Stephen W. Robinson, ‘72, ‘75L, and Bradley B. Root, ‘88 11/23/25 Stephen W. Robinson, ‘72, ‘75L, and Bradley B. Root, ‘88 11/23/25

Preserving Our Community of Trust

Nine practical observations to save the Honor System from two former Executive Committee presidents.

Brody Sandifer-Williams, ‘28 11/19/25 Brody Sandifer-Williams, ‘28 11/19/25

Our Nixonian Moment

The prosecution of former FBI director James Comey is a clear and present danger to the Constitution.

Brody Sandifer-Williams, ‘28 11/6/25 Brody Sandifer-Williams, ‘28 11/6/25

The Realist Case for Palestinian Statehood

United States national security depends on the creation of an independent Palestinian state.

Dominic Vogelbacher, '27 11/6/25 Dominic Vogelbacher, '27 11/6/25

What is an Honor Violation? The White Book Can’t Tell You.

To save the Honor System, we must reintroduce an objective foundation of morality and truth.

The W&L Spectator 10/19/25 The W&L Spectator 10/19/25

The Best Local Restaurants Near W&L

Lexington’s restaurant scene has a few that stand out for their price and walkability.

The W&L Spectator 10/11/25 The W&L Spectator 10/11/25

The Best Outdoor Activities Near W&L

Lexington and its surrounding environment offer a treasure trove of outdoor activities.

an anonymous alumnus 9/27/25 an anonymous alumnus 9/27/25

An End to Wall Street’s Greatest Loophole?

An impending tax change could affect the sought-after private equity industry.

Alex Kagan, '27 9/23/25 Alex Kagan, '27 9/23/25

Introductory Note from the Editor-in-Chief

Editor-in-Chief Alex Kagan describes his goals for The Spectator.

Veronica Cargill, ‘27 9/19/25 Veronica Cargill, ‘27 9/19/25

My Russian Summer Immersion Experience

My time at Middlebury College was challenging, but immensely rewarding.

Andrew L. Thompson, '25 9/16/25 Andrew L. Thompson, '25 9/16/25

The Menace of Mandatory On-Campus Senior Housing

A plan for 100 additional beds poses an existential threat too close for comfort.

Ben Bankston, '25 9/13/25 Ben Bankston, '25 9/13/25

The Honor System is at a Crossroads

Students and faculty must do the hard work of recommitting themselves to the Honor System.

Kamron M. Spivey, '24, and Alex Kagan, '27 9/11/25 Kamron M. Spivey, '24, and Alex Kagan, '27 9/11/25

Open Letter: A Turning Point for American Discourse

Honoring Charlie Kirk’s legacy will restore civility to our nation.

Andrew L. Thompson, '25 9/7/25 Andrew L. Thompson, '25 9/7/25

Farewell Note from Former Editor-in-Chief

Former editor Andrew Thompson reflects on his time at W&L and its future.

Isaac James, '27 3/9/25 Isaac James, '27 3/9/25

Ethical Treatment of AI and Digital Perception of Self

How AI is changing our cultural perception of consciousness.

Nathan Gilbert, '27 3/3/25 Nathan Gilbert, '27 3/3/25

Fides Et Ratio: On Faith and Reason

Brother Guy Consalmagno’s VMI visit raises important questions on faith and reason.

D. Addison Gills, ‘27L 3/3/25 D. Addison Gills, ‘27L 3/3/25

How Protectionism Hurts Consumers and the Economy

Although tariffs may sound appealing, their economic benefits do not outweigh the costs.

Cornelius 3/1/25 Cornelius 3/1/25

How Biden Destroyed His Great Legacy

Biden was an exemplary American statesman but was unlucky to become president.

The Spectator Editorial Staff 2/25/25 The Spectator Editorial Staff 2/25/25

End W&L’s Misrepresentation of History

The university follows a philosophy that is intentionally deceitful about its past.

The W&L Spectator 2/22/25 The W&L Spectator 2/22/25

W&L Community Speaks on Institutional History

Selected correspondence about the upcoming museum.

Tom Rideout, '63 12/20/24 Tom Rideout, '63 12/20/24

Book Review: “The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self”

Professor Carl Trueman warns of the pernicious challenges posed by postmodern thought.

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