The Best Local Restaurants Near W&L
Lexington’s restaurant scene has a few that stand out for their price and walkability.
The Spectator Presents: Catherine Herridge
The award-winning investigative journalist will discuss “The State of Modern Journalism.”
W&L Students Polled on Honor System
Respondents to a student poll remain mostly favorable on the Honor System, but question the Single Sanction and highlight other issues.
Lexington Reacts to Lee’s Death
October 12 served as the 155th anniversary of the death of Robert E. Lee.
W&L’s Fluctuating Academic Rankings
Washington and Lee’s place among elite American colleges remains inconsistent.
W&L Must Live By Its Mottos
Washington and Lee’s presentation of history violates the goal of a liberal arts education.
Washington and Lee University’s Coat of Arms is adorned with the timeless motto: “Non Incautus Futuri; Not Unmindful of the Future.” An admirable goal, this phrase beckons W&L, from its students to administration, to look to the times ahead in all actions, plans, and decisions.
But there is a more critical verse for a liberal arts education found at the top corner of the Coat of Arms, or crest. Rooted in Paul’s Epistles, 1 Thessalonians 5:21, “Omnia Autem Probate” is most often translated as “Test All Things.”
Other translations, including “prove all things” and “examine all things,” universally signal the same exhortation: do not take assertions for granted. Thinking “freely” requires one not to be easily swayed by all they hear, but to, as the university's Mission Statement suggests, “critically” analyze new information.
Washington Given Command
George Washington confides in his wife about the daunting task of commanding the ragtag Continental Army.
The Best Outdoor Activities Near W&L
Lexington and its surrounding environment offer a treasure trove of outdoor activities.
An End to Wall Street’s Greatest Loophole?
An impending tax change could affect the sought-after private equity industry.
Introductory Note from the Editor-in-Chief
Editor-in-Chief Alex Kagan describes his goals for The Spectator.
Several W&L Students Mock Charlie Kirk’s Assassination
The online versus in-person responses to Kirk’s killing drew a contrasting picture.
My Russian Summer Immersion Experience
My time at Middlebury College was challenging, but immensely rewarding.
The Menace of Mandatory On-Campus Senior Housing
A plan for 100 additional beds poses an existential threat too close for comfort.
W&L Slavic Society Builds Community, Raises Questions
The newly-founded student group aims to “celebrate Slavic heritage.”
W&L Community Endures Summer Power Outage
Staff, faculty and students faced the construction mishap in the middle of a heat wave.
The Honor System is at a Crossroads
Students and faculty must do the hard work of recommitting themselves to the Honor System.
Charlie Kirk, Terrorism and Curbing Political Violence
Undermining the popularity of politically-motivated domestic terrorism starts by calling it what it is.
Open Letter: A Turning Point for American Discourse
Honoring Charlie Kirk’s legacy will restore civility to our nation.
Intervention for Me, But Not for Thee
The reaction to Trump’s strike on Iran is symptomatic of a deeper problem.
India-America: The Greatest Alliance That Never Was
The recent tension between India and the United States threatens our security and President Trump’s legacy.