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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

Students tabling outside Commons encourage other students to vote in this year’s student election.
EC and SJC officer positions garner no opposition
Elections for the university’s two student governing bodies concluded last week
April 7, 2025
L.F. Payne and David A. Trott speak at University Chapel.
Former members of Congress implore students to compromise across political difference
Two former congressmen from across the aisle gave a joint talk on campus to encourage civil discourse
April 7, 2025
The general education changes will take effect in fall 2026, pending approval.
W&L deploys new Gen Eds for 2026
In fall 2026, FDRs will be replaced by a new “skills-based” curriculum
April 7, 2025
The Panhellenic Council is renaming its DEI position. Sorority members have mixed opinions.
Sororities vote to rename Panhellenic DEI position
The Panhellenic Vice President of DEI role was renamed to Vice President of Community Engagement. The change comes after pressure from the federal government to end DEI programs
April 7, 2025
Some administrative turnover is happening in the Student Affairs Office, while other changes are overseen by the Provost’s Office.
Nine W&L administrative positions in flux as staff leave or switch positions
The university notified students of the changes last week. But some of the turnover happened months ago
April 7, 2025
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Students and community members dance to Taylor Swift songs played by Midnight Rain.
Taylor Swift tribute band performs for Lexington
April 7, 2025
Sarah Eaton, ’25, created a interactive cardboard train made to look like a dragon for her thesis.
Work of senior artists culminates in Staniar Gallery exhibit
April 7, 2025
Remora Capital creates its investing algorithm.
Student organization creates algorithm to trade, invest
April 7, 2025
Ross Lynch and his brother Rocky Lynch performed an acoustic set after the Q&A.
Students flock to Ross Lynch Q&A and surprise performance
March 24, 2025
Rioters banded together from all across the U.S. to “take back America” on Jan. 6, 2021.
We cannot become a nation of kings
April 7, 2025
After three years as the Ring-tum Phi’s opinions editor, Georgia Bernbaum will graduate in May.
Until next time, W&L
April 7, 2025
While some groups extort young people to commit violence or share child sexual abuse material, many of the groups also seek to radicalize young people into becoming agents of violence.
Let’s stand against accelerationism
April 7, 2025
Traveller has kept students safe from the dangers of drunk driving, but recent events have limited its capabilities.
Is Trav effective?
April 7, 2025