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The student newspaper of Washington and Lee University

The Ring-tum Phi

The student newspaper of Washington and Lee University

The Ring-tum Phi

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Students react to Mock Con speakers

Donald Trump Jr., Charlie Kirk and Candace Owens are all part of the lineup
Shauna Muckle and Erika Kengni
February 5, 2024
The new class schedule will include one additional class block each day, requiring classes to start earlier and end later.

New schedule with shorter passing periods will start next year

Classes will begin earlier in the day and end later under the new schedule
Emma Malinak
February 5, 2024
How climate change affects coral science

How climate change affects coral science

One student witnessed firsthand the death of a community at Coral Gardens, Belize
Kylie Therrien
February 5, 2024
Evan DiPaula, ‘24, catches air while making a left ski grab.

Peak performance: Ski and Snowboard Club looks toward regionals

W&L’s Ski and Snowboard Club members say they want to have some fun on the slopes for a low cost
Andrew Arnold
February 5, 2024
Graphic by Julianna Stephenson

Washington and Lee University drops in rankings when methodology emphasizes social mobility

Even though the university dropped in ranking, admissions officials are not concerned about prospective student applications
Julianna Stephenson
February 5, 2024
This photo, from Mock Convention 2020, shows students celebrating after announcing Mock Conventions nomination of Sen. Bernie Sanders as the Democratic Partys presidential candidate in 2020. A similar process will happen for the GOP presidential nominee this year. Photo by Lilah Kimble

Mock Convention 2024 announces speaker lineup

Donald Trump Jr., Glenn Youngkin, Candace Owens and other faces will appear on campus in less than two weeks.
Shauna Muckle, Editor-in-Chief
January 29, 2024
Elliott Van Nice, ’27, throws her trash in the compost bin. This waste is then brought to the compost pile next to the Campus Garden where it breaks down into organic matter. According to the Washington and Lee Office of Sustainability, W&L processed over 211,000 pounds of food waste throughout the 2022-2023 school year.

Residential buildings adopt goals for sustainability with new compost bins

Students are partnering with the Office of Sustainability to bring sustainable waste options to more places around campus
Erika Kengni
January 22, 2024
The Lee-Jackson Day parade was held on Jan. 13 in downtown Lexington.

Conflicting legacies: a closer look at Lexington’s dual celebrations

Lee-Jackson Day and Martin Luther King Jr. Day are recognized in Lexington just days apart — evoking reactions from the community
Claire Hamlet
January 22, 2024
25,000 people have been killed in Gaza since the start of the war.

A seed of hope in the midst of war

While being far away from my family in Gaza, the W&L community offered me some comfort
Mohammed Mourtaja
January 22, 2024
Students play a game of hacky sack.

Hacky sack: a beautiful game

Why it may be the perfect sport
Will Pittman
January 22, 2024
John Ryan Sedovy, ‘24, went 5-0 over at the Budd Whitehill Duals at Lycoming College and earned his first ODAC Player of the Week award on Jan. 15. Photo courtesy of Generals Athletics

How consistency fuels wrestling’s sustained success

Generals wrestling maintains its position in the top 25 DIII programs in the country with some wrestlers finding success in new weight classes
Andrew Arnold
January 22, 2024
Annual course loads for the 2023-2024 academic year at peer liberal arts schools. Graphic by Shauna Muckle, ‘24

Class sizes will increase as faculty teach fewer courses next year

The change came abruptly after years of professors’ discontent with teaching requirements
Shauna Muckle
December 11, 2023
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