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The Ring-tum Phi

The student newspaper of Washington and Lee University

The Ring-tum Phi

The student newspaper of Washington and Lee University

The Ring-tum Phi

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Columbia University professor Carl Hart gives a lecture about the country’s drug policy and how he would like to see it change.

Columbia University professor criticizes American drug policy

Carl Hart said current drug restrictions are inconsistent with America’s founding principles and data
John Little
November 4, 2024
Ignite WLU holds its kickoff at the Center for Global Learning.

Student organization raises funds to fight pediatric cancer

Ignite WLU kicks off with plans to organize a fundraising competition to fight pediatric cancer
John Little
October 7, 2024
Michael Knowles spoke at Washington and Lee in Evans Hall on Sept. 16.

Daily Wire personality criticizes Kamala Harris for undermining family values

Michael Knowles addressed students of Washington and Lee University as a part of his fall lecture series
John Little
September 23, 2024
The Generals Redoubt purchased the historic Fancy Hill mansion in Lexington for $1 million in 2023.

A conservative alumni group is pushing for more student outreach. Are progressive groups doing the same?

The Generals Redoubt raised $1.95 million in 2022 to fund high-profile campus events and property purchases. Liberal alumni groups have adopted a quieter approach
John Little, Contributing Writer
May 13, 2024
Students from Washington and Lee’s Russian department read the accounts of Ukrainian citizens who
witnessed the Oct. 5 attack. Photo courtesy of the W&L Russian Department

Play honors victims of attack in Ukraine

Students from the Russian Department performed a bilingual reading of accounts of the missile strike in Hroza
John Little
April 9, 2024
Eddie Garcia, who served in the U.S. Army, is running for Senate in Virginia. Photo courtesy of campaign website

Republican Senate candidate appeals to W&L voters

Eddie Garcia spoke to students as a part of his ongoing pre-election college tour
John Little
March 19, 2024
WLUR 91.5 FM is home to a diverse range of student shows featuring many different music genres and talk segments.

WLUR gets more equipment as interest increases

WLUR 91.5 FM allows students to experiment with live radio. Now it’s upgrading
John Little
March 19, 2024
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