Sanjana Priyonti Contributing Writer In the humid, crowded Convocation Hall, 100 wide-eyed first-years gathered, bleary-eyed yet eager, attending early morning plenaries as part of Sewanee’s
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Unheard Grievances: The Sewanee Sand Quarry Hearing and its Repercussions
Sophia Mertson Staff Writer Sewanee is known for being environmentally conscious, surrounded by the Domain and all the hiking trails and hidden natural treasures. There
From the Recycling Bin to the Landfill: Sewanee’s Sustainability Problem
Tom Walker Junior Editor A reasonable person would probably assume that what they put into a blue recycling bin gets recycled, but, at Sewanee, that
MAJESTIC ROB: Sewanee Alum Returns for Book Reading and to Connect with Queer Students
Camille Pfister Editor in Chief On October 17, Sewanee alumnus and published author Robert Kuehnle (C’ 68) will be returning to the Mountain to speak
Dayswork: A Review
Chase Raynor Contributing Writer “All visible objects are but pasteboard masks.” – Captain Ahab What were you doing during the pandemic? Studying, working remotely? During
Sewanee Crew Looks Forward to Upcoming Fall Season
Macye Farrar Contributing Writer Correction: In the print edition of this article, The Purple incorrectly identified the person the boat is being renamed for. This
Where’s the First Amendment?
Does Sewanee’s protest policy limit student voices? Camille Pfister Editor-in-chief Sewanee’s administration has a problem with student input. Students at Sewanee spend a lot of
Horoscopes!
The New Moon in Libra has arrived, and a solar eclipse. Libra is the sign of aesthetics and refinement so set the scene for connection
Provost Scott Wilson’s Responses to Question from The Purple Regarding Posting and Peaceful Assembly Policies
Was there student input on these new policies? Who was it/which student organizations were involved? In September 2023, I asked a task force to work
Be Nice or Leave: Tales from the Front Lines of Sewanee’s Service Industry
Obscenities are used. Sewanee: a quaint, charming little town where everyone knows your name, or at least your dog’s. You’d think that small-town familiarity would