Will Wright, '28, and Alex Kagan, '27 11/21/25 Will Wright, '28, and Alex Kagan, '27 11/21/25

W&L Faculty Polled on Honor System

W&L faculty and staff back the Honor System in theory, but differ in their views of it in its current state or potential improvements.

Will Wright, '28, and Alex Kagan, '27 11/20/25 Will Wright, '28, and Alex Kagan, '27 11/20/25

W&L Faculty and Staff Discuss Honor System Reforms

Many respondents focused on the Single Sanction, while others pointed out a litany of perceived problems with the institution.

Aidan McIntosh, ‘29 11/17/25 Aidan McIntosh, ‘29 11/17/25

The Spectator Presents: Roman Buhler

Buhler will discuss his experience as a congressional advisor and how that has shaped his perception of government.

James Eustis, '27 11/14/25 James Eustis, '27 11/14/25

The Honor System Rift Between Undergraduates and Law Students

Former Executive Committee members from the two groups have held divergent and incompatible views on the institution's value and aspects.

Alex Kagan, '27 11/1/25 Alex Kagan, '27 11/1/25

W&L Community Discusses Honor System’s Enforcement

Respondents to a student poll offer dozens of potential changes to the Honor System.

Alex Kagan, '27 10/24/25 Alex Kagan, '27 10/24/25

W&L Community Discusses Honor System Reforms

Respondents to a student poll offer dozens of potential changes to the Honor System.

The W&L Spectator 10/22/25 The W&L Spectator 10/22/25

The Spectator Hosts Vigil Honoring Charlie Kirk

The Spectator, joined by over 100 community members, commemorated the life and legacy of Charlie Kirk.

James Eustis, '27 10/18/25 James Eustis, '27 10/18/25

The Spectator Presents: Catherine Herridge

The award-winning investigative journalist will discuss “The State of Modern Journalism.”

Alex Kagan, '27 10/16/25 Alex Kagan, '27 10/16/25

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.

Louisa Rudolph, '28 10/16/25 Louisa Rudolph, '28 10/16/25

W&L’s Fluctuating Academic Rankings

Washington and Lee’s place among elite American colleges remains inconsistent.

James Eustis, '27 9/22/25 James Eustis, '27 9/22/25

Several W&L Students Mock Charlie Kirk’s Assassination

The online versus in-person responses to Kirk’s killing drew a contrasting picture.

Simon Rózsa, '28 9/16/25 Simon Rózsa, '28 9/16/25

W&L Slavic Society Builds Community, Raises Questions

The newly-founded student group aims to “celebrate Slavic heritage.”

Simon Rózsa, '28 9/14/25 Simon Rózsa, '28 9/14/25

W&L Community Endures Summer Power Outage

Staff, faculty and students faced the construction mishap in the middle of a heat wave.

Will Wright, ‘28 9/8/25 Will Wright, ‘28 9/8/25

W&L’s Free Speech Ranking Slips

The recently published report shows a renewed dip in the university’s openness and freedom of expression.

Wesley Mazzucco, ‘27 4/27/25 Wesley Mazzucco, ‘27 4/27/25

Sigma Nu Members Cast a Vision for the Future

Three of Sigma Nu’s members explain what the fraternity means to them and its future.

Alex Kagan, '27 4/27/25 Alex Kagan, '27 4/27/25

Peale’s George Washington Portrait Loaned for Semiquincentennial Celebrations

The one-of-a-kind portrait will be displayed across Virginia over the next year and a half.

Andrew L. Thompson, '25 4/25/25 Andrew L. Thompson, '25 4/25/25

Washington and Lee Sets Lower Tuition Increase

Tuition will increase by 4.9% for the 2025-2026 academic year.

Will Wright, ‘28 4/25/25 Will Wright, ‘28 4/25/25

Play Discusses Euthanasia and the “Right to Die”

Christine Toy Johnson discusses her musical “Till Soon, Anne,” arguing for the “right to die.”

David Lee, '28 4/22/25 David Lee, '28 4/22/25

Richmond Fed President Discusses Economic Volatility

Tom Barkin discusses monetary policy and the current economic uncertainty.

Veronica Cargill, ‘27 4/20/25 Veronica Cargill, ‘27 4/20/25

Speaker Critiques U.S. Healthcare System

Dr. Jim Withers advocates for reforming the culture of American healthcare.

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