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Lizzy Donker, Editor-in-Chief Sanjana Priyonti, Junior Editor The Sewanee Purple recently sat down with the 18th Vice-Chancellor and University President Rob Pearigen ( C ‘76)
Jed Straessle, Contributing Writer Dear Sewanee Community, I hope this letter finds you well. My name is Jed Straessle and it is my privilege to
Sanjana Priyonti, Junior Editor When you first meet Jennifer Cooley – though she insists you call her Jenny – you quickly get the sense that
Ginna Allen, News Editor With the start of the 2025-2026 school year, various changes to the Recognized Student Organization policy went into effect. The Dean
Dear readers, I am very proud of our last issue of the semester. I would first like to thank all of the staff for their
Bradley Tyer Jones, Sports Editor The student-athlete population at Sewanee is unique, with over 30% of the student body involved in athletics. Sewanee athletics is
Eliza Dieck, Opinions Editor Editor-in-Chief Lizzy Donker contributed to this story The Sewanee Purple received two written complaints on April 3 and April 9 about
Alexis Miniat, Contributing Writer Dear Friends, As I wrap up my time at Sewanee and prepare to leave student leadership in the prepared hands of
Ella Mitchell, Photography Editor I am an avid coffee drinker who is fond of studying in and around Sewanee’s two coffee shops: Stirling’s and Cup
Ansley Tillman, Arts and Entertainment Editor There’s nothing quite like watching actors in pool-side attire recite 16th century poetry while shooting each other with water