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Hannah Denham, Editor-in-Chief

Hannah Denham, '20, is the incoming co-editor-in-chief. She is majoring in journalism with a minor in women, gender and sexuality studies. She's from Mobile, Alabama, and is passionate about covering diversity issues on campus. Besides the Phi, Hannah is also involved with the Bonner Program and Society of Professional Journalists.

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Professor Ted DeLaney, the centers namesake, outside his office in Newcomb Hall. The longtime professor passed away in late 2020.

[Photo] Remembering Ted DeLaney

December 20, 2020
Hannah Denham, 20, (left) and Maya Lora, 20, (right) in the Ring-tum Phi office.

For the last time

Maya Lora and Hannah Denham
May 18, 2020
Charlie Radcliffe (left) and Caroline Buckley (right) took early graduation photos on the Colonnade. Photo courtesy of Charlie Radcliffe.

Students respond to one-year graduation postponement

Hannah Denham
May 18, 2020
Washington Hall, from the steps of Lee Chapel. Photo by Hannah Denham.

Judge requires university to turn over redacted Title IX records in federal lawsuit with former student

Hannah Denham and Maya Lora
May 18, 2020
Washington and Lee University President Will Dudley was interviewed by Kelly Evans, 07, on CNBC on Wednesday, May 13. Screenshot of the interview.

Dudley tells CNBC ‘we are doing everything in our power’ to bring back students in the fall

Hannah Denham
May 13, 2020
Two sophomore students quarantined themselves in a Gaines Hall apartment. Photo by Coleman Martinson.

Quarantining together won’t work without communication

Hannah Denham
May 4, 2020
Photo by Hannah Denham.

University wrestles with financial impact of remote learning

Hannah Denham
May 4, 2020
From left to right: Elizabeth Thompson, 20, Kathryn Gerbo, 20, and Elizabeth Underwood, 20 pose for early graduation photos on the Colonnade. Photo courtesy of Elizabeth Underwood.

Washington and Lee pushes back graduation ceremonies to spring 2021

Hannah Denham
May 1, 2020
Linda Floyd (left) sews the two pieces of cloth together to make the base of the mask. Mary Katherine Lawrence (right) tests out the sizing on her face. Photo by Hannah Denham.

How three Rockbridge area women are sewing masks for first responders

Hannah Denham
April 13, 2020
Lee Bernstein, ‘20, has taken the opportunity with staying in Lexington for Passover to call extended family and cook her own kosher food for seder.

Empty pews: Celebrating Easter and Passover during a pandemic

Hannah Denham
April 13, 2020
Rafay Hassan, ‘22, volunteered with Rockbridge Area Relief Association during the two-week recess. Photo by Hannah Denham.

The students who stayed: A day in the life of social distancing at Washington and Lee

Hannah Denham
March 30, 2020
The novel coronavirus. Photo illustration courtesy of the Center for Disease Control and Prevention.

Lexington has its first coronavirus case

Hannah Denham
March 21, 2020
Huntley Hall, where the Williams School is located. Photo by Kaelan McCabe, 21.

Washington and Lee University moves classes online for rest of academic year

Hannah Denham
March 12, 2020
Washington Hall. Photo by Hannah Denham.

How professors are navigating canceled spring term courses and the potential of online classes

Hannah Denham and Avalon Pernell
March 12, 2020
Photo by Hannah Denham.

Here’s a list of which university events are canceled and which are still on

Hannah Denham
March 12, 2020
Chavis House. Photo by Maya Lora.

Casa Hispánica and Chavis House proposed as site for new institutional history museum

Hannah Denham
February 12, 2020
Photo by Hannah Denham, 20.

Faculty calls for university to clarify political activity policy

Hannah Denham
January 28, 2020
The #iScream4Equality bus tours around campuses in Virginia to educate voters on the Equal Rights Amendment. Photo by Hannah Denham.

Free speech rights on campus are murky, feminist leaders say

Hannah Denham
January 28, 2020
University cracks down on student organizations to protect nonprofit status

University cracks down on student organizations to protect nonprofit status

Hannah Denham
November 4, 2019
Lewinsky spoke on survival, resilience, digital reputation and equality, according to the events advertisement. Photo by Kevin Remington.

Monica Lewinsky captivates campus

Hannah Denham
October 22, 2019
The complications of student advertising that features black music artists

The complications of student advertising that features black music artists

Hannah Denham
October 21, 2019
Generals football team beats Sewanee Tigers 42-7 in first win of the season

Generals football team beats Sewanee Tigers 42-7 in first win of the season

Hannah Denham
September 22, 2019
Washington Hall. Photo by Hannah Denham.

