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.

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.

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.

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

SHAG, ONE Condoms Sponsors “Sizing Saturday” at W&L

Facilitators distributed a “FITKIT” for participants to find their ideal condom size.

The Spectator Editorial Staff 12/5/24 The Spectator Editorial Staff 12/5/24

The Numbered Days of DEI

Let’s hope this year brought the last round of DEI training.

Andrew L. Thompson, '25 9/17/24 Andrew L. Thompson, '25 9/17/24

The W&L Dining Hall Shakedown

The university exploits students with onerous dining requirements, irrespective of intentions.

Andrew L. Thompson, '25 7/11/24 Andrew L. Thompson, '25 7/11/24

Bomb Threat Reported at Washington and Lee University

Campus declared safe after law enforcement conducted an extensive search.

Andrew L. Thompson, '25 6/26/24 Andrew L. Thompson, '25 6/26/24

Mike Pence Discusses How to Approach America’s History

The former Vice President examines Robert E. Lee, other topics at student press conference.

Andrew L. Thompson, '25 5/19/24 Andrew L. Thompson, '25 5/19/24

Executive Committee Passes White Book Amendments

Andrew L. Thompson, '25 2/29/24 Andrew L. Thompson, '25 2/29/24

Being “Faithful to ourselves:” Frederick Douglass’s Prescription for Black America

The advice of the 19th-century Black abolitionist bridges the modern racial equity debate.

Andrew L. Thompson, '25 2/6/24 Andrew L. Thompson, '25 2/6/24

Is The Spectator Going Woke?

Leftist outrage against our articles and events is affirming — blowback indicates that we have successfully challenged….

Andrew L. Thompson, '25 1/23/24 Andrew L. Thompson, '25 1/23/24

Alumni Group Celebrates Founders Day in Off-Campus Events

Andrew L. Thompson, '25 11/13/23 Andrew L. Thompson, '25 11/13/23

Orgasms and more discussed at Sex Week

Programming by the Sexual Health Awareness Group promoted sexual health and identities.

Andrew L. Thompson, '25 10/5/23 Andrew L. Thompson, '25 10/5/23

The Bureaucratic Quashing of Free Speech

The University can deter events through vague rules, despite pro-speech statements.

Andrew L. Thompson, '25 7/30/23 Andrew L. Thompson, '25 7/30/23

The James Lindsay Interview

We talk to Dr. James Lindsay about critical pedagogy, postmodernism, and navigating the current political environment.

Andrew L. Thompson, '25 5/18/23 Andrew L. Thompson, '25 5/18/23

Opinion | Audit the Executive Committee

The Executive Committee of WLU’s student body should submit itself to an independent review. | By Andrew L. Thompson, ‘25

Subscribe