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Independent student newspaper of Washington and Lee University

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

Sasha Edwards, ‘20, (left) and MaKayla Lorick, ‘19, (right) are both members of the Tau Zeta chapter of AKA and lead the way for their Walk Out event on Oct. 20. Photo by Laura Calhoun, ‘20.

Alpha Kappa Alpha reignites on campus, members hope to spur more involvement

MaKayla Lorick, ‘19, says she hopes AKA’s legacy at the university doesn’t stop with her
Laura Calhoun
November 6, 2018

Woods Creek West: Unsafe and unjust

A sophomore Washington and Lee student talks with other sophomores about the "uninhabitable living situation" that is Woods Creek West
Coleman Martinson
November 6, 2018

Mental health: A problem in need of recognition

A senior Washington and Lee student pleads with other students to be honest about mental health
Anna Daccache
November 6, 2018

A call for civility during midterm elections

A senior Washington and Lee student reflects on the 2016 election
Skyler Zunk
November 6, 2018
David Barstow is a senior investigative reporter for the New York Times. Photo by Hannah Denham, '20.

Q&A with New York Times Senior Writer David Barstow

"My first piece of advice [for young journalists] is not advice at all. It’s a plea: God, we need you, right?"
Hannah Denham
October 31, 2018

W&L to face VMI at 32nd Lee-Jackson Classic

The game on Oct. 26 supports charity and brings the two Lexington colleges together
Kaelan McCabe
October 23, 2018
The Washington and Lee University campus, featuring Huntley Hall and Newcomb Hall. Photo by Coleman Martinson, '21.

W&L drops in national rankings, says U.S. News & World Report

President Will Dudley calls the decrease from 10th to 11th “insignificant”
Coleman Martinson
October 22, 2018

Music Department honors sacred works

Campus choirs and University Wind Ensemble perform in spring concert
Faith E. Pinho
April 5, 2015
A student performs in Commons Living Room during the biannual Open Airwaves event March 10.

Event provides artistic platform

Students share their artistic abilities on Open Airwaves stage
Clare Wilkinson
March 15, 2015
Mock Convention is just one year away

Mock Convention is just one year away

Mock Con 2016 leaders host documentary viewing to generate hype for next year's event
Emma Deihle
February 15, 2015
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