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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

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
Bri Hatch
February 15, 2022
W&L users of Yik Yak make annonymous comments about university culture and students. But some say this annonymity allows for more cyberbully-ing and discriminatory content, since posters face no consequences for their words. Photo by Stephanie Chiguluri, ‘24.

Yik Yak app sparks both connection and concern on W&L campus

Some students and faculty say the app breeds cyberbullying and discrimination
Bri Hatch
October 12, 2021
Yik Yak has taken the student body by storm. Photo by Stefanie Chiguluri, '24.

A stupid freshman’s take on Yik Yak

An insensitive alternative take on cyberbullying
Hyatt Sbar
September 28, 2021
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