By Page Forrest Junior Editor With the words “Pan[sexual] and proud” written on her back, one sophomore came out to her friends through Snapchat. “It’s
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The youth demand climate justice: Sewanee students attend NYC People’s Climate March
By Rachel Chu Staff Writer On September 21, over 400,000 people participated in the NYC People’s Climate March with around 2,600 satellite events in 150
Bringing In the Bystander
By Beverley Catlett, Doug Cleary, and Tucker Jackson Contributing Writer On September 26 and 27, The University Wellness Center, in conjunction with the Cornerstone Initiative,
Remembering the past and preventing the future: World Suicide Prevention Day 2014
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
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