The Ring-tum Phi

Mask-Wearing Still Matters

Charlotte Dross • March 19, 2021

Until the entire country is vaccinated, and until hundreds of people are not dying daily from COVID-19, there is no excuse for not wearing a mask.

An unfortunate anniversary

Lilah Kimble • March 19, 2021

While the life we live today is still far from the life we lived over a year ago, it could be worse. It could always be worse. This is why it’s so important to appreciate.

COVID-19’s impact on museums, locally and nationally

Mary Alice Russell • March 19, 2021

In Lexington, museums are opening their doors after a difficult 2020.

Celebrating 20 Years of the Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Program

Jess Kishbaugh • March 19, 2021

How the program worked to gain recognition and is still overcoming stigma today.

Winter term mental health days let students recharge

Annalisa Waddick • March 19, 2021

A look into how six students spent their days off

Rockbridge sees slow but sure COVID-19 vaccinations

February 16, 2021

Vaccine rollout in Rockbridge County is progressing, but slowly

A healthy way to escape the pandemic

Diana Sturdy • February 16, 2021

There is a threat in making escapism and high-screen time a mutually exclusive and socially acceptable activity

Fancy dress expected to be virtual, decentralized

Jess Kishbaugh • February 16, 2021

Plans are still in the works and no date has been set for this year’s event

Vaccinated students: some volunteers and healthcare workers are eligible, regardless of age

Mary Alice Russell • February 16, 2021

Students who have been vaccinated share their experiences

Athletics are back on… again

Annalisa Waddick • February 16, 2021

Fall sports practices and competitions reinstated after environment level is reduced back to high yellow.

COVID-19 pressures Washington Term to change course

February 16, 2021

Washington Term expected to move online as COVID contin- ues to pose a problem.

COVID-19 Update: W&L plans for winter and spring semesters

Jin Ni • November 19, 2020

One in-person semester finished. With two more to go, W&L looks at how to make next semester safer and better.