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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

The Rockbridge Area Relief Association is one resource available to those facing homelessness.

Most Lexington hotels will no longer accept homeless guests

This comes at a time when demand for local housing assistance has increased. Local advocates say that building more affordable housing is their primary focus in alleviating homelessness
Jenny Hellwig, Editor-in-Chief
November 30, 2023
Who's going into shops like Sugar Maple Trading Company? No one opinions editor Georgia Bernbaum knows. Are these shops evidence of Lexington being a witness protection town?

Is Lexington a witness protection town?

Ever wondered if there’s more to our sleepy college town? Well, be careful what you wish for
Georgia Bernbaum, Opinions Editor
October 10, 2023

Democratic demise

Election defeats portend a grave situation for the Democratic Party
Andrew Thompson
November 23, 2021
The Democratic headquarters in Lexington has had signs up all fall. Photo by Lilah Kimble, '23.

A wake up call for Democrats

Opinions on the struggling Democratic party
Will Pittman
November 23, 2021
Washington and Lee yearbooks depicted blackface too

Washington and Lee yearbooks depicted blackface too

A review of old Calyx yearbooks archived in Special Collections showed racist photos, jokes and drawings, as well as references to sexual assault.
Hannah Denham
February 27, 2019

Getting out of Lexington: Waynesboro Edition

A junior Washington and Lee student gives tips for how to enjoy leaving "the Washington and Lee bubble." This week's highlights Waynesboro, Virginia
Josette Corazza
November 6, 2018
Buena Vista has many attractions downtown, including restaurants and camping. Photo by Josette Corazza, '20.

Getting out of Lexington: Adventures in Buena Vista

Check out the best places to go in Buena Vista, a quick 15-minute drive from Lexington
Josette Corazza
October 23, 2018
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