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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

Thirteen vehicles in the Davidson Park lot and along East Nelson Street were broken into on March 17, according to police. The Lexington Police Department asked community members to help identify the suspect in a Facebook post on March 19.

Unlocked vehicles open the door to crime near Davidson Park

Students reported one vehicle stolen and several others rummaged through. Public Safety and Lexington Police urge everyone to lock their cars
Cami Knott, Web Editor
March 24, 2025
LeAnna Baker, ’26, is studying abroad in Tunisia, Africa.

What nobody tells you about studying abroad

I’ve been abroad for over a month. Here’s my honest reflections on living and learning away from campus
LeAnna Baker
March 24, 2025
Residents troubled by effects of university expansion

Residents troubled by effects of university expansion

As city council considers another permit allowing W&L to rent space in downtown, store owners and residents have concerns
Joshua Davidson, Local Staff Writer
March 24, 2025
Ka’Mya Clark, ’27, gave a heartbreaking performance as her character, Emma, gets humiliated at prom.

“The Prom,” Fancy Dress spark magic of dance and community

The Lenfest Center’s musical captured the excitement of school dances just in time for the annual W&L tradition
Hana Chang, Arts & Life Editor
March 24, 2025
Departments will cut their discretionary spending by 10% to close the university’s deficit.

Departments asked to cut budgets in the face of expected deficit

Cuts will affect every department differently. But all professors can likely expect a lower raise
Emma Malinak, Editor-in-Chief
March 24, 2025
The women’s track and field team was crowned indoor champions at Roanoke College.

Track and field gears up for its outdoor season

After winning the ODAC women’s indoor track and field championship, the Generals set their sights on the outdoor season
Edwards Settle, General Assignment Staff Writer
March 24, 2025
The SSA conference gives undergraduate students the opportunity to present their research across all disciplines.

SSA conference returns with the theme ‘unlikely pairings’

The interdisciplinary research conference will see changes as students lead the program for the first time in its history
Betty Boatwright
March 10, 2025
Craig VanClief, left, served as the head of Public Safety for a year and a half. The university hired Alex Rabar, right, to take the role of interim director in January.

W&L quietly replaces VanClief and welcomes interim Public Safety director

Former Rutgers police captain Alex Rabar will temporarily fill the position as Washington and Lee University conducts its search for a new chief officer
Aiden Kelsey, Local Editor
March 10, 2025
USAID has proved vital to solidifying the United States’s support for other nations and people in need.

The USAID shutdown is a moral and strategic disaster

Cutting USAID will endanger lives, undermine US interests and fuel global instability
LeAnna Baker
March 10, 2025
A sign outside Tommy’s Arcade welcomes visitors. The arcade has served as a hangout spot for community members and W&L students since 2021.

Tommy’s Arcade looks to relocate

Owner Tommy Stuart will close the Nelson Street location this spring but is optimistic about the arcade’s future in a new spot
Amelia Lanier, General Assignment Staff Writer
March 10, 2025
Haley Stoltz, ‘27, competes in a marquee matchup between No. 10 W&L and No. 5 Emory University at the Duchossois Tennis Center. W&L fell to Emory 5-2.

Women’s tennis looks to serve a strong start

A tough non-conference schedule prepares women’s tennis for a postseason run in the NCAA tournament
Shay Bowman
March 10, 2025
The Department of Education sent the "Dear Colleague" letter to all federally funded schools on Feb. 14. Image designed by Emma Malinak, '25, with graphics courtesy of the Department of Education and Flickr.

Department of Education letter threatens W&L programs related to race

The Department of Education gave schools 14 days to end all DEI programs. It’s been 21 days, and W&L has not made any official changes
Julianna Stephenson, Editor-in-Chief
March 6, 2025
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