The W&L Spectator 1/12/25 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.

Daniel Straub, '28 12/20/24 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.

Nathan Gilbert, '27 12/5/24 Nathan Gilbert, '27 12/5/24

Student Petition Fails to Change Dining Policy

Student pushback, including a petition, has not created any change to university policy.

Alex Kagan, '27 12/5/24 Alex Kagan, '27 12/5/24

Mayor Friedman Lays Out Plan for Next Term

Lexington’s mayor, fresh off an unopposed election victory, explains his vision.

Will Wright, ‘28 12/5/24 Will Wright, ‘28 12/5/24

Freshman EC Representative Gives Thoughts on White Book, Honor System

Yoong met with The Spectator and discussed his views about the Executive Committee.

Nathan Gilbert, '27 12/5/24 Nathan Gilbert, '27 12/5/24

SVU President Bonnie Cordon

Teaching the Constitution, serving the community, and educating the whole person are goals for Southern Virginia University’s new president.

Dominic Vogelbacher, '27 12/5/24 Dominic Vogelbacher, '27 12/5/24

Art History Students Read Tarot Cards, View Nude Photos

Surrealism students read Tarot cards and are shown graphic sexual images.

Akash Abraham, ‘28 11/22/24 Akash Abraham, ‘28 11/22/24

W&L Faculty Discuss the 2024 Presidential Election

A faculty panel shared election predictions before offering their takeaways two weeks later.

Ella Wong, '27 11/22/24 Ella Wong, '27 11/22/24

Professors Discuss Jim Crow and Colonialism in Virginia

Virginia’s Racial Integrity Act of 1924 is part of a long history of dehumanizing legislation.

Alex Kagan, '27 11/8/24 Alex Kagan, '27 11/8/24

An Inside View Into Donald Trump’s Winning Platform

W. Va. state Senator Jack David Woodrum helped draft the GOP’s policies.

The W&L Spectator 11/8/24 The W&L Spectator 11/8/24

October Monthly Recap

An overview of important events that occured in October.

James Eustis, '27 11/5/24 James Eustis, '27 11/5/24

Trump Rallies in Virginia Days Before Election

On the weekend before election day, Trump made an unexpected stop in Salem.

Dominic Vogelbacher, '27 10/25/24 Dominic Vogelbacher, '27 10/25/24

W&L Gets $132 Million Gift

Renowned investor Bill Miller’s gift enables move to permanent need-blind admissions.

David Lee, '28 10/18/24 David Lee, '28 10/18/24

W&L Community Remembers October 7, 2023

Students, community members gathered to mark the anniversary of the horrific terrorist attacks.

Akash Abraham, ‘28 10/18/24 Akash Abraham, ‘28 10/18/24

Circuit Judge Discusses Originalism During W&L Visit

Judge Marvin Quattlebaum, Jr., of the 4th Circuit discusses originalism’s importance.

Caden Brousseau, '27 10/18/24 Caden Brousseau, '27 10/18/24

Martin Baron Speaks about Trump, Bezos, and The Washington Post

Comments on Marty Baron’s book and his time as editor of The Post

David Lee, '28 10/15/24 David Lee, '28 10/15/24

Ramaswamy and Bolton Debate America’s Foreign Policy

Two visions for America’s global role clashed on stage at VMI.

The W&L Spectator 10/9/24 The W&L Spectator 10/9/24

The Spectator Presents: Jason Riley

Join The W&L Spectator in Lee Chapel at 7:30 PM on Thursday, October 24th to hear Wall Street Journal opinion columnist Jason Riley discuss the realities of social and economic inequality.

James Eustis, '27 10/7/24 James Eustis, '27 10/7/24

The Spectator Presents: Stephen Moore

Moore will speak to students on the economics of climate change policy and renewable energy.

Ella Wong, '27 9/29/24 Ella Wong, '27 9/29/24

Meet Matt Davis, W&L’s New Institutional History Director

“Planning is still underway” for an institutional history museum.

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