Washington and Lee denies it acted with anti-male bias in 2017 sexual misconduct case

Hannah Denham and Maya Lora
July 18, 2019
Photo courtesy of Washington and Lee University

Politics professor Tyler Dickovick has died. Here’s how the W&L community is remembering him.

Hannah Denham
July 8, 2019

Two students file Title IX complaints against professor

Hannah Denham
May 7, 2019
Professor Ted DeLaney outside his office in Newcomb Hall. Photo by Hannah Denham, 20.

Professor Ted DeLaney’s swan song

Hannah Denham
April 1, 2019

Highlights from this year’s Fancy Dress

Hannah Denham
April 1, 2019
Marty Baron. Photo by Hannah Denham, 20.

Q&A with Washington Post executive editor, Marty Baron

Hannah Denham
April 1, 2019

A week in review: Catching up with the Generals across the field

Kathryn Young and Hannah Denham
March 18, 2019
Marc Short, 92, speaks in Hillel 101 as part of a Washington Term speaker series. Photo by MacKenzie Van Meter, 22.

Alum Marc Short, ‘92, returns to White House

MacKenzie Van Meter and Hannah Denham
March 18, 2019
Gary Staab, the keynote speaker for the 2019 SSA, presented “Digital Dinosaurs: Fleshing out the Past” on Saturday afternoon. Photo by Hannah Denham, ‘20.

Science, society and the arts unite on campus

Hannah Denham
March 18, 2019
Washington and Lee yearbooks depicted blackface too

Washington and Lee yearbooks depicted blackface too

Hannah Denham
February 27, 2019
President Dudley hosts student game night

President Dudley hosts student game night

Hannah Denham
January 27, 2019
Sorority row at Washington and Lee University. Photo by Hannah Denham, 20.

Panhellenic Council reflects on this year’s rush

Hannah Denham
January 21, 2019
A night at Friday Night Underground, a popular party alternative for students, in January 2019. Photo by James Ricks, 21.

Student’s controversial FUDG comedy act currently under Title IX Assessment

Hannah Denham
January 21, 2019
Posters and banners that said Suicide is NOT something to hide were hung up around campus this week. Photo by Joe OConnor, 22.

Students, administrator respond to lawsuit against university and counselor by W&L student

Hannah Denham
January 16, 2019

Q&A with New York Times senior writer David Barstow

Hannah Denham
December 3, 2018

University Public Safety officials say investigation into KKK fliers is ongoing

Hannah Denham
December 3, 2018
Public Safety is investigating leaflets a KKK chapter left on Washington and Lees campus. Photo by Hannah Denham, 20.

University public safety says investigation into KKK fliers is ongoing

Hannah Denham
November 14, 2018
David Barstow is a senior investigative reporter for the New York Times. Photo by Hannah Denham, 20.

Q&A with New York Times Senior Writer David Barstow

Hannah Denham
October 31, 2018
A banner hangs in Elrod Commons that says, Love Will Win! Photo by Hannah Denham, 20.

University community gathers on Sunday to address Friday’s KKK leafleting on campus

Hannah Denham
October 29, 2018
Photo courtesy of two students, with permission.

Students find KKK chapter fliers on W&L’s campus

Hannah Denham
October 26, 2018

University store now offers black hair care products

Hannah Denham
October 22, 2018

Robinson Hall and Lee-Jackson House renamed, changes made to Lee Chapel

Hannah Denham
October 22, 2018
Robinson Hall will be renamed Chavis Hall to recognize John Chavis, the first African-American to receive a college education in the United States. Photo by Sutton Travis, 19.

Robinson Hall and Lee-Jackson House renamed, changes to Lee Chapel effective immediately

Hannah Denham
October 9, 2018
The products offered now include Cantu shampoo, conditioner, leave-in conditioner and many other options. Photo by Hannah Denham, 20.

W&L’s University Store now offers black hair care products

Hannah Denham
October 7, 2018

Young Alumni Weekend, campus and athletic events canceled for hurricane

Hannah Denham
September 17, 2018
The Hungry General: A look at the university’s new food pantry

The Hungry General: A look at the university’s new food pantry

Hannah Denham, News Writer
May 18, 2018

W&L Dance hosts viral feminist poet

Hannah Denham, Arts & Life Writer
March 19, 2018

Rebranded student literary magazine hosts open mic night

Hannah Denham
February 16, 2018
Photo courtesy of The Columns.

Second annual Social Impact Summit bridges alumni and students

Hannah Denham
November 7, 2017

The Undocumented General

Hannah Denham
October 10, 2017

W&L hosts reps from famous European research organization

Hannah Denham
October 10, 2017

‘FLIP’ provides resources for first-generation, low-income students

Hannah Denham
September 22, 2017
FUDG Records Recording Session. Photo Courtesy of WDBJ7

Friday Underground Records debuts new EP

Hannah Denham
May 19, 2017
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