Camille Pfister Editor-in-Chief Mental health is an important topic that isn’t addressed or discussed nearly enough. According to the American Psychological Association, 60% of college
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Summer Jobs and Internships: The Appeal of Hiring Liberal Arts Students
Brendan Downes News Editor With the second half of the Easter semester approaching, underclassmen are finalizing their internship and work plans for the summer while
Letter To The Editor
Acting Provost Scott Wilson Acting Provost Scott Wilson sent an email to The Purple in response to the opinion piece: “Sewanee: The School of Mold?
Name, Image and Likeness from a Division III Perspective
Smith Cochran Sports Editor Sewanee Tavern owner Jimmy Wilson was baffled when a senior football player called him with a business proposition: he could be
New Commons: Biehl Opens!
Camille Pfister Editor-in-chief On January 29, students received a surprise email announcing that the much anticipated Biehl Commons was open! Students flocked to the building
Maintaining Traditions: Order of the Gown Calls for Cleaner Comp Celebrations
Brendan Downes News Editor Sewanee’s Easter semester is characterized by its unique traditions and rites of passage. For seniors, comprehensive exams (or comps) exemplify the
MLK Day, Shake Day: Postponement of a Sewanee Tradition Impacts Another Sewanee Tradition
Lizzy Donker Executive Editor Sewanee’s MLK day of service was not without its challenges this year, not only because of inclement weather but also due
Sewanee Infrastructure in the Winter: An Evolving System
Brendan Downes News Editor A large amount of snow storms hit the country over the last two weeks, causing shutdowns, power outages, and dangerous circumstances
Recognizing Essential Workers: Sewanee Appreciates You!
Kylee Sanders Junior Editor The return to the Mountain was a snowy and icy mess. Many students’ plans of return were delayed due to the
Winter Convocation 2024: Dr. Stephanie McCarter Kicks off a New Tradition
Tessa Hamann Contributing Writer The first week back at Sewanee following winter break came with the delight of a snowy campus and the uncertainty of