Open Hearings Jeopardize the Honor System
We must reform Open Hearings before their flaws irreparably damage the Honor System's popularity and integrity.
President Dudley Reflects on Uniqueness of W&L
Dudley argues that institutions like the Honor System and Speaking Tradition continue to positively shape W&L’s culture.
“I feel like they're strong. Does that mean they're perfect? No,” President Dudley argued regarding the Honor System and Speaking Tradition.
Prior to current student, faculty and alumni discussions of the Honor System, Washington and Lee President Will Dudley agreed to sit down for an interview with The Spectator. The interview, which will be released in several topic-specific sections, included a discussion about two of W&L’s defining, unique institutions.
W&L Faculty Polled on Honor System
W&L faculty and staff back the Honor System in theory, but differ in their views of it in its current state or potential improvements.
W&L Faculty and Staff Discuss Honor System Reforms
Many respondents focused on the Single Sanction, while others pointed out a litany of perceived problems with the institution.
W&L Community Discusses Honor System’s Enforcement
Respondents to a student poll offer dozens of potential changes to the Honor System.
W&L Community Discusses Honor System Reforms
Respondents to a student poll offer dozens of potential changes to the Honor System.
W&L Students Polled on Honor System
Respondents to a student poll remain mostly favorable on the Honor System, but question the Single Sanction and highlight other issues.
Introductory Note from the Editor-in-Chief
Editor-in-Chief Alex Kagan describes his goals for The Spectator.
Charlie Kirk, Terrorism and Curbing Political Violence
Undermining the popularity of politically-motivated domestic terrorism starts by calling it what it is.
Open Letter: A Turning Point for American Discourse
Honoring Charlie Kirk’s legacy will restore civility to our nation.
Peale’s George Washington Portrait Loaned for Semiquincentennial Celebrations
The one-of-a-kind portrait will be displayed across Virginia over the next year and a half.
Professor Lucas Morel on America250
The head of W&L’s Politics Department discusses helping to plan America’s semiquincentennial celebrations.
America’s Pressing Counterinsurgency Problem
America’s capacity for foreign conflict is dangerously low and a threat to our security.
Ukrainian Journalist Describes Media and War in Ukraine
Tetiana Sylina discussed war reporting and life in Ukraine after Russia’s invasion.
Former Solicitor General Prelogar Speaks at W&L Law School
Now-Professor Prelogar described her time as solicitor general, her view of current jurisprudence, and advised law students.
Former Congressmen Share Thoughts on Legislating in Polarized Times
Former Congressmen Trott and Payne discuss their experiences in Congress and insights on Congressional dysfunction.
Historian Overviews Western Virginia During Revolutionary War
Historian Robert G. Parkinson uses western Virginia conflicts to describe “belonging and citizenship” in the Revolutionary era.
Mayor Friedman Lays Out Plan for Next Term
Lexington’s mayor, fresh off an unopposed election victory, explains his vision.
College Presidents, Public Officials Discuss Role of Education in Rural Appalachia
Leaders of West Virginia’s colleges discuss their roles in the economy and society of their state.
U.S. Chamber of Commerce VP on Rural Growth and the Future of the Free Market
Neil Bradley on his hope for free enterprise, and how that vision could best help Appalachia.