Month: February 2017

Junior pre-orientation leader and freshman participant enjoy heartwarming, fairytale romance

~ The Radish

Grasping her rain-soaked face with both hands, Phil Dowdy, ’18, gently kissed Ansley Smith, ’20, under the bright reflection of the full moon. It was O-Week at W&L, and the time for love couldn’t have been riper. The two struck the once-in-a-lifetime connection while hiking the “most difficult available, of course” section of the Appalachian … Continue reading Junior pre-orientation leader and freshman participant enjoy heartwarming, fairytale romance

Guy Wearing Patagonia declares himself “Totally Outdoorsy”

~ The Radish

Joshua Waters, a junior from Raleigh, North Carolina - where the nearby Blue Ridge Mountains are just beautiful, in case you haven't made time to hike them yet - made this proud declaration upon purchasing a Walkabout Outfitters gray Patagonia fleece two weeks ago.  He made the purchase (and subsequent lifestyle change) following a short … Continue reading Guy Wearing Patagonia declares himself “Totally Outdoorsy”

Student that studied abroad insightfully weighs in on current campus proceedings

~ The Radish

Walking with purpose, area girl Liz Vandertramp, ’18, hurried toward her campus commons to grab a front-row seat at the sponsored community civic engagement panel. Notepad and pen in hand, she sat ready to capture the first question once the Q&A session commenced. The situation suddenly took a drastic turn, though, as the conversation between … Continue reading Student that studied abroad insightfully weighs in on current campus proceedings