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Dr. Racine speaks about his success towards winning the Governor’s award. Racine will be accepting this award Oct. 16.

Dr. Racine wins the Governor’s Award in the Humanities

Catherine Lesesne, Staff Writer October 7, 2025

Professor of History Emeritus, Dr. Philip Racine of the humanities department, has been nominated to receive a Governor’s Award in the Humanities as part of the 2025 South Carolina Awards. This award...

Classes have Officially Started– in Spain!

Classes have Officially Started– in Spain!

Abby Taylor, Staff Writer October 7, 2025

Hey hey! I’m back again for my second article bringing y’all along to my semester abroad in Spain, and boy is this one a doozy. I officially had my first crash out of the semester, and classes had...

Has the freshmen delegate election shown Adolescence to have a point?

Has the freshmen delegate election shown Adolescence to have a point?

Lilian Galloway, Staff Writer October 7, 2025

As of Sept. 17, 2025, the class of 2029 elected six members of its class to represent them in the Campus Union. In their online Instagram announcement, Paxton Mergo, Shawn Michael Matthews, Will Hathcock,...

Emily Tuttle, visiting assistant professor of art history, shows Madison Tolomea ‘26 around the Richardson Family Art Museum. Tuttle continues to teach at Wofford after the abrupt closure of Limestone University.

Life after Limestone: legacies of learning, loss and love

Madison Tolomea, Editor-in-Chief October 7, 2025

Limestone University was a prominent institution in the upstate for nearly two centuries, but now it stands vacant with “no trespassing” signs hanging from all the doors. The biggest question remains:...

Admission Bellringers lead information sessions to train new ambassadors, who will lead tours to all of the groups that visit campus. The Admission office is actively preparing for the admission of the Class of 2030.

Wofford hosts local elementary schoolers for a speaker event and tour of campus

Nola Webb, Staff Writer October 7, 2025

On Sept. 8, 2025, Wofford welcomed a group of local elementary school students for a visit to the campus. These 110 students are fifth graders from the nearby elementary schools, Mary H. Wright and Cleveland...

Anneka Brannon ‘26 and Evie Walker ‘27 discuss the importance of art and creativity. The panel allowed students
and faculty alike to discuss important topics within the arts.

Creativity in conversion across disciplines

SK Saggu, Managing Editor October 7, 2025

Expressing creativity is not just limited to art students and professors; it appears throughout disciplines in ways that may not be noticeable at first. Dr. Colleen Megarity Ballance, professor of theater,...

“The Life of a Showgirl”: the epitome of glitter gel pen music

Madison Tolomea, Editor-in-Chief October 7, 2025

I have been a lifelong Swiftie and I can prove this with my ticket stub from the Speak Now tour in 2011. Because of this, I feel qualified to analyze and critique Taylor’s 12th studio album, “The Life...

This photo highlights Dr. Szustak and her office. Looking around you can see Philosophical art work and books.
Szustak continues to inspire students through her philosophy classes here at Wofford.

Neurodiversity in philosophy: teaching while writing a dissertation

Caroline Kennemur, Staff Writer October 7, 2025

Writing a dissertation can be difficult, but writing one while being an adjunct professor can bring even more challenges to the plate. Professor Bailey Szustak is doing just that while teaching various...

Lacrosse team practices in the mornings to prepare for their upcoming Fall Ball game against Liberty on 9/27.

Will the streak continue: women’s lacrosse from a newcomer’s perspective

Lilian Galloway, Staff Writer September 23, 2025

As spring transitioned to a hot summer, a historic win against Winthrop University occurred at Gibbs Stadium. The women's lacrosse 2025 season showcased impressive athletes, skillsmanship and craft. Four...

Sofia Lathbury ‘26, Lilly Habart ‘26, Hailey Hirter ‘26 and Erin Adams ‘26 attended the Spartanburgers game on Aug. 22. Wofford students attend Spartanburgers games regularly.

Take Me Out to the Ball Game: reflection on student’s engagement with the community

Darcy Philips, Staff Writer September 23, 2025

America’s favorite pastime has arrived in Spartanburg; will Wofford students support it? The Hub City Spartanburgers, a minor league baseball team, began their first season this past spring. The team...

Letter from the Editor

Madison Tolomea, Editor-in-Chief September 23, 2025

Dear reader, I’m so thrilled that you decided to pick up our first issue! Hopefully you enjoyed what you saw, and you’ll continue reading. Personally, I could not be prouder of this issue my staff...

The summer everyone picked Clark

SK Saggu, Managing Editor September 23, 2025

This summer was not just about experiencing unpredictable weather, it also included many pop culture moments that became monumental trends. From Love Island’s viral “I pick Clark” moment to the release...

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