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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

Ryman Smith, ’27, Grace Rustay, ’27, Megan Hess and Steve McAllister discuss sustainable investing at a panel.

Panelists cast doubt on divestment. New student group says green investment is the better solution.

The Sustainable Innovation Investment Society plans to give students the tools they need to put their money where their mouth is when it comes to environmental activism
Emma Malinak, Editor-in-Chief
March 10, 2025
Abundant Life Kitchen owner, Kate Hender, tabled at the Taste of Lexington event to introduce students to her vegan and gluten-free business.

Taste of Lexington promotes environmental awareness

The SEAL event connected students to several local businesses that prioritize sustainable practices
Amelia Lanier, General Assignment Staff Writer
January 20, 2025
The rain garden outside Hillel House is one way in which the university has built stormwater management infrastructure.

W&L’s eco-friendly stormwater practices are paying off, literally

Lexington is working to build better stormwater infrastructure, in part through a new utility fee that rewards sustainable practices
Aiden Kelsey, Local Editor
January 20, 2025
A student scans their ReusePass code to return a to-go box.

Students and dining services staff at odds over new reusable to-go box program

Dining services officials say the program is more environmentally responsible and promotes community engagement. But students are frustrated by the change
Julianna Stephenson, Co-editor-in-Chief
September 23, 2024
Elliott Van Nice, ’27, throws her trash in the compost bin. This waste is then brought to the compost pile next to the Campus Garden where it breaks down into organic matter. According to the Washington and Lee Office of Sustainability, W&L processed over 211,000 pounds of food waste throughout the 2022-2023 school year.

Residential buildings adopt goals for sustainability with new compost bins

Students are partnering with the Office of Sustainability to bring sustainable waste options to more places around campus
Erika Kengni
January 22, 2024
Sheep graze beneath the solar panels. The sheep are part of the array’s landscaping plan, as they will cut the grass.

W&L hits climate milestone with solar power

After seven years of negotiations, a new solar array will provide sustainable energy for W&L and the region
Addie-Grace Cook
October 23, 2023
Students observe a table where two people are showing sustainable items.

SEAL celebrates sustainability with inaugural campus-wide garage sale

W&L’s sustainability office partnered with student groups to showcase the university’s environmental efforts
Catherine McKean, Arts & Life Editor
May 8, 2023
Many rows of solar panels form a cover over the middle portion of a parking garage top floor.

W&L launches new sustainability projects

W&L is taking steps to become carbon-neutral and reduce fossil fuel and plastic usage on campus
Jenny Hellwig, News Editor
February 8, 2023

W&L launches new sustainability projects

The university is taking more steps to be carbon-neutral and reduce fossil fuel usage, while also banning the sale of single-use, plastic water bottles on campus
Jenny Hellwig, Staff Writer
December 13, 2022
First-years become leaders in going green

First-years become leaders in going green

New Sustainability Leadership pre-orientation trip started this year
Sam Bramlett
September 14, 2015
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