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Independent student newspaper of Washington and Lee University

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

Phi Zeta Delta’s letters have been scrubbed from the group’s former house, which has been converted to over-flow housing. Photo from September 2023.

Suspended fraternity Phi Zeta Delta sues W&L

Phi Zeta Delta is taking to court to challenge its suspension from campus
Jenny Hellwig, Editor-in-Chief
March 12, 2024
Donald Trump Jr. slams the Biden administration and calls for support for his father’s presidential campaign.

Mock Convention failed to uphold Honor System values

We must consider the impact of the 2024 Mock Convention speakers during a time when democracy is at risk
Tom Maghie
March 12, 2024
W&L women’s basketball makes program history in the NCAA tournament

W&L women’s basketball makes program history in the NCAA tournament

For the first time in program history, the W&L women’s basketball team makes it to the Elite 8 in the NCAA Division III Tournament
McKenzie Kane
March 12, 2024
Camille Ramos, ‘26, Laura Murambadoro, ‘26, Jane Hulsey, ‘25, and Geena Ravelo, ‘27, prepare for careers in law by visiting New York City on a Career and Professional Development trip. Photo by Joci Chavez, ‘27

W&L students confront competitive summer internship market

As summer approaches, students share insights on competitive summer internships and post-graduation uncertainties
Cami Knott
March 12, 2024
CPD is failing politics majors

CPD is failing politics majors

With such inadequate attention given to the public service and politics career path, many students don’t know where to start and simply give up
Foster Harris, Opinions contributor
March 12, 2024
Ricardo Vergara will spend six years in prison and five on probation.

Washington and Lee senior charged with stalking

Brandon Konlian, ’24, a top leader for Mock Convention, received the criminal charges a day after the event
Shauna Muckle, Editor-in-Chief
March 11, 2024
The GoFundMe campaign for the family of Mohammed Mourtaja, '25, reached its $30,000 in a matter of days. Photo courtesy of Mourtaja's GoFundMe

GoFundMe campaign for Palestinian student’s family raises $30,000 in four days

Within hours of the start of a social media campaign, Washington and Lee community members raised over $18,000 for a family of Palestinian refugees
Shauna Muckle, Editor-in-Chief
February 26, 2024
Donald Trump Jr. slams the Biden administration and calls for support for his father’s presidential campaign.

Donald Trump Jr. confuses students with disorganized speech and conspiracies

The former president’s son slammed the Biden administration and defended the events of Jan. 6
Luke Fountain
February 14, 2024
Donald Trump addresses students and praises Washington and Lee in a pre-recorded video.

Donald Trump wins Mock Convention’s GOP nomination

Trump’s win was no surprise, students said. But the speakers sparked disagreement and conversation
Emma Malinak, Catherine McKean, and Shauna Muckle
February 14, 2024
Mock Convention's Instagram story Saturday night called Trump "our next president."

Critical comments removed from Mock Con Instagram

Young alumni slammed convention leaders for describing Trump as the “next president,” rather than the GOP nominee. Then their comments were hidden from public view
Shauna Muckle, Editor-in-Chief
February 14, 2024
State chair Sam Griffiths, ’24, shares jokes about Michigan.

Ring-Tum Phi awards for best jokes by state chairs

Laughter filled the Tennis Center as state chairs threw insults at each other and themselves during the roll call vote
Emma Malinak
February 14, 2024
Governor Glenn Youngkin shares his vision for what the Republican Party needs to do to make America “a nation with no rivals” again.

Glenn Youngkin encourages Americans to vote to support ‘a nation with no rivals’

Virginia’s governor said he wants Republicans to lead America back to having a dominant economy and education system
Julianna Stephenson
February 14, 2024
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