“Reinterred and Reinterpreted:” Needs Revision
Repeated historical inaccuracies are undermining the credibility of Washington and Lee’s museums project.
Open Letter: A Turning Point for American Discourse
Honoring Charlie Kirk’s legacy will restore civility to our nation.
Five Years and Waiting: Museums at Washington and Lee
The tragic closure of Lee Chapel’s museum five years ago should be W&L’s biggest concern.
Book Review: Un-Cancel Robert E. Lee
Alumnus Gib Kerr pens a forceful defense of Lee while failing to bridge the generational divide.
Historical Highlight: Abolitionists Vouch for President Lee
This highlight features excerpts from an 1868 pamphlet fundraising for Washington College under President Robert E. Lee.
Can Conservatives be Anti-Racist?
Looking back on antebellum America, there is much to criticize…
Students, Stop Protesting and Start Caring
Pro-Palestinian demonstrations won’t achieve half as much as informed discussions…
Scotland and the British Empire
How British imperial projects saved Scotland from economic ruin, 1707-1945…
Politics Professor Emphasizes Lincoln’s Self-governing Spirit
Professor Lucas Morel focused on Lincoln’s commitment to America’s founding values and preserving the union…
Parade, Presidential Prospects, and a Foreseen Prediction
A red tractor led the parade, pulling a trailer filled with W&L College Republicans, their flag, and a life-size elephant statue…
End-of-January News Recap
Events include a book about Medieval whiteness, how food impacts culture, and a discussion of Trump’s campaign…
Ignorance is Bliss at Lee-Jackson Day
Symposium predicated on absolving Southern responsibility for slavery damages societal unity…
MLK Week Highlights Community Voices, Past and Present
Students and others describe what MLK means to them, learn the history of a black student group, and more…
School Board Refines “Sexually Explicit” Policy
A second month of deliberation revises superintendent's draft, which still lacks board consensus