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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

End of summer can mean a decline in mental health. What can we do about it?

The fall mental health struggle

With a new school year upon us, the shift between seasons can bring its own set of triumphs and challenges
Teddy Kavanagh
September 23, 2024
Haidt at the university’s Mock Convention.

“The Anxious Generation” and our lives

Jonathan Haidt attended Mock Con last year. What does his book mean for us?
Edwards Settle
September 23, 2024
Professor Chris Gavaler presented what he described as the world’s most unorthodox self-help seminar, “The Zombie Life,” on April 6. Photo provided by Chris Gaveler

‘The Zombie Life’ explores life and death

Witty, thrilling and uncomfortable, Professor Chris Gavaler crafts a profound message about the value of living
Hana Chang
April 9, 2024
Photo courtesy of Washington and Lee University

Mental health and media intimidation

The occasional dehumanization journalists face can clash with the modern sentiment that we should preserve our mental health
Shauna Muckle, Editor in Chief
April 8, 2024
Students can now opt to meet in-person at the University Counseling Center. Photo by Stefani Chiguluri, '24.

Students receive less care from short-staffed university counseling center

The counseling center is down three providers, leaving students with longer wait times between appointment
Shauna Muckle, Editor in Chief
March 25, 2024
A man and a woman sit together at a table, working on their laptops.

“I’ve been so disconnected:” First-years say post-pandemic burnout is real

Students are struggling with disengagement and apathy now that campus has returned to pre-pandemic norms
Claire DiChiario, Staff Writer
February 7, 2023

New club talks student-athlete mental health

GAMA will bring together student-athletes to lift each other up and talk about mental health
Stef Chiguluri, Sports Editor
November 15, 2022

Mental health and addiction issues climbing in Lexington

The pandemic has drawn attention away from skyrocketing mental health problems and overdose deaths in Lexington and other rural communities
Lauren Reese
April 12, 2022
W&L users of Yik Yak make annonymous comments about university culture and students. But some say this annonymity allows for more cyberbully-ing and discriminatory content, since posters face no consequences for their words. Photo by Stephanie Chiguluri, ‘24.

Yik Yak app sparks both connection and concern on W&L campus

Some students and faculty say the app breeds cyberbullying and discrimination
Bri Hatch
October 12, 2021
Students can now opt to meet in-person at the University Counseling Center. Photo by Stefani Chiguluri, '24.

University counseling revamped

The counseling center provides new hires and expanded services this year
Janae Darby
September 28, 2021
Many students spent the days off hiking or enjoying time outdoors.

Winter term mental health days let students recharge

A look into how six students spent their days off
Annalisa Waddick
March 19, 2021

A healthy way to escape the pandemic

There is a threat in making escapism and high-screen time a mutually exclusive and socially acceptable activity
Diana Sturdy
February 16, 2021
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