by Emmy Walters Executive Staff At the end of last semester, Sewanee became one of over 200 campuses nationwide that uses Her Campus as an
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The Sewanee Cuban adventure
by Beatriz Perez Reyes Staff Writer Months ago, an email with an appealing subject reached every Sewanee students’ inbox: “New Year’s Eve in Havana? The
From Saarland to Sewanee: German Department welcomes a new professor
by Kathleen Richter Staff Writer The German Department is undergoing many changes this semester. The chair of the German department, Professor Reinhard Zachau, is on
Vice-Chancellor McCardell’s appearance on the Katie Couric Show sparks conversation
by Lam Ho Junior Editor On Jan. 17, Vice-Chancellor John McCardell appeared on “Katie,” otherwise known as the Katie Couric Show (link to the video
Poet Marilyn Nelson reads and receives honorary degree at Sewanee
by Ansley McDurmon Staff Writer A poetry experience with Marilyn Nelson transcends printed word; her words ebb and flow in undulations not unlike the jazz
Familial inspired exhibit featured in University Art Gallery
by Abbey Good Staff Writer For most of the year, Guerry Hall is deserted, and that’s to be expected. With all of the orientation events
Dr. Francois Clemmons captivates audience in Martin Luther King Day performance
by John Black Staff Writer On Monday, January 20 the Vice-Chancellor’s Office sponsored Dr. Francois S. Clemmons’ performance of spiritual songs in Guerry Auditorium to
All hail Queen Bey
by Patricia Nkumane Staff Writer She has it all: killer dance moves, faithful followers across the globe, cash mula, a hubby in rap-daddy Jay-Z… the
A Rosa Parks problem
by K. Crabtree Contributing Writer “Get to the back of the bus, Rosa Parks!” Laughter bounced around the white Bacchus van as the door was
The truth about comps
by Andrew Keenan Staff Writer The post-holiday return to Sewanee often brings a sense of excitement, the reunion of students back from abroad, and odd