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McNally Sowell ‘26 fills her Ecobox at Burwell.  Burwell now offers reusable boxes for students to take meals to-go.

Burwell introduces an on-the-go meal option

Madison Bush, Contributing Writer October 24, 2023

With busy schedules, many people find it difficult to find time in the day to sit down in the dining hall for a meal. This semester, Burwell Dining Hall established a new way for students and faculty to...

Millie Hatchette ‘26 hands her Wofford ID card to Messiah Moring ‘25 to purchase food from Sully’s Steamers. Sully’s Steamers now accepts Wofford Terrier Bucks.

Terrier Bucks are now steaming at Sully’s Steamers

Brandi Wylie, Editor in Chief October 24, 2023

Sully’s Steamers started accepting Terrier Bucks as a form of payment on Sept. 22, after conversations between Sully’s and AVI that began in late June. Wofford students have since flocked to the...

Photo by Haley Hirter - Anna Cooper ‘25 and Hannah Hyatt ‘26 read the menu at Cribbs Kitchen.
Students are able to use their Terrier Bucks off campus at restaurants such as
Cribbs Kitchen.

Terrier Bucks do so much more!

Cameron Carsten May 2, 2023

Terrier Bucks are an interesting aspect of life at Wofford. The average student gets $270 dollars a year to spend before the year is over at about five restaurants and a few spots on campus, while those...

Photo by Anna Lee Hoffman
A new change in pace with the arrival of a new business to sponsor Terrier Bucks for students on the go. Moe’s BBQ has signed its contract with AVI and Wofford.

Wofford suspends Terrier Bucks contract of Spartanburg’s local business, Monarch Café and Fresh Food Store

Gabby Gecan November 29, 2022

According to Campus Union President Thomas Cuttino ‘23, as the first semester comes to a close at Wofford College, much is coming and many bills are being passed through Campus Union.  “The...

Terrier Bucks: feeding the Wofford community

Terrier Bucks: feeding the Wofford community

Carson Maske February 22, 2022

Wofford Terriers have a unique role in the economy of Spartanburg’s culinary scene. Through the campus-famous Terrier Bucks, or other words known as T-bucks, students get to function as a unique...

Photo courtesy of John Shum, SmugMug
Roasted duck with dumplings. This meal is a staple in the Czech Republic.

A Czech food review: A description of typical Czech cuisine

Hal Crosswell December 7, 2021

One of the many culture shocks that I have experienced here in Prague is the food. The Czechs have a unique cuisine and dietary habits that are different from what I was used to in the U.S. Prior to...

Photo by Grace Gehlken.
Orange trees that surround the city of Sevilla. Spain. The company Emasesa is piloting a project to turn the fruit waste into electricity.

Food for thought: Sevilla’s oranges

Grace Gehlken November 2, 2021

In Sevilla, Spain, the naranjas on the trees around the city are starting to turn orange as the weather turns cooler for fall.  These orange trees were brought to Spain by the Moors in the 10th century. The...

The Hub City Farmers Market is open every Saturday from 8AM to 12PM. Photo courtesy of the Hub City Farmers Market website.

Taking the Wofford experience outside of 429 N. Church St.

Andrew Arends October 5, 2021

What Sparkle City has to offer Wofford students Wofford lies in the heart of downtown Spartanburg; however, many students may not know all that this city has to offer. From locally owned restaurants...

Like I said, the beauty is in the imperfections. Some of mine were deformed but nevertheless delicious!

Cooking In Quarantine

Jacob Hollifield May 2, 2020

Living through a pandemic is all about substitutions, in the kitchen and beyond Things that you have undoubtedly seen on your social media feeds in the past month and a half include: that foamy coffee...

One of the many appetizing dishes served at Lemongrass Kitchen

When Life Gives You Lemons

Contributing Writer November 23, 2019

Downtown Vietnamese Restaurant worth a shot for students The great joy of food is that it can take you anywhere: places you’ve never been before that you have only ever heard about on the travel...

 An example of a communal urban garden within the Schöneberg neighborhood in Berlin.

Urban Gardening in Berlin

Erin Bedenbaugh November 7, 2019

How can small greenspaces affect an entire city? For some people, big cities seem to trigger thoughts of sparse green space and endless gray city blocks. The task of finding locally grown produce must...

Sadie poses with chorrillanas vegetarianas, a common Chilean meal

How to Party like a Chilean

Sadie Fink October 26, 2019

The food and drink of Chilean independence celebrations If there’s one thing I have learned about Chileans during my time in Chile, it’s that they know how to party. The celebrations in honor of...

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