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The student newspaper of Washington and Lee University

The Ring-tum Phi

All content by Alexandra Cline

W&L’s “Dracula” production provides blood-sucking fun for students, local community

Play highlights themes of love, violence and the unexpected
Alexandra Cline
March 2, 2017

British author discusses race, immigration issues in the UK

Author Nikesh Shukla examines the problem of in today’s literature
Alexandra Cline
February 8, 2017
Sandberg’s exhibit, “Stories in Blue,”
in Holekamp Hall. Photo by Alexandra Cline, ‘19.

New art exhibit raises human trafficking awareness nationwide

W&L professor portrays the stories of survivors of human trafficking through art
Alexandra Cline
February 8, 2017

Students reflect on presidential election, share new perspectives

Students discuss their reactions to the recent presidential election in one-on-one setting
Alexandra Cline
January 24, 2017
Community parade promotes tolerance, acceptance during MLK weekend

Community parade promotes tolerance, acceptance during MLK weekend

First-ever CARE parade hosted on Saturday in Lexington to honor Martin Luther King Jr.
ALEXANDRA CLINE
January 19, 2017

Main Street Lexington hosts annual Jingle Bell Run, raises holiday spirits

The annual Jingle Bell Run raises awareness and support for local businesses in downtown Lexington
Alexandra Cline
December 5, 2016

Discussing “Brexit”: Students learn more about impact of UK’s decision

Dr. Andrew Blick examines Britain’s controversial decision to leave the European Union
Alexandra Cline
November 14, 2016
Advertisement for special screening. Photo courtesy of Hull’s Drive-In.

Hull’s Drive-In hosts free screening of Black Hawk Down

The W&L Veterans’ Advocates organization collects donations for Special Operations Warrior Foundation
Alexandra Cline
November 7, 2016

Campus Rec puts on theme week, raises awareness for breast cancer

Campus Rec sponsors a Pink Week during breast cancer awareness month, including a climbing trip, sporting event and fitness classes
Alexandra Cline
November 1, 2016

Students to explore unique career fields during Reading Days in Richmond, NYC

Three different Reading Days trips will expose students to potential career paths in STEM, fashion and humanities
Alexandra Cline
October 25, 2016

Journalism students report on internships

Almost 50 students gained experience in journalism, marketing, advertising and public relations all over the country this summer.
Alexandra Cline
October 3, 2016

Debunking gender stereotypes

"Speak Like a Girl" founders use poetry to address feminism, equality
Alexandra Cline
May 9, 2016

Back in time to Elizabethan era

The Marketplace’s Elizabethan feast put Shakespearean delicacies on display
Alexandra Cline
April 4, 2016
Aran Go, '16, performing in choral concert. Photo by Steven Yeung, '17.

Choral concert makes waves

W&L's Music Department showcases its choral groups in annual winter choral concert
Alexandra Cline
March 28, 2016
Photos from the Legally Blonde performance March 10-14. Photos courtesy of Legally Blonde cast.

Legally Blonde hits the stage

Students perform the musical adaptation of the famous book and film Legally Blonde for audiences in W&L's Keller Theatre
Alexandra Cline
March 14, 2016

QuestBridge hosts Light-Hearted Ball to promote inclusion

Light-Hearted Ball celebrates Valentine’s Day and conclusion of Mock Convention
Alexandra Cline
February 17, 2016
Pi Beta Phi’s lip sync team hits the stage to perform its dance.
Photo by Alexandra Cline, ‘19.

Lip sync brings hilarity for charity

Annual lip sync competition raises money for Students Against Rockbridge Area Hunger
Alexandra Cline
February 1, 2016

MLK’s impact today

MLK keynote address connects past with present
Alexandra Cline
January 27, 2016

The end of an era: Two Lexington businesses close their doors

Lexington says goodbye to Brix and Healthy Foods Co-op
Alexandra Cline
January 23, 2016
Photo courtesy of www.wlu.edu

A Modern Twist on Shakespeare

Students bring buzz to a timeless Shakespeare story
Alexandra Cline
November 16, 2015
From student to professional journalist

From student to professional journalist

The W&L Society of Professional Journalists chapter gets a fresh start on campus this year
Alexandra Cline
November 9, 2015
Laura Bell Bundy, the star of Broadway’s Legally Blonde, who will hold a master class for the cast in January. 
Photo courtesy of the Washington and Lee website.

Serving justice with song and style

Washington and Lee theater department holds auditions for upcoming production of Legally Blonde
Alexandra Cline
November 2, 2015
Japanese culture: Toshio Ohi’s cup of tea

Japanese culture: Toshio Ohi’s cup of tea

Students learn about tea with Japanese potter Toshio Ohi
Alexandra Cline
October 26, 2015

A broad perspective

Andrew Gillmore,’10, shares his unique post- graduate experiences abroad
Alexandra Cline
October 5, 2015
First-year EC, SJC candidates prepare for this week’s election

First-year EC, SJC candidates prepare for this week’s election

First-years running for office outline goals and qualifications in speeches
Alexandra Cline
September 28, 2015
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