Jay Tavarez-Brown (C’21) discusses the history of Breslin Tower while giving a tour to students. Photo courtesy of Cecile Denton (C’21). By Katherine LeClairExecutive Staff
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Henri Bonner (C’20) uses life-long passion for wolves to propel her capstone project
Pictured: Henri Bonner (C’20) in front of Gailor Hall. Photo courtesy of Dakota Collins (C’23). By Charlotte SutteeStaff Writer “I have since my childhood been
Dialogue Across Difference hosts event to help with Thanksgiving table tension
By Rego Jaquish and Colin RiceContributing Writers We all have that family member we disagree with. Whether they are an uncle, grandmother, cousin, or even
State of Sewanee: the Greek and the geek
By Anna MannEditor-In-Chief For the past three years, I’ve joked that I “rushed The Purple” when people ask about my involvement in Greek life. I
A Future for DACA Recipients: The “American Nightmare” for DREAMers
By Amelia LeaphartStaff Writer On November 21, The School of Theology held a screening of the documentary, The Unafraid. The film follows three DACA students
Professor Kelly Whitmer wins prestigious von Humboldt Fellowship
By Colton WilliamsExecutive Editor Dr. Kelly Whitmer, professor and chair of the history department, was recently awarded a research fellowship from the Alexander von Humboldt
Sensory room to provide space for New Life clients
Sewanee students begin painting the New Life Sensory Room. Photos by Lucy Wimmer (C’20). By Lucy WimmerExecutive Staff Armed with ladders, paint rollers, and 2000s
Mary Stuart Hall (C’04) returns to campus for exhibit Sympathetic Dissonance
By Robert MohrStaff Writer Mary Stuart Hall (C’04) spoke about her new exhibition, Sympathetic Dissonance, on Friday, November 15 at the Carlos Gallery. The sculptural
Sweet, sweeter, sweetest: the Bakers Guild puts undergraduate students to work in McClurg
In McClurg’s bakery, students prepare the dough for scones. Photo by Luke Gair (C’21). By Luke Gair Executive Staff Walking past the dessert cases and into
Sewanee Athletics celebrates 50 years of female athletes with guest video appearances from professional athletes
Female athletes celebrate 50 years of women in sport at the college. Photo courtesy of Erin Cassell. By Claire CrowExecutive Staff In spirit of the