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Photos: March 23 Change the Name Walkout

March 30, 2021

A crowd of undergraduates, law students and faculty members marched from Canaan Green to the Colonnade March 23 to protest the university’s name. Read the full story here.

Students organize walkout in response to board’s delay of name change decision

Vivek Kumar and Grace Mamon • March 30, 2021

Students, faculty and staff gathered on the colonnade in an effort to get the Board of Trustees to make a decision.

Kitchen fire forces Hillel closure

Bri Hatch • March 30, 2021

Students grieve the loss of a community space and favorite dining venue

Women in the Outdoors Month: the Outing Club is celebrating with events and activities

Virginia Laurie • March 30, 2021

The club is hosting events to celebrate women’s participation in outdoor recreation

Why Hillel’s E-cafe was the best place to eat on campus

Annalisa Waddick • March 30, 2021

Incredible food, a great location, and wonderful staff: what more could a person want?

Dean Hill will be the next Provost

Henry Barden • March 19, 2021

How Hill’s work as Dean of the College and prior history will contribute positively contribute to the University

Spotswood Drive decision delayed

Shauna Muckle • March 19, 2021

An offer to buy property on Spotswood Drive has raised concerns for Lexington residents, leading to another hearing to be held on March

COVID-19’s impact on museums, locally and nationally

Mary Alice Russell • March 19, 2021

In Lexington, museums are opening their doors after a difficult 2020.

University unsure in-person commencement ceremonies will proceed

Vivek Kumar and Grace Mamon • March 19, 2021

Seniors wonder if they will be able to walk the stage on the colonnade as the coronavirus continues to throw a wrench in plans. President William Dudley shared W&L’s tentative commencement plan...

Content creator Hank Green shared insight on pros and cons of the Internet

Julian Ramirez • March 19, 2021

Green spoke about the Internet, personal passions and staying joyful during a pandemic

Change in university bylaws sparks faculty backlash

Jess Kishbaugh • March 5, 2021

Members of the faculty want meaningful conversation with the Board of Trustees. The board made a change to the Washing-ton and Lee bylaws that stripped faculty of their influence in issues dealing with...

Students in Shock after Ceiling Collapses at Latinx Theme House

Avalon Pernell • March 4, 2021

Angie Gallegos, ‘23, was finishing up her oceanography notes when a little after midnight Feb. 24, the ceiling collapsed in her room in Nuestro Hogar Latino. “I heard a creak on the wall that’s...