s orientation week creates community, but lacks participation
Gaby Heberling
October 7, 2024
A view of University Chapel from the colonnade.

No one talks about American culture shock

Many students who study abroad know about culture shock, but there’s a shocking cultural difference right here on campus
Aliya Gibbons
October 7, 2024
Donald Trump and Kamala Harris went head-to-head in a debate on Sept. 10.

A debate of comedy and contradictions

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump participated in one of the most polarizing debates and left voters to decide who to trust
Edwards Settle
October 7, 2024
A sign outside the Democratic Headquarters in Lexington, Virginia encourages citizens to vote.

Changing demographics of political parties will shape the election

Gender, race and lived experience all affect a voter’s outlook. What does that mean for November?
John Milas
October 7, 2024
End of summer can mean a decline in mental health. What can we do about it?

The fall mental health struggle

With a new school year upon us, the shift between seasons can bring its own set of triumphs and challenges
Teddy Kavanagh
September 23, 2024
Haidt at the university’s Mock Convention.

“The Anxious Generation” and our lives

Jonathan Haidt attended Mock Con last year. What does his book mean for us?
Edwards Settle
September 23, 2024
American democracy is declining, and bias is at the center of the downfall.

This election year, we must question ourselves

Can we challenge our own biases?
John Milas
September 23, 2024
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