The Generals Redoubt Celebrates Founders’ Day at Fancy Hill
The alumni organization celebrated “one of the most significant traditions at W&L.”
Wake Forest Politics Professor Gives MLK Day Address
Melissa Harris-Perry shared her thoughts on MLK, race relations, and the 2024 election.
W&L Grapples with Central Role in Lee-Jackson Day
A parade honoring Confederate leaders draws passionate enthusiasm and intense criticism.
Former WSJ Editor-in-Chief to Visit W&L
His talk will examine the modern Republican Party’s efforts to the global order.
Book Review: “The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self”
Professor Carl Trueman warns of the pernicious challenges posed by postmodern thought.
Behind Closed Doors: Inside SHAG’s “Sex in the Dark”
Facilitators discussed safe words, communication, and anatomy, among other topics.
Student Petition Fails to Change Dining Policy
Student pushback, including a petition, has not created any change to university policy.
Mayor Friedman Lays Out Plan for Next Term
Lexington’s mayor, fresh off an unopposed election victory, explains his vision.
Historical Highlight: “Recollections and Letters of General Robert E. Lee”
A century-old book review by William Taylor Thom, Class of 1869
Freshman EC Representative Gives Thoughts on White Book, Honor System
Yoong met with The Spectator and discussed his views about the Executive Committee.
SVU President Bonnie Cordon
Teaching the Constitution, serving the community, and educating the whole person are goals for Southern Virginia University’s new president.
Art History Students Read Tarot Cards, View Nude Photos
Surrealism students read Tarot cards and are shown graphic sexual images.
W&L Faculty Discuss the 2024 Presidential Election
A faculty panel shared election predictions before offering their takeaways two weeks later.
Professors Discuss Jim Crow and Colonialism in Virginia
Virginia’s Racial Integrity Act of 1924 is part of a long history of dehumanizing legislation.
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.”
Vandalism at W&L’s LGBTQ+ Resource Center
On the morning of November 7, an act of vandalism was discovered in the Red House, W&L’s on-campus LGBTQ Resource Center. Spray paint-graffiti was found on an inside wall and a door.
The exact words used in the graffiti were erased, and have not been released to the public.
In an email to students, President Dudley asked the W&L community to support the “LGBTQ+ students, faculty and staff whose facility was targeted in [the] incident” and stated that “there is no place for harassment, intimidation, or vandalism at Washington and Lee.”
An Inside View Into Donald Trump’s Winning Platform
W. Va. state Senator Jack David Woodrum helped draft the GOP’s policies.