By Alysse Schultheis Editor-in-Chief Photo courtesy of sewanee.edu Many students got to experience the glorious food from Shenanigans this past weekend without having to walk
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Senator Corker speaks on centralization of the US in foreign policy
By Henry Thornton Photo by Kimberly Williams Bob Corker, the junior United States Senator from Tennessee, visited campus on April 9 to discuss American foreign
Celebrated composer returns to Sewanee
Sidney King returns to Sewanee for the world premiere of his recent composition Tangos Descarados commissioned by the Sewanee Symphony Orchestra. Tangos Descarados will be
Friends of the Library
The Friends of the Library and duPont Library co-sponsor an award each year (since 2009) to recognize outstanding work study students in duPont Library. This
Chemistry demo show entertains, inspires young scientists
By Taylor Morris Staff Writer On the evening of April 18, Sewanee’s Department of Chemistry had its annual demo show, featuring a presentation of a
The Green House presents: Leg & Salmon
By Sophie Clark Staff Writer Saturday, April 11, marked the much awaited Leg and Salmon event at the Green House. There was a medley of
A discussion of “Reading Appalachia” and the importance of children’s books
By Grayson Ruhl Executive Staff On Wednesday, April 15, Ellen Handler Spitz visited Sewanee to present an enlightening and endearing public discussion in the Torian
Bonnaroo welcomes Boy Named Banjo with open arms
By Page Forrest Managing Editor Photo courtesy of Boy Named Banjo What do Billy Joel, Kendrick Lamar, and Mumford & Sons all have in common?
Marriage equality way down Dixie
By Evans Ousley Photo courtesy of sourcererblog.files.wordpress.com Eddie wasn’t going to tell his family he was gay. Ever. He grew up thinking that he was
Feminism is more than just sex positivity
By Page Forrest Managing Editor Photo courtesy of thebeautifulkingdomwarriors.wordpress.com Cliteracy, free condoms, and the “Best Sex Ever?” Sign me up. All of those things are