Meran Paul, Features Editor Oleksii Pidlypenets is a senior at the University of the South from Kyiv, Ukraine. He is double-majoring in chemistry and biology,
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All Saints’ New Dean and Chaplain Delivers Inaugural Sermon
Frank James Williamson, Junior Editor A reading from Luke 14, closed with the familiar liturgical call-and-response: “The Gospel of the Lord; Praise to you, Lord
Clurg workers cite mistreatment
Lizzy Donker, Editor-in-Chief Several McClurg Dining Hall (Clurg) employees have come forward with allegations of workplace mistreatment including public humiliation, lack of confidentiality, retaliation towards
Gowned!
Frank James Williamson, Junior Editor New members were admitted to the Order of the Gown (OG), awards and honors were granted for academic achievement and
Food For Thought: Sewanee Dining Recognized as Top Performer in the 2025 Sustainable Campus Index
Ginna Allen, News Editor This September, Sewanee claimed a new title as a top 10 performer in the recent publication of 2025 Sustainable Campus Index
Historic Materials Auctioned: A Rebel’s Rest Q&A with Professor Gerald Smith
Lizzy Donker, Editor-in-Chief With the University’s Sept. 18 announcement that recovered remains of Rebel’s Rest would be auctioned online, The Sewanee Purple asked University historian
Letter From The Editor
Dear Readers, Welcome back to the mountain! I hope everyone has had a good first couple of weeks of classes. I am excited to share
“The Door is Open”: Sewanee Equestrian’s Dynamic Duo Setting All Sights on a National Championship
Irene Boehm, Sports Editor Despite its home being tucked away, far from the hustle and bustle of University Avenue, the Sewanee Equestrian program has been
YSR, EQB, & A.I.
Eliza Dieck , Opinions Editor On Wednesday August 20, faculty, administrators and students gathered in McCardell Hall to discuss the future of Artificial Intelligence (AI) at
Trash Cans Absent in Dorms; Takes Vary
Frank James Williamson, Junior Editor As new and returning students alike settle into their dorm rooms on the Mountain, many will note the absence of