Career trips return after pandemic hiatus
After a two year pause due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Career and Professional Development Office is bringing back career exploration trips for students
![Signs endorsing conservative candidates are posted outside the Republican Party Headquarters in Lexington. Similar signs were disallowed at the Activities Fair in September. Photo by Lilah Kimble, ’23.](https://ringtumphi.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Screen-Shot-2021-11-09-at-5.33.47-PM-900x879.png)
W&L in conflict with student clubs over political endorsements and tax law
Both the College Republicans and College Democrats demand more transparency and consistency from the university in their regulation of student speech
![While Lexington and Rockbridge County plan to tax cigarettes at a rate of 25-cents-per-pack, Buena Vista has not passed a similar policy. That disparity could adversely impact stores like Kroger that are within city boundaries. Photo by Stefanie Chiguluri, ’24.](https://ringtumphi.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/cig.jpg)
Cigarette tax elicits mixed reactions in Lexington
Lexington’s recently-passed cigarette tax has some members of the community expressing their reservations.
![Students can now opt to meet in-person at the University Counseling Center. Photo by Stefani Chiguluri, 24.](https://ringtumphi.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/IMG_0358-900x600.jpg)
University counseling revamped
The counseling center provides new hires and expanded services this year