A new progressive club on our campus, Women and Libido (W&L), has recently put forth a mission statement. They claim that the misogyny and sexism perpetrated in Lexington is most flagrantly displayed… in bed. “Fake orgasms are a scourge and should be eradicated at all costs.” The group sees these performative acts as needlessly propping … Continue reading Feminist Group on Campus Launches Bold New Campaign
WLU Current Student As I look back on my time spent here at W&L, I look back with disgust. Sure, the campus is beautiful and the surrounding area is also wonderful, but that is not enough to wash away the wrongs. DearWLU has done some great and important work, but I have not yet seen … Continue reading EXCLUSIVE: Rejected DearWLU Submission
In the wake of the administration’s decision to force eight students to leave campus without Honor Violation trials, the EC President has decided to declassify W&L documents containing sensitive information that reveal a successful sting operation run by W&L’s Public Safety Division. The document entitled “Operation Snitch Bitch” revealed a plan implemented by the Public … Continue reading Inside “Operation Snitch Bitch”
The university community was surprised by the release of plans showing that when Leyburn Library is remodeled in 2035, it will feature a large dumpster outside to store the University’s collection of printed materials. “Being ‘not unmindful of the future’ means constantly reimagining the ways that our students can be at their best, and to … Continue reading Leyburn Redesign Leak Reveals Plan for Massive Dumpster to Store All the Books
Here at The Radish, we believe that everyone should be equipped with the knowledge needed to take care of themselves and live their best life. We are proud to present The Toilet Times, a quick read perfect for that fourth floor Leyburn stall. First up? Some tips and tricks for when you are caught in … Continue reading The Radish Expands into Health
We all know what went down in the 2016 Democratic Primary. Senator Bernie Sanders was screwed out of his nomination by the superdelegates of the Democratic Party and probably Jeffery Epstein. Well this past weekend, Washington & Lee held our very own Democratic Convention, affectionately referred to as “Mock Con.” And just weeks after the … Continue reading Mock Con Couldn’t Stop the Bern (No Matter How Hard They Tried)
I never thought our time together would end so suddenly. I knew that it would be hard to leave you come May, but I couldn't have imagined it would end like this. You left so quickly, I couldn't even say goodbye. I didn't know it back in December, but that cold, drizzly afternoon would be … Continue reading A Eulogy to Blue Sky
For the pair dedicated to their colonnade majors: Newcomb + Washington For when a Big is significantly hotter than her Little: Stacy + Stacy’s Mom For the pair that will go down in history: Rat + Black Plague For the pair that only like each other: Oscar + His Trashcan For the rivals that only … Continue reading Last Minute Big/Little Reveal Costume Ideas
“It’s just like, what happened to sitting around?” Junior Mike Nelson asked. Hike supremacy-- thinking that being outside makes you superior to people that are inside-- has been spreading in recent years as more and more students have ventured outdoors and started evangelizing about the fresh air. Many hike supremacists unwittingly reveal themselves, often shocking … Continue reading Fighting Back Against Hike Supremacists
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