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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

Joshua Davidson

Joshua Davidson, Local Staff Writer

Joshua Davidson is a freshman and plans to double major in Politics and Philosophy with a minor in Law, Justice, and Society. He is eager to engage with the community by reporting on local issues impacting both the university and Lexington. Outside of academics, Joshua is involved with the Ethics Bowl Team, the LEAD Program, and the Pre-law Society, as well as getting worked up at Formula 1 races.

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Christmas wreaths decorate downtown Lexington at the corner of Main Street and Washington Street. Local business owners say students should make more of an effort to shop downtown during the holiday season.

Retail therapy in Lexington? Not for W&L students

W&L students don’t normally holiday shop downtown, according to Lexington business owners. Regardless, holiday deals are in full swing, and local residents are taking advantage
Joshua Davidson, Local Staff Writer
December 9, 2024
Compared to previous election years, Democrats underperformed statewide in Virginia.

Blue or purple: the Virginia question

Statewide, Democrats underperformed in comparison to previous election years
Joshua Davidson, Local Staff Writer
November 18, 2024
Because of Lexington’s small size, the attitudes and behaviors of Washington and Lee students play a big role in the school’s relationship with the city.

Bridging the gap between W&L and Lexington

Local residents believe that W&L students make a big impact, but there is still work to be done
Joshua Davidson, Local Staff Writer
November 4, 2024
Some hotels and restaurants filled up over Parents Weekend, while others barely saw any impact.

Lexington businesses see mixed impacts from Parents Weekend

Not all small business owners saw a large increase in customers during one of Lexington’s busiest weekends
Joshua Davidson
October 21, 2024
Meghan McCain  spoke at Washington and Lee in University Chapel on Oct. 3. Photo by Joshua Davidson, ’28

Meghan McCain says she won’t endorse a presidential candidate

W&L hosted a conversation with the author about the current status of politics in the United States
Joshua Davidson
October 7, 2024
The four candidates for Lexington City School Board speak at the forum (from left to right): Tammy Dunn, Meghan Ferguson, Katie Masey and Kasey Potter.

Meet the contenders for Lexington City School Board

Lexington School Board candidates were previously appointed by the city council. This year marks the school board’s first election
Joshua Davidson
September 23, 2024
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