The Roberson Project staff On April 7, Sewanee is proud to welcome Dr. Katherine Parkin, Professor and Jules Plangere, Jr. Endowed Chair in American Social History
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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 to call a repair person
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 lot since the legalization of
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, creating a bustling weekend of
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 – it was about people.
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 Art History and Director of
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 into the community of the
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), the Sewanee motto is a
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 does hold a few ghost
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 now a minimum of 2.1.