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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

Melos Ambaye, News Editor

Melos Ambaye, News Editor

Melos Ambaye is a senior double majoring in journalism and American government, with a minor in poverty and human capability studies. She spent the spring interning in the newsroom at Voice of America and the summer reporting on Capitol Hill for National Journal. Beyond her involvement with the Ring-tum Phi, Melos chairs the Student Judicial Council, enjoys spending time with friends, and loves taking walks around Lexington.

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Over 45% of Washington and Lee’s annual endowment payout funds student scholarships. Photo by Melos Ambaye ‘25

University enlists D.C. lobbying firm to oppose proposed increase in endowment tax

The move marks the first time the university has hired an outside lobbying firm, according to lobbying disclosures
Melos Ambaye, News Editor
May 19, 2025
Melissa Neal is now the registrar for the university.

New registrar reflects on her vision for the office

W&L named its 12th registrar following a national search
Melos Ambaye, News Editor
January 20, 2025
A white haired man in a suit speaks, standing with two women in dresses. A news camera is in the left foreground.

Mike Pence talks presidential prospects, Trump in campus speech

The former vice president participated in an interview with Fox News anchor Bret Baier for 2024's Mock Convention
Melos Ambaye, Staff Writer
March 28, 2023
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