The student newspaper of Washington and Lee University

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
A group of people, appearing mostly female, hold lit candles and walk in a loose line on a brick pathway under columned porches. The photo's lighting is dim and indicates twilight.

The other side of sexual misconduct programming

Audrey Blumenstock, '22, says being on the SPEAK executive team made her feel "muzzled" by the administration
Jenny Hellwig, News Editor
March 28, 2023
SPEAK members read stories submitted by student survivors.

SPEAK event provides forum for W&L students to share their stories

Survivors of sexual assault find support at annual event
Anneliese Schneider, Staff Writer
December 14, 2022
Organizer Mansi Tripathi, ’22, gave opening remarks about the prevalence of sexual assault at Washington and Lee in front of a banner signed by students to show support for survivors. Photo by Shauna Muckle, ’24.

SPEAK hosts sexual assault awareness event

Anonymous stories written by survivors described a culture of self-blame, doubt and social stigma surrounding speaking out about sexual violence
Shauna Muckle
February 1, 2022
The virtual panel was held by SPEAK on Aug. 25.

New Title IX policy narrows definition for sexual assualt and misconduct

The university’s interim policy will address misconduct that Title IX will not
Grace Mamon
September 10, 2020
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