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This beautiful work titled “A song of summer” is one of many on display in the Ros.
Richardson Family Museum: Exhibiting the South
October 12, 2024
Custodial staff member Nina Kovalevych poses for her headshot for the Wofford College website. Thanks to fundraising efforts by Wofford’s psychology department, money has been raised for Nina’s family in Ukraine.
Welcome to South Carolina: how a Ukrainian family was reunited
October 12, 2024
First Year Battle of the Halls
October 12, 2024
The League of Women’s Voters has partnered with campus organizations to make sure college students vote. Helpful fliers with voter registration information can be found throughout campus.
Maintaining Representation in our Representative Democracy: Voting Registration
October 12, 2024
The behind the scenes of Campus Safety
October 12, 2024
CNN reporter Kristen Holmes shares her experience working as Donald Trump’s Correspondent. As a staff member for the Old Gold and Black, Bush got the opportunity to interview Holmes in her visit to campus.
Kristen Holmes: An Insight Into CNN’s Trump Correspondent
October 12, 2024
Joey Kimberling ‘25 takes a call on his shift working at the IT Department. The IT Department works to make students’ lives easier, helping solve problems with computers, WiFi, and TV signals.
How has computer safety at Wofford changed?
May 14, 2024
Bailey Herron ‘26 watched the Solar Eclipse in the Horseshoe. On April 15, 2024 the Solar Eclipse occurred, and students watched the event all throughout campus.
Total eclipse of the Terriers
April 30, 2024
Usher performs 2024 Super Bowl Halftime show. (Photo courtesy of Brynn Anderson, AP Photo)
“Yeah!” An honest review of Usher’s halftime show
February 27, 2024
Someone dresses up as a chicken at the Nikki Haley rally on Feb. 5, mocking Former President Donald Trump for not debating Haley.
Nikki Haley Visits Spartanburg
February 27, 2024
First Year Battle of the Halls
October 12, 2024
The behind the scenes of Campus Safety
October 12, 2024
The Career Center Experience took place at Wofford prior to fall semester move-in. The Career Center Experience featured informative career panels with various Wofford College alumni.
Laura Love: New Kid on the Block
September 17, 2024
Information Technology thinking of the future
September 17, 2024
Cammille Tericina ‘26 Ava Cox ‘27. Students enjoy the bubbles at spring fest this year! The event was yet again a success!
WAC’s Spring Weekend evolves into Spring Fest
May 14, 2024
Ms. Cathy works at Burwell for breakfast. Students enjoy her crepes and omelets. Her love for students goes beyond the average faculty member. Photo by Caroline Parker
Ms. Cathy set to retire at the end of the fall semester
December 15, 2022
Photo by Anna Lee Hoffman The Mary Black Rail Trail’s downtown extension is currently under construction. This extension could bring safer runs to Wofford athletes.
Will the Mary Black Rail Trail extension keep cross country runners safe?
November 29, 2022
Photo by Brandi Wylie Students write thank-you notes to donors outside of the Main Building on Tuesday, Nov. 1.
Gratitude and grant for Wofford’s first annual “Day of Thanks”
November 29, 2022
Photo courtesy of Sarah Adcock.
Gamma Psi goes gold: Delta Delta Delta raises money for St. Jude during first ever gold week
November 29, 2022
Photo courtesy of Wofford Archives Walter K. Greene, namesake of Greene Hall, the oldest dorm on campus.
The names you know, the history you don’t: A look at the dorms still standing
November 29, 2022
This beautiful work titled “A song of summer” is one of many on display in the Ros.
Richardson Family Museum: Exhibiting the South
October 12, 2024
The No Back Door art exhibit in the Sandlor Tesslor library shows the process of integrating wofford's campus.
We Are All Stories in the End: Celebrating the Integration of Wofford
October 12, 2024
Ava Cox ‘27 makes her own stamp at Wofford’s CREATE art program.
CREATE space for crafts and mental check-ins
March 12, 2024
Richardson Family Art Museum highlights local and international artists
March 12, 2024
Alexander Hazel ‘26 lost in thought at Touchy Subjects Art exhibit by Maggie Genoble ‘24.
“Touchy Subjects” now on display
March 12, 2024
Wofford’s Mens Basketball plays against Furman University. The team is current- ly experiencing difficulties with the NCAA and their head coach.
Wofford and Men’s Basketball receive probation for actions of previous head coach
September 17, 2024
Jazzy Jeferson ‘24 is the first Wofford athlete to receive an NIL deal. Jefferson partnered with Sully’s Steamers for her deal.
Jazzy Jefferson’s journey with NIL deals
April 30, 2024
The baseball team practiced April 17, 2024 in preparation for their tournament against Mercer the following weekend. The baseball team has a successful season thus far
Wofford baseball sees record breaking accomplishments
April 30, 2024
The Wofford Men’s Basketball Team plays against the CItadel in the Jerry Richardson Indoor Arena on Feb. 10. Much like many of their recent games, the Terriers came out victorious.
OPINION: Men’s Basketball just won’t back down
February 27, 2024
Running back Ryan Ingram ‘24 scored the first touchdown in the game against Furman on Nov. 18. The football win against Furman this year ended the Terriers’ season with a victory.
After slow start, Terriers end football season with wins
December 12, 2023
The League of Women’s Voters has partnered with campus organizations to make sure college students vote. Helpful fliers with voter registration information can be found throughout campus.
Maintaining Representation in our Representative Democracy: Voting Registration
October 12, 2024
Meet the new editor-in-chief
September 17, 2024
The Pi Sigma Alpha and the League of Women Voters held a table outside of Burwell Dining Hall on September 10th. The groups provided resources to students and encouraged them to register to vote.
Wofford’s modern day election
September 17, 2024
Wofford recognizes its administrative professionals
May 14, 2024
Three Wofford students selected to intern at the Aspen Institute
May 14, 2024
 A full serving of three years with the Old Gold & Black
November 29, 2022
OG&B's 2022-2023 editorial team; (L to R) Brandi Wylie, Julia Allen, and Madeline Brewer. Photo by Anna Lee Hoffman.
A Fortnight in the life of OG&B
September 27, 2022
Yak attack?
October 5, 2021
The Old Gold & Black editorial team poses for Wofford Today. This year, they have worked to improve the quality of the paper as a voice for students. Photo courtesy of Mark Olencki.
Creating Catharsis
May 10, 2021
The peace pole is on display in memory of lives lost in the Atlanta shooting. On March 25, WAAPI held a candlelight vigil inviting the Wofford community to mourn the lives lost in this tragedy. Photo courtesy of Allison Sherman.
The Two “Tions”
April 2, 2021
The League of Women’s Voters has partnered with campus organizations to make sure college students vote. Helpful fliers with voter registration information can be found throughout campus.
Maintaining Representation in our Representative Democracy: Voting Registration
October 12, 2024
Meet the new editor-in-chief
September 17, 2024
The Pi Sigma Alpha and the League of Women Voters held a table outside of Burwell Dining Hall on September 10th. The groups provided resources to students and encouraged them to register to vote.
Wofford’s modern day election
September 17, 2024
Wofford recognizes its administrative professionals
May 14, 2024
Three Wofford students selected to intern at the Aspen Institute
May 14, 2024
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Old Gold & Black

