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Independent student newspaper of Washington and Lee University

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

All content by Josh Darrow
The general education changes will take effect in fall 2026, pending approval.

W&L deploys new Gen Eds for 2026

In fall 2026, FDRs will be replaced by a new “skills-based” curriculum
Josh Darrow
April 7, 2025
Downtown Lexington is seeing businesses close, relocate and change ownership.

Appalachian Sage sold as downtown businesses shake things up

Businesses continue to play musical chairs with downtown storefronts. Two popular Lexington cafés have changes brewing
Josh Darrow
March 24, 2025
Sunrise Sandwich and Breakfast Burrito costs rose this semester due to increasing egg prices.

Students forced to eat higher egg prices

W&L Dining Services have cracked down on costs of campus favorites like the Sunrise Sandwich to address national supply shortages
Josh Darrow
March 10, 2025
Gerard Baker addresses a crowd of almost 200 in University Chapel.

Wall Street Journal leader examines Trump’s revolution

The Journal’s Editor-At-Large, Gerard Baker, told a crowd in University Chapel that the new president may struggle to keep up the momentum of his first week in office
Josh Darrow
February 3, 2025
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