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
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
With COVID-19 vaccinations on the rise across both the nation and our beloved campus, thestaff of the Radish have noted the near institutional-level suppression of one minority’sculturally-rich message. As public servants, the men, women, and non-gender conformingmembers of this publication refuse to stand for this slanted misrepresentation currently beingperpetuated by mass media. We firmly believe … Continue reading The Anti-Vaxer Agenda
The Radish is pleased to announce the recent marriage of Holden Henry Rhodes IV ‘16 and Mary Spencer Hastings ‘17. The couple was married in Lee Chapel on April 20, 2021. The Radish recently had the opportunity to sit down with the newlywed Mrs. Rhodes and discuss the couple’s W&L romance. “Well, it’s kind of … Continue reading Wedding Announcement
As of this Friday, our Radish staff has been bombarded by letters begging for advice from what appears to be an exceptionally lonely and increasingly desperate freshman, who, after months of disappointment, is still on the lookout for his dream “spring fling.” Here is his plea for help: Hi Radish, Hope you can help me … Continue reading Student Desperate for Interaction Corners Girl at Her Work Study
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
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
While many have been criticizing the increase in plastic waste stemming from single-use dining supplies, the turtle community has had a surprising reaction. Stan Turtlesworth Jr, a sea turtle residing in the Chesapeake Bay, is happy with the increase in plastic. “Thank you Washington and Lee University! With my new six-pack necklace and bottle-cap hat, … Continue reading W&L Plastic Waste at All Time High: Turtles Not Mad
It is a time-honored tradition of brotherhoods across the nation, the period in which a fledgling freshie finds himself forged in the emotionally traumatizing fires of all those who came before, destined to emerge a man. Pledges throughout these great United States, and in certain urban areas of Canada, line up to earn their stripes … Continue reading Fraternities to Submit Hazing Plans to COVID Committee
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