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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

Eddie Garcia, who served in the U.S. Army, is running for Senate in Virginia. Photo courtesy of campaign website

Republican Senate candidate appeals to W&L voters

Eddie Garcia spoke to students as a part of his ongoing pre-election college tour
John Little
March 19, 2024
Donald Trump Jr. slams the Biden administration and calls for support for his father’s presidential campaign.

Donald Trump Jr. confuses students with disorganized speech and conspiracies

The former president’s son slammed the Biden administration and defended the events of Jan. 6
Luke Fountain
February 14, 2024
Donald Trump addresses students and praises Washington and Lee in a pre-recorded video.

Donald Trump wins Mock Convention’s GOP nomination

Trump’s win was no surprise, students said. But the speakers sparked disagreement and conversation
Emma Malinak, Catherine McKean, and Shauna Muckle
February 14, 2024
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp waves to the audience after sharing his thoughts on the future of the Republican Party.

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp outlines a new vision for the Republican Party

The Georgia governor shared his goals for how the party can regain trust among voters ahead of the November election
Luke Fountain
February 14, 2024
The fall season reminds us of a major question: who will next be in the White House. Photo from Rawpixel

Primaries reveal party problems

A deeper dive into the party dynamics negate surface-level similarities
Palmer Van Tuyl
September 25, 2023
The Democratic party headquarters in downtown Lexington. Members of the Republican Party are espousing the rhetoric of fascism, opinion writer Jack Evans argues.

The failure of the red wave

Congratulations, Republicans. You’ve played yourselves
Jack Evans, Staff Writer
November 15, 2022
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