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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

Kristen Xu

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The Executive Committee white book for the 2018-19 academic year.

The state of the honor system during remote learning

The transition to online classes brings up questions about the honor system
Kristen Xu
May 18, 2020

The last events held on campus before virtual learning: Heather Mac Donald speech

The Generals Redoubt funded the controversial speaker’s visit to campus
Kristen Xu
April 13, 2020
A night at Friday Night Underground, a popular party alternative for students, in January 2019. Photo by James Ricks, '21.

Student Activities seeks to maintain the ‘social’ in distancing

Organizations like FUDG and RUF are staying connected online
Kristen Xu
April 13, 2020

The unclear future of Sigma Nu, Lambda Chapter

The fraternity is struggling to maintain numbers needed to fill their house
Kristen Xu
February 12, 2020
Tanner Hall, ‘21, Rafay Hassan, ‘22, Anne Riter, ‘22,
and Lauren Fredericks, ‘20, studied Arabic at the
American University of Beirut this summer. Photo
courtesy of Lauren Fredericks.

Spring term class in Lebanon relocates to Egypt

The course was relocated due to political unrest in Lebanon
Kristen Xu
January 28, 2020
Washington Hall, from the steps of Lee Chapel. Photo by Hannah Denham.

Students, alumni react to new group, Generals Redoubt

Alumni revived a progressive group in response
Kristen Xu
November 4, 2019
Seren McClain, '22, and Aoife Chow, '22, led the first meeting. Photo by Grace Mamon, '22.

New ‘conservative feminist’ club wants to break barriers

The Pink Elephants have received mixed feedback
Kristen Xu
October 1, 2019
Beth Staples, professor and editor of Shenandoah. Photo by Hannah Denham, '20.

Editing tradition: Shenandoah welcomes first female editor

Professor Beth Staples says she’s ready to revamp the university’s literary magazine
Kristen Xu
September 17, 2018
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