By Alysse Schultheis Editor-in-Chief Photo courtesy of Derek Ettensohn As we look forward to a new semester, some faculty and staff will be leaving, but
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Sewanee Interfaith goes Orthodox
By Isaac Sligh Staff Writer Sewanee Interfaith, a student-run organization designed to foster dialogue, collaboration, and understanding between members of different religions and beliefs, embarked
Dr. Moore lectures on Langston Hughes’ chance encounter
By Lam Ho Executive Editor On February 26, Dr. David Chioni Moore of Macalester College gave a lecture called “Racial Paradise in Central Asia, or
Former Attorney General Gonzales met with protest
By Henry Thornton Junior Editor On February 26 former U.S. Attorney General Alberto Gonzales visited campus to give a speech and meet with students. The
Beloved professors to depart
By Page Forrest Managing Editor At the end of this academic year, Sewanee will have to say goodbye to some professors, among them: Dr. John
Lunar New Year extravaganza
By Grayson Ruhl Executive Staff Photo by Kimberly Williams On February 20, Asian Sensation , JapanAddicts, and the Organization for Cross-Cultural Understanding (OCCU) hosted a
Letter to the Editor: From Vice-Chancellor McCardell
To the Editor of The Purple: Professor Paul Holloway’s recent letter concerning the honorary degree awarded to Bishop N. T. Wright speaks for itself. So
Physics students observe evolution of Rutherford back-scattering
By Taylor Morris Staff Writer Valentine’s Day weekend is usually a time for rest and relaxation with loved ones, but for four students in the
Best Sex Ever: Laci Green comes to Sewanee
By Page Forrest Managing Editor Photo by Kimberly Williams What does “Best Sex Ever” even mean? A page by page explanation of the Kama Sutra?
VC McCardell to serve as head of NAICU Board
By Henry Thornton Junior Editor Photo courtesy of sewanee.edu Vice Chancellor John McCardell, Jr. has been appointed the Chair of the Board of Directors