In May of this year, I was given the opportunity to join the Purple and White staff as the sports editor. I was enthusiastic about the position because of my love for sports, and my passion for journalism. Originally, I had the idea that I would be attending Millsaps sporting events and interviewing athletes post…
From the time kids are little to the time they grow up, playing ball is a staple in many neighborhoods. The same is true for Reverend Joey Shelton—the Dean of Chapel and Director of Church Relations. Reverend Shelton played football for Millsaps in the 80’s, went on to law school, and is now our very…
For many people, there is a hobby or activity they enjoy growing up. Some people enjoy activities like playing videogames, drawing, fishing, however many, like Millsaps athletes, enjoy playing sports. Bre Reed, a sophomore volleyball player, started playing volleyball back in middle school. “I started playing right before I got into 6th grade. My mom…
The suspension of competition for fall sports announced in mid-July, although discouraging, was a message I and many other student-athletes unfortunately anticipated. Although this news primarily affects student-athletes, the student body and the entire Millsaps community are also impacted. Students will no longer be able to enjoy tailgating for a football game on Saturday or…
Athletes attending Millsaps College know the rigorous nature of being both a student and an athlete. From soccer to cross country, Millsaps athletes have had good experiences with the athletic program, but a recurring problem they viewed with it was recruiting. Several athletes across different sports were casually interviewed about their overall student-athlete experiences, and the only issue that came up more than once was…