Arts & Letters
Welcome to Ampersand! We’re a magazine of arts & letters made by the students of Washington & Lee University. Our goal is to showcase the amazing work of our peers and highlight the creative energy that runs through our campus. Scroll through our site to see some of the amazing work produced at W&L over the years!
Ampersand represents us: art & literature, students & artists, Washington & Lee.
— Darcy Olmstead, 2020 Editor-in-Chief
the & staff
Editor-in-Chief
Allie Wetmore is a sophomore majoring in Geological Engineering and Studio Art. She is also minoring in Mandarin Chinese. Her involvement in the arts goes beyond campus as she is collaborating with the H.R. Giger estate to build a collection of new and funky works. Allie is also a presenter at the Geological Society of America for her research on zircon! She loves paddle boarding, painting, biomechanical surrealism, and animals.
Creative Director
My name is Carlie Hall, and I’m a sophomore from Lexington, Kentucky! I’m majoring in English, Strategic Communications, and minoring in LJS. On campus, I’m involved in the Mudd Undergraduate Journal for Ethics, and I’m a Student Associate for the Office of Career Strategy at the W&L School of Law. In my free time, I love hiking and exploring the Lexington area!
Editing Manager
Hello! My name is Ana Leng. I’m an international student from Cambodia and a junior Cognitive and Behavioral Science Major. I enjoy many hobbies like singing, reading, writing, watching movies, and nail art!
Managing Editor
Alisa Zhao is a sophomore studying Strategic Communications and Economics with a minor in Chinese. In her free time she loves painting birthday cards and whittling away at small crafts.
Photography and Art Editor
Hi, I’m Ryan Mock. I am a sophomore Chemistry and German major from Purcellville, Virginia. I love to play piano, and be outside. I have always loved photography and am excited to be on the & team.
Poetry and Prose Editor
My name is Erin Lapides, and I am so excited to serve as the Poetry and Prose editor for Ampersand Magazine! I’m a sophomore from a suburb of NYC, and I intend to double major in Cognitive & Behavioral Science and English. I love to read, write, and study all kinds of artistic and literary media; I am thrilled to work alongside incredibly passionate and creative minds with Ampersand Magazine!