The student newspaper of Washington and Lee University

The Ring-tum Phi
The student newspaper of Washington and Lee University

The Ring-tum Phi
The student newspaper of Washington and Lee University

The Ring-tum Phi
Aiden Kelsey, Local Editor

Aiden Kelsey, Local Editor

Aiden Kelsey is a sophomore who plans to major in journalism while minoring in creative writing and poverty and human capabilities studies. Aiden was a contributing writer for the Phi last year and is excited to take on new responsibility as the local news editor. His other interests include running and hiking, reading and creative writing, and anything outdoors.

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While Tammy Dunn won re-election by a clear margin, the other three school board candidates were separated by only 53 votes.

First school board election comes down to the wire

With three school board seats on the line, only about 50 votes separated the second, third and fourth place candidates. However, candidates won city council and mayoral races by a landslide
Aiden Kelsey, Local Editor
November 18, 2024
The prized Chocolate Milk Mile t-shirt.

Blood, sweat, and … chocolate milk?

The Chocolate Milk Mile challenged participants’ stamina and stomachs
Aiden Kelsey, Local Editor
November 4, 2024
The Rockbridge Building is being renovated and will soon be available to Washington and Lee for office space.

Divided City Council lets W&L lease downtown building

The motion passed thanks to a tie-breaking vote from Mayor Frank Friedman
Aiden Kelsey, Local Editor
October 21, 2024
Vivek Ramaswamy, left, and John Bolton, right, debate foreign policy at Virginia Military Institute.

Ramaswamy, Bolton debate foreign policy

The politicians disagreed on U.S. intervention in the Middle East, Ukraine and China
Aiden Kelsey, Local Editor
October 7, 2024
Vivi Vasquez, ‘27, digs the ball versus Carnegie Mellon University in a 3-2 win. Vasquez broke the school record for digs in a single game.

Generals Volleyball undefeated with 13-game winning streak

W&L’s women's volleyball team is undefeated so far, but they still have a long season to go
Aiden Kelsey, Local Editor
September 23, 2024
The White Book is a document that provides a written framework for the Honor System. All students are required to sign the book upon their entrance to the university. Photo by Aiden Kelsey, ’27

White Book review committee releases proposed amendments

The new amendments aim to increase accountability for the Executive Committee
Aiden Kelsey
April 8, 2024
SNU has a long history at W&L and evidence of the fraternity can be found on campus. Photo by Aiden Kelsey, ’27

Sigma Nu plans for winter 2025 return

The fraternity hopes to expand on its long history at Washington and Lee
Aiden Kelsey
March 12, 2024
Ceiling tiles were replaced in Elrod Commons 226 after being damaged by water leaks.

Icy temperatures take their toll on university facilities

Flooding incidents caused water damage to Elrod Commons and the Student Health Center
Aiden Kelsey
February 5, 2024
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