Exclusive Interview With Representative Ben Cline
Cline discussed higher education in the context of the Trump administration and Charlie Kirk’s assassination.
W&L Community Discusses Honor System Reforms
Respondents to a student poll offer dozens of potential changes to the Honor System.
The Honor System remains a point of heavy debate on the campus of Washington and Lee.
In an attempt to map out this debate, The Spectator sent out a poll to the student body, receiving over 175 responses. Out of these, over 100 respondents decided to write a written response to the question: “What is one thing you would change about the Honor System?”
While many issues that students have with the Honor System stem from the institution’s enforcement (some viewing it as discriminatory, others as overzealous, weak or else), several students took the opportunity to point out other, systemic issues they thought plagued the institution. A close look at the results reveals a wide variety of issues raised by respondents.
The Spectator Hosts Vigil Honoring Charlie Kirk
The Spectator, joined by over 100 community members, commemorated the life and legacy of Charlie Kirk.
The Best Local Restaurants Near W&L
Lexington’s restaurant scene has a few that stand out for their price and walkability.
The Spectator Presents: Catherine Herridge
The award-winning investigative journalist will discuss “The State of Modern Journalism.”
W&L Students Polled on Honor System
Respondents to a student poll remain mostly favorable on the Honor System, but question the Single Sanction and highlight other issues.
Lexington Reacts to Lee’s Death
October 12 served as the 155th anniversary of the death of Robert E. Lee.
W&L’s Fluctuating Academic Rankings
Washington and Lee’s place among elite American colleges remains inconsistent.
W&L Must Live by Its Mottos
Washington and Lee’s presentation of history violates the goal of a liberal arts education.
Washington Given Command
George Washington confides in his wife about the daunting task of commanding the ragtag Continental Army.
The Best Outdoor Activities Near W&L
Lexington and its surrounding environment offer a treasure trove of outdoor activities.
An End to Wall Street’s Greatest Loophole?
An impending tax change could affect the sought-after private equity industry.
Introductory Note from the Editor-in-Chief
Editor-in-Chief Alex Kagan describes his goals for The Spectator.
Several W&L Students Mock Charlie Kirk’s Assassination
The online versus in-person responses to Kirk’s killing drew a contrasting picture.
My Russian Summer Immersion Experience
My time at Middlebury College was challenging, but immensely rewarding.
The Menace of Mandatory On-Campus Senior Housing
A plan for 100 additional beds poses an existential threat too close for comfort.
W&L Slavic Society Builds Community, Raises Questions
The newly-founded student group aims to “celebrate Slavic heritage.”
W&L Community Endures Summer Power Outage
Staff, faculty and students faced the construction mishap in the middle of a heat wave.
The Honor System is at a Crossroads
Students and faculty must do the hard work of recommitting themselves to the Honor System.
Charlie Kirk, Terrorism and Curbing Political Violence
Undermining the popularity of politically-motivated domestic terrorism starts by calling it what it is.