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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

Last year, Politics 288: Democratic Community in Italy: Food, Shelter, Space and Voice visited Acetaia San Matteo in Modena, Italy, where they tasted and learned about traditional balsamic vinegar at a family-run vinegar loft.
Spring Term Abroad: What to expect in 2025 and beyond
Students and staff reflect on what is and isn’t happening off-campus this spring
December 9, 2024
Students running on treadmills in the fitness center at the Duchossois Athletic and Recreation Center.
Running low on treadmills
Students complain that demand for treadmills in the fitness center exceeds availability
December 9, 2024
Lexington’s parking enforcement car has not worked for several years. Amid business owners’ parking frustration, the department purchased equipment to fix the car and Lexington police pledged to increase parking enforcement.
Lexington police address parking issues amid business owners’ concerns
Business owners say city officials are not doing enough to enforce parking laws
December 9, 2024
Sorority Row, adjacent to Wilson Field, houses members of six Panhellenic sororities.
A look inside Greek life’s grasp on local housing
As formal rush approaches, the relationship between Greek life and limited local housing is top of mind for many
December 9, 2024
Students at Washington and Lee use their laptops in class. Some professors have limited cell phone usage.
Some professors are taking steps to reduce student cell phone use
Public school systems across the state are banning cell phones. Some W&L professors are doing the same
December 9, 2024
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Hamlet 50/50 casted Hana Chang, ‘26, as Hamlet and Alania Pastore, ‘25, as Ophelia for its 
gender equitable adaptation of the famous Shakespeare play.
“Hamlet 50/50” brings gender equity to a centuries-old tale
December 9, 2024
Red Cup allows students to match with students they already know to avoid the superficial aspect of dating apps.
New dating app launches to help students meet their match
December 9, 2024
FUDG hosted a miracle berry tasting event with the Washingtonian Society on Nov. 8.
FUDG offers new programming to boost student involvement
November 18, 2024
The cover of the first edition of the magazine features a sunset from the top of Cole Mountain.
New publication encourages students to connect with nature
November 18, 2024
“Take America Back” was a major slogan in the Trump campaign.
What can the Democrats blame?
December 9, 2024
Marco Rubio is Trump’s nominee for Secretary of State.
The good, the bad, the ugly of Trump’s cabinet
December 9, 2024
Washington and Lee students study for final exams.
Finals week or final week? Tips for studying
December 9, 2024
Demolition workers take down Pi Kappa Alpha’s porch in November of 2023.
W&L: Treat my house with respect
December 9, 2024