Kylee Sanders Junior Editor The return to the Mountain was a snowy and icy mess. Many students’ plans of return were delayed due to the
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Winter Convocation 2024: Dr. Stephanie McCarter Kicks off a New Tradition
Tessa Hamann Contributing Writer The first week back at Sewanee following winter break came with the delight of a snowy campus and the uncertainty of
Fitwell to Propose Faculty and Staff Membership
Rebecca Cole Editor-in-Chief Fitwell recently wrapped up its trial run opening the doors to faculty and staff. The plan to permanently implement the program will
Class of 1973 Funds Welcome Center
Meg Butler News Editor For their 50th reunion, the class of 1973 plans to renovate and reimagine the downtown train depot into a welcome center
An Open Letter to The Sewanee Purple
Chris and Melody Piazza In the fall of 2017, our son, Sam Piazza, walked into our bedroom to tell my husband and I that he
New Apartments for Faculty and Staff to be Completed by Summer 2025
Meg Butler News Editor Sewanee plans to build a new apartment complex for faculty and staff on Highway 41 at the Alabama Avenue intersection. Sewanee
Rob Pearigen Installed as Eighteenth Vice-Chancellor
Lizzy Donker Junior Editor Rob Pearigen (C ‘76) was installed as Sewanee’s Eighteenth Vice-Chancellor this past Thursday, October 19. His installation was marked by a
Honorary Degree Recipients Reflect and Bishop Gene Robinson’s Full Speech
Rebecca Cole Editor-in-Chief After receiving an honorary degree at Fall Convocation earlier this month, Malcolm Holzman provided The Purple with a statement about his experience.
Letter from the Editor
Dear readers, I hope everyone had a restful Fall Break and is enjoying being back on the mountain. With last week’s festivities surrounding the Installation
Body Found at Mi Casa
Meg Butler News Editor A body was found the morning of October 8 at Mi Casa restaurant in Monteagle. Police Chief Raline confirmed that it