In the latest development of the recent Russian hacking scandals, GreekRank - a website that allows students to rank their Greek affiliated peers according to essential criteria like looks, classiness, and popularity - was found to be compromised by a system of Kremlin-sponsored bots. While frequently suspected that the accuracy of overall ratings was being negatively affected by self-ranking, a recent Congressional probe into … Continue reading 90% of GreekRank commenters discovered to be Russian Bots

Under the approval of the Board of Directors for Washington and Lee University, architect-extraordinaire and W&L grad Samuel Silversmith, ’72, began to work on drawing up plans for the school’s new library, which will be built in a few years’ time. However, fears began to grip the student body as Snapchats of the plans began … Continue reading Sadistic architect places all outlets behind desks

Beginning in October, Dining Services has announced, Foodside, or what is/was affectionately referred to as “Mexicoop," will begin charging $2 for “supplemental accessories,” which include napkins, utensils, air conditioning, and the “complimentary view.” The notice comes following Foodside’s price hikes this year; most meals at the establishment now cost the full meal-swipe limit of $7.50, … Continue reading Mexicoop to begin charging $2 for napkins, A/C, and the mountain views

LEXINGTON — Booster seats, shoulder belts, and five-point buckles were all included in Traveller’s surprise announcement yesterday, all apparently in an attempt to ensure the continued safety of a shorter-than-average male student population. “We jumped at the chance to work alongside both the University and the Panhellenic Council, who were equally enthusiastic about implementing these … Continue reading Traveller fleet updated to better accommodate average-sized W&L male

Last week, the Executive Committee decided that, in an age where alternative facts and moral degradation have rapidly become the status quo, there is no point in sustaining funding for the Mudd Center for Ethics, an organization which now contradicts national culture. “I know it sounds like the glass is half empty,” said EC member … Continue reading Conceding to national moral decline, EC cuts funding for Mudd Center for Ethics

This week, a watchdog organization has begun an investigation into an online student journalistic sensation known as the Radish, calling into question the site's accuracy and dependence (despite our cherished tradition of excellence in news reporting). The coalition, known as the General Repertoire Against Bogus Electronic Media (GRAB 'EM), has taken a stand in solidarity … Continue reading Fake news comes to W&L: an investigation into a parody news site

Mock Convention proved to W&L that the “road to the White House” did indeed run “through our house.” Students will soon see that the road away from the White House also runs through our house. In what seemed to be an antiquated Goldman Sachs speakers contract, her fee appeared to had been penciled down by … Continue reading Cash-strapped Clinton excitedly accepts Contact Committee offer to speak on campus