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The Ring-tum Phi

The student newspaper of Washington and Lee University

The Ring-tum Phi

The student newspaper of Washington and Lee University

The Ring-tum Phi

All content by Claire Hamlet
The Lee-Jackson Day parade was held on Jan. 13 in downtown Lexington.

Conflicting legacies: a closer look at Lexington’s dual celebrations

Lee-Jackson Day and Martin Luther King Jr. Day are recognized in Lexington just days apart — evoking reactions from the community
Claire Hamlet
January 22, 2024
Professors’ newest publications are always available to purchase in the University Store. Photo by Emma Malinak, ’25

University’s emphasis on teaching over research still strains some professors

Professors share their experiences with balancing publishing and teaching at a liberal arts university
Claire Hamlet
December 11, 2023
According to Fizz guidlines, users can report content that includes indentifiable information about students, which includes students’ names.

Fizz users target student, test app moderators

Moderators of the social media platform were put to the test last week when more than a dozen Fizzes blasted a Washington and Lee sophomore
Claire Hamlet
November 13, 2023
Some students believe upvotes do not represent true student opinion, especially when posts receive hundreds of upvotes within hours.

Fizz: Anonymous town hall or ‘multi-level marketing scheme’?

The anonymous social media platform faces scrutiny and sparks privacy concerns
Claire Hamlet, Contributing Writer
October 23, 2023
Transgender pride flags line the walkway to University Chapel on Monday, Sept. 18, the day Matt Walsh is scheduled to speak.

Campus community reacts to Matt Walsh talk

Walsh’s rescheduled event inspired less pushback, compared to last semester
Claire Hamlet, Contributing Writer
September 18, 2023

EC emergency funding attempts to fill gaps

Specific figures are not public yet, but three organizations usually take the bulk sum of funds
Claire Hamlet, Staff Writer
November 15, 2022
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