Cartoon by Max Saltman (C’21).
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Sewanee women look back on nearly 50 years
A 1969 Purple article featured a photo of the first female student to matriculate, Judith Ward Lineback (C’73). By Fleming SmithContributing Writer In a 1970
Birds of a feather: Sewanee’s cliques and a hopeless lack of dissent
By Max Saltman Executive Staff “Sewanee’s a pretty cliquey place.” After almost two years here, I’ve heard the above statement many times. Usually, it’s made
State of the Arts: What we leave to the students
Visitors view the senior exhibition in the University Art Gallery. Photo by Olivier Mbabazi (C’22). By Mandy Moe Pwint TuExecutive Staff The week of Reclamation,
Green Column: ‘The River and the Wall’ screening
Poster for The River and the Wall. Photo courtesy of Google Images. By Helena Kilbern Staff Writer Sewanee, Tennessee may seem like a long way
‘Fate of the Fork’ brings zany comedy to the studio theater
‘Fate of the Fork’ cast applauds to a successful show. Photo by Matt Hembree (C’20). By Sydney LeibfritzExecutive Staff With spider goddesses, an Elven Queen,
Never Gonna Gibb You Up: Audrey Gibbs (C’22) speaks on musical talent
Pictured: Musician Audrey Gibbs (C’22). Photo courtesy of Gibbs. By Lilly MooreStaff Writer When asked if there was anything she wanted to start her interview
Bermuda and the bard: a look at English professor Dr. Macfie
A beloved pair in Sewanee’s English department: Dr. Pamela Macfie and her dog, Bermuda. Photo by Robert Mohr (C’21). By Robert Mohr Staff Writer They’re
Letter from the Editor
Dear readers, I know much, if not all, of the campus has heard the parental saying of: “make the most of this time, college will
Our friends are leaving: a commentary on graduation
The class of 2018 exits All Saints Chapel after their commencement ceremony. Photo courtesy of Sewanee’s Flickr. By Lucy Rudman & Klarke StricklenJunior Editors Ah,