The W&L Spectator 10/16/25 The W&L Spectator 10/16/25

Lexington Reacts to Lee’s Death

October 12 served as the 155th anniversary of the death of Robert E. Lee.

Louisa Rudolph, '28 10/16/25 Louisa Rudolph, '28 10/16/25

W&L’s Fluctuating Academic Rankings

Washington and Lee’s place among elite American colleges remains inconsistent.

The Spectator Editorial Staff 10/13/25 The Spectator Editorial Staff 10/13/25

W&L Must Live by Its Mottos

Washington and Lee’s presentation of history violates the goal of a liberal arts education.

The W&L Spectator 10/13/25 The W&L Spectator 10/13/25

Washington Given Command

George Washington confides in his wife about the daunting task of commanding the ragtag Continental Army.

The W&L Spectator 10/11/25 The W&L Spectator 10/11/25

The Best Outdoor Activities Near W&L

Lexington and its surrounding environment offer a treasure trove of outdoor activities.

an anonymous alumnus 9/27/25 an anonymous alumnus 9/27/25

An End to Wall Street’s Greatest Loophole?

An impending tax change could affect the sought-after private equity industry.

Alex Kagan, '27 9/23/25 Alex Kagan, '27 9/23/25

Introductory Note from the Editor-in-Chief

Editor-in-Chief Alex Kagan describes his goals for The Spectator.

James Eustis, '27 9/22/25 James Eustis, '27 9/22/25

Several W&L Students Mock Charlie Kirk’s Assassination

The online versus in-person responses to Kirk’s killing drew a contrasting picture.

Veronica Cargill, ‘27 9/19/25 Veronica Cargill, ‘27 9/19/25

My Russian Summer Immersion Experience

My time at Middlebury College was challenging, but immensely rewarding.

Andrew L. Thompson, '25 9/16/25 Andrew L. Thompson, '25 9/16/25

The Menace of Mandatory On-Campus Senior Housing

A plan for 100 additional beds poses an existential threat too close for comfort.

Simon Rózsa, '28 9/16/25 Simon Rózsa, '28 9/16/25

W&L Slavic Society Builds Community, Raises Questions

The newly-founded student group aims to “celebrate Slavic heritage.”

Simon Rózsa, '28 9/14/25 Simon Rózsa, '28 9/14/25

W&L Community Endures Summer Power Outage

Staff, faculty and students faced the construction mishap in the middle of a heat wave.

Ben Bankston, '25 9/13/25 Ben Bankston, '25 9/13/25

The Honor System is at a Crossroads

Students and faculty must do the hard work of recommitting themselves to the Honor System.

Alex Kagan, '27 9/13/25 Alex Kagan, '27 9/13/25

Charlie Kirk, Terrorism and Curbing Political Violence

Undermining the popularity of politically-motivated domestic terrorism starts by calling it what it is.

Kamron M. Spivey, '24, and Alex Kagan, '27 9/11/25 Kamron M. Spivey, '24, and Alex Kagan, '27 9/11/25

Open Letter: A Turning Point for American Discourse

Honoring Charlie Kirk’s legacy will restore civility to our nation.

Charles Boardman, ‘28 9/9/25 Charles Boardman, ‘28 9/9/25

Intervention for Me, But Not for Thee

The reaction to Trump’s strike on Iran is symptomatic of a deeper problem.

Akash Abraham, ‘28 9/8/25 Akash Abraham, ‘28 9/8/25

India-America: The Greatest Alliance That Never Was

The recent tension between India and the United States threatens our security and President Trump’s legacy.

Will Wright, ‘28 9/8/25 Will Wright, ‘28 9/8/25

W&L’s Free Speech Ranking Slips

The recently published report shows a renewed dip in the university’s openness and freedom of expression.

Andrew L. Thompson, '25 9/7/25 Andrew L. Thompson, '25 9/7/25

Farewell Note from Former Editor-in-Chief

Former editor Andrew Thompson reflects on his time at W&L and its future.

The Generals Redoubt 8/26/25 The Generals Redoubt 8/26/25

A Presidential Defense of the Honor System

Former university president challenges law professor’s censure of Honor System.

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