A few weekends ago, Washington and Lee hosted a crowd of high school seniors vying for the coveted Johnson Scholarship. For about two days these young hopefuls swarmed the campus learning about all things W&L, connecting with each other, interviewing for the esteemed scholarship, and running their mouths. The quotes below are overheard statements spoken … Continue reading Overheard at Johnson weekend
As the annual Fancy Dress ball swiftly approaches and we get excited to don our gowns and tuxedos conversations about this year’s theme echo through the air all around campus. As many know, the theme of this year’s ball is A Midspring Night’s Dream, a clever play on the famous Shakespeare work A Midsummer Night’s … Continue reading Rejected Fancy Dress Themes
It feels like yesterday when it happened. A group of students stirs in Elrod Commons as they await the reveal of this year’s Fancy Dress theme. The Fancy Dress chairs giggle to each other atop the balcony as they hold that rolled-up banner in their hands, ready to enlighten their peers with this magical piece … Continue reading The Radish’s Guide to the 2024 Fancy Dress Theme
Here at W&L, the massive student body makes registering for classes almost impossible, which begs the question: how will students inherit their family business? The school’s solution: 2 tributes from each Greek life organization compete in the “C-School Struggle.” Competitions such as, “Most Generic Canvas Discussion Response”, “Best Name Dropper”, “Richest Daddy”, and “Tax Evasion … Continue reading Students Entered in Games for C-School Classes
Seasons come and seasons go, but one thing stays the same. Once you're a few weeks deep into the semester and the weather starts becoming that mixture of needing a thick coat in the morning, shorts and chacos for midday, and a sturdy umbrella for afternoons where the temperature ends in an even number, you … Continue reading Health Center turns to alternative medicine during flu season
By the time I heard about the Competitors Club, it was already dead. Last year, an event later dubbed “The Great Schism” tore through the social fabric of the group, sowing the seeds of the intricate clique structure on campus today. Yet, hardly anyone remembers it, or even knows it happened. But many of the … Continue reading The Great Schism: How a school club dies
In honor of Valentine’s Day, 2/14, here are 14 popular activities for 2 people falling in love: 1) Streak the Colonnade after going out So, both of you live in doubles and you need to find a place. Well, there is nothing more romantic than a night walk from Red Square through the Colonnade. You … Continue reading 14 things to do with your Valentine
Dear, What's up, So it's Valentine's Day. I just wanted to say that I think you're really cool, I like how you're so nice and pretty. It feels like just yesterday we met but I feel like I've known you forever. I can't believe it's been 5 months since we started hooking up. Time flies. … Continue reading Lost and Found: Love Letter
The Sunday after W&L's 2024 Mock Convention, Alabama native and sorority president Cordelia Frances posted an Instagram story showcasing of a diamond on her freshly-manicured hand. "Proud to accept the nomination to be @bgaines's wife!" the caption read. Frances, 20, it was “love at first sight” between her and fiancé Beauregard Gainesborough, 21, when the … Continue reading “I met my husband at Mock Con”: Sorority girl announces engagement
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