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...

First and foremost, I would like to extend thanks to those who helped make this event possible and especially, to those representatives...

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...

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...

Despite what accolades preceded me during my senior year of high school, I did not feel legitimately motivated to apply to competitive...

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...

Acknowledgement Before I read my letter, I would like to thank all the individuals involved in organizing this event. It took a lot of...

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...

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...

Editor’s Note: The choice of publishing anonymously is a difficult decision, but one which is not uncommon both here at the Vigil and...

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...

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...

On February 11, 2020, Taylor Reese ’19, published the following article on Medium. She has graciously allowed The Vigil to republish her...

In March of 2020, President Dudley allowed Heather Mac Donald to speak at Lee Chapel, Washington and Lee’s chapel named after Robert E....

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...

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...

Name: Angela Delos Reyes Class year: 2020 Majors: Computer Science and Studio Art Hometown U.S.: Virginia Beach, VA Hometown Philippines:...

Name: Gabe Nucup Worthington Class year: 2023 Major: Undecided Hometown: Mechanicsville You said your grandfather was Filipino. Has that...

Name: Maria Luzaran Class Year: 2023 Major: Tentatively Biochem Hometown U.S.: Norfolk, VA Hometown Philippines: Las Piñas City What does...

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