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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

Wishing you happy dorm-idays!

A few of the little things Graham Lees’ fourth floor is grateful for this year
Annalisa Waddick
December 14, 2021

Movin’ on to Omicron

Just when things seemed fine, a new virus arrives
Kamron Spivey
December 14, 2021

Centrism is a cancer

So-called “centrists” only align with the majority of professional politicians, not the majority of the public.
Tyler Palicia
December 14, 2021

The danger of addressing “history”

Do not make claims about the past if you have not studied it
Kamron Spivey
November 9, 2021
A Bond movie like no other

A Bond movie like no other

A sobering end Craig’s tenure as 007
Andrew Thompson
October 26, 2021

Mitch McConnell is threatening us with a global financial crisis

… But it provides the Democrats with an opportunity
Connor McNamara
October 26, 2021

Squid Game: Netflix’s newest hit

Netflix’s latest psychological horror continues to impress audiences and critics alike
Joe Gilmor
October 26, 2021
Signs supporting the gubernatorial race are popping up in Lexington. Photo by Lilah Kimble, '23.

A difficult position for Glenn Youngkin

Youngkin’s campaign strategy meets with moderate success but still leaves GOP candidate in a disadvantageous position
Andrew Thompson
October 12, 2021
The University Chapel, formerly named Lee Chapel, houses the Lee family crypt, photo by Lilah Kimble, ’23.

The legacy of Lee

The Robert E. Lee statue on Monument Avenue in Richmond, Virginia was recently - and rightfully - removed
Georgia Bernbaum
October 12, 2021

A take on COVID-19 restrictions at W&L

A fog of frustration surrounds campus as regulations prevent a transition back to normalcy
Victoria Ernst
September 28, 2021

Addressing history without erasing it

A first year’s take on the Washington and Lee Board’s decision to retain the name.
Avani Kashyap
September 28, 2021

The Met Gala: a conversation about American capitalism

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez successfully uses fashion to highlight income inequality
Georgia Bernbaum
September 28, 2021
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