A farewell from the EIC
Every two weeks for the past school year, I have written a letter from the editor. It’s never addressed to anyone but you, the reader, and you’ve been privy to quite a few...
The beauty behind community support at Wofford
One helping of capellini pasta. Four cloves of garlic, minced. One teaspoon of red pepper flakes. Parsley, to taste.
These are some of the ingredients...
In a rich man’s world, who’s the boss?
On Feb. 24, Wofford students and faculty received an email from the Office of Marketing and Communications announcing that alum Jerome “Jerry” Richardson...
The disappointing treatment of education in SC
“The teachers who still refuse to work at this point are all the worst ones anyway. They've helpfully weeded themselves out. Fire them all and get the...
What it means to be a college student with free speech
As the editor-in-chief of the Old Gold & Black, I often find myself reflecting on the history of journalism and free speech. And as a college...
A reflection on journalism in the 21st century
Why are you reading this?
I’m serious. Why are you reading this article, this “Letter from the Editor” on the back of Wofford’s student newspaper?...
Preparing for Thanksmas break in 2020
Well, it’s official everyone. We have a new President-elect—just in time for dinner with our families.
I don’t know about you, but I know that this...
A call to start enjoying the holiday season early
It’s finally getting colder in Spartanburg. Well, at least it is if you count 60 degrees as cold (which I absolutely do).
Halloween has...
Wofford Theatre to perform Waiting for Godot adaptation
Rather than let COVID-19 restrictions hinder a performance, the Theatre Department has been working all semester to put on the French play,...
New experiences, new student body, new attitudes
It’s been more than a month since the semester started, and it’s finally getting cooler. Pretty soon the woodland-esque campus will be filled with...
Changes at Wofford mean changes at the Old Gold and Black as well
“Normal? Is that even still a word?”
I find myself asking that question a lot nowadays, as I am sure you do as well. 2020...
50 years of conservation pass by in quarantine
Just six months ago, life was, for the most part, normal. Climate change and the role of government in environmental protection was one of the biggest...
