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Members of WAAPI attend a movie night. The organization held fun events this year to celebrate API culture. Photo courtesy of Sopharvathdy Vorn.

WAAPI: Year In Review

Claire Minter May 9, 2021

A look into efforts to uplift the Asian and Pacific Islander communities at Wofford The 2020-2021 academic year saw many more conversations about diversity, equity and inclusion at Wofford since, perhaps,...

Dylan Goshorn stands outside Campus Union’s COVID-19-edition meeting space. He began his term as student body president on March 15. Photo courtesy of Natalie Aversano.

Mr. President

Claire Minter April 1, 2021

Dylan Goshorn shares his vision for his time in leadership Wofford’s new student body president is Dylan Goshorn ‘22. Goshorn was sworn in at the March 15 Campus Union meeting after previously...

Members of the JEDI Committee share the preliminary report over Zoom. They are currently analyzing the data from their research and will present a final report in May. Photo courtesy of the Wofford Newsroom.

JEDI: Where Are We And Where Are We Going?

Claire Minter April 1, 2021

Recapping the preliminary report town hall Wofford’s Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (JEDI) Committee held a town hall Zoom meeting to share its progress on March 11. Members of the committee...

Destiny Shippy ‘22 is at the helm of the new committee’s creation. She is hopeful that the committee will bring about a culture of inclusivity for current and prospective students. Photo courtesy of Sopharvathdy Vorn.

Campus Union’s New Committee

Claire Minter March 2, 2021

Wofford’s Campus Union votes to create the Diversity, Inclusion, and Anti-Racism Committee During its meeting on Feb. 8, Campus Union voted to create a committee for Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Racism....

Greek organizations have conducted business virtually this year, leaving their facilities empty. However, strides to scratch their social itch have chastised them completely.

Greek Life In Ruins

Claire Minter February 3, 2021

Five out of six Wofford fraternities suspended after holding weekend parties Five out of six Interfraternity Council (IFC) organizations at Wofford have been suspended indefinitely. With an outbreak...

Virginia Cook ‘21 and her dog, Kit, pose for the first day of school in September.

Claws And Effect

Claire Minter January 19, 2021

Why students are choosing to keep pets at school in face of the pandemic The fall 2020 semester brought with it a unique set of stressors for Wofford students. With more time spent indoors and away...

The IFYA logo featured on its Instagram page.

Religions, Cultures & Peoples

Claire Minter November 17, 2020

InterFaith Young Adults seeks to introduce Wofford students to new religions and traditions As conversations about diversity, equity and inclusion increase at Wofford, a new organization on campus...

Oral contraceptives are just one of the many birth control methods offered by the Wellness Center.

Let’s Talk About Birth Control

Claire Minter November 3, 2020

Wofford’s Wellness Center expands contraceptive and health offerings to students Wofford students may have noticed that the Wellness Center is now providing free condoms located in the laundry rooms...

Students are talking about and sharing Wofford-centric Instagram content with each other.

Wyh Wfoford?

Claire Minter October 20, 2020

Instagram account @woffordmemes sparks conversation on campus You may have noticed some quality meme content on your Instagram feed lately. An anonymous Wofford student has taken to Instagram to...

The Wellness Center is the hub from which Wofford’s healthcare providers respond to COVID-19 situations.

The Quarantine Diaries

Claire Minter October 6, 2020

Staff writer shares her experience with quarantine protocol After five months of living with my parents, I was so excited to be a college student again. My parents came to help me move into my new...

Bella Riddle ‘21(left) and Megan Reilly ‘21(right) are the outgoing and current WAC chairs, respectively

WAC Gets Creative With Campus Activities

Claire Minter September 22, 2020

The Wofford Activities Council has had to make changes to terrier traditions, but plan to bring fun fall events to campus. Read Time: 3 minutes Photo Caption: Bella Riddle ‘21(left) and Megan...

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