Chris and Melody Piazza In the fall of 2017, our son, Sam Piazza, walked into our bedroom to tell my husband and I that he
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New Apartments for Faculty and Staff to be Completed by Summer 2025
Meg Butler News Editor Sewanee plans to build a new apartment complex for faculty and staff on Highway 41 at the Alabama Avenue intersection. Sewanee
Rob Pearigen Installed as Eighteenth Vice-Chancellor
Lizzy Donker Junior Editor Rob Pearigen (C ‘76) was installed as Sewanee’s Eighteenth Vice-Chancellor this past Thursday, October 19. His installation was marked by a
Honorary Degree Recipients Reflect and Bishop Gene Robinson’s Full Speech
Rebecca Cole Editor-in-Chief After receiving an honorary degree at Fall Convocation earlier this month, Malcolm Holzman provided The Purple with a statement about his experience.
Letter from the Editor
Dear readers, I hope everyone had a restful Fall Break and is enjoying being back on the mountain. With last week’s festivities surrounding the Installation
Body Found at Mi Casa
Meg Butler News Editor A body was found the morning of October 8 at Mi Casa restaurant in Monteagle. Police Chief Raline confirmed that it
V. Gene Robinson’s Convocation Speech Receives Standing Ovation
Rebecca Cole Editor-in-Chief Reverend V. Gene Robinson (C ’69), the first openly gay bishop in the Episcopal Church, has finally received an honorary Doctor of
Theta Kappa Phi Officially a Sorority
Lizzy Donker Junior Editor This past week, Theta Kappa Phi (TKP), was reinstated as a Greek organization and as a member of the Intersorority Council
Letter from the Editor
Dear readers, With only a week left until fall break, students are excited to wrap up midterms and get some well-deserved rest. Faculty and staff
Letter from the Editor
Dear readers, I hope you have been enjoying the last few moments of summer. With leaves falling and a cool breeze blowing, autumn is quickly