Julianna Stephenson, Editor-in-Chief
First post-affirmative action admissions cycle results in diversity decline
The class of 2028 is comprised of 22% domestic students of color, which is almost a 2% decrease from the class of 2027
Rockbridge County students are missing too much school
Rockbridge County Public Schools adopted a new attendance policy, but parents say they failed to communicate it
Students and dining services staff at odds over new reusable to-go box program
Dining services officials say the program is more environmentally responsible and promotes community engagement. But students are frustrated by the change
A behind-the-scenes look at administration
The president and his cabinet keep “the small city that is W&L” running smoothly
Dean of students will retire after 24 years at W&L
Sidney Evans says goodbye to the students who she's helped, and who have helped her
Registrar’s Office loses top staffers
At the start of the new year, the office’s two top positions were vacant
Glenn Youngkin encourages Americans to vote to support ‘a nation with no rivals’
Virginia’s governor said he wants Republicans to lead America back to having a dominant economy and education system
Conservative podcast jokes about Biden, journalism
Hosts of the Ruthless Podcast share conservative opinions, saying they did not come to bring facts
Number of fellowship applicants, recipients on the rise since the hiring of Matthew Loar
The Director of Fellowships and Student Research connects W&L students to prestigious postgraduate programs
Washington and Lee University drops in rankings when methodology emphasizes social mobility
Even though the university dropped in ranking, admissions officials are not concerned about prospective student applications
Day in the life of Washington and Lee’s facilities and grounds workers
In our “Day in the Life” series, reporters take a look behind the scenes of the most important, yet overlooked, jobs at W&L
Washington and Lee will remain test-optional for the time being
Students and admissions officials alike weigh in on the positives and negatives of requiring test scores
W&L to keep legacy admissions after affirmative action strike-down
The admissions office is facing new challenges this year. Legacy admissions isn’t one of them.
Washington and Lee falls 10 spots in U.S. News and World Report college rankings
University administrators say the rankings are an incomplete reflection of the quality of a W&L education
W&L’s diversity could decline after affirmative action decision, admissions says
The Supreme Court prevented race-conscious admissions programs. W&L is still navigating the implications
Female transfer students face social barriers in sorority recruitment
Rush rules leave older students feeling isolated, especially those without campus connections