In Richard III, one of Shakespeare’s characters calls another an “elvish-mark’d, abortive, rooting hogback.” That last bit caused a round of chuckles from the fifth year seniors at the back of the class - they lived there, they said. As weeks went by in the Lit class, they realized that so many of the senior … Continue reading Senior house or Shakespearean insult?
The 2023-2024 academic year at W&L has many exciting events on the calendar, including the once-in-undergraduate experience of Mock Convention. However, the paint drying on the wall also hassomething to say, since it is also a White Book review year. Here at the Radish, we have compiled a list of outrageous amendments proposed to the … Continue reading White Book Review Committee to hear new, outrageous proposals for amendments
Main: If the main floor is your floor, you live life in motion. The perfect place to quickly stop by between classes attracts those who don’t want to commit. To their studies! If you come here, you probably are either doing group work, a swimmer, or a Williams School major who needs people to see … Continue reading What your favorite floor of Leyburn says about you
If you’re a frequent gym-goer (or you’re a senior scrambling to get your PE credits), you may have noticed the LGHITETWOBAD (large-gaping-hole-in-the-earth-that-was-once-baker-and-davis. Yeah, that). The current residents of Graham-Lees dorm never knew the place that was once the COVID-19 Quarantine house, and the rest of the student body never knew it for anything else than … Continue reading Financial Loss: W&L spends over $5 million on Baker and Davis demolition instead of hosting frat party
It’s springtime! You know what that means - afternoons spent floating the Maury, mimosas with the girls, shirtless guys on the Colonnade, and pretty flowers. But all is not well in the town of Lexington. Allergies plague students. The tow trucks are out for vengeance. And the squirrels that we once considered cute, but harmless … Continue reading 10 Ways to Protect Yourself from Sentient Squirrels
After a long and brutal winter term, spring is finally here! No more 9-5 school/work days (unless you decided to take Geology), and no more juggling between multiple classes. Spring term is a unique staple of W&L which gives students the opportunity to take a deep dive into specific topics they are interested in, and … Continue reading The Radish proposes future Spring Term classes
This year’s roster of Spring Term classes is looking a little more interesting with the new addition of How to Darty. This unique class is designed and taught entirely by students, demonstrating the innovative spirit and community values at the core of W&L. They were inspired to put the class together after being haunted by … Continue reading How to Darty: A C-School Masterclass
Washington and Lee’s spring term is a great way for students to immerse themselves in classes that they would not otherwise have an opportunity to experience in a traditional academic setting. With the spring term only allowing students to take a maximum of 5 credits, students typically take one class, allowing them to fully engage … Continue reading The Truth about Spring Term: A high-functioning alcoholic’s haven
Gus the groundhog was born at the beginning of August 2021 as part of a little of 5 pups. He had a proud mother, who was known among the animal community as having fought off a family of skunks, and a shy father, who found himself frightened by every stray mask and empty Busch can … Continue reading Obituary for Gus the Groundhog
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