598ms
100vh
500
0
0
Skip to Content
The W&L Spectator
The W&L Spectator
News
Opinion
Academic
Cartoons
Interviews
About
Search
Subscribe
The W&L Spectator
The W&L Spectator
News
Opinion
Academic
Cartoons
Interviews
About
Search
Subscribe
News
Opinion
Academic
Cartoons
Interviews
About
Search
Subscribe
Featured
The Spectator Presents: “Locke-ing and Un-Locke-ing the Declaration of Independence.”
September 19, 2026
The Spectator Presents: “Locke-ing and Un-Locke-ing the Declaration of Independence.”
September 19, 2026

Former W&L Professor Lynn Uzzell discusses Thomas Jefferson’s political philosophy and her new book: Locke-ing & Un-Locke-ing the Declaration of Independence.

The Spectator, in conjunction with The Generals Redoubt, the W&L Law Federalist Society and the W&L Politics Department, is thrilled to bring back former W&L Visiting Professor Lynn Uzzell to Lexington to discuss her new book: Locke-ing & Un-Locke-ing the Declaration of Independence: An Introduction to Jefferson’s Philosophy of Revolution. 

In the spirit of America 250, join us on Friday, October 2nd at 4 p.m. in the Northen Auditorium (located on the first floor of Leyburn Library) for a talk with Professor Uzzell, who is now an associate professor of political science at Bethel University. Anyone interested in attending can RSVP here.

At the event, which will feature a moderated question-and-answer period followed by open audience questions, Professor Uzzell will examine the revolutionary philosophy expressed in the Declaration of Independence. She will trace the intellectual trajectory of Thomas Jefferson’s ideas back to John Locke and other influential thinkers.

Read more →
September 19, 2026
The Spectator Presents: “Litigating Federalism: The Role of State Attorneys General at America 250.”
September 11, 2026
Events, News
The Spectator Presents: “Litigating Federalism: The Role of State Attorneys General at America 250.”
September 11, 2026
Events, News

Join The Spectator and the W&L Law Federalist Society for discussions with the lawyers shaping critical areas of the law.

Read more →
September 11, 2026
Events, News
“Reinterred and Reinterpreted:” Needs Revision
June 9, 2026
Opinion
“Reinterred and Reinterpreted:” Needs Revision
June 9, 2026
Opinion

Repeated historical inaccuracies are undermining the credibility of Washington and Lee’s museums project.

Read more →
June 9, 2026
Opinion
It’s Not Enough for Washington and Lee to “Understand and Appreciate” its History
May 31, 2026
Opinion
It’s Not Enough for Washington and Lee to “Understand and Appreciate” its History
May 31, 2026
Opinion

It is essential that the next President proactively enhance historical awareness on campus and embrace all of the University’s history.

Read more →
May 31, 2026
Opinion
The President W&L Needs
May 5, 2026
Opinion
The President W&L Needs
May 5, 2026
Opinion

Washington and Lee’s next president must possess certain traits to maintain the university’s prestige and traditions, and to  avoid repeating recent mistakes.

Read more →
May 5, 2026
Opinion
Curriculum Reform and Diversifying Faculty Hiring: A Necessary Reform in Higher Education
April 21, 2026
Opinion
Curriculum Reform and Diversifying Faculty Hiring: A Necessary Reform in Higher Education
April 21, 2026
Opinion

Washington and Lee and other universities should return to a more traditional course offering and intentionally diversify their faculty.

Read more →
April 21, 2026
Opinion
Reject a Two-Tiered Honor System
April 9, 2026
Opinion
Reject a Two-Tiered Honor System
April 9, 2026
Opinion

Proposed amendments to the White Book will shift responsibility for enforcing the Honor System away from elected representatives, creating two separate honor standards for law and undergraduate students.

Read more →
April 9, 2026
Opinion
Reject a Two-Tiered Honor System
April 8, 2026
Opinion
Reject a Two-Tiered Honor System
April 8, 2026
Opinion

Proposed amendments to the White Book will shift responsibility for enforcing the Honor System away from elected representatives, creating two separate honor standards for law and undergraduate students.

Read more →
April 8, 2026
Opinion
Three Candidates Compete for EC Presidency 
April 2, 2026
News
Three Candidates Compete for EC Presidency 
April 2, 2026
News

By the end of today, John Beekman Youngblood ‘27, Stepan Onyschuk ‘27, or Zane Openshaw ‘27L will be President-Elect of the Executive Committee.

Read more →
April 2, 2026
News
Is Grade Inflation a Problem?
March 27, 2026
News
Is Grade Inflation a Problem?
March 27, 2026
News

W&L and universities nationwide question if and how to handle rising expectations and results.

Read more →
March 27, 2026
News

Subscribe


Always Be Up to Date

Sign up with your name and email address to receive news, updates, and future editions!

Thank you!
“My only object is to endeavor to make them [students at Washington College] see their true interest, to teach them to labor diligently for their improvement, and to prepare themselves for the great work of life.”
— Robert E. Lee, August 4, 1866
Donate