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Greenhouse divestment discussion leaves attendees disappointed and frustrated

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Photo by Everett Ackley (C ’27) Chloe Wright Editor-in-Chief Perla Guzman Martinez (C ‘27) contributed to this article. A campus-wide, hour-long discussion on Oct. 5 about Sewanee’s endowment…

Four One-Eyed Giants, and Other Thoughts about the Odyssey on Screen

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Friends of the Library Friends of the Library of The University of the South invites you to attend a talk on Thursday, October 15 at 4:30 pm. in Naylor Auditorium in Gailor Hall. Professor Ch…

The TWC’s New Musical Production “Bright Star” Shines a Light on Bluegrass and Appalachian Tradition

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Destiny Velasco-Izaguirre Contributing Writer Chattering Sewanee students clustered around the Tennessee Williams Center. Once they organize their props, Music Director Ellanna Swope (C ‘27) …

The History Behind Monteagle Staple The Smoke House Patio Grill

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Davis Poole Contributing Writer Driving down the U.S. Highway-41 and through Monteagle, looking out the window at the many signs and advertisements, you may notice one sign in particular: a g…

Is the romance in “Howl’s Moving Castle” poorly written, or am I misusing my English degree?

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Chloe Wright Editor-in-Chief As the snow bespeckled my window, I snuggled underneath my blanket, brewed a cup of tea and watched my first Studio Ghibli film. After hearing from my friends about the…

Response to Dr. Renia Dotson’s Convocation Address

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Harper Rzepczynski Opinions Editor On Sept. 18, I gleefully embarked through the 90 degree heat to All Saints’ Chapel, ready to receive my gown. I had been envisioning the ceremony for months — I w…

October Horoscopes

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Executive Staff Aries: It’s fall, y’all! Wear that warm sweater. Listen to “folklore” on repeat. Buy that pumpkin spiced latte. Be the señorita awesome you know you are. Or señor. Or the gender-neu…

Letter from the Editor

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Dear readers, Would you believe me if I told you the trees are starting to turn yellow? It thrilled me to see the forests’ yellow leaves shine like little gold coins. Shockingly, I can now we…

Tradition!: The tips and tricks that Sewanee fall programs use to get hype

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Graci Vlattas Deadline Editor Tradition! A crucial and fun part of a routine that helps whoever excited about their end goal, whether those traditions are around the holidays, during tech week or b…

How did the University and Tennessee Valley Authority manage the substation fire and following power outages?

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Gwen Domine Junior Editor Dorms were filled with silence as fans, noise machines and air purifiers abruptly shut off from 12 a.m. to 4 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 25 as a planned power outage took place …

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