by Page Forrest and Jack Russell You all know that one couple. The one that’s always holding hands, even in ninety-degree weather. The one that’s
Category: Opinions
Unpaid Internships: The real consequences of ‘just grinning and bearing it’
by Avery Kelly Unpaid internships are quickly gaining a bad reputation. Some of the most well-known companies and organizations that use them — like P.
Rape on campus: a cultural phenomenon
by Sallie Carter Campus rape and sexual assault, while shockingly common, have not been widely discussed at Sewanee in the past. These things do exist
The SWUG files
by Maria Stratienko It was another Saturday night, much like many my friends and I had encountered in our previous three years at Sewanee –
An ode to Brinner
by Mary Morrison Shut up, Microsoft Word. “Brinner” is totally a word. Your red squiggly line of judgment won’t stop me from extolling the virtues
Are you there, McClurg? It’s me, Katie
by Katie Kenerly Going to college is a tough transition for everyone, but what I struggled with the most was not knowing what to expect
GSD House responds to vandalism
By Adam Roberts When I was first asked to write an opinion piece for the Purple, I was excited and slightly anxious. Excited because I
How the freshmen found their place
By Sara Jane Kachelman On Aug. 11, I joined 105 other freshmen as the premiere class of Finding Your Place. We showed up with diverse
Fratside… Can I even call it that anymore?
By Alli Smith Screeeech, screeeeech… The entirety of my first morning in McClurg was filled with the complaining screeches of tables being pushed together, chairs
Fratside foregone: one step closer to Hogwarts
by Julia Wallace Even as a senior, McClurg can be a daunting space. Not including the few that live off campus, every student goes at