The W&L Spectator 5/7/25 The W&L Spectator 5/7/25

Historical Highlight: A Student Under General Lee

An aged alumnus looks back at the stern yet kindly leadership of President Robert E. Lee

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.

Alex Kagan, '27 4/26/25 Alex Kagan, '27 4/26/25

Professor Lucas Morel on America250

The head of W&L’s Politics Department discusses helping to plan America’s semiquincentennial celebrations.

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

Washington and Lee University 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.”

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.

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.

Brody Sandifer-Williams, ‘28 4/22/25 Brody Sandifer-Williams, ‘28 4/22/25

Trump’s Foreign Policy Disaster

Trump’s foreign policy has significantly eroded America’s global power and influence.

Charles Boardman, ‘28 4/21/25 Charles Boardman, ‘28 4/21/25

Tariffs As a Tool, Not an End

Why free trade is not the answer to Trump’s economic failings.

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.

Akash Abraham, ‘28 4/7/25 Akash Abraham, ‘28 4/7/25

NYT Writers Discuss Research On Trump's Business Career

Reporters Russ Buettner and Susanne Craig discuss their journey investigating the personal finances of the 45th and 47th president.

Tom Rideout, '63 4/7/25 Tom Rideout, '63 4/7/25

DEI at W&L: Is the End in Sight?

Can President Trump’s pressure finally right the course of our beloved institution?

Dominic Vogelbacher, '27 4/6/25 Dominic Vogelbacher, '27 4/6/25

Transgender Veteran Discusses Modern American Communications

Charlotte Clymer, a transgender veteran and activist, speaks on media communication.

Andrew L. Thompson, '25 4/3/25 Andrew L. Thompson, '25 4/3/25

Keep the Bankers “Dancing in the Street”

And let small business owners dance on Main Street, too.

Wesley Mazzucco, ‘27, and Alex Kagan, ‘27 4/2/25 Wesley Mazzucco, ‘27, and Alex Kagan, ‘27 4/2/25

Ukrainian Journalist Describes Media and War in Ukraine

Tetiana Sylina discussed war reporting and life in Ukraine after Russia’s invasion.

Alex Kagan, '27 3/26/25 Alex Kagan, '27 3/26/25

Former Solicitor General Prelogar Speaks at W&L Law School

Now-Professor Prelogar described her time as solicitor general, her view of current jurisprudence, and advised law students.

Akash Abraham, ‘28 and Alex Kagan, ‘27 3/25/25 Akash Abraham, ‘28 and Alex Kagan, ‘27 3/25/25

Former Congressmen Share Thoughts on Legislating in Polarized Times

Former Congressmen Trott and Payne discuss their experiences in Congress and insights on Congressional dysfunction.

Dominic Vogelbacher, '27 3/24/25 Dominic Vogelbacher, '27 3/24/25

Sociology Professor Speaks On Cardi B and Trap Feminism

The talk covered black identities, trap feminist ideology and politics, and the white gaze.

Iain MacLeod, '22 3/22/25 Iain MacLeod, '22 3/22/25

Gerard Baker’s Run-in with “the Law”

Campus police intervened to prevent engagement with Washington and Lee’s history.

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