The Spectator Presents: Jonathan Arnott
The Spectator and the College Republicans will host Jonathan Arnott, a British politician and former Member of the European Parliament
The Faithful Speak, the Sovereign Trembles
Moderate Catholics are one of the most consequential segments of the electorate.
W&L Faculty Pay Declines Relative to Peer Institutions
Washington and Lee experiences declining faculty pay compared to peer institutions, but still outperforms with cost-of-living adjustments.
Compensation for W&L faculty has decreased relative to peer institutions since 2016, data from the American Association of University Professors (AAUP) reveals. Still, according to an analysis by W&L’s Human Resources Department, reviewed by The Spectator, faculty pay exceeds that of peer institutions when the cost of living is accounted for.
In 2015, W&L faculty earned approximately the same salaries as faculty at peer institutions. By 2024, they earned an average of $7,700 less. Overall, due to below-inflation raises, inflation-adjusted salaries for faculty fell by an average of $18,600 between 2015 and 2024 at W&L. W&L paid faculty higher salaries than peers prior to the economic uncertainty of the early 2020s.
Rockbridge-Area Election Candidates Discuss Their Races
Statewide race results reveal sweeping changes, but local races mostly preserve the status quo.
Catherine Herridge Speaks on Press Freedom and Integrity
In the face of challenges to First Amendment rights, Herridge argues that independent journalists may carry the torch for the future of press freedom.
Mary Kissel’s Advice to W&L Students
The former Pompeo staffer and journalist advises students on curiosity, credentials and their careers.
President Dudley To Resign, Take Claremont McKenna Presidency
The longtime Washington and Lee president’s tenure is set to end in the summer of 2026.
The Department of Education Must Go
The crisis of the national debt and repeated failures show that the Department of Education must no longer exist.
Yale Professor Addresses Birthright Citizenship and Constitution
Yale Law School Professor Keith Whittington delivers Constitution Day talk on the constitutionality of birthright citizenship.
Open Hearings Jeopardize the Honor System
We must reform Open Hearings before their flaws irreparably damage the Honor System's popularity and integrity.
Preserving Our Community of Trust
Nine practical observations to save the Honor System from two former Executive Committee presidents.
President Dudley Reflects on Uniqueness of W&L
Dudley argues that institutions like the Honor System and Speaking Tradition continue to positively shape W&L’s culture.
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.
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.
Our Nixonian Moment
The prosecution of former FBI director James Comey is a clear and present danger to the Constitution.
The Spectator Presents: Roman Buhler
Buhler will discuss his experience as a congressional advisor and how that has shaped his perception of government.
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.
Alumni Congressmen Discuss the Honor System
How the Honor System has shaped two alumni in the halls of Congress.
The Realist Case for Palestinian Statehood
United States national security depends on the creation of an independent Palestinian state.