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How Protectionism Hurts Consumers and the Economy
Opinion D. Addison Gills, ‘27L 3/3/25 Opinion D. Addison Gills, ‘27L 3/3/25

How Protectionism Hurts Consumers and the Economy

Although tariffs may sound appealing, their economic benefits do not outweigh the costs.

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How Biden Destroyed His Great Legacy
Opinion Cornelius 3/1/25 Opinion Cornelius 3/1/25

How Biden Destroyed His Great Legacy

Biden was an exemplary American statesman but was unlucky to become president.

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End W&L’s Misrepresentation of History
Opinion The Spectator Editorial Staff 2/25/25 Opinion The Spectator Editorial Staff 2/25/25

End W&L’s Misrepresentation of History

The university follows a philosophy that is intentionally deceitful about its past.

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An Open Letter Regarding Lee Chapel
Opinion Laurel Ann Heiskell MacLeod, ‘92 2/25/25 Opinion Laurel Ann Heiskell MacLeod, ‘92 2/25/25

An Open Letter Regarding Lee Chapel

The guest experience at the chapel leads to many questions.

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Five Years and Waiting: Museums at Washington and Lee
Opinion Kamron M. Spivey, '24 2/22/25 Opinion Kamron M. Spivey, '24 2/22/25

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.

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W&L Community Speaks on Institutional History
Opinion The W&L Spectator 2/22/25 Opinion The W&L Spectator 2/22/25

W&L Community Speaks on Institutional History

Selected correspondence about the upcoming museum.

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Book Review: “Longstreet: The Confederate General Who Defied the South”
Opinion Alex Kagan, '27 1/29/25 Opinion Alex Kagan, '27 1/29/25

Book Review: “Longstreet: The Confederate General Who Defied the South”

UVA’s Varon expertly navigates the life and times of the enigmatic general, raising questions that tie into Washington and Lee’s history.

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Book Review: “The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self”
Opinion Tom Rideout, '63 12/20/24 Opinion Tom Rideout, '63 12/20/24

Book Review: “The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self”

Professor Carl Trueman warns of the pernicious challenges posed by postmodern thought.

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The Numbered Days of DEI
Opinion The Spectator Editorial Staff 12/5/24 Opinion The Spectator Editorial Staff 12/5/24

The Numbered Days of DEI

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

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Letters-to-the-Editor: “Trusting W&L Cost Me Thousands”
Opinion The W&L Spectator 11/22/24 Opinion The W&L Spectator 11/22/24

Letters-to-the-Editor: “Trusting W&L Cost Me Thousands”

W&L’s financial aid “is a joke for middle class families who have their finances in order.”

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The Power of the Bro
Opinion Henry Haden, '25 11/22/24 Opinion Henry Haden, '25 11/22/24

The Power of the Bro

Trump wins with a new electoral asset, the bros.

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Virginia and the Politics of Unpredictability
Opinion Alex Kagan, '27 11/8/24 Opinion Alex Kagan, '27 11/8/24

Virginia and the Politics of Unpredictability

Virginia’s rightward shift should surprise no one and cements the state as solidly purple.

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Trusting W&L Cost Me Thousands
Opinion Sam Haines, '25 10/18/24 Opinion Sam Haines, '25 10/18/24

Trusting W&L Cost Me Thousands

The university cares more about burnishing its finances than doing what’s right for students.

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Why Cyprus is Important to Me
Opinion Charles W. Euripides, ‘27 10/16/24 Opinion Charles W. Euripides, ‘27 10/16/24

Why Cyprus is Important to Me

The Cyprus problem from the view of a Cypriot American

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Robert E. Lee and Education in the “New South”
Opinion M. Neely Young, Ph.D., '66 10/2/24 Opinion M. Neely Young, Ph.D., '66 10/2/24

Robert E. Lee and Education in the “New South”

The college president advocated a vision later adopted by educators throughout the South.

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Book Review: Un-Cancel Robert E. Lee
Opinion Kamron M. Spivey, '24 10/2/24 Opinion Kamron M. Spivey, '24 10/2/24

Book Review: Un-Cancel Robert E. Lee

Alumnus Gib Kerr pens a forceful defense of Lee while failing to bridge the generational divide.

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Minimum Meal Plan Requirement: Benevolence or Burglary?
Opinion Nathan Gilbert, '27 9/17/24 Opinion Nathan Gilbert, '27 9/17/24

Minimum Meal Plan Requirement: Benevolence or Burglary?

Financial straits and trampled liberties are the fruits of W&L’s new dining policies.

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The W&L Dining Hall Shakedown
Opinion Andrew L. Thompson, '25 9/17/24 Opinion Andrew L. Thompson, '25 9/17/24

The W&L Dining Hall Shakedown

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

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Reporting for Duty
Opinion Henry Haden, '25 9/12/24 Opinion Henry Haden, '25 9/12/24

Reporting for Duty

Considering heroism through the lens of James Bond offers a guiding light for young men.

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Update on America’s Fiscal Crisis
Opinion Tom Rideout, '63 9/12/24 Opinion Tom Rideout, '63 9/12/24

Update on America’s Fiscal Crisis

Amidst many concerning programs, Medicare and Medicaid stand out as key culprits.

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