MADRID, SPAIN — Having been beaten to the story, once again, by the University calendar, W&L’s favorite monthly newsletter finally decided to get out of the “rat-race” of Lexington for a bit to instead experience a different culture. A journalism major with a minor in English, the Phi, although visibly low on cash, was kind … Continue reading The Ring-tum Phi, citing a tough semester, to study abroad Winter Term
Month: October 2017
Spotted: Upperclassmen boys trying to normalize girl’s rush date style as their own
PRONTO GELATORIO- The boys are finally catching on. Forced, uncomfortable small talk, in other words, has begun to replace informal, relaxed socialization that had been the norm for decades prior. Why have a chill gathering upstairs in a fraternity house when you could, instead, ask every possible question of a freshman’s mundane summer as a … Continue reading Spotted: Upperclassmen boys trying to normalize girl’s rush date style as their own
Recruitment disaster: Top fraternity spends semester rushing box of Saltine Crackers
Brothers of one of W&L’s top fraternities are in a panic upon finding out that six weeks of recruitments efforts have, unfortunately, been poured into rushing a box of Saltine Crackers. The shocking revelation occurred Wednesday night when soup was served for dinner. “I can’t believe it,” said one stunned brother. “I mean, yeah, they … Continue reading Recruitment disaster: Top fraternity spends semester rushing box of Saltine Crackers
15-minute Parents Weekend concert to sustain Southern Comfort ego throughout year
article unnecessary --Ford Carson '18
Sadistic architect places all outlets behind desks
Under the approval of the Board of Directors for Washington and Lee University, architect-extraordinaire and W&L grad Samuel Silversmith, ’72, began to work on drawing up plans for the school’s new library, which will be built in a few years’ time. However, fears began to grip the student body as Snapchats of the plans began … Continue reading Sadistic architect places all outlets behind desks
Your Horoscopes — Week of October 5, 2017
Libra (Sept. 23 – Oct. 22): Your house of school project partnerships will shine under the full moon later this week, so you can ease up on the passive aggressive messages about the presentation. Scorpio (Oct. 23 – Nov. 1): Charming Venus is flowing into your relationships house, but double texting that hookup will never … Continue reading Your Horoscopes — Week of October 5, 2017
Apparently there is a new dress code requirement for classes – here’s what you need to know.
If you’re as confused as I was when I was as a naïve junior by the seas of navy clad Ralph Lauren and Brooks Brothers models walking around campus — have no fear. The Radish is here to clear some things up. After some thorough investigations by our field staff we have discovered Washington and … Continue reading Apparently there is a new dress code requirement for classes – here’s what you need to know.
“The Old Taylor,” previously presumed dead, to release new album through FUDG Records
Upon the release of the New Taylor Swift's single "Look What You Made Me Do" many fans of The Old Taylor™ were left wondering what happened to our curly-haired American sweetheart. Where’s that lovable gal who holds an acoustic guitar in one hand and tears out the hearts of her exes with the other? Luckily … Continue reading “The Old Taylor,” previously presumed dead, to release new album through FUDG Records
W&L Boy Bingo
--Darcy Olmstead '21, with Libby Lanier '21.