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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

Washington and Lee continues to implement COVID-19 policies and regulations in the new academic year. Photo by Lilah Kimble, 23.

COVID-19 policies remain for new year

COVID-19 is back with a vengeance for the 2021-2022 academic year.
Luke Fountain
September 28, 2021
Burns reads a Veterans Day prayer at the annual Veterans Day event on campus. Photo courtesy of The Columns.

“A very cheerful, uplifting person with a heart of gold:” Paul Burns dies at 72

Burns, a longtime W&L Facilities staff member and Army veteran, died from COVID-19.
Shauna Muckle
September 28, 2021

A take on COVID-19 restrictions at W&L

A fog of frustration surrounds campus as regulations prevent a transition back to normalcy
Victoria Ernst
September 28, 2021

Looking back and looking forward: last year and what it can teach us

A perspective of the first-year experience during a global pandemic
Will Pittman
September 28, 2021

Why the mandate matters

A look at vaccine mandates and the role they play in the fight against COVID-19
Charlotte Dross
September 28, 2021
Students wear masks on campus, following Washington and Lee’s Covid-19 protocol.

Mask-Wearing Still Matters

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.
Charlotte Dross
March 19, 2021

An unfortunate anniversary

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.
Lilah Kimble
March 19, 2021
Stonewall Jackson House reopened at the beginning of March. Photo by Mary Alice Russell, '22.

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

In Lexington, museums are opening their doors after a difficult 2020.
Mary Alice Russell
March 19, 2021

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

How the program worked to gain recognition and is still overcoming stigma today.
Jess Kishbaugh
March 19, 2021
Many students spent the days off hiking or enjoying time outdoors.

Winter term mental health days let students recharge

A look into how six students spent their days off
Annalisa Waddick
March 19, 2021

Rockbridge sees slow but sure COVID-19 vaccinations

Vaccine rollout in Rockbridge County is progressing, but slowly
February 16, 2021

A healthy way to escape the pandemic

There is a threat in making escapism and high-screen time a mutually exclusive and socially acceptable activity
Diana Sturdy
February 16, 2021
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