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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

Jackson Doane

Jackson Doane, Opinions Editor

Jackson Doane is a junior from Virginia Beach, Virginia, majoring in Politics. This semester, Jackson is stepping into the role of co-editor of the Opinions section. Outside of this duty, he is a medical advocate with Operation Smile, a human rights commissioner in his hometown, and a WLUR DJ with his show The Sensitive Young Man Hour. On campus, you can usually find Jackson running on the Woods Creek Trail or eating tuna melts at Hillel.

All content by Jackson Doane
John Reid makes his pitch to a crowd of students on Monday, Oct. 20.

Virginia Lt. Gov. candidate John Reid speaks at W&L amidst a tight race

Reid’s stop comes as Election Day inches closer
Jackson Doane, Opinions Editor
November 3, 2025
Mark Cline’s Lexington Ghost Tour Enters Its 29th Year.

A Ghoul’s Guide to Lexington: Mark Cline’s Haunting Tales Tour

A review of Lexington’s Haunting Tales Ghost Tour
Jackson Doane, Opinions Editor
October 20, 2025
Virginia Democratic Attorney General Candidate Jay Jones and his abhorrent actions have been the focus of all statewide campaigns in the past weeks.

Jay Jones can’t be Virginia’s next Attorney General

Recent controversy revealing Jones' character has proven him unfit for public office
Jackson Doane, Opinions Editor
October 20, 2025
The town hall is Cline’s sixty-fourth across the district since his election to Congress.

The congressman comes to town

Congressman Ben Cline held his fourth town hall for Lexington residents
Jackson Doane, Opinions Editor
October 6, 2025
Assassination of Abraham Lincoln, Currier & Ives Lithography Company, 1865

We, the Politically Violent

An increase in notable political violence calls for a reflection
Jackson Doane, Opinions Editor
September 22, 2025
Marysue Forrest ran The Bookery for close to 30 years. Photo courtesy of Leigh Forrest

‘She is The Bookery’: local business owner remembered for impact on Lexington’s literary community

Marysue Forrest, longtime owner of The Bookery in Lexington, died peacefully April 27 at age 77
Jackson Doane
May 19, 2025
Two young lovers embrace in Thomas Rowlandson’s 1785 etching entitled “Love.” Photo courtesy of The Met under use of the Public Domain.

We are all becoming lonelier

In our age of uber connectivity, many still feel lonely
Jackson Doane, Co-opinions Editor
May 19, 2025
While some groups extort young people to commit violence or share child sexual abuse material, many of the groups also seek to radicalize young people into becoming agents of violence.

Let’s stand against accelerationism

A new, prevailing ideology is fueling youth violence
Jackson Doane
April 7, 2025
Celebrating Uncle O’Grimacey: the Irish legend

Celebrating Uncle O’Grimacey: the Irish legend

St. Patricks Day 2025 marks the return of a famed Irishman
Jackson Doane
March 24, 2025
Increased cell phone use poses a problem for kids and adults alike.

Lessons from a phone-free week

I ditched my phone in the interest of my dopamine system. Here’s what I learned
Jackson Doane
March 10, 2025
Kermit and the Muppets are celebrating their 70th Anniversary this May.

Celebrating 70 years of the Muppets

These singing puppets have become some of America’s most cherished celebrities
Jackson Doane
February 17, 2025
The use of websites like ChatGPT sparks conversations about their effect on children.

AI chatbots are not safe for children

Recent incidents involving children and AI chatbots are raising red flags worldwide
Jackson Doane
February 3, 2025

Let’s talk about: the resurgence of heroin chic

Alarming trends in beauty point towards the rebirth of the '90s heroin chic era
Jackson Doane, Staff Writer
January 23, 2023
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