Open Hearings Jeopardize the Honor System
We must reform Open Hearings before their flaws irreparably damage the Honor System's popularity and integrity.
Preserving Our Community of Trust
Nine practical observations to save the Honor System from two former Executive Committee presidents.
President Dudley Reflects on Uniqueness of W&L
Dudley argues that institutions like the Honor System and Speaking Tradition continue to positively shape W&L’s culture.
“I feel like they're strong. Does that mean they're perfect? No,” President Dudley argued regarding the Honor System and Speaking Tradition.
Prior to current student, faculty and alumni discussions of the Honor System, Washington and Lee President Will Dudley agreed to sit down for an interview with The Spectator. The interview, which will be released in several topic-specific sections, included a discussion about two of W&L’s defining, unique institutions.
W&L Faculty Polled on Honor System
W&L faculty and staff back the Honor System in theory, but differ in their views of it in its current state or potential improvements.
W&L Faculty and Staff Discuss Honor System Reforms
Many respondents focused on the Single Sanction, while others pointed out a litany of perceived problems with the institution.
Our Nixonian Moment
The prosecution of former FBI director James Comey is a clear and present danger to the Constitution.
The Spectator Presents: Roman Buhler
Buhler will discuss his experience as a congressional advisor and how that has shaped his perception of government.
The Honor System Rift Between Undergraduates and Law Students
Former Executive Committee members from the two groups have held divergent and incompatible views on the institution's value and aspects.
Alumni Congressmen Discuss the Honor System
How the Honor System has shaped two alumni in the halls of Congress.
The Realist Case for Palestinian Statehood
United States national security depends on the creation of an independent Palestinian state.
What is an Honor Violation? The White Book Can’t Tell You.
To save the Honor System, we must reintroduce an objective foundation of morality and truth.
W&L Community Discusses Honor System’s Enforcement
Respondents to a student poll offer dozens of potential changes to the Honor System.
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 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.