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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

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‘Sing a song of hope’: W&L honors MLK with reflection on the past, focus on the future

Students and community members learned and celebrated through a week of programming
Emma Malinak, Arts & Life Editor
January 23, 2023
A projected slide in a dark room shows a photograph of a young man in a white outfit. The slide reads, "All for Eli #closertosafe"

BirdieLight educates students on dangers of fentanyl

W&L organizations worked together to bring Dr. Beth Weinstock to campus
Emma Malinak, Arts & Life Editor
January 23, 2023

New advocate position addresses sexual misconduct

Janet Boller guides students who file reports through the Title IX process
Archita Aggarwal, Staff Writer
January 23, 2023
“The Lantrum” premiers at Film Society’s evening of student-produced films

“The Lantrum” premiers at Film Society’s evening of student-produced films

Director Nolan Zunk, ‘22, discusses filming, science fiction and the queer experience through his latest film
Catherine McKean
May 17, 2022
Despite the lack of letters written by Baptiste herself, Mitchell is working to piece together a timeline of her life. Photo by Emma Malinak, ‘25.

Dr. Robin Mitchell uncovers hidden history of Suzanne Simone Baptiste

Students gained unique insight into the research process behind the first biography of Toussaint Louverture’s wife
Emma Malinak
March 15, 2022
Equality gala return in person for tenth anniversary

Equality gala return in person for tenth anniversary

Another event returns after a two-year hiatus, based around reimagining childhood fairytales and inclusion
Andrew Claybrook
March 15, 2022
The exhibit will remain in Staniar Gallery until March 18. Photo by Elena Lee, ’25.

Staniar exhibit explores the boundaries of drawing

Leah Raintree’s conceptual work challenges the traditional definition of a drawing practice
Virginia Laurie
March 15, 2022
“The Adjacent Possible” and “honeypot” are available for purchase online and in the W&L Bookstore. Photo by Emma Malinak, ’25.

Brown and Womer share debut poetry collections

Julie Phillips Brown and Visiting Assistant Professor Brenna Womer read original poetry for students
Emma Malinak
February 15, 2022
Photo by Mikah Holcomb, ‘21.

Two Worlds in One Small Town

Washington and Lee students and VMI cadets may have more in common than they think
Mimi Sherrill
February 1, 2022

Holiday Pops concert aims to spread hope and the holiday spirit

Five Washington and Lee ensembles come together for two nights to perform classic holiday songs and give back to the community
Bri Hatch
December 14, 2021

Alabama’s Poet Laureate inspires students

Ashley M. Jones spoke with students about her new poetry collection, “Reparations Now!”
Virginia Laurie
November 9, 2021
Workshops are free and open to the public. Photo by Lea Borner, ‘22.

Dance department hosts annual master class series

Visiting dance instructors teach free workshops for Dunham Technique and more.
Lea Borner
October 26, 2021
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