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    An Open Letter to the Incoming Class of W&L
    Enuma Anekwe-Desince
    • May 14, 2021
    • 3 min

    An Open Letter to the Incoming Class of W&L

    Dear Class of 2025, Welcome to Washington & Lee University, home of the Generals. Yes, that is an ode to Robert E. Lee. You will soon...
    Untitled Protest Speech
    Enuma Anekwe-Desince
    • May 14, 2021
    • 3 min

    Untitled Protest Speech

    First and foremost, I would like to extend thanks to those who helped make this event possible and especially, to those representatives...
    Untitled Protest Speech
    Melina Bell
    • May 14, 2021
    • 3 min

    Untitled Protest Speech

    Hi, I’m Melina Bell, a faculty member. I speak today only for myself, not for any department or program or the university. I’m here to...
    The Struggle of Changing Your Name
    ToniAnne Wong
    • May 14, 2021
    • 3 min

    The Struggle of Changing Your Name

    For quite some time now, members of the Washington and Lee community have gone back and forth over changing the name of our school, but...
    Untitled Protest Speech
    Alexander Caines
    • May 14, 2021
    • 4 min

    Untitled Protest Speech

    Despite what accolades preceded me during my senior year of high school, I did not feel legitimately motivated to apply to competitive...
    Money, Money, Money
    Toni Locy
    • May 14, 2021
    • 3 min

    Money, Money, Money

    Thank you all for your courage in holding this event. And thank you for inviting me to speak. The emphasis on money—who has it and who...
    Untitled Protest Speech
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    • May 14, 2021
    • 3 min

    Untitled Protest Speech

    Acknowledgement Before I read my letter, I would like to thank all the individuals involved in organizing this event. It took a lot of...
    Untitled Protest Speech
    Clara Albacete
    • May 14, 2021
    • 3 min

    Untitled Protest Speech

    To the Board of Trustees: There are so many things I could say to you. But really I just want to start with one question: do you really...
    Untitled Protest Speech
    Blake Ramsey
    • May 14, 2021
    • 4 min

    Untitled Protest Speech

    Lest the Board of Trustees forgets why we are here, let me begin my speech with a simple historical declaration. Robert E. Lee was a...
    Blind Loyalty and Bigotry: My Experiences in the Greek System
    Anonymous
    • Nov 19, 2020
    • 9 min

    Blind Loyalty and Bigotry: My Experiences in the Greek System

    Editor’s Note: The choice of publishing anonymously is a difficult decision, but one which is not uncommon both here at the Vigil and...
    Alankrit Shatadal
    • Nov 19, 2020
    • 1 min

    You Ask Me Where I'm From

    You ask me where I’m really from. I am from the water well Deep and quenching I am from the smell of Earth Sweet I am from the pleats of...
    Clara Albacete
    • Nov 19, 2020
    • 6 min

    I'm Asking You to Care: An Open Letter to a Divided Community

    Dear Reader, This letter does not intend to push forward an agenda. My goal is to bring forward an idea that I think has been missing in...
    Alumni Response to Heather MacDonald and “The Diversity Delusion”
    Taylor Reese
    • May 8, 2020
    • 4 min

    Alumni Response to Heather MacDonald and “The Diversity Delusion”

    On February 11, 2020, Taylor Reese ’19, published the following article on Medium. She has graciously allowed The Vigil to republish her...
    Why did President Dudley allow an offensive agitator to speak at Lee Chapel?
    Dannick Kenon
    • May 8, 2020
    • 4 min

    Why did President Dudley allow an offensive agitator to speak at Lee Chapel?

    In March of 2020, President Dudley allowed Heather Mac Donald to speak at Lee Chapel, Washington and Lee’s chapel named after Robert E....
    A Tale of Two Portraits
    Chandler Gray
    • May 8, 2020
    • 6 min

    A Tale of Two Portraits

    To: Chandler Gray Subj: W&L Diploma Petition Rec.: Friday, November 15, 2019 at 8:12 PM “Kiddos, Rec'd your petition. Must say you are...
    A Residence of Agency
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    • Feb 21, 2020
    • 4 min

    A Residence of Agency

    Why am I here? Am I supposed to be here? Why me? I can’t help it; they’re questions I’ve asked myself all too many times. It wasn’t until...
    Interviews of Filipino Americans on Campus: Angela Delos Reyes
    Angela Delos Reyes
    • Nov 22, 2019
    • 5 min

    Interviews of Filipino Americans on Campus: Angela Delos Reyes

    Name: Angela Delos Reyes Class year: 2020 Majors: Computer Science and Studio Art Hometown U.S.: Virginia Beach, VA Hometown Philippines:...
    Interviews of Filipino Americans on Campus: Gabe Nucup Worthington
    Angela Delos Reyes
    • Nov 22, 2019
    • 5 min

    Interviews of Filipino Americans on Campus: Gabe Nucup Worthington

    Name: Gabe Nucup Worthington Class year: 2023 Major: Undecided Hometown: Mechanicsville You said your grandfather was Filipino. Has that...
    Interviews of Filipino Americans on Campus: Maria Luzaran
    Angela Delos Reyes
    • Nov 22, 2019
    • 4 min

    Interviews of Filipino Americans on Campus: Maria Luzaran

    Name: Maria Luzaran Class Year: 2023 Major: Tentatively Biochem Hometown U.S.: Norfolk, VA Hometown Philippines: Las Piñas City What does...
    Interviews of Filipino Americans on Campus: Paolo Dionisio
    Angela Delos Reyes
    • Nov 22, 2019
    • 4 min

    Interviews of Filipino Americans on Campus: Paolo Dionisio

    Name: Paolo Dionisio Class: 2021 Major: Business Admin Hometown: Sta. Rosa, Laguna Background I was born and raised in the Philippines. I...
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