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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

All content by Elyse Ferris
Photo courtesy of the Roanoke Times

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
Elyse Ferris
November 7, 2017

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
Elyse Ferris
April 3, 2017
W&L sorority first to choose to go local

W&L sorority first to choose to go local

Kappa Delta Zeta Tau navigates going local on W&L’s majority-Greek campus
Elyse Ferris
March 20, 2017

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
Elyse Ferris
March 13, 2017
Classes performing traditional Carnival dances. Photo by Elyse Ferris, '20

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
Elyse Ferris
March 6, 2017

Professor shares insights regarding online behavior at Mudd Center lecture

Jennifer Goldbeck discusses logarithms’ role in online activity at speech Thursday
Elyse Ferris
February 8, 2017
Take 2 logo. Photo courtesy of Julia Kaczmar, ‘19, and Paige Williams, ‘19.

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
Elyse Ferris
February 8, 2017

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
Elyse Ferris
January 24, 2017

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
Elyse Ferris
December 5, 2016

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
Elyse Ferris
November 14, 2016

Richmond-based company gives $15.5K grant to Campus Kitchen

Grant money will go toward backpack program and mobile food pantry
Elyse Ferris
October 31, 2016

Launch of satirical website adds humor to W&L community

“The Radish” pokes fun at W&L campus culture
Elyse Ferris
October 25, 2016

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.
Elyse Ferris
October 10, 2016
Daymond John speaks at Lee Chapel on Thursday evening. 
Photo by Ellen Kanzinger ‘18.

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
Elyse Ferris
October 3, 2016
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