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The Women’s and Gender Studies Department to celebrate founding director Berybitsky for the 2026 Anita S. Goodstein Lecture

The Roberson Project staff On April 7, Sewanee is proud to welcome Dr. Katherine Parkin, Professor and Jules Plangere, Jr. Endowed…

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Teaching English as a second language taught me why we can’t ignore immigrants

Chloe Wright, Editor-in-Chief My Palestinian student and I started our English class on Zoom like normal. We were to learn how…

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Brock Colyar breaks barriers and promotes pride in new novel “Gender Bender”

Hunter Huckabay, Contributing Writer New York Magazine Features Writer Brock Colyar said America, specifically the LGBTQIA+ community, has changed a…

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Spotlight on a Sewanee Friday Night with Lightwatch Band

Ella Mitchell, Photography Editor It seemed that spring weather had finally settled in at Sewanee on that warm, Friday night,…

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Student Spotlight: Clara Earley (C ’26), Dual-Sport Athlete and Candy Distributor

Sanjana Priyonti, Executive Editor For Clara Earley (C ’26), choosing Sewanee came down to more than just academics or athletics…

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Art History and Cinema: Dr. Thompson’s Commitment to Liberal Arts at Sewanee

Matthew Cowin, Staff Writer Joining the Sewanee community in 2009, Dr. Jeffrey Thompson has served as an associate professor of…

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Tiger Tuesday!: An Upcoming Sewanee Fundraising Milestone

Graci Vlattas, Junior Editor At Sewanee, extracurricular and athletic programs are held to a high standard and are deeply immersed…

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Learning Beyond the Classroom: Professor Colbert’s Unique Approach to Teaching Students about Immigration

Israa Zayed, Features Editor “Behold how good and pleasant it is for kindred to dwell together in unity” (Psalm 133:1),…

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Archives After Dark: Behind the Bookcase and Into Sewanee History

Graci Vlattas, Junior Editor Archives, as depicted in media and fantasy, hold many dark and spooky secrets. Now, while Sewanee…

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The GPA Requirement for Fraternity and Sorority Recruitment is Now Equal at 2.1

Ginna Allen, News Editor Thanks to a push by student leaders, the GPA requirement for fraternity and sorority recruitment is…

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