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Independent student newspaper of Washington and Lee University

The Ring-tum Phi

Independent student newspaper of Washington and Lee University

The Ring-tum Phi

Independent student newspaper of Washington and Lee University

The Ring-tum Phi

Minting students majoring in money

A satirical peek into the lives of C-School majors
Archita Aggarwal and Nisha Walvekar
March 28, 2023

The Greek tragedy

The legend of Lexington's downfall
Victoria Ernst, Staff Writer
March 28, 2023
A man with white hair in a suit coat stands above a crowd, speaking. The American flag is in the background.

Biden is my Taylor Swift. And I saw him live

Is witnessing history worth your time?
Jack Evans, Staff Writer
March 13, 2023

W&L’s culture of misogyny and assault

Ramsey unleashes a polemic on the school’s response to recent infractions by male students
Blake Ramsey, Staff Writer
March 13, 2023
A wide view of a cafe with seating and tables. A sign says "E cafe"

The perks of a post D-hall era

Eating on campus is much more manageable now that I can use my 24 swipes a week however I choose
Austin Winslow, Staff Writer
March 13, 2023

Celebrities: They really are just like us

I met Ben and Jerry, and the progressive businessmen were wonderfully down-to-earth
Annalisa Waddick, Opinions Editor
March 13, 2023

An ode to D-hall, my first love on campus

A love letter to the backbone of W&L
Georgia Bernbaum, Opinions Editor
February 14, 2023
People line up, while others serve soup from large pots.

The soup-erior soups of the Souper Bowl

I ranked all the vegetarian soups of Campus Kitchen's soup-themed fundraiser so you don't have to
Annalisa Waddick, Opinions Editor
February 14, 2023

We have the Greens to thank for an online education

A meditation on Crash Course, an educational Youtube channel by John and Hank Green
Aliya Gibbons, Staff Writer
February 14, 2023

Ignorance is bliss (for those who lack awareness)

Our brains "subconsciously process that popularity connotes correctness," deterring us from independent thought
Victoria Ernst, Staff Writer
February 14, 2023
Photo by Conrad Johnson, RDECOM courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

Satire: Local boy scout shoots down Chinese spy balloons, honored as local and national hero

President Biden awarded 15-year-old Jake Hamlon the Medal of Honor for his service
Tyler Palicia, Staff Writer
February 14, 2023

What I’ve learned from rom-coms

Your favorite movie trope may actually teach valuable lessons
Georgia Bernbaum, Opinions Editor
February 7, 2023
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