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

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The student newspaper of Washington and Lee University

The Ring-tum Phi
All content by Chas Chappell
Lead producer Jack Hunter, '24, beams in front of a white board during the Rockbridge Report's Election Night coverage. (Courtesy of Rockbridge Report Instagram)

Live from Rockbridge County: How students deliver local coverage on Election Night

Students join forces across disciplines to deliver on-off year coverage
Chas Chappell
November 13, 2023
Matt Walsh clenches his fist as he speaks in University Chapel on Sept. 18.

Fact-checking Matt Walsh’s rhetoric against trans rights

The conservative commentator said the transgender community “inflicts more damage on itself” than he does. What’s the truth?
Chas Chappell, Contributing Writer
September 21, 2023
A group of young women, all wearing different 1960s outfits, pose onstage and smile. One young man wearing black sits on the ground and smiles as well.

“Beehive” centers female empowerment, social movements, music of the ’60s

Director Jenefer Davies called the show "a love letter to girl power"
Chas Chappell, Staff Writer
March 28, 2023
Kristina Ayers, ‘25, conducts the Glee Club. Photo courtesy of the Washington and Lee Facebook

W&L students deliver music, merriment at annual Holiday Pops Concert

The concert brought together student conductors and five ensembles
Chas Chappell, Staff Writer
December 14, 2022
Washington and Lee's White Book, which first-years sign during orientation week each year to pledge commitment to the Honor System. The Executive Committee, which oversees honor matters, could split into two separate bodies, with one specifically dedicated to honor matters.

Executive Committee considers splitting into two separate agencies

EC members discussed separating budget allocation from Honor System role
Chas Chappell, Staff Writer
December 12, 2022
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