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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

Alden Wicker’s talk about her book, “To Dye For,” was set to be held in Northen Auditorium but was moved to Zoom following the winter storm.

W&L alum discusses the effect of fast fashion on human health

Alden Wicker, ’09, spoke to university professors and students about how toxic chemicals in clothes make us, and the environment, sick
Erika Kengni, News Editor
February 17, 2025
Gerard Baker addresses a crowd of almost 200 in University Chapel.

Wall Street Journal leader examines Trump’s revolution

The Journal’s Editor-At-Large, Gerard Baker, told a crowd in University Chapel that the new president may struggle to keep up the momentum of his first week in office
Josh Darrow
February 3, 2025
Columbia University professor Carl Hart gives a lecture about the country’s drug policy and how he would like to see it change.

Columbia University professor criticizes American drug policy

Carl Hart said current drug restrictions are inconsistent with America’s founding principles and data
John Little
November 4, 2024
Jason Riley speaks in University Chapel on Oct. 24.

Wall Street Journal commentator talks about the “trouble with social justice”

The Phi fact-checked Jason Riley’s qualms with social justice after his campus speech
Sydney Devory
November 4, 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
Knowles speaking at a 2019 Teen Student Action Summit.

Michael Knowles doesn’t understand divorce

Knowles said divorce laws are dismantling families. They saved mine
John Milas
September 23, 2024
A group of people sits at a table.

New York Times investigative reporters blast McKinsey in campus visit

The authors of "When McKinsey Comes to Town" exposed the dealings of the world's largest consulting firm
Lily Mott, Staff Writer
February 7, 2023
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
Salaam signs copies of his most recent book “Better, Not Bitter: Living on Purpose in the Pursuit of Racial Justice” while meeting students, faculty and community members who attended his talk. Photo by Grace Mamon, ’22

Yusef Salaam calls for more political participation to end systemic racism

Salaam spoke about his unjust conviction as part of the Central Park Five and his refusal to give into the narratives police and media had defined for him
Luke Fountain
February 1, 2022
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