Amelia Leaphart Editor-in-chief The Purple recently sat down with co-chair of the vice-chancellor search committee, the Rev. Katie Pearson, to discuss Sewanee’s ongoing effort to select
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Student arrested in Alpha Tau Omega arson case
By Richard Pryor III Executive Staff Last week, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) announced the indictment and arrest of Philip “Ben” Roper (C’18) for
18th Vice-Chancellor Elected, Addressed Community on Thursday
Meg Butler News Editor Sewanee alumnus and veteran administrator Rob Pearigen will return in July as Sewanee’s 18th Vice-Chancellor, following a January 26th Board of Trustees
Sewanee welcomes nine new faculty members
By Amelia LeaphartExecutive Staff Despite uncertainty looming over the Domain, education continues to be revitalized. This fall brings nine new faculty members, with three as
Sewanee’s “living wage” isn’t enough.
Leslie Parson in McClurg Dining Hall. Photo by Rob Mohr (C’21). By Max SaltmanExecutive Staff I sat in the grass by Gailor Hall while Leslie
Sweet, sweeter, sweetest: the Bakers Guild puts undergraduate students to work in McClurg
In McClurg’s bakery, students prepare the dough for scones. Photo by Luke Gair (C’21). By Luke Gair Executive Staff Walking past the dessert cases and into
Anna Douglass Smith (C’20) uses pop-art language to express vibrant personality
Anna Douglass Smith’s (C’20) depiction of the American flag through a pop-art lens. By Oliver HeffronContributing Writer Anna Douglass Smith (C’20), a senior studio-art major
Men’s and Women’s Tennis Finish Impressive Weekend
Pictured: Catherine Owen (C’21). Photo courtesy of sewaneetigers.com. By Jeremy O’NeillStaff Writer The Sewanee Tennis teams finished a daunting weekend in style, with both men’s
Historic Sewanee Homes featured in new University Archives exhibit
Community members view historic homes in the University Archives. Photo by Robert Mohr (C’21). By Robert MohrStaff Writer Students, professors, and community members gathered at
Field Hockey beats CUW on Senior Day
By J.T. Mitchell Staff Writer The Sewanee Field Hockey team used a huge second-half performance to defeat Concordia University Wisconsin by a score of 3-1