As Endowment Underperforms, W&L Questions Investment Approach
University Investment Committee examines Makena Capital partnership and conservative investment strategy after endowment underperformance contributes to budget constraints.
From Omaha Beach to the Colonnade
Mr. Thomas P. Rideout ‘63 describes his recent trip to the French World War II memorial and military history in universities.
Court Packing: Democracy’s Dagger
A core threat to the rule of law moves in silence, and it is up to us to expose it.
Open Up “Open” Hearings
We must address the needlessly and self-defeatingly secretive process.
The Single Sanction is the Essence of the Honor System
The two institutions are inseparably linked, a reality we must acknowledge to improve the Honor System.
The ongoing debate over what the Honor System is and should be, particularly as regards the Single Sanction, is an extension of broader discourse regarding the nature of society itself.
The progressive view frames society as a collective that should be organized to promote shared goals to engineer progression towards an improved social state. In this framework, individuals are judged only with reference to the collective and have no responsibility beyond that of the collective interest.
The conservative view holds that the individual is society’s basic unit, and that, as an organization of individuals, the structure of society should maximize individual freedom by promoting personal responsibility. It is upon this principle that the Honor System was founded.
The Faithful Speak, the Sovereign Trembles
Moderate Catholics are one of the most consequential segments of the electorate.
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.
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.
Our Nixonian Moment
The prosecution of former FBI director James Comey is a clear and present danger to the Constitution.
The Realist Case for Palestinian Statehood
United States national security depends on the creation of an independent Palestinian state.
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 Best Local Restaurants Near W&L
Lexington’s restaurant scene has a few that stand out for their price and walkability.
The Best Outdoor Activities Near W&L
Lexington and its surrounding environment offer a treasure trove of outdoor activities.
An End to Wall Street’s Greatest Loophole?
An impending tax change could affect the sought-after private equity industry.
Introductory Note from the Editor-in-Chief
Editor-in-Chief Alex Kagan describes his goals for The Spectator.
My Russian Summer Immersion Experience
My time at Middlebury College was challenging, but immensely rewarding.
The Menace of Mandatory On-Campus Senior Housing
A plan for 100 additional beds poses an existential threat too close for comfort.
The Honor System is at a Crossroads
Students and faculty must do the hard work of recommitting themselves to the Honor System.
Open Letter: A Turning Point for American Discourse
Honoring Charlie Kirk’s legacy will restore civility to our nation.