Author: The Radish

Mexicoop to begin charging $2 for napkins, A/C, and the mountain views

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Beginning in October, Dining Services has announced, Foodside, or what is/was affectionately referred to as “Mexicoop," will begin charging $2 for “supplemental accessories,” which include napkins, utensils, air conditioning, and the “complimentary view.” The notice comes following Foodside’s price hikes this year; most meals at the establishment now cost the full meal-swipe limit of $7.50, … Continue reading Mexicoop to begin charging $2 for napkins, A/C, and the mountain views

Greek member feels outnumbered and uncomfortable in class full of independents, sources claim

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NEWCOMB— Senior frat bro Josh Wilson was reportedly spotted Friday in Greek History 102, which was filled with some familiar letters but very few familiar faces; as he looked around, he reported being struck by the overwhelming majority of Independents. The class, a last-ditch effort to fulfill some final FDRs before graduation, quickly took him … Continue reading Greek member feels outnumbered and uncomfortable in class full of independents, sources claim

WLU Choice Awards: ‘Pure Eats doughnut giveaway’ beats ‘no response from last night’s hookup’ in “reasons I check my phone 15 times in 5 minutes”

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Washington and Lee students apparently value the beautiful possibility of a dozen fresh, delicately exquisite Pure Eats doughnuts more than they value reconnecting with what's-his-name from Red Square last night.  It was a close but significant victory for the deep-fried dough balls when W&L students were asked why they were obsessively thumbing their iPhones approximately 1 billion separate times over the … Continue reading WLU Choice Awards: ‘Pure Eats doughnut giveaway’ beats ‘no response from last night’s hookup’ in “reasons I check my phone 15 times in 5 minutes”

5’2″ Freshman Boy Stands in Poster Line with 50 Sports Illustrated Bikini Posters of Gigi Hadid

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In an attempt to impress his new-found friends, George Foreman, ‘21, stands in the thirty-minute poster fair line, prepared to invest his summer savings on overlarge posters of bikini-clad women. Clinging onto his Gigi Hadid and Kendall Jenner posters showcasing sparkly string bikinis, George envisions his suave dorm room to attract girls of the same … Continue reading 5’2″ Freshman Boy Stands in Poster Line with 50 Sports Illustrated Bikini Posters of Gigi Hadid

Cause for concern? Batch of generic-looking, unremarkably named white boys actually Class of 2021

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GRAHAM-LEES—Despite the university’s best efforts to force friendships among first-years, California native and RA Kallie Stephenson has described the task as “exceedingly difficult” due to the influx of bland-looking white males on campus. “We started classes two weeks ago and I, speaking for the rest of the girls on my hall, still can’t tell you … Continue reading Cause for concern? Batch of generic-looking, unremarkably named white boys actually Class of 2021

By the numbers: 17 first-years shit pants post honor orientation

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LEE CHAPEL - The Executive Committee, once again, successfully scared the shit out of a few distinguished members of the Class of ’21. On the Wednesday night of O-Week, the newest crop of nervous, hungover first-years received the 268th “Welcome to Washington and Lee” (of the week) in the sacred Lee Chapel. The EC’s president … Continue reading By the numbers: 17 first-years shit pants post honor orientation

Cannan Green quiet hours instituted in effort to ward off influx of “deep conversations” between freshmen roommates

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Having lived side-by-side for two weeks now, the roommates of the Class of 2021 have, unsurprisingly, gotten pretty close. Whether enjoying impromptu swing dance lessons, complaining about a certain Calc I professor, or celebrating the latest inside joke in Co-op, some of these friendships may even pass the point of mutual avoidance, if all continues … Continue reading Cannan Green quiet hours instituted in effort to ward off influx of “deep conversations” between freshmen roommates

Dateless freshman wandering Red Square like lost child in supermarket

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RED SQUARE — Having already struck out with all seven girls on his pre-orientation trip, a stag Tim Benson, ’21, sends up another prayer for a familiar face. Somewhere in the maze of halfhearted swing dancing, he figured, there was someone also looking for a complete stranger with whom to share three minutes of intimacy … Continue reading Dateless freshman wandering Red Square like lost child in supermarket