Despite challenges, Vice-Chancellor Brigety looks ahead
Vice-Chancellor Reuben Brigety, courtesy of the University of the South. By Claire SmithEditor-in-Chief Reuben Brigety became Sewanee’s 17th vice-chancellor on…
Letter to the Editor: University employees condemn intimidation against the Vice-Chancellor
Dear Editor of the Sewanee Purple, We write in response to the events that Vice-Chancellor Reuben Brigety described in his…
The Sewanee alumnus who wanted to storm the Capitol
By Claire Smith, Editor-in-Chief Cleveland “Cleve” Grover Meredith Jr. (C’90) made national headlines as one of the first people arrested…
The Grinch reviewed: a Christmas classic for quarantine
The Grinch mischievously plucks the Christmas star from the tree. Image courtesy of How the Grinch Stole Christmas (1966). By…
State of Sewanee: The value of student voices
By Colton WilliamsEditor-in-Chief This week is my last as editor-in-chief of the Purple. The paper will continue on and surely…
Artist of the Week: Jasmine Huang (C’21)
Image courtesy of Huang. By Maria Mattingly Contributing Writer Jasmine Huang (C’21) is an art major at Sewanee from the outskirts…
O’Neill Observes — In the bleak Scottish midwinter, football is a shining star
By Jeremy O’NeillExecutive Staff For my last article as Sports Editor for The Purple, I am choosing to write about…
Lofty prices and concerns at the Sewanee Market
By MK Saye Executive Staff There is no denying that in this time of economic hardship due to Covid-19, businesses across…
DanceWise takes Covid-friendly to the next level
Julianna Morgan (C'21) dances in "My Future" by Macy Ninness (C'21). Photo courtesy of Robin Kate Davis (C'21). By Maggie…
Why is it hard to say goodbye now?
By Anna PusokExecutive Staff I decided that I’m leaving for the winter break back in August. At the time, I…