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
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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
Saving Lives Through Blood Drives
Daphne Nwobike Staff Writer Sewanee has had its fair share of blood drives, at least one blood drive is held per semester. On February 6,
Fitwell to Propose Faculty and Staff Membership
Rebecca Cole Editor-in-Chief Fitwell recently wrapped up its trial run opening the doors to faculty and staff. The plan to permanently implement the program will
Class of 1973 Funds Welcome Center
Meg Butler News Editor For their 50th reunion, the class of 1973 plans to renovate and reimagine the downtown train depot into a welcome center