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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

Human robots, robotic humans: Who’s mimicking whom?

ChatGPT is the newest AI with the ability to replicate human writing. But how human is it?
Aliya Gibbons, Staff Writer
February 7, 2023

“White Lotus” season two pairs satire with suspense in a new flipped mystery

Everything seems fine until it's not, and then you're left to put the pieces together
Austin Winslow, Staff Writer
February 7, 2023
A parade of people carrying Confederate flags down a street.

Hey W&L, your inaction is showing: Lee-Jackson Day shouldn’t be met with silence

The university cannot say it supports diversity and inclusion unless it fully opposes those crusty, decaying acolytes of the Lost Cause
Tyler Palicia, Staff Writer
February 7, 2023

Let’s talk about: the resurgence of heroin chic

Alarming trends in beauty point towards the rebirth of the '90s heroin chic era
Jackson Doane, Staff Writer
January 23, 2023
A crowd of people carrying Confederate flags walk down a town street, facing away from the camera.

Lee-Jackson Day suggests Lee is in limbo

An up-close look at the Lee-Jackson parade reveals complicated truths about the South
Palmer Van Tuyl, Staff Writer
January 23, 2023

The six castles of the fairy godmother

An allegory for sorority recruitment
Victoria Ernst, Staff Writer
January 23, 2023

Coddled students: it’s time to grow up

A case for breaking up with your parents and finding your independence
Will Pittman, Staff Writer
January 23, 2023

Didn’t know Pebble Beach was in Lexington!

Words on the outrage over Lexington Golf and Country Club’s increased golf rates
Will Pittman
May 17, 2022

We Didn’t Tell You The Whole Truth

Debunking Claims On Washington and Lee’s Website
Victoria Ernst
May 17, 2022

Putin, sic semper tyrannis

The Western goal should be to remove Russia’s leader
Andrew Thompson
March 29, 2022
Gas prices at the Lexington Sheetz have risen to  nearly $4. Photo by Elena Lee , ‘25.

Gasoline fuels more than cars

As gas prices rise, so do political excuses
Kamron Spivey
March 29, 2022
A student wearing their Apple Watch while doing homework. Photo by Jess Kishbaugh, ’24.

Tiny computers are controlling your every move

An examination of the mental manipulation perpetrated by Apple Watches
Victoria Ernst
March 15, 2022
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