by Christopher Murphree As professors and students alike kick into their routine processes to begin the new year, a hidden world of the many peoples
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Upperclass all shook up
by Lucy Hebb Like most aspects of Sewanee’s social scene, our Greek life is not like that of any other university. From Shake Day attire
The Forest Unseen named Book of the Year
by Lam Ho This year, about five hundred incoming freshman were asked to read Professor David Haskell’s The Forest Unseen. The book describes one square
McClurg Q&As: Chef Rick Wright
by Annie Adams In an attempt to shed some light on the mysterious operations of McClurg Dining Hall, the Purple is beginning regular profiles on
Green House garden party gets golden year going
by Mac Bailey The spell of bad-luck associated with Friday the 13th was broken with the day’s Garden Party at the Green House. All were
Sewanee Interfaith launched with the new year
by Taylor Morris A new student organization is beginning to take hold of the Sewanee community, called Sewanee Interfaith (SI). This club, sponsored by the
Women’s Center works to build Sewanee stronger
by Shari Balouchi The Women’s Center has become a strong force across campus, evidenced by this semester’s first Pinnacle Luncheon held at the Women’s Center
Blind Boys of Alabama bless Sewanee with their presence
by Kelly Ann Graff The Blind Boys of Alabama shook up the Guerry Auditorium with their performance on Friday September 21.This concert marked the end
Marin Miller entertains at the SUT
by Chris Murphree The crisp air of a Sewanee Sunday. The pleasant aroma of popcorn. The sounds of light jazz music. Such was the scene
Two poets visit Sewanee
by Katie Lafferrandre As Professor Hastings Hensel, grinning, began to introduce poets Maurice Manning and Rodney Jones, the English majors in the room all felt