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…
Scotland and the British Empire
How British imperial projects saved Scotland from economic ruin, 1707-1945…
Politics Professor Emphasizes Lincoln’s Self-governing Spirit
Professor Lucas Morel focused on Lincoln’s commitment to America’s founding values and preserving the union…
Sink or Swim?
My own years at W&L taught me all too well the importance of strong swimming skills…
U.S Senate Candidate Eddie Garcia Visits W&L College Republicans
Garcia believes that he can flip the state by winning the support of veterans, young adults, and Hispanic voters united by a pro-working class emphasis…
Expand the CPD office to properly support politics majors
With inadequate attention, many students simply abandon public service aspirations…
Historical Highlight: John Robinson’s Exhumation
An 1855 letter describes the time capsule buried under the Robinson obelisk…
Being “Faithful to ourselves:” Frederick Douglass’s Prescription for Black America
The advice of the 19th-century Black abolitionist bridges the modern racial equity debate.
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…
