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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 upcoming season at Lenfest will feature many exciting new shows.

Lenfest Center for the Arts is ready for the new season

Highlights of the diverse lineup for 2023-24 academic year
Veronika Kolosova
September 26, 2023
A group of female dancers stand or sit on stage, surrounded by floating picture frames.

W&L Dance Company, Rockbridge Symphony Orchestra celebrate African American artists

Guest artists helped the company tell African American stories through dance and music
Catherine McKean, Arts & Life Editor
April 11, 2023
A woman singing into a microphone, a man playing guitar, a man playing bass, and a man on the drums perform on stage.

Time Trav brings energetic punk rock to FUDG

The group of first-year musicians had their debut show in March
Catherine McKean, Arts & Life Editor
April 11, 2023

Highlights of the 2023 iHeartRadio Music Awards

How the biggest awards show celebrated its 10th anniversary
Veronika Kolosova, Staff Writer
April 11, 2023
A woman in a leotard raises a leg above her head. She is in a large metal cage on a stage. A crowd of people in formal wear surround the stage.

Students kick off end of semester with Sean Kingston concert, 116th Fancy Dress

The circus-themed ball brought a taste of the big top to Washington and Lee
Catherine McKean, Arts & Life Editor
March 28, 2023
A blonde woman with a bedazzled white guitar raises her hands above her head in a heart shape.

Yes, I’m in my “Eras” era. Who isn’t?

Who can say that the world doesn’t revolve around Taylor Swift now?
Veronika Kolosova, Staff Writer
March 28, 2023
A group of young women, all wearing different 1960s outfits, pose onstage and smile. One young man wearing black sits on the ground and smiles as well.

“Beehive” centers female empowerment, social movements, music of the ’60s

Director Jenefer Davies called the show "a love letter to girl power"
Chas Chappell, Staff Writer
March 28, 2023

Daisy Jones and the Six hits the small screen with a flop

Daisy Jones & the Six provides a glimpse into the life of rock stars, especially the battle against addiction, infidelity, and creative differences.
Meaghan Endres, Staff Writer
March 28, 2023
A group of people in wetsuits and flippers sit on the edge of a dock, by water. Swamp trees are visible in the background.

Students explore careers, culture and the outdoors

Campus organizations brought students to New York City, Hawai’i and Florida during the week of Feb. 20
Catherine McKean, Arts & Life Editor
March 13, 2023
The recital showcased both experienced pianists and those who started learning recently. All participants had taken Applied Music: Piano classes.

Inaugural concert celebrates student pianists’ hard work

Nine W&L students took the stage for the "Let's Dance" recital on Feb. 5
Emma Malinak, Arts & Life Editor
February 14, 2023
Solo recitals represent the pinnacle and completion of the music major. Photo courtesy of the Lenfest Center website

W&L senior solo recitals show off students’ musical journeys

One performer sang a musical theater set about the fear and vulnerability of coming out
Adelaide Loving, Staff Writer
February 7, 2023
Kristina Ayers, ‘25, conducts the Glee Club. Photo courtesy of the Washington and Lee Facebook

W&L students deliver music, merriment at annual Holiday Pops Concert

The concert brought together student conductors and five ensembles
Chas Chappell, Staff Writer
December 14, 2022
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