Enuma Anekwe-DesinceMay 14, 20213 minAn Open Letter to the Incoming Class of W&LDear Class of 2025, Welcome to Washington & Lee University, home of the Generals. Yes, that is an ode to Robert E. Lee. You will soon...
Enuma Anekwe-DesinceMay 14, 20213 minUntitled Protest SpeechFirst and foremost, I would like to extend thanks to those who helped make this event possible and especially, to those representatives...
Melina BellMay 14, 20213 minUntitled Protest SpeechHi, 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...
ToniAnne WongMay 14, 20213 minThe Struggle of Changing Your NameFor quite some time now, members of the Washington and Lee community have gone back and forth over changing the name of our school, but...
Alexander CainesMay 14, 20214 minUntitled Protest SpeechDespite what accolades preceded me during my senior year of high school, I did not feel legitimately motivated to apply to competitive...
Toni LocyMay 14, 20213 minMoney, Money, MoneyThank 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...
-May 14, 20213 minUntitled Protest SpeechAcknowledgement Before I read my letter, I would like to thank all the individuals involved in organizing this event. It took a lot of...
Clara AlbaceteMay 14, 20213 minUntitled Protest SpeechTo 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...
Blake RamseyMay 14, 20214 minUntitled Protest SpeechLest the Board of Trustees forgets why we are here, let me begin my speech with a simple historical declaration. Robert E. Lee was a...
AnonymousNov 19, 20209 minBlind Loyalty and Bigotry: My Experiences in the Greek SystemEditor’s Note: The choice of publishing anonymously is a difficult decision, but one which is not uncommon both here at the Vigil and...
Alankrit ShatadalNov 19, 20201 minYou Ask Me Where I'm FromYou 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 AlbaceteNov 19, 20206 minI'm Asking You to Care: An Open Letter to a Divided CommunityDear 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...
Taylor ReeseMay 8, 20204 minAlumni 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...
Dannick KenonMay 8, 20204 minWhy 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....
Chandler GrayMay 8, 20206 minA Tale of Two PortraitsTo: 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...
-Feb 21, 20204 minA Residence of AgencyWhy 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...
Angela Delos ReyesNov 22, 20195 minInterviews of Filipino Americans on Campus: Angela Delos ReyesName: Angela Delos Reyes Class year: 2020 Majors: Computer Science and Studio Art Hometown U.S.: Virginia Beach, VA Hometown Philippines:...
Angela Delos ReyesNov 22, 20195 minInterviews of Filipino Americans on Campus: Gabe Nucup WorthingtonName: Gabe Nucup Worthington Class year: 2023 Major: Undecided Hometown: Mechanicsville You said your grandfather was Filipino. Has that...
Angela Delos ReyesNov 22, 20194 minInterviews of Filipino Americans on Campus: Maria LuzaranName: Maria Luzaran Class Year: 2023 Major: Tentatively Biochem Hometown U.S.: Norfolk, VA Hometown Philippines: Las Piñas City What does...
Angela Delos ReyesNov 22, 20194 minInterviews of Filipino Americans on Campus: Paolo DionisioName: Paolo Dionisio Class: 2021 Major: Business Admin Hometown: Sta. Rosa, Laguna Background I was born and raised in the Philippines. I...