Sleeping is better than studying in more ways than one
It’s about the end of the semester. Students are busy preparing for their finals. An increasing number of students start to stay in the library until late at night or visit it early in the morning....
View ArticleBest-selling historical author shares stories from World War I
When war novelist Jeff Shaara first started writing, he didn’t know he would produce multiple bestsellers. He only knew he wanted to follow in his father’s footsteps. Shaara spoke on “A Storyteller’s...
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Swim team places seventh at NCAAs
The Washington and Lee women’s swim team made history as they placed seventh at the NCAA Division III Championships in Shenandoah, Texas. The team tallied 140 points to achieve seventh place amongst...
View ArticleGeneral of the Week: Dana Lee, ’17
Ring-tum Phi: What inspired you to start running? Dana Lee: I first became involved with track and field when I was a freshman in high school. I was really interested in the long jump and sprint events...
View ArticleStanford professor points out flaws in big philanthropies
The Mudd Center series on “Markets and Morals” concluded Thursday evening with a lecture from Professor Rob Reich of Stanford University. Reich came to Washington and Lee to discuss the function of...
View ArticleSpring term classes allow students to explore, immerse
Washington and Lee’s spring term is a unique four-week period that encourages students to explore specialized topics. Spring term courses often focus on a specific material that may not be able to be...
View ArticleA few clicks can change lives
When the disaster at Windfall happened a couple weeks ago, most people were in a state of shock. The fire began early in the morning and burnt the beloved house to the ground. It was a tragic end to a...
View ArticleSpring term bucket list
Spring term is unique to W&L, and if this is your first time experiencing spring term, then you are in for a treat. If you have plans to go abroad, these things also apply to you. As I approach my...
View ArticleThe DEA should reconsider marijuana laws
Ever since the Controlled Substances Act of 1970, marijuana has been classified as a Schedule I drug. Schedule I substances are defined by the DEA as drugs with no currently accepted medical use and a...
View ArticleUniversity Orchestra, three choral groups perform joint concert
Washington and Lee’s choral program, University Orchestra and a student pianist performed an Oratorio and Concerto Concert featuring Mozart’s Requiem on Tuesday in Wilson Concert Hall. Requiem is one...
View ArticleWomen’s lacrosse ranks No. 4 in Division III due to run of success against...
The Washington and Lee women’s lacrosse team has propelled itself to a No. 4 national ranking after huge wins over top-ranked teams. The Generals have bested top teams such as Catholic University who...
View ArticleMen’s golf team, Quinilty shine at Jekyll Island Invitational
The Washington and Lee Men’s Golf Team competed in the Jekyll Island Invitational and placed seventh out of 29 teams. The team was proud of the finish, but they believe they could do even better and...
View ArticlePopular demand brings new mascot
Washington and Lee has just introduced a new fan to appear at Generals athletic events: a trident mascot. The mascot, a human sized W&L trident, will begin appearing at games after spring break....
View ArticleGeneral of the Week: Will Bannister, ‘17
Ring-tum Phi: With your hometown being Bath, England, why did you come to the states for college, and why specifically W&L? Will Bannister: In England when you apply to universities you have to...
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Custom-order menu debuts at Food Side for four-week spring term
The third year dining option, Food Side, changed its menu for the third time this year to a custom-order menu for spring term. The menu includes build-your-own loaded mac and cheese, build-your-own...
View ArticleSigma Chi Derby Days raises over $5,000 for charity
The Zeta Chapter of Sigma Chi hosted Sigma Chi Derby Days this past week, raising over $5,000 for the Huntsman Cancer Foundation. Caleb Knight, president of the Washington and Lee chapter of Sigma Chi,...
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Trumps agrees to renegotiate NAFTA Trump tweeted about NAFTA to his 28.3 million followers last week, saying that he “received calls from the president of Mexico and the prime minister of Canada asking...
View ArticleShould W&L change spring term?
Washington and Lee is unique in the sense that it has two full semesters and then a spring term of one class for four weeks. Spring term is a chance to take a class that interests you, though it may...
View ArticleThe Problem with Derby Days
Derby Days. A time-honored tradition of sorority women chasing and pummeling one another in unnecessarily vicious flag football and field games. A tradition that has caused concussions and broken...
View ArticleWhy you should stop drinking soda all day every day
Of all the beverage options available at D-Hall, students should not be opting for soda. The high- sugar, high-calorie drink is not worth the slight sugar rush that has proved tempting enough for...
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