Alex Kagan, '27 11/24/25 Alex Kagan, '27 11/24/25

Open Hearings Jeopardize the Honor System

We must reform Open Hearings before their flaws irreparably damage the Honor System's popularity and integrity.

Stephen W. Robinson, ‘72, ‘75L, and Bradley B. Root, ‘88 11/23/25 Stephen W. Robinson, ‘72, ‘75L, and Bradley B. Root, ‘88 11/23/25

Preserving Our Community of Trust

Nine practical observations to save the Honor System from two former Executive Committee presidents.

Brody Sandifer-Williams, ‘28 11/19/25 Brody Sandifer-Williams, ‘28 11/19/25

Our Nixonian Moment

The prosecution of former FBI director James Comey is a clear and present danger to the Constitution.

Brody Sandifer-Williams, ‘28 11/6/25 Brody Sandifer-Williams, ‘28 11/6/25

The Realist Case for Palestinian Statehood

United States national security depends on the creation of an independent Palestinian state.

Dominic Vogelbacher, '27 11/6/25 Dominic Vogelbacher, '27 11/6/25

What is an Honor Violation? The White Book Can’t Tell You.

To save the Honor System, we must reintroduce an objective foundation of morality and truth.

The W&L Spectator 10/19/25 The W&L Spectator 10/19/25

The Best Local Restaurants Near W&L

Lexington’s restaurant scene has a few that stand out for their price and walkability.

The Spectator Editorial Staff 10/13/25 The Spectator Editorial Staff 10/13/25

W&L Must Live by Its Mottos

Washington and Lee’s presentation of history violates the goal of a liberal arts education.

The W&L Spectator 10/11/25 The W&L Spectator 10/11/25

The Best Outdoor Activities Near W&L

Lexington and its surrounding environment offer a treasure trove of outdoor activities.

an anonymous alumnus 9/27/25 an anonymous alumnus 9/27/25

An End to Wall Street’s Greatest Loophole?

An impending tax change could affect the sought-after private equity industry.

Alex Kagan, '27 9/23/25 Alex Kagan, '27 9/23/25

Introductory Note from the Editor-in-Chief

Editor-in-Chief Alex Kagan describes his goals for The Spectator.

Veronica Cargill, ‘27 9/19/25 Veronica Cargill, ‘27 9/19/25

My Russian Summer Immersion Experience

My time at Middlebury College was challenging, but immensely rewarding.

Andrew L. Thompson, '25 9/16/25 Andrew L. Thompson, '25 9/16/25

The Menace of Mandatory On-Campus Senior Housing

A plan for 100 additional beds poses an existential threat too close for comfort.

Ben Bankston, '25 9/13/25 Ben Bankston, '25 9/13/25

The Honor System is at a Crossroads

Students and faculty must do the hard work of recommitting themselves to the Honor System.

Alex Kagan, '27 9/13/25 Alex Kagan, '27 9/13/25

Charlie Kirk, Terrorism and Curbing Political Violence

Undermining the popularity of politically-motivated domestic terrorism starts by calling it what it is.

Kamron M. Spivey, '24, and Alex Kagan, '27 9/11/25 Kamron M. Spivey, '24, and Alex Kagan, '27 9/11/25

Open Letter: A Turning Point for American Discourse

Honoring Charlie Kirk’s legacy will restore civility to our nation.

Charles Boardman, ‘28 9/9/25 Charles Boardman, ‘28 9/9/25

Intervention for Me, But Not for Thee

The reaction to Trump’s strike on Iran is symptomatic of a deeper problem.

Akash Abraham, ‘28 9/8/25 Akash Abraham, ‘28 9/8/25

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.

Andrew L. Thompson, '25 9/7/25 Andrew L. Thompson, '25 9/7/25

Farewell Note from Former Editor-in-Chief

Former editor Andrew Thompson reflects on his time at W&L and its future.

Ella Wong, '27 7/31/25 Ella Wong, '27 7/31/25

W&L Mishandles Summer Power Outage

Students endured a campus-wide power outage with minimal support from the university during an extreme heat wave.

Alex Kagan, '27 4/24/25 Alex Kagan, '27 4/24/25

America’s Pressing Counterinsurgency Problem

America’s capacity for foreign conflict is dangerously low and a threat to our security.

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