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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

 Over the past decade, Washington and Lee had the lowest average percent of arts majors compared to other liberal arts colleges. Graphic by Kate Keeley, ‘26

Washington and Lee lags behind other colleges in number of arts majors

Despite requiring students to take at least one class focused on the arts, W&L attracts fewer arts majors
Kate Keeley
December 11, 2023
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
Pieces performed included Summertime by George Gershwin, Feels So Good by Chuck Mangione and It Don’t Mean A Thing by Duke Ellington. Photo by Elena Lee, ’25.

A night of music and magic at Keller Theatre

In their first ever collaboration, university dance and jazz groups brought the charm of 1940s New Orleans to little Lexington
Jin Ni
March 15, 2022
“Thumbelina” showed at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Feb. 12. Photo by Annalisa Waddick, ’23.

“Thumbelina” brings storytelling to life

Kamishibai adaptation tells a story of friendship, agency, and one very tiny girl
Annalisa Waddick
February 15, 2022

Lenfest will host ARTrageous, a multidisciplinary performance, April 28. Photo by Elena Lee, ’25.

The show must go on: 2022 Lenfest Center season brings performers and audiences together again

This season at Lenfest Center for the Arts will bring performers and audiences together again
Emma Malinak
February 1, 2022
Aran Go, 16, performing in choral concert. Photo by Steven Yeung, 17.

Choral concert makes waves

W&L's Music Department showcases its choral groups in annual winter choral concert
Alexandra Cline
March 28, 2016
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