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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

Sgt. Austin Reter was fired from Public Safety in January.

Former Public Safety Sgt. Austin Reter says he was fired over “false pretenses”

Students have taken to Fizz and started a petition calling for Reter’s reinstatement
Aiden Kelsey, Local Editor
March 24, 2025
Thirteen vehicles in the Davidson Park lot and along East Nelson Street were broken into on March 17, according to police. The Lexington Police Department asked community members to help identify the suspect in a Facebook post on March 19.

Unlocked vehicles open the door to crime near Davidson Park

Students reported one vehicle stolen and several others rummaged through. Public Safety and Lexington Police urge everyone to lock their cars
Cami Knott, Web Editor
March 24, 2025
Craig VanClief, left, served as the head of Public Safety for a year and a half. The university hired Alex Rabar, right, to take the role of interim director in January.

W&L quietly replaces VanClief and welcomes interim Public Safety director

Former Rutgers police captain Alex Rabar will temporarily fill the position as Washington and Lee University conducts its search for a new chief officer
Aiden Kelsey, Local Editor
March 10, 2025
Selby jumps on a car hood as a bystander urges him to stop. Photo courtesy of Dec. 2, 2021 video obtained by the Phi from an anonymous source

Selby had history of “vindictive, destructive” behavior before sexual battery charge

University administration failed to protect community from Selby, even after reported incidents
Bri Hatch, Jenny Hellwig, and Shauna Muckle
February 14, 2023
Kipnes is accepting a campus safety position at a college in Rhode Island to be closer to family and friends.

W&L Public Safety director leaves after over nine years of service, remembers strong campus ties

Ethan Kipnes said W&L taught him the importance of fostering community relationships and being open-minded
Bri Hatch, Editor-in-Chief
December 12, 2022
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