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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

Edwards Settle

Edwards Settle, Sports Staff Writer

Edwards is a sophomore from Nashville, Tennessee who plans on majoring in History and Physics. He writes mostly sports articles and enjoys covering his peers who are athletes at W&L. On campus, Edwards is the vice president of the Club Ping Pong and a member of RUF.

 

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Carter Stack, ‘28, finished as the heavyweight individual champion at the Messiah Invitational with a tournament-best 24.5 team points.

Generals wrestling enters the year at No. 24 nationally

The W&L wrestling team is poised for a solid season with five individuals in the top 25 nationally
Edwards Settle, Sports Staff Writer
November 3, 2025
Teddy Sparrow catches a 57-yard touchdown pass in W&L’s 45-0 win over Gallaudet on Oct. 11.

W&L football overcomes a slow start to the season

After a 1-3 start, the football team gets back to 0.500 with two solid wins heading into their bye week
Edwards Settle, Sports Staff Writer
October 20, 2025
Grace Mitchener, ‘27, jumps up for a spike at the Colonel Invitational in Danville, Ky.

Generals Volleyball off to a dominant start

The Generals dominated their first 10 games and earned a No. 6 national ranking
Edwards Settle, Sports Staff Writer
September 22, 2025
The women’s lacrosse team won against Transylvania University and Sewanee in the second round of the NCAA tournament, but ultimately lost to Gettysburg College by eight goals. Photo by Lian Selvido of Sewanee

W&L spring sports win five ODAC championships

Highlighted by women’s track and field and Jonathan McEwen’s ODAC record, W&L sports had a successful spring
Edwards Settle, General Assignment Staff Writer
May 19, 2025
Jonathan McEwen shot three under, including eight birdies, at the Jekyll Island Collegiate on March 21.

Top-ranked McEwen leads Generals golf

The 2024 Phil Mickelson award winner, Jonathan McEwen, has ascended to the top of Division III and has brought his team with him
Edwards Settle, General Assignment Staff Writer
April 7, 2025
Remora Capital creates its investing algorithm.

Student organization creates algorithm to trade, invest

Remora Capital hopes to create a Quant Fund that generates a sustainable profit in five years
Edwards Settle, General Assignment Staff Writer
April 7, 2025
The women’s track and field team was crowned indoor champions at Roanoke College.

Track and field gears up for its outdoor season

After winning the ODAC women’s indoor track and field championship, the Generals set their sights on the outdoor season
Edwards Settle, General Assignment Staff Writer
March 24, 2025
Oakley Rempel, ‘28, celebrates a hit in a 7-0 win over Mary Baldwin University.

Generals baseball players batter up for a strong season

Washington and Lee baseball team has their eyes set on the first ODAC championship win since 2009
Edwards Settle, General Assignment Staff Writer
March 10, 2025
Lilly Versen, ‘28 competes in a race for the Generals on the second day of the Keydet Invitational.

Men’s and women’s track and field begin the indoor season with hopes for an ODAC title

W&L men’s and women’s track and field look to build on early indoor and cross country success to compete for an ODAC title
Edwards Settle, General Assignment Staff Writer
February 3, 2025
W&L club ping pong competes in their first away competition of the season.

From club to competitor: W&L’s ping pong program grows

W&L’s ping pong club beat JMU and CNU at its recent tournament, after being created just three years ago
Edwards Settle, General Assignment Staff Writer
January 20, 2025
Grace Mitchener, ’27, and teammates huddle up during a game against Stevens Institute of Technology on Nov. 22. The team won the match to continue on to the Sweet 16.

W&L volleyball’s historic season comes to an end

After a buzz-generating season, Generals’ volleyball made its first NCAA quarterfinals in school history
Edwards Settle, General Assignment Staff Writer
December 9, 2024
Generals forward Colin Ryan, ‘26, goes up for a layup in the team’s home opener versus Mary Baldwin University on Nov. 13.

Men’s basketball team searches for improvement after a solid 2023-24 season

The Generals’ men’s basketball team is young and hopes to find their form in time for the postseason
Edwards Settle
November 18, 2024
The walk on a beautiful day from the first-year dorms to the dreaded continued education session.

Continuing education programming needs improvement

Although its purpose was genuine, continuing education was surface-level and minimally effective at best.
Edwards Settle
November 18, 2024
Elias Malakoff, ‘25, takes a swing for the Generals.

Men’s golf reaches No. 1 in DIII coaches poll

The team has their sights set on delivering the first national championship to the General’s golf program
Edwards Settle
November 4, 2024
Carter Whetstine ‘28 gets ready to compete in a meet versus Centre College.

Men’s Swimming aims to build on past success

The 2024-25 Men’s Swim team hopes to take advantage of its depth and returning talent this season
Edwards Settle
October 21, 2024
Donald Trump and Kamala Harris went head-to-head in a debate on Sept. 10.

A debate of comedy and contradictions

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump participated in one of the most polarizing debates and left voters to decide who to trust
Edwards Settle
October 7, 2024
Haidt at the university’s Mock Convention.

“The Anxious Generation” and our lives

Jonathan Haidt attended Mock Con last year. What does his book mean for us?
Edwards Settle
September 23, 2024
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