Millsaps Sports: A Fall Preview
Another year has kicked off at Millsaps! Campus is starting to look more like it did before the pandemic – almost. Almost all classes are now in person, and Millsaps…
How the Season Wound Up
The past spring semester for Millsaps' athletes may have been one of the wildest in the history of the college. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, all spring and fall sports…
Athlete Coronavirus Testing Types and Procedures
Back in December of 2020, the Southern Athletic Association officially announced that sports would be returning in January of 2021. The SAA released many guidelines that each competing college would…
Southern Athletic Association’s Policies and Testing Protocol Explained
Sports are back at Millsaps, and athletes all around campus are glad to be back. The HAC, track, and practice fields are filled with athletes preparing for their games—masked up of course.…
Getting Back Into the “Swing” of Things
Sports at Millsaps are finally back for competition this semester! Excitement can be felt throughout campus as athletes from every corner of Millsaps walk to practice with their gear slung over their…
A Reflection on Being a Sports Journalist Without Sports
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…
Millsaps Athlete Dia Fortenberry Reveals What It Is Like to Train in a Mask and Her Thoughts on NCAA’s Decision to Cancel D-1 Sports
Nearly every aspect of life has changed since the coronavirus pandemic quickly spread across the globe. Unfortunately, sports were similarly affected. Fans were left for months with no live sports…
Millsaps Reverend Joey Shelton Speaks on Being a Former Athlete and Personal Development
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…
Millsaps Athletes Discuss Their Careers, Team Memories, and Training Amid the Pandemic
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.…
A Response to Fall Sports: What I Hope for Myself and other Athletes this Semester
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…