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The student newspaper of Washington and Lee University

The Ring-tum Phi

The student newspaper of Washington and Lee University

The Ring-tum Phi

Donald Trump Jr. slams the Biden administration and calls for support for his father’s presidential campaign.

Mock Convention failed to uphold Honor System values

We must consider the impact of the 2024 Mock Convention speakers during a time when democracy is at risk
Tom Maghie
March 12, 2024
University Chapel at 2023 Convocation.

The Honor System: Fostering Honor or Fear?

The Honor System is a core part of our University’s history, but what if it is keeping us from a better future?
Meklit Tilahun
September 25, 2023
Student engagement is necessary to meaningfully reform honor standards at Washington and Lee, Aliya Gibbons writes.

A final examination of the Honor System

There are many problems with the Honor System, but there are also many conversations on how to address them
Aliya Gibbons, Staff Writer
December 12, 2022
Washington and Lee's White Book, which first-years sign during orientation week each year to pledge commitment to the Honor System. The Executive Committee, which oversees honor matters, could split into two separate bodies, with one specifically dedicated to honor matters.

Executive Committee considers splitting into two separate agencies

EC members discussed separating budget allocation from Honor System role
Chas Chappell, Staff Writer
December 12, 2022
Washington and Lee’s Honor System is rooted in a single sanction of immediate dismissal. But as other schools reform their honor systems’ penalties, should we do the same?

The glory and the dream

The single sanction is a fundamental part of our Honor System, but is it effective?
Aliya Gibbons, Staff Writer
November 15, 2022

What actually is the Honor System?

A take on Washington and Lee's notorious honor system
Jess Kishbaugh
November 23, 2021

Executive Committee task force to raise awareness about Honor System

Executive Committee's Education Task Force to increase understanding, awareness about Honor System
Alison Murtagh
May 9, 2016
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