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?
This past year, W&L’s administration was faced with a difficult decision: find more beds for incoming first-years, or hire new, much-needed bureaucrats to help solve the larger issue at play: a lack of beds for incoming first-years. Topher Wright, director of student life for W&L, said last week that his new, fully-salaried employees were moved … Continue reading W&L builds office in former theme house to figure out how to solve growing housing problem
This past August, W&L welcomed over 500 freshmen – the largest freshman class on record! With this, student housing has moved to a pretty important priority on the University’s Strategic Master Ultimate Grand Plan. Where are we gonna house all these frosh again? was even seen scribbled on a whiteboard in the official meeting room, … Continue reading W&L introduces new first year dorms: life in The Pit
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
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
Scientists around the world breathed a sigh of relief this Friday night as James Blake, Class of 2025, single handedly prevented climate change by recycling his natty lite at Windfall. “Our goal, of course, has been to keep planetary warming below 1.5 degrees celsius above pre-industrial levels,” said Nick Baker, chief scientist at the United … Continue reading Climate Change singlehandedly prevented by frat bro recycling can at Windfall
In a recent study conducted on alumni from prior W&L graduating classes, a sizable percentage of these former generals found the current campus population to be filled with cooties and liberal snowflakes who couldn’t even handle a little doxxing or assault. While certainly some members of these classes have become productive members of society, much … Continue reading Study by all-male W&L alumni cohorts finds current students cootie-ridden snowflakes
Top 10 Couple Activities at Fancy Dress Making out up on the rafters There is nothing more romantic than pretending no one else in the world exists and spending quality time doing parkour. Just make sure you don’t fall, or if you do then remind your partner that you love them (no silent treatment). Making … Continue reading Top 10 Couple Activities at Fancy Dress
Finals are just around the corner—and you know what that means. Students flock to Leyburn Library in hopes of turning it around. Even the fourth floor is packed with students who silently yell across the carrels to their buds. -Yo! I’m studying for this test! -Absolutely insane, bro!! Instead of wasting your time trying to … Continue reading 5 Alternate Places to Study on Campus Before Finals
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