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

Lilah Kimble

All content by Lilah Kimble
Student engagement is necessary to meaningfully reform honor standards at Washington and Lee, Aliya Gibbons writes.

[Photo] A final examination of the Honor System

Aliya Gibbons, Staff Writer
December 12, 2022
Cadets march outside in front of onlookers on VMI’s campus. This year’s incoming class is composed of 375 cadets, a steep drop from the typical class size of roughly 500.

[Photo] After VMI enrollment plummets, admissions tests new tactics

Shauna Muckle, Editor-in-Chief
December 12, 2022
Lex Bowls is one of two smoothie bowl shops to have arrived in town.

[Photo] Comparing Lexington’s smoothie bowl shops

Austin Winslow, Staff Writer
November 15, 2022
Washington and Lee’s Honor System is rooted in a single sanction of immediate dismissal. But as other schools reform their honor systems’ penalties, should we do the same?

[Photo] The glory and the dream

Aliya Gibbons, Staff Writer
November 15, 2022
The Democratic party headquarters in downtown Lexington. Members of the Republican Party are espousing the rhetoric of fascism, opinion writer Jack Evans argues.

[Photo] The failure of the red wave

November 15, 2022
Two hands hold a phone with "Midnights" album displayed on apple music.

An honest “Midnights” review, from a fan

Although Taylor Swift has always found inspiration in her life, her tenth studio album isn’t just a snapshot of her most recent thoughts
Lilah Kimble, Photography Editor
November 8, 2022
White paper sign that reads "The Pledge: On my honor, I have neither given nor received any unacknowledged aid on this test, paper, etc..." leaned against a chalkboard

[Photo] Should we trust the Honor System?

Aliya Gibbons, Staff Writer
October 26, 2022
Washington and Lee’s food pantry, located in Elrod Commons 222, offers a variety of household items, such as soap and feminine products, in addition to food options.

[Photo] Campus food pantry offers no-questions-asked assistance to students

Helen Liu, Staff Writer
October 14, 2022
The Lexington movie theater stands tall, made of bricks and white columns. Movie titles are displayed on the sign above the doors, and movie posters flank the sides.

[Photo] “Don’t Worry Darling”… actually, you probably should

Austin Winslow, Staff Writer
October 10, 2022
Coach Dave Forman smiles as he works with women’s volleyball during their team lift on Thursday, Sept. 22.

[Photo] Coach Dave Forman: a new face in the weight room

Catherine McCurdy, Staff Writer
September 27, 2022
The thefts were likely “crimes of opportunity,” Public Safety said in an email on Sept. 15. Even after placing warning signs on cubbies, the fitness center manager noticed unprotected items.

[Photo] Recent reports of theft cast doubt on the impact of the Honor System

Taylor Elliott, Staff Writer
September 27, 2022
The WLUR studio is on the bottom floor of Elrod Commons. Photo by Grace Mamon, ‘22.

No visitors policy halts 49-year long WLUR show

Doug Harwood has been hosting his weekly radio show on campus since 1971. This year, the pandemic prevented that
Lilah Kimble
April 13, 2021
Sorority houses, red brick buildings with white columned porches, seen through trees.

[Photo] Panhellenic sorority recruitment wraps up three months later than usual

Grace Mamon
April 13, 2021

An unfortunate anniversary

While the life we live today is still far from the life we lived over a year ago, it could be worse. It could always be worse. This is why it’s so important to appreciate.
Lilah Kimble
March 19, 2021
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[Photo] Spotswood Drive decision delayed

Shauna Muckle
March 19, 2021
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[Photo] Let the games begin

Ana Dorta
March 19, 2021
Who's going into shops like Sugar Maple Trading Company? No one opinions editor Georgia Bernbaum knows. Are these shops evidence of Lexington being a witness protection town?

[Photo] Every moment is a gift at local gift shop

Mary Alice Russell
March 4, 2021
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[Photo] The tiny doors of W&L

Brianna Hatch
November 19, 2020
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[Photo] Winter Study Abroad Uncertain as Second Wave Hits

Fran McDonough
November 19, 2020
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[Photo] Buena Vista historic home complete after two decades of renovation

ANNELIESE SCHNIEDER
October 21, 2020
A student dons a face mask in an on-campus class.

[Photo] Professors face new challenges teaching amidst unsure fall term

NOBEL MANAYE and VIVEK KUMAR
September 22, 2020
The first-year seminar drew criticism from for-mer Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich.

[Photo] A response to Breitbart

Tyler Palicia
September 22, 2020
The WLUR studio is on the bottom floor of Elrod Commons.

[Photo] WLUR student DJs return to the airwaves

VIRGINIA LAURIE
September 22, 2020
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[Photo] Greek organizations adjust recruitment efforts

Watson Deacon
September 22, 2020
Masks can get annoying, but they’re not all bad.

[Photo] Why I love my mask

ANNALISA WADDICK
September 22, 2020
Washington and Lee's White Book, which first-years sign during orientation week each year to pledge commitment to the Honor System. The Executive Committee, which oversees honor matters, could split into two separate bodies, with one specifically dedicated to honor matters.

[Photo] A duty to honor

J.C. Ward, Jr.
September 10, 2020
Ropes and signs facilitate social distancing while students wait in line.

[Photo] D-hall with a side of coronavirus

Tori Johnsson
September 10, 2020
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[Photo] Satire: Change the name!!!

Tyler Palicia
September 10, 2020
With the CDC’s strict guidelines and escalating advisories from the U.S. Department of State, it has become virtually impossible for study abroad programs to operate.

[Photo] Fall study abroad plans derailed by COVID-19 travel restrictions

Fran McDonough
September 10, 2020
Dining services’ use of compostable takeout containers and other safety precautions have lead to trash build-ups

[Photo] Reduce, reuse, revamp: Compost in the time of coronavirus

Annalisa Waddick
September 10, 2020
Students social distance on the Colonnade.

[Photo] University eases rules due to low COVID-19 positivity rates during arrival and surveillance testing

Nobel Manaye, Vivek Kumar, Jin Ni, and Avalon Pernell
September 10, 2020
Leyburn Library reopened in August with modified hours.

[Photo] Campus dining, library and book store reopen with new safety precautions and restrictions

Henry Barden
September 10, 2020
An aerial view of Washington and Lee University. Photo by Coleman Martinson.

A love letter to Washington and Lee University

"I haven’t stopped thinking of you since we were abruptly torn apart in this chaotic mess."
Lilah Kimble
May 18, 2020
Luke Basham, Democratic party analyst, stands at the podium to introduce the roll call.

[Photo] Bernie Sanders wins Mock Con’s Democratic nomination after contested convention

Grace Mamon, Laura Calhoun, Jin Ni, and Vivek Kumar
February 15, 2020
Patti Solis Doyle address Mock Convention.

[Photo] Patti Solis Doyle talks immigration, Hispanic voters in 2020 election

Jin Ni and Laura Calhoun
February 14, 2020
Nadine Strossen speaks during Session Two of the 2020 Mock Convention

[Photo] Nadine Strossen speaks out against censorship

Virginia Laurie and Laura Calhoun
February 14, 2020
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