Photos courtesy of Greta Mathes (C ’26) Ginna Allen, News Editor This year’s Farm to Table brought the Sewanee community together to enjoy fresh foods,
Author: thesewaneepurple
The US-Israel-Iran War: Casualties Lost in the Crowd
Harper Rzepczynski, Opinions Editor Surely, you remember the headlines on Feb. 28, 2026. Perhaps it was CNN’s bold frontpage reading, “How the US-Israeli strikes on
Canine Chronicles #3: An Interview with Service Dog Willy Wonka
Graci Vlattas, Junior Editor Quotations and answers to interview questions come from Brady Coppinger but are shifted into the “perspective” of Willy for comedic effect.
Pay Attention! : The Invasion of Screenagers in Class
Melody Norman, Contributing Writer Immersed in a world of short-form and fast-paced media, Gen-Z has become known for its short attention span. Although normalized, this
A Review of “My Year of Rest and Relaxation”: The Good, The Uncomfortable and The Weird
Israa Zayed, Features Editor This article references sexually explicit scenes from Ottessa Moshfegh’s “My Year of Rest and Relaxation” and mentions grooming. Ottessa Moshfegh is
Professor Nicholas Roberts’ dedication to teaching truth and Middle Eastern history
Matthew Cowin, Staff Writer Intro Dr. Nicholas Roberts is a current professor of middle eastern history at Sewanee: University of the South with specific expertise
Legacy of Lizzy: Student Spotlight on journalist and former Editor-in-Chief, Lizzy Donker
Sanjana Priyonti, Executive Editor Sewanee was never supposed to be the obvious choice for Elizabeth “Lizzy” Donker. Coming from a family already familiar with the
Before They Go: The Ultimate Sewanee Senior Bucket List
Kristen Merren, Contributing Writer What would you do if it was your last month in your favorite place on Earth? A new kind of energy
As homelessness rates increase, Housing Sewanee Inc. lays foundations for future homeowners
Jamie-Anne McKinney, Contributing Writer In the South Cumberland Plateau, where affordable housing remains out of reach for many families, the nonprofit Housing Sewanee, Inc. (HSI)
Letter from the Editor
Dear readers, How was your Sparty experience? If I had to describe mine with two words, it would be “pretty alright.” Although late night experiences