by Bess Pearson Staff Writer According to Suicide Awareness Voices of Education, (SAVE), suicide ranks as the tenth leading cause of deaths for Americans, taking
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New Hiers to the Office of Environmental Stewardship and Sustainability
by Maren Johnson Staff Writer Kevin Hiers (C’96) is the new Director of Environmental Stewardship, a position within the Office of Environmental Stewardship and Sustainability.
Theme Houses kick off new year
by Taylor Morris Executive Staff The eight new Theme Houses on Georgia and Mississippi Avenues had a special ceremony on September 15 to commemorate the
Inside Higher Ed features Sewanee
by Page Forrest Junior Editor Believe it or not, The Purple isn’t the only publication writing about Sewanee. The University of the South gained attention
Pep Rally drums up school spirit for a big win over rival W&L
by Stuart Good Staff Writer On September 12, the Cornerstone Initiative funded a pep rally for the student body to encourage school spirit for the
Wellness House revitalizes campus
by Madeline Alvis Staff Writer Kate Nelson (C’16) and Kaitlyn Roberts (C’16) are co-directors of the Wellness House located in Unit 1 of the townhouses
Fratmas in July: Upper Class Shakeday 2014
by Emmy Walter Executive Staff Photos courtesy of Caitlin McCarthy and Gabby Valentine This past week, Sewanee sophomores, juniors, and seniors had the opportunity to
Upper Class Rush: Is it worth it?
by Rosalin W. Magicks Staff Writer For upperclassmen who didn’t join a sorority or fraternity during their embryonic year(s) at Sewanee, Upperclass Rush will
Finding Your Place program expands for second year
by Lam Ho Executive Staff Photos by Kimberly Williams August 13 marked the day when 130 freshmen embarked on Sewanee’s unique first-year experience: Finding Your
Why the Honor Code Revisions failed, and why it matters
by Andrew Domingoes Staff Writer Last spring the student body voted 135 in favor of proposed Honor Code revisions and 85 not in favor, falling