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A crowd of people stand in a circle holding flashlights and signs. Behind them are lit up buildings with tall columns.

Students protest University Chapel speaker in lead-up to MLK Day

January 23, 2023
A group of people carrying Confederate flags and symbols are assembled in a cemetery.

Local MLK and Lee-Jackson Day festivities clash

January 23, 2023
Police posted at Washington and Lees Natatorium after the bomb threat was reported Dec. 1.

Disciplinary routes unclear after bomb threats

December 12, 2022
Kipnes is accepting a campus safety position at a college in Rhode Island to be closer to family and friends.

W&L Public Safety director leaves after over nine years of service, remembers strong campus ties

December 12, 2022
University Facilities has received six work-order requests for suspected mold in Gaines residence hall in recent weeks. But after investigating several rooms, most reported cases wound up simply being dust.

Mold rumors spread on campus despite only one confirmed case

November 15, 2022
Students sit on concrete stairs with grass in between, holding candles. In the background, there is a lit W&L building.

University of Virginia shooting inspires grief, evaluation of emergency protocol

November 15, 2022

High faculty teaching load at Washington and Lee affects hiring and student registration

April 12, 2022
Angela Tu, ’24, started the petition to raise awareness for the amount of time and effort dancers put into their dance courses. Photo by Elena Lee ’25.

W&L dance students petition for P.E. credit

March 29, 2022
Masks are no longer required in campus buildings. Dining hall staff worked without masks this week for the first time in almost two years. Photo by Elena Lee, ’25.

W&L loosens campus masking guidelines

March 15, 2022

Meet Katelyn Gamble, second-fastest 60-meter runner in Division III this year

February 15, 2022

Yik Yak rumors spread concern and confusion on W&L campus

February 15, 2022
The queens interacted with their audience during the performance by climbing on top of the bar, tables, and more. Photo by Brianna Hatch, ‘23.

Devils Backbone brings drag show, LGBTQ+ representation to Lexington

February 1, 2022
Seay won the Student Pitch Competition with GOES, and is now patent-pending for the idea. Photo courtesy of The Columns.

W&L student business idea is patent-pending

December 14, 2021
Teachers and students say they felt unsafe at school after these incidents. Photo by Brianna Hatch, ’23.

Rockbridge County High School incidents spark concerns about student safety

December 14, 2021

Holiday Pops concert aims to spread hope and the holiday spirit

December 14, 2021
The parking deck is often full, especially during weekdays. Photo by Grace Mamon, ’22.

W&L students say university parking policies are unreasonable

October 26, 2021
W&L users of Yik Yak make annonymous comments about university culture and students. But some say this annonymity allows for more cyberbully-ing and discriminatory content, since posters face no consequences for their words. Photo by Stephanie Chiguluri, ‘24.

Yik Yak app sparks both connection and concern on W&L campus

October 12, 2021
Meet Chawne Kimber, new dean of the college

Meet Chawne Kimber, new dean of the college

May 19, 2021

A hint of optimism, resurfaced

April 13, 2021
Kitchen fire forces Hillel closure

Kitchen fire forces Hillel closure

March 30, 2021

2021’s Three Day Equality Gala

March 19, 2021

Yelling “fight like hell” in a crowded rally

March 4, 2021

An ode to self love

February 16, 2021
Students raise concerns about mental health and conduct processes amid strict COVID-19 restrictions

Students raise concerns about mental health and conduct processes amid strict COVID-19 restrictions

October 21, 2020

“Socially liberal, fiscally conservative”

October 7, 2020

Take time to prioritize your mental health

March 17, 2020
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