![Photo courtesy of the Roanoke Times](https://ringtumphi.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/59c16ac9b6bb3.image_-900x494.jpg)
Hotly-contested Virginia governor’s race captures students’ attention
Both candidates have ties to Lexington, with Republican Ed Gillespie having spoken at Mock Convention in 2016 and Democrat Ralph Northam having graduated from VMI in 1981
Spring term classes allow students to explore, immerse
Washington and Lee’s 12-week, 12-week and four-week school year gives students flexibility with scheduling in the spring
![W&L sorority first to choose to go local](https://ringtumphi.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/FullSizeRender-3.jpg)
W&L sorority first to choose to go local
Kappa Delta Zeta Tau navigates going local on W&L’s majority-Greek campus
UVA professor questions purpose of code of ethics in engineering profession
Professor Deborah G. Johnson discusses the necessity, successes and shortcomings of an engineering code of ethics
![Classes performing traditional Carnival dances. Photo by Elyse Ferris, '20](https://ringtumphi.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Screen-shot-2017-03-06-at-1.13.44-PM.png)
Language students celebrate “Carnival” with the Romance Languages Department
Last week, students enjoyed music, dances and food from around the world to celebrate the season before Lent
Professor shares insights regarding online behavior at Mudd Center lecture
Jennifer Goldbeck discusses logarithms’ role in online activity at speech Thursday
![Take 2 logo. Photo courtesy of Julia Kaczmar, ‘19, and Paige Williams, ‘19.](https://ringtumphi.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Image.jpg)
Newly-launched W&L club works to aid victims of human trafficking
“Take 2” to work jointly with relief organizations to make impact in community
English professor reflects on MLK’s “I Have a Dream” speech during talk
Michael Hill discusses the importance of Civil Rights during his speech at W&L’s Hillel House on Tuesday
Lexington’s Grub Crawl to promote fine dining, support local businesses
Next week, four of Lexington’s high-end restaurants will showcase their talent while raising money for Main Street Lexington
Students gain insight from alumni on social impact careers
Twelve alumni speak to students on building socially-minded careers at the annual Summit on Social Impact Careers
Richmond-based company gives $15.5K grant to Campus Kitchen
Grant money will go toward backpack program and mobile food pantry
Launch of satirical website adds humor to W&L community
“The Radish” pokes fun at W&L campus culture
Class of 2020 welcomes new representatives to the EC and SJC
After weeks of campaigning, Washington and Lee’s Executive Committee and Student Judicial Committee representatives for the Class of 2020 have been elected. On Sept. 30, Grace Smith of Tampa, Fla., was named the newest member of the EC and Daniel Clark of Brookhaven, Miss., was selected for the SJC. The Ring-tum Phi sat down with each of the elected officers to find out more about their upcoming plans.
![Daymond John speaks at Lee Chapel on Thursday evening.
Photo by Ellen Kanzinger ‘18.](https://ringtumphi.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/EMK_9383-900x599.jpg)
Investor Daymond John shares lessons for success at Contact Committee event
Decorated entrepreneur reflects on his rags-to-riches success
story and the lessons he has learned along the way