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The Ring-tum Phi

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New dean of College announced, ending contentious hiring process

New dean of College announced, ending contentious hiring process

Lena Hill was selected through “target of opportunity hiring,” just one of several methods that has been used to appoint Washington and Lee administrators, according to Provost Marc Conner
John Tompkins, News Writer
April 9, 2018
Photo by Caroline Leak, '18

Local landlords explain why rent is higher for W&L students

Landlords say increased maintenance and repairs, addressing noise complaints from neighbors account for upped student housing costs
John Tompkins
November 7, 2016

W&L’s campus construction projects right on track for completion

Tucker Hall and new natatorium to be in full use for 2017-2018 school year.
John Tompkins
September 26, 2016

Taylor Branch considers civil rights movement in modern democracy

Author claims Americans have begun to misremember the civil rights movement
John Tompkins
November 9, 2015

Registrar hopes for smoother registration this winter

Changes to WebAdvisor and course registration, no more “cookies” message for winter term registration
John Tompkins
October 12, 2015
Diana Banks '17 and David Heinen '16 promote local eating at first meeting of their new club.

Slow foods club brings new focus to eating local at W&L

New campus club and official caterer of Friday Underground promotes eating healthy and local
John Tompkins
September 28, 2015
From Jan. 13-16,  women will line up along “Sorority Row” for formal recruitment.

Rush week demystified

The quickly approaching rush week will continue with three-night system for sororities
John Tompkins
December 10, 2014
Campus braces for blastings

Campus braces for blastings

Rock must be cleared to make way for Center for Global Learning
John Tompkins
November 16, 2014

College Democrats, Republicans bring elections to campus

Students make their voices heard around campus in last week’s elections
John Tompkins
November 9, 2014
University of Chicago professor of law and ethics Martha Nussbaum lectures on the topics of anger and justice in Lee Chapel.

Anger Management

Martha Nussbaum left students, faculty with a message of peace in Mudd Center for Ethics speech
John Tompkins
November 2, 2014
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