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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

First time voter? Here’s some advice.

The venture and volition of voting

Voting is complicated. Let’s break down the process and some concerns that first-time voters might have
Paige Jackson
September 23, 2024
Knowles speaking at a 2019 Teen Student Action Summit.

Michael Knowles doesn’t understand divorce

Knowles said divorce laws are dismantling families. They saved mine
John Milas
September 23, 2024
A group of law enforcement officers, including a K-9 unit, patrol Washington and Lee’s campus during an hours-long police search on Nov. 1, 2023. Photo obtained by the Phi

‘Where do we go from here?’: A look inside July’s campus evacuation

Students are alarmed, and annoyed, after a third campus threat has come and gone in the span of two years
Katherine Hudson
July 10, 2024
One of the many blueberry bushes in the blueberry orchard.

How blueberry farming became my family tradition

The story behind my family’s blueberry farm in New York state
Christy Childs, Contributing Writer
May 13, 2024
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on the campaign trail.

Why are the 2024 presidential candidates so disappointing?

With the upcoming 2024 Presidential election, the current options for POTUS are disheartening
Lydia Bowersox, Contributing Writer
May 13, 2024
You can watch “Glee” now on Disney+.

Why this unhinged TV show is worth watching

A compelling case to waste time on “Glee,” a show about a quirky show choir
Joanna Guevara, Contributing Writer
May 13, 2024
W&L’s lack of student protests for Gaza  demonstrates our culture of apathy

W&L’s lack of student protests for Gaza demonstrates our culture of apathy

As tensions skyrocket on college campuses around the country, W&L remains quiet
Aliya Gibbons, Opinions Editor
May 13, 2024
Photo courtesy of Washington and Lee University

Mental health and media intimidation

The occasional dehumanization journalists face can clash with the modern sentiment that we should preserve our mental health
Shauna Muckle, Editor in Chief
April 8, 2024
Libby DeVooght ’26, Winter Ashley ’25, and An Shelmire ’25 enjoy a beautiful afternoon on the Front Lawn. Photo courtesy of The Columns

The beauty of spring term in Lex

The term offers a four week crash course on learning how to love learning again
Georgia Bernbaum
April 8, 2024
Café 77 is one of the popular venues to grab a quick bite between classes.

The downsides of the upcoming schedule change

It’s understandable why many students don’t approve of the new passing periods and class time blocks
Teddy Kavanagh
April 8, 2024
Washington Hall is one of the most recognizable landmarks on Washington and Lee’s campus.

A senior’s guide to doing college

Reflection and advice from a nearly-graduated student
Will Pittman
April 8, 2024
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Voting is a freedom that we can’t forget

Now more than ever, we as youth voters need to make our voices heard
Teddy Kavanagh
March 25, 2024
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