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Independent student newspaper of Washington and Lee University

The Ring-tum Phi

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 Lexington's 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

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
Who's 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
Starbucks pumpkin spice latte.

A guide to Lexington coffee shops

The addition of a Starbucks calls for a new ranking of all of Lexington's coffee options
Sydney Devory
October 9, 2023
Washington Hall is one of the most recognizable landmarks on Washington and Lee’s campus.

Bad grade fade: the trend of grade inflation

A critical look at the impact of grade inflation as GPAs as elite colleges continue to rise
Palmer Van Tuyl
October 9, 2023
Tweet by Elon Musk.

Cancel culture is the new pandemic

How cancel culture kills the embodiment of America
Victoria Ernst
October 9, 2023
Executive Committee president Martha Ernest ’24 addresses the first-year class during Honor System Orientation in University Chapel.

The benefits of our Honor System

Honor System fundamentally impacts our experience at Washington and Lee in many positive ways
Frankie Maloof
October 9, 2023
Newsboard in Reid Hall.

The phenomena of the 24-hour news cycle

An examination of the history and the implications of 24-hour news
Tom Maghie
October 9, 2023
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