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
Washington and Lee’s Mock Convention is fast-approaching: students are prepping their state parade floats and getting their predictions ready for the incredibly uncertain primary race. This turn of events, routine to most, came as a complete surprise to first year Jack Johnson, who believed he’d already attended the event. “Mock Con sucked,” said Johnson. “I … Continue reading W&L First Year goes to wrong “Mock” Con, gets feelings hurt
As the 2024 Mock Convention approaches, many students have questions about this prestigious and historical event. Questions may include: What do I wear? Where do I go? What time does everything start? Who is speaking? And more. Luckily for you, we here at the Radish are here to lend a helping hand. Everything you need … Continue reading The Radish’s Guide to Mock Con
In response to the growing Fizz popularity of the Washingtonian Society, a committed group of students have created the King Georgian Society in order to ensure that alcoholism remains a part of campus culture. Founded with the goal of getting blackout drunk every night, the group plans to create a theme house similar to the … Continue reading Washingtonian Society countered by new King Georgian Society
Amid the ongoing campus construction, W&L President William Dudley feels it is only fitting to turn today’s campus improvements into a collaborative, but competitive, game among our tight knit community. Attempting to relate to the student body, Dudley researched the most popular games students play. “With a quick Google search of ‘cool building games,’ I … Continue reading President Dudley Commences Real Life “Clash of Clans”
1) Watching people’s flatbreads blow away in the windNothing like wasting one of your precious 10 swipes because fireside used cheap plates instead of a box. Ok, no one saw it, so you’re good, until you realize you have a three-hour lab today. But ok, you can sleep, it’s not like the professor really cares. … Continue reading Fall term round-up: W&L’s top 10 fall activities
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