Law student group presses administrators, undergrads for swifter campus change
Students at Washington and Lee University’s School of Law have formed a coalition to unite both sides of campus to bring about social change. But it remains unclear if their message has been effective...
View ArticleUniversity announces next Quality Enhancement Plan following yearlong...
A committee of W&L community members has selected the Advanced Research Cohort (ARC) Program to be the focus of its next Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP), after soliciting widespread university...
View ArticleUniversity leaders examine new tax bill’s effects on endowment
In an estimate from the Office of University Development, Washington and Lee will pay approximately $800,000 in excise taxes this year following the passage of President Donald Trump’s new tax plan....
View ArticleDonuts, Dorm Storm and Driving: How W&L students pursue on-campus...
Since the start of the 2017-2018 school year, a few enterprising W&L students have initiated business start-ups, using concepts they learned in the classroom and capitalizing on the unique student...
View ArticleW&L cast adapts children’s play to college stage
Washington and Lee University’s Theatre, Dance and Film Department performed the live adaptation of Roald Dahl’s “James and the Giant Peach” in the Keller Theatre at Lenfest Hall last weekend. Arthur...
View ArticleNPR television critic educates on media’s perpetuation of stereotypes
Journalist and media analyst Eric Deggans gave a talk on Feb. 6 about how race is portrayed in, and perceived from, news media. “Racism and sexism limit white people and men too,” Deggans said,...
View ArticlePyeongchang opening ceremony: a shared culture or a “stolen” culture?
The world watched the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang on Feb. 9. While many viewers in the United States are interested by the attendance of Vice President Mike Pence and Ivanka...
View ArticleIce, ice, baby: How to make your way through campus this winter
Icy conditions on campus can impact students significantly. Often, you must plan to leave earlier for class in order to take your time navigating the frosted grounds. Most importantly, you need to...
View ArticleA more experienced Generals lacrosse team shows optimism for a strong season
After sporting a relatively young team least year, Washington and Lee men’s lacrosse points to a year of experience and maturity setting the team up for a strong season. Head Coach Gene McCabe said...
View ArticleMen’s and women’s swim teams dominate at ODACs
After building up to the event all season, both the men’s and women’s swim teams decisively claimed first place in the ODAC Championship meet during the weekend of Feb. 9-11 in Greensboro, N.C.,...
View ArticleGeneral of the Week: Haley Tucker, ’19
The Ring-tum Phi: First off, congratulations on your hat trick in the win against Lynchburg and on being named ODAC Player of the Week! What are some of the team’s goals for the rest of the season?...
View ArticleVolleyball falters this weekend away, remains undefeated at home, in ODAC
The Generals volleyball team blanked Lynchburg College Wednesday, winning 3-0, with five players registering at least five kills during the match. Washington and Lee is now 6-0 in the ODAC, and 14-5...
View ArticleTrainers prove strong commitment to Generals
The student-athletes of Washington and Lee University train day-in and day-out to ensure top-performance come game day. However, there is an essential part of every program that works behind the scenes...
View ArticleField hockey uses team chemistry and preparedness to drive success
The women’s field hockey team improved to 7-4 with an away win at Eastern Mennonite last week and through offensive strength in Saturday’s game against Randolph-Macon, beating them 8-3. Now, the...
View Article‘Fab Five’s’ strong presence in men’s golf lends itself to close-knit team
The golf team has gotten off to a strong start this season, as their “Fab Five” sophomores have propelled them to a top 10 ranking in the Division III Coaches Poll. They’re coming off of a season in...
View ArticleReturn of the email scandal
The New York Times recently released an article discussing government officials’ use of private email servers. No, I am not referring to Hillary Clinton and her time as secretary of state. Instead, in...
View ArticleAfter Las Vegas – It’s time to look forward
Forty-seven guns. Thirty-three of them purchased within the last year. Twelve of them with a legal attachment to simulate automatic fire. This is the reality of the Las Vegas massacre, the worst mass...
View ArticleMock Con tri-chairs look to 2020, begin stage of staff recruitment
Mock Convention 2016 may have earned Washington and Lee its 20th correct presidential nominee prediction less than two years ago, but the university is not resting on its laurels. Preparations for the...
View ArticleFormer WH communications director kicks off Parents Weekend
Former White House Communications Director Anthony Scaramucci dove into his career history, President Trump and Washington and Lee’s namesakes at a sold-out event on Oct.5. Scaramucci, sometimes...
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