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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
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Photo courtesy of W&L Sports Information.

Men’s golf rallies to win ODAC title

Alex Niemann
May 4, 2016
For the Gennies to repeat as ODAC Champions, Liza Freed, ‘18, will need to keep playing as well as she has lately. She placed fifth out of 120 competitors in the Jekyll Island Collegiate on March 18. Photo courtesy of W&L Sports Info.

Women’s golf gets sneak peek of ODAC championship course

The women’s golf team looks to take advantage of an opportunity not every team gets: playing on the same course that will host the ODAC Championship
Alex Niemann
April 4, 2016
Luke Farley, ‘18, was a second team All-ODAC golfer last season. Photo courtesy of W&L Sports Info.

Underclassmen key for golf team in Georgia tournament

The twenty-ninth ranked men’s golf team shot 15 over par to place one spot outside of top 10 in the Jekyll Island Collegiate Invitational
Alex Niemann
March 28, 2016
Emma Redding, ‘18, averaged nearly 10 points and five rebounds over the team’s last eight games. Photo courtesy of W&L Sports Info.

Hornets sting Gennies in ODAC semis

After winning their last seven conference games, women's basketball team falls one game short of the ODAC championship
Alex Niemann
March 7, 2016
Last season’s loss to Christopher Newport University is the only time the Generals have ever lost to CNU. Photo courtesy of W&L Sports Info.

Men’s lacrosse fired up for season

Men’s lacrosse seasons have ended prematurely in the ODAC cham- pionship game past five seasons. They are looking to buck the trend this year
Alex Niemann
February 8, 2016
The women’s tennis team has placed at least one person on the All-American team every year since 1993. Photo courtesy of W&L Sports Info.

All-American fuels high hopes for tennis team

Nearly all underclassmen, tennis team looks up to junior All-American for leadership
Alex Niemann
February 1, 2016
Jok Asiyo, ‘16, has been a crucial player for the Generals this season. He had 8 points, 4 rebounds and 1 block in the win against Ferrum. Photo courtesy of W&L Sports Info.

Timely home stint paces men’s bball

Team hopes a recent home win streak will spark ODAC run
Alex Niemann
January 27, 2016
Noah Schammel, ‘18, placed first in three different events in the team’s meet against Randolph-Macon: the 100-yard buttrerfly, the 200-yard butterfly and the 200-yard medley relay. Photo courtesy of W&L Sports Info.

Swim team dives toward another ODAC title

The men’s swim team aims to win first back-to-back conference trophy since 2007 season
Alex Niemann
January 23, 2016
Thomas "Baner" Bane. Photo by Ellen Kanzinger '18.

Longtime employee retires

Beloved Equipment Manager Tom Bane may be retiring, but his impact on students will never be forgotten
Alex Niemann
November 16, 2015
MacDonald, ‘16, is the third General to participate in the game in the past two seasons. Photo courtesy of W&L Sports Info.

Field hockey senior earns national honors

Field Hockey captain one of thirty athletes selected to prestigious senior game
Alex Niemann
November 9, 2015
Katie Volk, ‘18, is one of six underclassmen looking to win a fourth straight ODAC title. Photo courtesy of W&L Sports Info.

Volleyball team rides hotstreak into postseason

Despite slow start, volleyball team fires up to make another run in the ODAC tournament
Alex Niemann
November 2, 2015
Marshall Hollerith, ‘17, ran for 121 yards a touchdown in a 21-17 victory over Randolph-Macon. Photo courtesy of W&L Sports Info.

Football team makes rankings history

Football looks past first ever Top 25 ranking to conference championship
Alex Niemann
October 26, 2015
Rebecca Morris, ‘18, scored a hat trick on Randolph on Sept. 18. Photo courtesy of W&L Sports Info.

General of the week: Rebecca Morris

Sophomore midfielder Rebecca Morris has been named General of the Week after scoring a hat trick in the women’s soccer game against Randolph on Sept. 18. The rest of the team contributed six more goals in a dominating 9-0 victory over the Wildcats.
Alex Niemann
September 28, 2015
The 2015 Field Hockey team was ranked 4th overall in the ODAC’s pre-season poll. Photo courtesy of W&L Sports Info.

Fall sports preview: A sneak peek at field hockey

With a new head coach at the helm, field hockey has high hopes for season
Alex Niemann
September 21, 2015

Men’s tennis locks in another title

Alex Niemann
May 22, 2015

A triple threat

Alex Niemann
March 16, 2015
Photo courtesy of W&L Sports Information

Emma Redding: hitting the court running

First-year basketball player Emma Redding has been key to the Generals' success so far this season
Alex Niemann
January 26, 2015
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