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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

COVID-19 update: Conduct probation and internship cancellations

Some students are asked to finish the term virtually. Others are told that their summer plans are cancelled
Avalon Pernell and Grace Mamon
October 6, 2020
17 first-year international students are studying abroad at St. Andrews due to travel restrictions.

International first-year students face unique challenges

First year international students must overcome pandemic challenges, even as they are stranded from home and the W&L community
Vivek Kumar and JIN NI
October 6, 2020
Hillel shifts to DIY Shabbat and virtual services

Hillel shifts to DIY Shabbat and virtual services

Engagement efforts include DIY Shabbat and MotiVote
Fran McDonough
October 6, 2020
Student organizations set up tents to replace typical tabling in commons

Student activities go virtual

Club leaders get creative to engage students on and off campus
Nobel Manaye
October 6, 2020
Peer counselors spread positivity on Cannan Green on Oct. 2.

Peer counselors support first-years students virtually

COVID-19 restrictions have made it more difficult for first-years to adjust to college life and build relationships
Kelsie Westmoreland
October 6, 2020

Nasty 9 trail race still running

Individual runners run the course on their own time to limit contact
Emery Wright
October 6, 2020
Gilliam Admissions House sits next to the colon-nade on campus

Admissions pivots to acommodate COVID guidelines

In-person admissions programs are being replaced with numerous virtual options
Jess Kishbaugh
September 22, 2020
Greek organizations adjust recruitment efforts

Greek organizations adjust recruitment efforts

COVID guidelines present obstacles to interacting with a new class of students
Watson Deacon
September 22, 2020
A student dons a face mask in an on-campus class.

Professors face new challenges teaching amidst unsure fall term

Professors question how to keep class morale high as uncertainty increases
NOBEL MANAYE and VIVEK KUMAR
September 22, 2020
Campus environment level increases as more students are quarantined

Campus environment level increases as more students are quarantined

26 students are in on-campus isolation and quarantine housing and 132 students are quarantining elsewhere
Avalon Pernell
September 22, 2020

Rockbridge-area schools reopen virtually

City and county schools tout new resources for students
Shauna Muckle
September 22, 2020

Pandemic months more successful than last year at Lexington farmers market

Shoppers and vendors have been gathering in person downtown
Grace Mamon
September 22, 2020
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