Feeling like you need a friend on Valentine’s Day? Well, look no further. This list of cocktails is sure to comfort you for all of the day’s sadness. Cosmopolitan (Basic but a classic) Raspberry Martini (Raspberry puree and vodka of your choosing) Love Potion (Peach Schnapps, Vodka, Grapefruit Juice) Classic Mudslide (Chocolate milkshake + liquor … Continue reading Galentine’s Day COCKtails
Category: Arts & Culture
Top 7 Places on Campus that Could Easily Feature in a Horror Movie
As one of America’s oldest universities, it is no surprise that the W&L campus is home to a plethora of superstitions, suspected hauntings, and secrets. From the many audacious, horny squirrels to the salad bar lady who acts like every bowl has personally wronged her to the large workload due every Friday, us students are … Continue reading Top 7 Places on Campus that Could Easily Feature in a Horror Movie
Bros-giving
It’s that time of year again. The leaves on our campus have turned from their lush, summer-time green to the orange and red hues that we so deeply appreciate in this scenic area of America. Men from all corners of campus are gathering this Sunday to give thanks for both the glory of Appalachia … Continue reading Bros-giving
Diary of a study abroad student
Taken from the private journal of Susan Smith, a W&L student currently studying abroad in the UK. Reader discretion is advised. ... Dear Diary, Lately I’ve been feeling something taking root inside me, festering, rotting me from within. It’s like I’m slowly becoming something other that myself, something dark, something…European. The mere sight of clothing … Continue reading Diary of a study abroad student
Boo! Facilities Blames Ghost Infestation for Recent Housing Failures
In a recent email to the student body, President Dudley, on behalf of the facilities team at W&L, announced the disturbing cause behind the recent collapse of the ceiling in Nuestro Hogar Latino and the known sinking of third year is not the result of poor planning or systemic neglect of students of color, but … Continue reading Boo! Facilities Blames Ghost Infestation for Recent Housing Failures
Townies Prepare for Summer of Wine Tastings, Queer Slam Poetry Seminars, Once “Dumb, Fascist Students” Leave
For the past 50 years, the residents of Rockbridge County, colloquially known as “townies,” have celebrated the spring-time departure of Washington and Lee students. However, an undercover investigation by this Radish reporter has determined that the reason for the celebration is actually because the “townies” view the students of W+L as uneducated hicks. … Continue reading Townies Prepare for Summer of Wine Tastings, Queer Slam Poetry Seminars, Once “Dumb, Fascist Students” Leave
How to Design Your Dream Frat Bathroom
With the year coming to a close, we, here at the Radish, look back on our fondest memories from this unusual year, and look forward to making next year the best it can be. With this in mind we query: What’s everyone’s favorite part of W&L? It’s not the education or the dorms or even … Continue reading How to Design Your Dream Frat Bathroom
A Few Good McChickens
McDonald’s Manager: Son! Did you order the seven McChicken’s! Drive Thru Worker: You don’t have to answer that question. Hungry Senior: I’ll answer the question. You want my order? McDonald’s Manager: I think I’m entitled to it. Hungry Senior: You want my order? McDonald’s Manager: I want the truth! Hungry Senior: YOU CAN’T HANDLE MY … Continue reading A Few Good McChickens
Student Defies Aux Mob Rule, Creates Perfect Playlist
Being on aux when there is more than two people present in any given room or vehicle is stressful, but nothing compares to the meteoric rises and falls of party aux attempts. As quickly as you can put on one bop, you can just as easily end up booted from the speaker with your phone … Continue reading Student Defies Aux Mob Rule, Creates Perfect Playlist