A year in review: Washington and Lee back and better than ever
This year, students finally felt a sense of normalcy after a year-and-a-half of restrictions
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![B.o.B performed for a group of around 500 students at the sold out concert. Photo by Kayla Monaghan, ’24.](https://ringtumphi.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/bob-by-Kayla-Monaghan7-900x675.jpeg)
B.o.B performance kicks off Fancy Dress weekend
The concert lead with the student band Meat Puzzle
![Your co-editors-in-chief, Mary Alice Russell, ’22, (left) and Grace Mamon, ’22, (right) enjoyed Fancy Dress. Photo by Maria Shaw, ’22.](https://ringtumphi.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/IMG_4480-675x900.jpg)
Fancy Dress Ball brings a sense of togetherness
From the plastic dinosaurs to the dance floor of the gym, there was something for everybody
Yik Yak rumors spread concern and confusion on W&L campus
The anonymous app allows students to post misinformation without consequences, causing readers to not know what to believe
![Photo by Mikah Holcomb, ‘21.](https://ringtumphi.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/DSCF8012-900x600.jpg)
Two Worlds in One Small Town
Washington and Lee students and VMI cadets may have more in common than they think
![Signs endorsing conservative candidates are posted outside the Republican Party Headquarters in Lexington. Similar signs were disallowed at the Activities Fair in September. Photo by Lilah Kimble, ’23.](https://ringtumphi.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Screen-Shot-2021-11-09-at-5.33.47-PM-900x879.png)
W&L in conflict with student clubs over political endorsements and tax law
Both the College Republicans and College Democrats demand more transparency and consistency from the university in their regulation of student speech
Students spend fall break studying
Students used reading days to catch up on work, but wished they had a longer break.
![The parking deck is often full, especially during weekdays. Photo by Grace Mamon, ’22.](https://ringtumphi.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Screen-Shot-2021-10-26-at-3.56.47-PM-900x674.png)
W&L students say university parking policies are unreasonable
There is a general disconnect between Public Safety and students, some say. Public Safety just wants to give fair parking options to everyone.
Looking back and looking forward: last year and what it can teach us
A perspective of the first-year experience during a global pandemic
![Yik Yak has taken the student body by storm. Photo by Stefanie Chiguluri, '24.](https://ringtumphi.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/IMG_0341-900x675.jpg)
A stupid freshman’s take on Yik Yak
An insensitive alternative take on cyberbullying
An unfortunate anniversary
While the life we live today is still far from the life we lived over a year ago, it could be worse. It could always be worse. This is why it’s so important to appreciate.
![Many students spent the days off hiking or enjoying time outdoors.](https://ringtumphi.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/20210312-EKC_9900-2-900x601.jpg)
Winter term mental health days let students recharge
A look into how six students spent their days off