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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

The ODAC unanimously voted to cancel all track and field, tennis, baseball, lacrosse, and golf spring seasons for 2020 as a result of COVID-19. Photo by Isaac Thompson, '21.

Senior student athletes adjust to abrupt end of winter and spring seasons

The university and the ODAC canceled athletics for the rest of the year
Sydney Lee
March 30, 2020
A fier notifying students that the Shannon-Clark lecture
and retreat are canceled. Photo by Grace Mamon.

English department cancels annual retreat, lecture

The Shannon-Clark lecture and retreat is one of many events canceled due to COVID-19
Grace Mamon
March 30, 2020
Washingtonian Society's recovery resources are now available virtually. Photo courtesy of Katie Evans.

Counseling Center available to students online

The Counseling Center is finding new ways to reach students without in-person services
Grace Mamon
March 30, 2020
Rafay Hassan, ‘22, volunteers with Rockbridge Area Relief Association. 
Photo by Hannah Denham.

How Lexington nonprofits are responding to the community’s needs with coronavirus

Rockbridge Area Relief Association set up a drive-thru
Avalon Pernell
March 30, 2020
Rafay Hassan, ‘22, volunteered with Rockbridge Area Relief Association
during the two-week recess. Photo by Hannah Denham.

The students who stayed: A day in the life of social distancing at Washington and Lee

The university approved 26 students to move into Woods Creek West after sending the rest of students home
Hannah Denham
March 30, 2020
An aerial view of Washington and Lee University. Photo by Coleman Martinson.

Students in different time zones face added stress with online classes

Students who are back home in California, Morocco and Vietnam weigh in
Sydney Lee
March 30, 2020
Jin Ni, '22, moved into her new home. Photo courtesy of Jin Ni.

Finding housing when I was told to leave

A Ring-tum Phi reporter shares her experience facing discrimination and difficulty finding a place to stay
Jin Ni
March 30, 2020
The novel coronavirus. Photo illustration courtesy of the Center for Disease Control and Prevention.

Lexington has its first coronavirus case

City Manager Jim Halasz said the first case in the Rockbridge area is a 60-year-old woman
Hannah Denham
March 21, 2020
Photo by Isaac Thompson, '21.

University cancels all athletic events

The women’s lacrosse team was one team whose season was cut short by the decision
Avalon Pernell
March 13, 2020
Washington Hall, from the steps of Lee Chapel. Photo by Hannah Denham.

Opinion: Washington and Lee must consider its most marginalized students in coronavirus response

Chase Isbell, '21, said he hopes the administration will take into account the needs of low-income and marginalized students
Chase Isbell
March 13, 2020
An aerial view of Washington and Lee University. Photo by Coleman Martinson.

Campus responds to coronavirus: All your questions answered

The Ring-tum Phi staff is keeping Washington and Lee University informed with the latest coronavirus updates and answers to reader questions.
Ring-tum Phi Staff
March 13, 2020
Huntley Hall, where the Williams School is located. Photo by Kaelan McCabe, '21.

Washington and Lee University moves classes online for rest of academic year

The decision impacts both undergraduate and law students and comes as a response to the growing impact of the new coronavirus
Hannah Denham
March 12, 2020
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