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W&L students at the Lexington's first MLK Day parade in Lexington, VA

W&L students and Lexington community members march through town holding banners at the 2017 MLK Day parade in Lexington, VA. The main banners pictured say "Peace on Earth" and "God is bigger than all of our denominations," a quote from MLK, Jr.…

Student article about the first MLK Day Parade.

An account of the conflict between the people marching for MLK Day and the demonstrators holding Confederate flags for Lee-Jackson Day.

Interview with Brandon Hicks discussing the progressive changes Washington and Lee made due to The Committee.

A student of the Class of 2018 discusses the experience of being a black student at Washington and Lee. This interview took place in the Fitness Center. The interview addresses social life, academic experiences, the honor system, and Greek life at…

A student of the Class of 2018 discusses the experience of being a black student at Washington and Lee. This interview took place in Commons. The interview addresses social life, academic experiences, the honor system, and Greek life at Washington &…

In interview #1, the student voices frustrations with her experiences at W&L. Rather than expanding upon the negative side of her experience, she outlines a variety of coping skills that she has developed to deal with the environment surrounding her.…

Fraternities hosted A Sherman's March to the Sea party the same weekend as Kappa Alpha's controversial Old South formal. In the article, different members of the fraternities give varying opinions about the dueling parties, including one claim that…

Washington and Lee's Minority Student Association boycotts the Fancy Dress theme "The Reconciliation Ball of 1865."