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W&L, VSU Host Joint Choir Concerts
News Hannah Bishop, '28 2/27/25 News Hannah Bishop, '28 2/27/25

W&L, VSU Host Joint Choir Concerts

The schools came together for two joint concerts, bridging historical and social gaps.

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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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Historical Highlight: Washington Responds to Gift Solicitation
Academic The W&L Spectator 2/25/25 Academic The W&L Spectator 2/25/25

Historical Highlight: Washington Responds to Gift Solicitation

President George Washington picks Liberty Hall Academy to receive his gift of stock.

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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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Historical Highlight: The Friendship of Edith Bolling Wilson and F.P. Gaines
Academic The W&L Spectator 2/16/25 Academic The W&L Spectator 2/16/25

Historical Highlight: The Friendship of Edith Bolling Wilson and F.P. Gaines

Letters from a former First Lady speak highly on one of W&L’s greatest leaders.

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Historical Highlight: Teddy Roosevelt Praises Robert E. Lee
Academic The W&L Spectator 2/16/25 Academic The W&L Spectator 2/16/25

Historical Highlight: Teddy Roosevelt Praises Robert E. Lee

A kind commendation of General Lee by President Roosevelt during the Lee Centennial of 1907

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VMI Hosts Debate on Controversial Monuments
News Akash Abraham, ‘28 2/16/25 News Akash Abraham, ‘28 2/16/25

VMI Hosts Debate on Controversial Monuments

Braver Angels debate discusses whether “oppressive” monuments should be removed.

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Gerard Baker on the New American Revolution
News Caden Brousseau, '27 2/3/25 News Caden Brousseau, '27 2/3/25

Gerard Baker on the New American Revolution

The former editor-in-chief of the Wall Street Journal analyzes Trump’s reelection.

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Cartoon: “The New Museum”
Cartoons The W&L Spectator 1/29/25 Cartoons The W&L Spectator 1/29/25

Cartoon: “The New Museum”

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Conversations with Participants of Lee-Jackson Day
Interview Ella Wong, '27 1/29/25 Interview Ella Wong, '27 1/29/25

Conversations with Participants of Lee-Jackson Day

Participants share their opinions on the holiday and its connection to Washington and Lee University.

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The Sights of Washington and Trump’s Liberty Ball
News Alex Kagan, '27 1/29/25 News Alex Kagan, '27 1/29/25

The Sights of Washington and Trump’s Liberty Ball

President Trump’s second inauguration was celebrated in style.

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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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The Generals Redoubt Celebrates Founders’ Day at Fancy Hill
News Dominic Vogelbacher, '27, and Emerson Cardoza, '28 1/29/25 News Dominic Vogelbacher, '27, and Emerson Cardoza, '28 1/29/25

The Generals Redoubt Celebrates Founders’ Day at Fancy Hill

The alumni organization celebrated “one of the most significant traditions at W&L.”

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Wake Forest Politics Professor Gives MLK Day Address
News Akash Abraham, ‘28 1/24/25 News Akash Abraham, ‘28 1/24/25

Wake Forest Politics Professor Gives MLK Day Address

Melissa Harris-Perry shared her thoughts on MLK, race relations, and the 2024 election.

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W&L Grapples with Central Role in Lee-Jackson Day
News James Eustis, '27 1/24/25 News James Eustis, '27 1/24/25

W&L Grapples with Central Role in Lee-Jackson Day

A parade honoring Confederate leaders draws passionate enthusiasm and intense criticism.

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Former WSJ Editor-in-Chief to Visit W&L
News The W&L Spectator 1/12/25 News The W&L Spectator 1/12/25

Former WSJ Editor-in-Chief to Visit W&L

His talk will examine the modern Republican Party’s efforts to the global order.

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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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Behind Closed Doors: Inside SHAG’s “Sex in the Dark”
News Daniel Straub, '28 12/20/24 News Daniel Straub, '28 12/20/24

Behind Closed Doors: Inside SHAG’s “Sex in the Dark”

Facilitators discussed safe words, communication, and anatomy, among other topics.

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