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The student newspaper of Washington and Lee University

The Ring-tum Phi

The student newspaper of Washington and Lee University

The Ring-tum Phi

Meghan McCain  spoke at Washington and Lee in University Chapel on Oct. 3. Photo by Joshua Davidson, ’28

Meghan McCain says she won’t endorse a presidential candidate

W&L hosted a conversation with the author about the current status of politics in the United States
Joshua Davidson
October 7, 2024
Donald Trump and Kamala Harris went head-to-head in a debate on Sept. 10.

A debate of comedy and contradictions

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump participated in one of the most polarizing debates and left voters to decide who to trust
Edwards Settle
October 7, 2024
College Republicans presidential watch party.

Student organizations amp up programming ahead of presidential election

Leaders of College Democrats and College Republicans say event attendance and energy are up as students prepare to cast their vote
Emma Malinak, Co-editor in Chief
October 7, 2024
A sign outside the Democratic Headquarters in Lexington, Virginia encourages citizens to vote.

Changing demographics of politcal parties will shape the election

Gender, race and lived experience all affect a voter’s outlook. What does that mean for November?
John Milas
October 7, 2024
American democracy is declining, and bias is at the center of the downfall.

This election year, we must question ourselves

Can we challenge our own biases?
John Milas
September 23, 2024
Michael Knowles spoke at Washington and Lee in Evans Hall on Sept. 16.

Daily Wire personality criticizes Kamala Harris for undermining family values

Michael Knowles addressed students of Washington and Lee University as a part of his fall lecture series
John Little
September 23, 2024
First time voter? Here’s some advice.

The venture and volition of voting

Voting is complicated. Let’s break down the process and some concerns that first-time voters might have
Paige Jackson
September 23, 2024
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on the campaign trail.

Why are the 2024 presidential candidates so disappointing?

With the upcoming 2024 Presidential election, the current options for POTUS are disheartening
Lydia Bowersox, Contributing Writer
May 13, 2024
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