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    From stray to campus cat, Sewella finds a new home

    What started as a stray cat wandering campus has become a friendly face for many students. Sewella is often seen near the front of Elam Hall in a small heated shelter, with food and water provided by students. Her name comes from being spotted between Elam and Sewell Hall. For many, spotting her has become a small but meaningful part of the day. Allison Schumacher, a freshman math major, is one of several students who regularly leave food and water out for Sewella. “I’ve always been nurturing for animals,” Schumacher said. “So I started feeding her and giving her water. Then she eventually decided she was going to get more…