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
Late last night, a symphony of sharp cussing could be heard from every corner of the quad, coinciding with the Freshman Class’ registration period. “This is $&#*# $&#@(!” one screamed, having clicked three seconds too early after waking up an hour before to prepare for the big moment. “I’M DROPPING OUT TO BECOME A STRIPPER” … Continue reading WebAdvisor proud to bring out the worst in every student
Unskilled, unpaid, and evidently unflapped by the side-room cubicle he got all to himself (!), a bowtie-clad Carter Brown, ’19, rolled into BigDeal Consulting Firm, Ltd. three minutes early on Monday for his first day of work. Time to make a fucking splash. As if being in D.C., as the locals call it, wasn’t newsworthy … Continue reading Intern excited to become “part of the team”
With a spring in her step and a contrived smile on her face, First Year student Sage Jennings made a beeline to the Colonnade to study in the wildly impractical 3 p.m. glare. Sporting “Feel the Burn,” “Love Your Mother,” and “Outing Club” stickers on her Macbook Air Pro, Jennings “looked like she was enjoying … Continue reading Opportunistic first-years flock to Colonnade on uncharacteristically mild February day
Students across the community congratulated EC candidate James Reidt yesterday - not for his win in the polls (which he lost in a landslide), but his comedic brilliance. Reidt, whose campaign slogan read “MAKE THE REIDT CHOICE,” reportedly made nine friends in DHall by introducing himself to those who complimented his willingness to spend $35 … Continue reading EC candidate lands standup comedy tour following pun-based slogan
Grasping her rain-soaked face with both hands, Phil Dowdy, ’18, gently kissed Ansley Smith, ’20, under the bright reflection of the full moon. It was O-Week at W&L, and the time for love couldn’t have been riper. The two struck the once-in-a-lifetime connection while hiking the “most difficult available, of course” section of the Appalachian … Continue reading Junior pre-orientation leader and freshman participant enjoy heartwarming, fairytale romance
Last Friday night, a student was able to recall his many hours of AlcoholEdu training to get out of a potentially compromising situation with his friend. The interview that follows describes the heroic, quick-thinking actions of a courageous young man who may have saved his friend’s life. Viewer discretion is advised. Interviewer: “So, what … Continue reading AlcoholEdu training provides student with knowledge necessary to effectively call 911
After a recent Health Center visit for a BAC he described as “waaaaay too high, bro,” area freshman Thomas Tucker has vowed to take all life advice from W&L’s grand oracle of well-being, Student Health 101. Tucker wakes up at 7:30 every morning and begins his day with a high-intensity workout of 10 sit-ups, 5 … Continue reading Area freshman vows to take all life advice from Student Health 101
Several W&L fraternities were stunned this week when an area freshman arrived at houses discordant with his schedule, also leaving before his time at each fraternity was through. In a shocking turn of events, Spalding Jameson, still smelling of the cigarette he just ripped behind Gaines, attended the dinners and desserts of each fraternity “when … Continue reading Rogue freshman follows own schedule during formal rush week
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