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The Ring-tum Phi

The student newspaper of Washington and Lee University

The Ring-tum Phi

The student newspaper of Washington and Lee University

The Ring-tum Phi

The Liberty Hall Farmhouse is one of three active archaeology labs on campus.

Archaeology suffers from lack of school resources

With the department's 50th anniversary approaching, leaders reflect on their struggle to receive recognition from the university
Abby Kim
March 19, 2024
Three Black Washington and Lee grads

DeLaney Center researches untold stories of Black women on W&L’s campus

Black women's contributions to the school included creating and leading dynamic student organizations
Caitlyn Thompkins, Staff Writer
April 11, 2023
Steward’s House Ruin as it looks in September 2021. Photo by Tyler Palicia, ’23.

The secret ruins

A little-known historical site on Washington and Lee’s back campus has all but completely deteriorated due to the university’s neglect.
Tyler Palicia
March 15, 2022

Historians rethink loyalty within the American Civil War, highlight overlooked Black stories

The 2022 Institute for Honor broke down the nuance of America’s past in new ways
Kamron Spivey
March 15, 2022

DCI Class Presents Snapshots of University History

These include a look into the 1954 football cheating scandal, W&L’s secret societies, and famous musical guests
Andrew Claybrook
December 14, 2021

The danger of addressing “history”

Do not make claims about the past if you have not studied it
Kamron Spivey
November 9, 2021
The chapel is open to students and visitors who are interested in learning about institutional history. Photo by Liliah Kimble, ’23.

Students and tourists want transparency about changes happening within the newly-renamed University Chapel

Despite months of alterations, no updates have been provided on the memorials removed from the chapel
Kamron Spivey
November 9, 2021
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