Amelia Leaphart Editor-in-chief Although the hiring freeze began in March 2020, allowing hiring for only temporary, visiting positions, the freeze has continued for over two years,
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Letter from the Editor
Dear readers, I would like to dedicate this letter to The Purple’s new and returning staff, as well as the contributing writers from the student
Registration and the hiring freeze as a STEM major
Emma Howell Layout Editor One of the biggest selling points Sewanee offered when I was first applying here- other than the gowns (stifling!), the goats (cute!),
Eurydice: A review
Camille Pfister Junior Editor The stage was set. Music played in the background as attendees excitedly took their seats. The lights dimmed and the show began.
Identity, history, and sex: Savage Tongues intertwines the personal with the geopolitical
Amelia Leaphart Editor-in-chief After having the privilege to meet writer Azareen Van der Vliet Oloomi in a classroom setting when she visited campus in February, I
Greek Life and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Double Standard
KR Stiegler Contributing Writer In late January of 2019, former executive staff member Max Saltman (C’21) published a critique of the rush process at Sewanee, declaring
New resident seeks unitary status for Franklin County Schools
Amelia Leaphart Editor-in-chief Marcus Allgood relocated to Dechard, TN in 2018 from Los Angeles in order to care for his mother. While now he works at
Sewanee Women’s Rugby signs off their first year
Vivian Hodges Sports Editor The Sewanee Women’s Club Rugby team is not only a sport for the Purple Haze members, it’s a sense of camaraderie, of
Perpetual Motion triumphs Guerry Auditorium’s stage
Emma Howell Layout Editor Perpetual Motion, Sewanee’s biannual student-run dance show, concluded its first run in two years this Sunday. As was the case with many
Humphreys’ Entrepreneur-in-Residence share perspectives on sustainability and waste reduction
Ahmad Ijaz Arts & Entertainment Editor This year, the Babson Center for Global Commerce welcomed Humphreys’ Entrepreneur-in-Residence, Lindsey McCoy (C ‘96) to campus for two days