Students, Stop Protesting and Start Caring
Pro-Palestinian demonstrations won’t achieve half as much as informed discussions…
Whom does the Board think they’re convincing?
The university no longer honors George Washington and Robert E. Lee, so stop telling us you do…
Teaching Civil Discourse
Picture an environment where ideological opposites rationally search together for solutions without ad hominem attacks or temper tantrums…
Sink or Swim?
My own years at W&L taught me all too well the importance of strong swimming skills…
Expand the CPD office to properly support politics majors
With inadequate attention, many students simply abandon public service aspirations…
Becoming a Conservative, an American, and a General
My journey to the W&L faculty taught me valuable lessons about excellence and open dialogue…
Mock Con: Room for Improvement
While there was a lot to enjoy — from the pageantry to the parade — there was also a lot that could be improved…
The Continued Necessity of Intellectual Freedom
As Congress scrutinizes top colleges, freedom of speech and thought remain vital pillars of higher education…
Is The Spectator Going Woke?
Leftist outrage against our articles and events is affirming — blowback indicates that we have successfully challenged….
Ignorance is Bliss at Lee-Jackson Day
Symposium predicated on absolving Southern responsibility for slavery damages societal unity…
FIRE Recognizes WLU Advancing Free Speech
In 2022, FIRE ranked W&L 70th for free speech among colleges, an “average” ranking leaving significant room for improvement…
