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New Zealand Christchurch Vigil for Muslim victims

New Zealand Christchurch Vigil for Muslim victims

Emily Washburn June 3, 2019

Response to backlash on Fox Carolina News’ Facebook coverage On Mar. 18, Wofford College student organization Amnesty International paired with the Muslim Students Association to host a candlelight...

The Schedule of Athletes Who Don’t Wear Jerseys

The Schedule of Athletes Who Don’t Wear Jerseys

Emily Washburn April 8, 2019

Invaluable members of the men’s and women’s basketball teams  In the midst of successful basketball seasons for both the men’s and the women’s teams, it is easy to pass by players on the way...

2019 Spring Recruitment Weekend

2019 Spring Recruitment Weekend

Emily Washburn March 13, 2019

Greek organizations on campus recruit new members  Recruitment weekend for Greek organizations at Wofford is a three-day process for men and women respectively, ending with “Bid Day”...

Intergenerational workshops

Intergenerational workshops

Emily Washburn March 9, 2019

Peer-lead volunteer opportunities in the Spartanburg area  The 2018-2019 academic year is the third year Wofford College students, under the direction of Dr. Kara Bopp, have organized and facilitated...

Anna Todd – Wofford’s Technical Founder

Anna Todd – Wofford’s Technical Founder

Emily Washburn February 23, 2019

Removal of building strips campus of memorial to unspoken advocate  Although many associate Benjamin Wofford with the founding of the college, it was actually Anna Todd who provided the funding...

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New changes might be on the horizon for Wofford

Emily Washburn December 8, 2018

Newly proposed 5-year plan could vastly change the direction of Wofford College  The administration of Wofford College recently released their 5-year plan with proposed changes they hope to make...

The Golden Affair

The Golden Affair

Emily Washburn December 8, 2018

A new campus event during Interim for all of Wofford to enjoy  The Golden Affair is a new event taking place during Wofford’s 2019 Interim open to all members of the Wofford community. It is a formal...

Celebrating new scholars

Celebrating new scholars

Emily Washburn December 4, 2018

Wofford celebrates its first annual First-Generation Students week Last year, the First-Generation Students Day was declared as Nov. 8 in celebration of students who are the first-generation to attend...

NEWLY ELECTED

NEWLY ELECTED

Emily Washburn December 4, 2018

“Firsts” in United States History The 2018 Midterm Elections diversified elected officials across the board  Before the results came in, the midterm elections had a record number of women on the...

Are Wofford’s “healthy” food options false advertising?

Are Wofford’s “healthy” food options false advertising?

Emily Washburn November 10, 2018

An investigation into the actual dietary health of food options on campus On campus food options are seemingly limited in variety to many students, appearing as if the only readily, regularly available...

White Fragility

White Fragility

Emily Washburn November 10, 2018

Dr. Robin DiAngelo lectures on “why it’s so hard for white people to talk about racism” Dr. Robin DiAngelo, author of “White Fragility: why it’s so hard for white people to talk about racism,”...

Humans of Wofford: Fredy Madrid ‘20

Humans of Wofford: Fredy Madrid ‘20

Emily Washburn October 28, 2018

Student Body President discusses his transition from Honduras to the United States The Association of Multicultural Students brought Student Body President, Fredy Madrid '20, to discuss his story of the...

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