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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

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 8, 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

How to beat the winter blues

As if seasonal depression isn’t already enough to deal with, we are now in the midst of a global pandemic that directly affects our ability to connect with others.
Charlotte Dross
November 19, 2020

COVID-19 update: Restrictions loosened, but student concerns remain

Students call for mental health resources, grading changes and due process
ELIZABETH BELL
October 21, 2020
Students raise concerns about mental health and conduct processes amid strict COVID-19 restrictions

Students raise concerns about mental health and conduct processes amid strict COVID-19 restrictions

A virtual meeting with the COVID Committee allowed students to air grievances
BRI HATCH
October 21, 2020

Mental health in a pandemic

Anxiety related to the coronavirus pandemic stems from unprecedented stressors
Diana Sturdy
October 7, 2020

Mental health: A problem in need of recognition

A senior Washington and Lee student pleads with other students to be honest about mental health
Anna Daccache
November 6, 2018
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