![Luke Basham, Democratic party analyst, stands at the podium to introduce the roll call.](https://ringtumphi.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/DSC_0971-900x600.jpeg)
Bernie Sanders wins Mock Con’s Democratic nomination after contested convention
The 27th Mock Convention nominates Sanders for president
![Patti Solis Doyle address Mock Convention.](https://ringtumphi.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Doyle-900x600.jpg)
Patti Solis Doyle talks immigration, Hispanic voters in 2020 election
Doyle spoke directly to DREAMers during her Mock Convention speech
![Nadine Strossen speaks during Session Two of the 2020 Mock Convention](https://ringtumphi.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Strossen1-900x600.jpg)
Nadine Strossen speaks out against censorship
Former ACLU president always in favor of free speech
![Washingtonian Societys recovery resources are now available virtually. Photo courtesy of Katie Evans.](https://ringtumphi.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/IMG_5673-900x600.jpg)
How Washingtonian Society is training student groups to support people in recovery
The group will host training programs throughout winter term
![Garrett Clinton, 20, poses with Ruby Bridges after he read an introduction for her keynote address on Jan. 19. Photo by Hannah Denham.](https://ringtumphi.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/DSC_1366-900x600.jpg)
Civil rights icon speaks during weeklong celebration of Martin Luther King Jr.
The Lenfest Center had to turn people away from the packed theater when Ruby Bridges spoke
![W&L Dancers Create illustrates student talent on campus. Photo courtesy of Jenefer Davies.](https://ringtumphi.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/DancersCreate-675x900.jpg)
A look at the end of the Lenfest fall season
Students showcase original work and campus prepares for Mock Convention
![New student group WLUnite forms to support people with disabilities](https://ringtumphi.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/WLUnite-900x584.jpg)
New student group WLUnite forms to support people with disabilities
The new student organization will focus on inclusivity and education for Washington and Lee's campus
![Chantal Iosso, 20, checks flow conditions in the Maury River after the removal of the Jordans Point Dam this summer. Photo courtesy of The Columns.](https://ringtumphi.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/jordansPointDam001-900x600.jpg)
Honors theses provide extra challenge for busy seniors
Seniors share the rigor and reward of writing a thesis
![Napier overlooks the Pyrenees between St. Jean Pied du Port, France and Roncevalles, Spain. Photo courtesy of McKenzie Napier, 22.](https://ringtumphi.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Arts-Life_-Hiking-and-Biking-3-900x766.png)
Hiking and biking: Q&A with students who spent the summer outdoors
McKenzie Napier, '22, hiked the Camino in Spain this summer
Hiking and biking: Q&A with students who spent the summer outdoors
Donovan Fiore, ‘20, shares his experience biking through the Netherlands, Italy and Iceland this summer
![Photo by Laura Calhoun, 20](https://ringtumphi.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/OBrien2-e1568653169202-900x658.jpeg)
Virginia Court of Appeals judge, alum talks identity and lessons learned
Mary Grace O’ Brien was the final speaker for the 2018-19 Mudd Center for Ethics series.
![Taylor Reese, 19, reads from her thesis in the spring. Photo courtesy of Taylor Reese](https://ringtumphi.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/IMG_6465-e1557778234726-900x823.jpg)
Senior student sells English thesis on sexual harassment
Taylor Reese,’ 19, spent her senior year writing her English thesis that grew into a 172-page book.
![Students in ENGL/REL-387 hike in Ireland. Photo courtesy of Mary North Jones, 21.](https://ringtumphi.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/SpringTerm1-2.jpeg)
Spring term: A student summary
Tackling internships, studying abroad and post-grad plans: a lot can happen in four weeks
![Davis Straske, 19, rehearses her bungee dance. Photo courtesy of Jenefer Davies.](https://ringtumphi.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Unknown-4-900x900.jpeg)
Aerial bungee featured in dance company show
Aerial bungee dance techniques were showcased for the first time on the Keller Stage in Lenfest
![The building on the Colonnade formerly known as Robinson Hall is now named Chavis Hall, in recognition of John Chavis, the first African-American to receive a college degree in the U.S. Photo by Laura Calhoun, 20.](https://ringtumphi.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/thumbnail_ChavisRename_Calhoun.jpg)
University acknowledges trailblazers in controversial renaming of buildings
The move has sparked backlash from some community members, but the Board of Trustees says it’s not backing down
![Sasha Edwards, ‘20, (left) and MaKayla Lorick, ‘19, (right) are both members of the Tau Zeta chapter of AKA and lead the way for their Walk Out event on Oct. 20. Photo by Laura Calhoun, ‘20.](https://ringtumphi.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/AKA3-900x675.jpg)
Alpha Kappa Alpha reignites on campus, members hope to spur more involvement
MaKayla Lorick, ‘19, says she hopes AKA’s legacy at the university doesn’t stop with her
![Dean Lena Hill. Photo courtesy of Justin Torner, staff photographer at the University of Iowa.](https://ringtumphi.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/04897A6B-3F50-4E2F-B3BE-2A6E997A8267-4127-0000014BB171920C.jpeg)
New Dean of the College opens up about life before W&L, getting used to campus
Dean Lena Hill is excited to diversify the university as she works out of the newly renamed Simpson House
![Peer Counselors Joelle Simeu, 20, and Christopher Watts, 21, lead a wellness check-in exercise. Photo by Laura Calhoun, 20.](https://ringtumphi.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/O-Week1-900x675.jpeg)
First-years add new class to schedule
First-years attend weekly extended
orientation meetings through the
majority of their first semester
![Above graphic created by Laura Calhoun, 20.](https://ringtumphi.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/ComparableHousing-900x754.png)
The “Haves and the Have-Nots:” Housing at Washington and Lee University
In an attempt to be more inclusive, the university now offers a flat rate for all first-year dorm rooms
![Photo courtesy of Andy Whicker, 20](https://ringtumphi.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/IMG_7839-1.jpg)
Donuts, Dorm Storm and Driving: How W&L students pursue on-campus entrepreneurship
Some self-starting students have balanced schoolwork with money-making gigs
![Photo courtesy of Campus Kitchen](https://ringtumphi.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/soupier-900x900.jpg)
Greater Rockbridge area comes together to support the sixth annual Souper Bowl
Washington and Lee’s Evans Dining Hall was packed this
Sunday to support Campus Kitchen’s Backpack Program