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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

“Take America Back” was a major slogan in the Trump campaign.

What can the Democrats blame?

There are many lessons Democrats claim to have learned after the presidential election
John Milas, Opinions Staff Writer
December 9, 2024
Marco Rubio is Trump’s nominee for Secretary of State.

The good, the bad, the ugly of Trump’s cabinet

The president-elect has chosen some skilled but many unqualified people for different department positions
Teddy Kavanagh, Social Media Editor
December 9, 2024
Bob Strong, Kevin Finch, Maureen Edobor and Lucas Morel discuss election results at Stackhouse Theater.

After a remarkable Trump win, students and faculty share their reactions

The provost’s office hosted a panel with faculty from various departments to discuss the election
Erika Kengni, News Editor
November 18, 2024
Watching election results pour in on election night.

Choosing love in Trump’s America

Days after the election, this campus is already seeing the results of what his victory means
Aliya Gibbons, Opinions Editor
November 18, 2024
In Reid Hall, you’ll find stacks of newspapers and “In Reid We Write” stickers, but no enemies of the people.

I’m a journalist, not the enemy

Thanks to the re-election of Donald Trump, my first four years in the workforce will take place in the most hostile environment journalists have ever seen. But I’m not scared.
Emma Malinak, Co-editor in chief
November 18, 2024
Compared to previous election years, Democrats underperformed statewide in Virginia.

Blue or purple: the Virginia question

Statewide, Democrats underperformed in comparison to previous election years
Joshua Davidson, Local Staff Writer
November 18, 2024
Donald Trump spoke at his rally in Nevada on Oct. 31. 
Kamala Harris spoke at her rally in Arizona on Oct. 31.

Two campaigns, one America

Their tone, style and roots were showcased in closing arguments last week
John Milas, Opinions Staff Writer
November 4, 2024
The 2024 vice presidential debate featured a more “presidential” debate than America has seen in years.

Why the 2024 vice presidential debate matters

The 2024 vice presidential debate serves as a model for what modern politics should look like
Gaby Heberling
October 21, 2024
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 political 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
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