Old Gold & Black
“It’s a tough job, being a Seniority Reporter. I have to wear all leather and hide in trees a lot. The chaffing is ridiculous, let me tell you. And don’t get me started on my allergy problems.” - Elaine Best, seniority reporter.

The Seniority Report

Elaine Best • April 26, 2016

By: Elaine Best, Editor This is The Seniority Report, where I investigate the hard-hitting mysteries of Wofford’s campus. This week, I had prepared to take on Air Terrier, our not-so-loyal Wi-Fi. But...

The 24 hour Wofford Purge

The 24 hour Wofford Purge

Elaine Best • April 12, 2016

The 24 hour Wofford Purge College to suspend all laws for one day to amend parking issues By Eileen Worst, Editar The Campus Oligarchy and President Knife Hatsam have released a new proposal to amend...

Photo Credit: Courtney Mouse

Be safe with Nayef!

Elaine Best • April 1, 2016

By: Eileen Worst, Editar Wofford College will release its first line of condoms this week in an effort to push for a more extensive sex education program following an outbreak of chlamydia, syphilis...

Seniority Reporter Elaine Best attempts to remain calm as a tour group filled with wild prospective students circle her like a vulture.

The Seniority Report

Elaine Best • March 22, 2016

By: Elaine Best, Editor This is The Seniority Report, where I investigate the hard-hitting mysteries of Wofford’s campus, revealing conspiracies, unveiling the truth and discovering the shocking secrets...

Seniority reporter Elaine Best attempts to make some final cuts on her resume.

The Seniority Report

Elaine Best • March 8, 2016

By: Elaine Best, Editor This is The Seniority Report, where I investigate the hard-hitting mysteries of Wofford’s campus, revealing conspiracies, unveiling the truth and discovering the shocking secrets...

Seniority reporter Elaine Best fights off a fire alarm after making a bag of popcorn, hoping to stop the beast from crying out.

The Seniority Report

Elaine Best • February 22, 2016

By: Elaine Best, Editor This is The Seniority Report, where I investigate the hard-hitting mysteries of Wofford’s campus, revealing conspiracies, unveiling the truth and discovering the shocking secrets...

According to Wofford squirrel Ebenezer Jewels, the mulch buried his favorite harmonica along with his entire food supply for spring.

The Seniority Report

Elaine Best • February 9, 2016

By: Elaine Best, Editor Jaded. Tear-stained resumes. Fluctuating emotions. These three elements define the second semester senior. In the hopes of bettering ourselves on this campus, we've tried to hold...

The group will hold meetings on every other Tuesday at 11:30 a.m., place to be announced.

“Be a Ben”

Elaine Best • February 9, 2016

  By: Elaine Best, Editor Teaching Annual Giving to Students (TAGS), a program from the Office of Annual Giving meant to teach students about how the Annual Fund affects campus and about annual...

Yak tongues and zedonks

Yak tongues and zedonks

Elaine Best • December 8, 2015

By: Elaine Best, Editor The tunnel of flashing Christmas lights dazed me and my fellow travel companions as we slowly drove down the muddy road. “I feel like I’m in a Sonic game,” said Aubrey Knight,...

Need a little black and blue? College meltdowns

Need a little black and blue? College meltdowns

Elaine Best • November 17, 2015

By: Elaine Best, Editor Disclaimer: The following article is not a real news article. It is a fake news article. You may or may not read this disclaimer. Much like the introductions of books or the iTunes...

"The Long Goodbye"

"The Long Goodbye"

Elaine Best • November 3, 2015

By: Elaine Best, Editor Every 67 seconds, someone in the U.S. develops Alzheimer’s disease. South Carolina alone has the 10th highest Alzheimer’s death rate in America. November is National Alzheimer’s...

The first version of the game is currently being tested on select Wofford students. As of the date of this publication, only five students have suffered physical or mental injuries from the game.

"The WoCo Life"

Elaine Best • October 20, 2015

Need a little black and blue? By: Elaine Best, Editor In a push to garner more prospective students to Wofford, the Office of Admissions has unofficially set computer science majors to the task of creating...

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