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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

Independent student newspaper of Washington and Lee University

The Ring-tum Phi

Cami Knott

Cami Knott, Managing Editor

Cami Knott is a junior majoring in journalism with double minors in philosophy and law, justice and society. She spent her summer at FOX 5 DC, where she reported legal stories, produced broadcast segments and wrote prompter scripts. Serving as Managing Editor, she’s committed to mentoring staff writers and editors and growing the Ring-tum Phi’s impact on campus. When she isn’t studying to take the LSAT next summer, she’s probably on a coffee run to Tea House.

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Staff at RARA are preparing for a drop in federal food shipments.

Federal shutdown threatens local food programs

Virginia plans to use emergency funds to temporarily supplement SNAP benefits, which help low-income families buy groceries
Cami Knott, Managing Editor
November 3, 2025
Thirteen vehicles in the Davidson Park lot and along East Nelson Street were broken into on March 17, according to police. The Lexington Police Department asked community members to help identify the suspect in a Facebook post on March 19.

Unlocked vehicles open the door to crime near Davidson Park

Students reported one vehicle stolen and several others rummaged through. Public Safety and Lexington Police urge everyone to lock their cars
Cami Knott, Web Editor
March 24, 2025
Students play in the snow on the Colonnade.

Last-minute closures cause confusion during W&L snow

W&L’s delayed snow day responses on Feb. 11 and 12 left students and faculty commuting in hazardous conditions
Cami Knott, Web Editor
March 10, 2025
Tracking Title IX progress and challenges amid renewed discussions

Tracking Title IX progress and challenges amid renewed discussions

Students and professors weigh in the Title IX office as discussions on sexual misconduct have increased on campus
Cami Knott
April 8, 2024
Camille Ramos, ‘26, Laura Murambadoro, ‘26, Jane Hulsey, ‘25, and Geena Ravelo, ‘27, prepare for careers in law by visiting New York City on a Career and Professional Development trip. Photo by Joci Chavez, ‘27

W&L students confront competitive summer internship market

As summer approaches, students share insights on competitive summer internships and post-graduation uncertainties
Cami Knott
March 12, 2024
Candace Owens speaks at the first Mock Convention session. Screenshot courtesy of the 28th Mock Convention livestream.

Candace Owens slams progressive movements

The commentator covered many topics, from Marxism to feminism, in what students called a scattered speech
Cami Knott
February 14, 2024
Construction cranes mark foundation work on the new Williams School, to open in 2025. Baker and Davis halls were demolished earlier this summer.

Williams School construction starts with demolition of old dorms—and minor explosions

The expansion of Washington and Lee’s Williams School has taken off, immersing campus in the sounds of construction
Cami Knott
October 9, 2023
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