By JoJo Young Contributing Writer Studying abroad is a special opportunity that is available to Sewanee students, but the thought of being away
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Green Column: Sustainable Sewanee
Helena Kilburn, Mandy Moe Pwint Tu, and Luke Gair Contributing Writer and Executive Staff Sustainability is a term used constantly on college campuses.
Sewanee’s bathrooms offer comfort and variety
By Luke Gair Executive Staff Offering 19 residence halls and more than 20 University-owned buildings, Sewanee holds a strong sense of heterogeneity regarding
Sewanee professors discuss traveling while female
by Greta Flaig Contributing Writer Traveling abroad can be intimidating for anyone. It is an exhilarating and special experience for even the most
Major Spotlight: English and Music major Hellen Wainaina (C’18)
Luke Williamson Executive Staff When asked at what moment she knew she wanted to major in English, Hellen Wainaina (C’18) snarkily retorted that she knew
Sewanee hosts fourteenth annual Beyond the Gates
Sophia Henderson Contributing Writer Shortly before the new semester began, junior and senior Sewanee students arrived in Gailor Hall to sign in for
Students and professor campaign for healthy vending machines
The class began with a survey asking Sewanee students if they believed unhealthy vending machines were a problem.
Sewanee begins holiday season with annual Christmas tree lighting
This event paired well with Sewanee’s Lessons and Carols ceremony, which took place the same weekend.
Professor Spotlight: Reverend Leyla King
“I spent two summers as a student at Middlebury and three summers as a staff member,” said King. “Throughout that time, my main goal was to immerse myself in the language.” Would she consider herself a testament to the program’s success? “Yes,” said King, with a laugh. “Go to the Middlebury program if you want to learn a language!”
Major Spotlight: Environment and Sustainability Major Lauren Newman (C’18)
She also loves that the department is located in Snowden, which is her favorite academic building on campus. “It’s just so cozy and the perfect place to both study and socialize,” she commented.