From student to professional journalist
Interested in writing stories, reporting on breaking news or working for an advertising firm? There’s a new club that offers it all. This year, the Society of Professional Journalists returned as a...
View ArticlePersonal poetry from a resident writer
Poet William Wright took the podium in Hillel House planning to discuss one of his deepest, darkest childhood fears: hanging ferns. As an assistant editor for “Shenandoah: The Washington and Lee...
View ArticlePolice Chief raises concern about VMI, W&L relations
Cam Tyler, ‘17, was throwing a birthday party for her housemate in their home on North Randolph Street when some unexpected visitors arrived. “Two VMI guys walked up our front steps, and I can’t even...
View ArticlePass the pasta plate, please
Some halls often bond over impromptu movie nights, Domino’s pizza and trips to Hull’s Drive-In. But a hall in Graham-Lees bonded over something different: good food and particularly good company. On...
View ArticleTaylor Branch considers civil rights movement in modern democracy
Taylor Branch wasn’t born to write about race, but the civil rights movement changed that. Last Tuesday, Nov. 3, Branch came to Washington and Lee to speak about how events that occurred 50 years ago...
View ArticleInternational students experience difficulty with phone applications
Last month, Chinese students found they could not access some of the most popular Chinese websites, softwares and applications. “I can no longer see the moments in WeChat,” said Yue Pan, a first-year...
View ArticleArabic classes now offered by W&L
Washington and Lee University is offering classes in Arabic for the first time ever. Previously, students wishing to study the language needed to take classes at the Virginia Military Institute. “I...
View ArticleRegistration: We love to hate it
It seems like the new registration system is a step in the right direction. “I got every class I wanted,” Monette Carli, ‘17, said. “I’m glad the changes were made,” offered Phillip Harmon, ‘17. And...
View ArticleTo Vote, or Not to Vote: Voter Apathy
Election Day seemed to come and go quite uneventfully in the lives of Washington and Lee students. Besides noticing the geofilter Snapchat offered last Tuesday, Nov. 3, many students were unaware that...
View ArticleWhy do Americans distrust the media?
The CNBC hosted GOP debate, held on Oct. 28, has sparked questions about media bias and about the alleged equity of journalism. Debate moderators Carl Quintanilla, Becky Quick and John Harwood of CNBC,...
View ArticleAddressing the gym dilemma
There are many amazing aspects to going to a small school like Washington and Lee. We have small classes sizes, a small student body and a small campus. Unfortunately there are also downsides,...
View ArticleA fresh take on FDRs
The Foundation and Distribution Requirements at Washington and Lee further students’ interests and encourage a wide breadth of study. “I think FDRs are a good thing,” Anna Alexander, ‘18, said. “We...
View ArticleDon’t give up
Thanksgiving Break is quickly approaching for the students at Washington and Lee, and many feel the break from classes, the intense workload and responsibility just can’t come fast enough. As a...
View ArticleSPEAK leads annual Rock Against Rape
Students and faculty gathered in Commons Nov. 10 to raise awareness for sexual assault prevention on campus in the annual Rock Against Rape concert. The event featured musical performances from W&L...
View ArticleMonetary policy
The United States unemployment rate is down to five percent, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. This is positive for the economy—no one would dispute that. But the fact that some suggest that...
View ArticleUPDATE: Meal plan for sorority women
Starting this week, sorority women will be able to eat chapter dinner on Monday night without using a swipe. The new standard meal plan for sorority women only had five meal swipes each week, so women...
View ArticleStudents encouraged to donate to Operation Christmas Child this week
A hairbrush, a stuffed animal, shoes, a toothbrush–all are examples of items often taken for granted in today’s society. People don’t think about using them. They are just bought and replaced when...
View ArticleAshley Faulkner
In addition to writing for the Arts & Life section, I am a Tour guide for the Student Recruitment Committee, a cheerleader, a committee chair for FYOC, the Administrative Assistant for Alaska Mock...
View ArticleJohn Tompkins
In addition to writing for the Phi, I’m a member of W&L’s club polo team, a state chair for our 2016 Mock Convention, and a member of Pi Kappa Phi. I love writing and telling the stories of people...
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Students, faculty gather to support Mizzou
As dusk fell on the Colonnade Wednesday evening, MaKayla Lorick, ’19, was poised between two columns, a microphone in front of her. “During my first few weeks [at Washington and Lee], I felt on edge....
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