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News Editor Emma Derr signs off
"Through my time with the Phi, I experienced a sense of true community with incredible people."
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All spring term abroad courses canceled due to coronavirus concerns
The total cancellation of spring term abroad courses was decided on Thursday
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When Mock Convention nominated Bernie Sanders, his campaign said he couldn’t answer the call
Mock Convention representatives say a campaign spokesman asked about the political views of the audience
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Christmas Weekend moved to first weekend of winter semester
After much speculation, the Interfraternity Council decided to move the popular social weekend
![Abhi Janamanchi, 23, ran on a platform of making campus feel like home. Photo by Emma Derr.](https://ringtumphi.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Screen-Shot-2019-10-21-at-10.03.04-PM.png)
Freshman EC representative elected: Meet Abhi Janamanchi
Janamanchi shares his vision for the upcoming Executive Committee term
![Zahra Asadi, 1L, is serving as the first-year law representative on the Student Judicial Council for this year. Photo by Emma Derr.](https://ringtumphi.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Screen-Shot-2019-10-21-at-9.58.28-PM-900x669.png)
Zahra Asadi elected as first-year law school representative for SJC
Asadi's class voted her in as the 1L representative
NPR television critic educates on media’s perpetuation of stereotypes
Eric Deggans visited W&L to shate his views on news outlets' influence in shaping race narratives
Daughter of MLK Jr. inspires Lexington crowd, condemns apathy, calls for non-violent action
Every seat in Keller Theatre was taken as Bernice King powerfully wrapped
up MLK celebration week
W&L professor elevates voices of incarcerated, undocumented youth
In a new book, Assistant Professor of Spanish Seth Michelson highlights poetry gathered from imprisoned children as part of a Fall Term 2016 course
Artist explains serendipitous creative process behind “Hardwired” exhibit
Anna Hepler encourages audience to view their work as “play”
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist discusses his coverage of Trump
Washington Post reporter
David Fahrenthold explains how he used Twitter as a tool
for investigative reporting