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The student newspaper of Washington and Lee University

The Ring-tum Phi

People protesting the Supreme Court decision overturning a federal right to an abortion.

The verdict is in: Ohio supports abortion rights

On Tuesday, Nov. 7, Ohio voters approved a constitutional amendment to ensure access to reproductive care
Georgia Bernbaum, Opinions Editor
November 13, 2023
A Thanksgiving dinner. Photo courtesy of Depositphotos

The great Thanksgiving debate

As summer turns into fall, it is time to return to the great debate: what is the best Thanksgiving dish?
Aliya Gibbons
November 13, 2023
A polo pony grazes at Roseland Polo at King Family Vineyards on Friday, July 28, 2023.

Dante in Kentucky: A journey into depravity

Hunter Thompson, American author and journalist, created Gonzo journalism
Tom Maghie
November 13, 2023
Law enforcement officers armed with rifles enter the Center for Global Learning on Wednesday, Nov. 1, during a campus-wide lockdown.

Lessons from the lockdown

How a scary situation on campus can serve as a reaffirmation of our lives
Palmer Van Tuyl
November 13, 2023
An altered highway sign to Las Vegas. Graphic by Tom Maghie, ‘27

‘Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas’: A cultural swan song

A Review of Hunter S. Thompson’s 1971 Masterpiece
Tom Maghie
November 6, 2023
Opinions editor Aliya Gibbons shares her queer media recs on Netflix. Photo courtesy of Rawpixel

An incomplete list of good queer media

Good queer media can be hard to find. Here are some suggestions
Aliya Gibbons
November 6, 2023
A view of House Mountain and the Woods Creek Apartments show off Lexingtons signature fall foliage.

Lexington is a dish best served in fall

A senior’s reflection on the best season in Lexington
Catherine McKean
November 6, 2023
A study room in Washington Hall.

Does Washington and Lee prepare us for the workforce?

The WSJ ranked W&L third for career and learning-related opportunities, but do current students and alumni agree with this ranking?
Saaraim Nunez
October 23, 2023
The cover photo for the podcast Normal Gossip on Spotify.

A must-listen: The podcast Normal Gossip

Host Kelsey McKinney discusses anonymous gossip
Austin Winslow
October 23, 2023
U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) walks away from the U.S. Capitol after his motion to vacate the chair of House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) and end McCarthys continued leadership succeeded by a vote of 216-210, outside the U.S. Capitol in Washington, U.S. October 3, 2023.

With McCarthy out, the Freedom Caucus has taken control

The ousting of McCarthy shows how Matt Gaetz has always been out for revenge
Teddy Kavanagh
October 23, 2023
James Baldwin at his home in France in 1979.

Americans in Paris: James Baldwin, culture and expatriation

What is culture, and how does it influence writer James Baldwin’s experience in France?
Tom Maghie
October 23, 2023
Whos going into shops like Sugar Maple Trading Company? No one opinions editor Georgia Bernbaum knows. Are these shops evidence of Lexington being a witness protection town?

Is Lexington a witness protection town?

Ever wondered if there’s more to our sleepy college town? Well, be careful what you wish for
Georgia Bernbaum, Opinions Editor
October 10, 2023
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