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.
Becoming a Conservative, an American, and a General
My journey to the W&L faculty taught me valuable lessons about excellence and open dialogue…
Mock Con: Room for Improvement
While there was a lot to enjoy — from the pageantry to the parade — there was also a lot that could be improved…
Mock Convention Speaker Summaries
Thirteen voices from across the Republican Party spoke over the weekend at Washington and Lee University…
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…
The Continued Necessity of Intellectual Freedom
As Congress scrutinizes top colleges, freedom of speech and thought remain vital pillars of higher education…
Is The Spectator Going Woke?
Leftist outrage against our articles and events is affirming — blowback indicates that we have successfully challenged….
Mock Convention Announces 2024 Speakers
In a much anticipated release, the student-run W&L Mock Convention revealed their host of speakers to include Donald Trump Jr., Virginia Governor…
Ignorance is Bliss at Lee-Jackson Day
Symposium predicated on absolving Southern responsibility for slavery damages societal unity…