Mayor Friedman Lays Out Plan for Next Term
Lexington’s mayor, fresh off an unopposed election victory, explains his vision.
Historical Highlight: “Recollections and Letters of General Robert E. Lee”
A century-old book review by William Taylor Thom, Class of 1869
Freshman EC Representative Gives Thoughts on White Book, Honor System
Yoong met with The Spectator and discussed his views about the Executive Committee.
SVU President Bonnie Cordon
Teaching the Constitution, serving the community, and educating the whole person are goals for Southern Virginia University’s new president.
Art History Students Read Tarot Cards, View Nude Photos
Surrealism students read Tarot cards and are shown graphic sexual images.
W&L Faculty Discuss the 2024 Presidential Election
A faculty panel shared election predictions before offering their takeaways two weeks later.
Professors Discuss Jim Crow and Colonialism in Virginia
Virginia’s Racial Integrity Act of 1924 is part of a long history of dehumanizing legislation.
Letters-to-the-Editor: “Trusting W&L Cost Me Thousands”
W&L’s financial aid “is a joke for middle class families who have their finances in order.”
Vandalism at W&L’s LGBTQ+ Resource Center
On the morning of November 7, an act of vandalism was discovered in the Red House, W&L’s on-campus LGBTQ Resource Center. Spray paint-graffiti was found on an inside wall and a door.
The exact words used in the graffiti were erased, and have not been released to the public.
In an email to students, President Dudley asked the W&L community to support the “LGBTQ+ students, faculty and staff whose facility was targeted in [the] incident” and stated that “there is no place for harassment, intimidation, or vandalism at Washington and Lee.”
An Inside View Into Donald Trump’s Winning Platform
W. Va. state Senator Jack David Woodrum helped draft the GOP’s policies.
Virginia and the Politics of Unpredictability
Virginia’s rightward shift should surprise no one and cements the state as solidly purple.
Trump Rallies in Virginia Days Before Election
On the weekend before election day, Trump made an unexpected stop in Salem.
W&L Gets $132 Million Gift
Renowned investor Bill Miller’s gift enables move to permanent need-blind admissions.
W&L Community Remembers October 7, 2023
Students, community members gathered to mark the anniversary of the horrific terrorist attacks.
Circuit Judge Discusses Originalism During W&L Visit
Judge Marvin Quattlebaum, Jr., of the 4th Circuit discusses originalism’s importance.
Martin Baron Speaks about Trump, Bezos, and The Washington Post
Comments on Marty Baron’s book and his time as editor of The Post
Trusting W&L Cost Me Thousands
The university cares more about burnishing its finances than doing what’s right for students.