Erika Kengni, News Editor
W&L rebrands Dean Futrell’s title amid federal DEI scrutiny
The university is making quiet changes as colleges nationwide face pressure over diversity initiatives
It’s all a game. W&L career experts give insight
Professionals advise students to stay resilient when looking for summer and full-time
opportunities
W&L alum discusses the effect of fast fashion on human health
Alden Wicker, ’09, spoke to university professors and students about how toxic chemicals in clothes make us, and the environment, sick
Washington and Lee history professor founds organizations to foster Black studies
Within seven years, Professor Nneka Dennie has established two organizations that support research into Black feminism and teach Black history
Authorities continue Red House vandalism investigation
Some are wary of using the Red House after the incident
Lexington police address parking issues amid business owners’ concerns
Business owners say city officials are not doing enough to enforce parking laws
After a remarkable Trump win, students and faculty share their reactions
The provost’s office hosted a panel with faculty from various departments to
discuss the election
LGBTQ+ center vandalized in the midst of election anxiety
Purple graffiti was discovered in the Red House by a public safety officer on Nov. 7, but questions regarding the suspects and the security of the building remain unanswered
Spring term abroad selection is too early and confusing
Asking students to choose their classes without all of the options being available can breed FOMO and trap students in decisions
SAIL revamps Ukraine event series
The student organization shifted its focus so the programming includes all students affected by global conflict
LGBTQ+ space will be torn down, replaced by Institutional History Museum
Site plans were announced this fall, but a start date for construction of the museum is unknown
Former Phi Delt house caught between fraternity lawsuit and plans for a queer safe space
Months after the fraternity was suspended, its lawsuit against the university and the fate of its house remain unresolved
All your questions about parking, answered by the Director of Public Safety
Craig VanClief hopes to set the record straight after parking scuffles last year
With no in-person counselors of color, students must look elsewhere for care
The director of counseling initially denied the importance of race when it comes to care
New club wants university to pull support of fossil fuel companies
Experts say divestment would be a symbolic move with no real impact
Charlie Kirk bashes college, border policies via Skype
Turning Point USA’s Charlie Kirk surprised Mock Con attendees with a virtual speech after initial cancellation
Students organizations turn to local businesses for fundraising
With the right partnerships, buying coffee can become a way to support Campus Kitchen
Students react to Mock Con speakers
Donald Trump Jr., Charlie Kirk and Candace Owens are all part of the lineup
Residential buildings adopt goals for sustainability with new compost bins
Students are partnering with the Office of Sustainability to bring sustainable waste options to more places around campus
Botched Workday registration has students questioning the platform
Students and faculty have been debating how the registration process could be better
The Human Library Project brings digital mission of ‘un-judging someone’ to campus
Faculty brought the international Human Library project to W&L
Inside the EC’s budget allocation process
Some clubs didn’t get the funding they asked for from the Executive Committee this year
Get to know Laura Ulmer, director of student activities
Ulmer said she finds much to love about Washington and Lee, but she also has plenty on her plate
‘Tough choices’ with dining renovations leave some students disappointed
When students returned to campus this fall, they found much had changed in the most popular dining venue