by Justus Bell Contributing Writer Editor’s Note: On October 15, the Purple published an op-ed entitled “The unfortunately realistic decline of the SGA” by Junior
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Welcomed home with a win
by Caitlin F. McCarthy Executive Staff Photo by Kimberly Williams As the “Welcome Home!” banner hung proudly above University Avenue, thousands of stu-dents, alumni, families,
The New Moon Arts Festival brings the community together
by InSoo Lee Staff Writer Photos by InSoo Lee On October 25, Sewanee hosted the New Moon Arts and Community Festival for the first time.
Obvious Child postponed until after November 4 amendment ballot
by Lam Ho Executive Staff The University’s recent decision to postpone the screening of a movie that tackles a controversial subject provoked conversation among students
Almost 300 inducted into Order of Gownsmen at Convocation
by Rachel Chu Staff Writer Crowds of people gathered outside All Saints’ Chapel minutes before 11 a.m. when the doors opened to let in the
Honor Council proposes updates to the Honor Code
by David Prehn Contributing Writer As the Chair of the Honor Council, I am excited to announce that the Honor Council will be
Angel Fund, Kiva Zip invest in local startups
by Taylor Morris Executive Staff The Sewanee Angel Fund provides an opportunity to benefit local business and learn about applied economics. Led by Newton Law
Scholarship for students to transform America
New York, 15 September 2014 – American students intent on changing the county have the opportunity to win a $1500 scholarship from Global English Editing.
Speedfaithing allows for open discussion
by Alysse Schultheis Executive Editor On October 24, Sewanee Interfaith held its first Speedfaithing event. After filling plates with delicious cheese and grabbing a cup
Fog happens and what to do about it
by Maren Johnson Staff Writer “Fog Happens” graces much of the Sewanee bookstore’s goods. One moment the weather is ideal, the next it may become