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Whetsell Fellow, Lyrical Gist ‘26, sits before her vibrant, in-progress paintings. She will present the full collection in a solo exhibition opening early in the spring semester.

Painting people, building community

SK Saggu, Managing Editor November 18, 2025

As one of the recipients of the Whetsell Fellowship, Lyrical Gist ‘26 is preparing for her upcoming solo exhibition in February. Over the summer, Gist conducted research under the mentorship of Dr. Rebecca...

Abigail Taylor ‘27 is studying abroad in Granada, Spain this semester. Taylor recently visited Rome, Italy and reflected on her time there.

Roaming around Rome: post midterms

Abby Taylor, Staff Writer November 18, 2025

Hey hey! The last time that we caught up I was headed into the peak of midterms here in Granada and had a trip to Rome planned, and I’m happy to report that all went well (I think)! I had midterms...

Craig Melvin ‘01, Jenna Bush Hager, McKinley High ‘27, and Bryce Woodhouse ‘27 spoke about the Craig Melvin Scholarship for Travel Abroad. High and Woodhouse were both recipients of this scholarship, traveling to Marrakesh, Morocco and Wittenberg, Germany

Craig Melvin Scholarship gives students the opportunity of a lifetime

Brooke Meltcher, Contributing Writer November 18, 2025

McKinley High ‘27 and Brice Woodhouse 27’ were awarded opportunities of a lifetime thanks to Craig Melvin  and his scholarship. Craig Melvin, a familiar face to many as the lead anchor of The Today...

Security around campus at Wofford consists of cameras and Campus Police; is that enough?

Wofford College: Shady or Secure?

Darcy Phillips, Staff Writer November 18, 2025

In recent months, concerns over security on college campuses have increased. In response to recent shootings, threats and swatting hoaxes on college campuses, South Carolina’s House of Representatives...

Wofford’s men's and women's basketball teams joined in forces for Old Main Madness. Basketball restores its name after an unexpected start to the school year.

Rebounding? Basketball program restores school spirit after coaching controversy

Nola Webb, Staff Writer November 18, 2025

The men’s basketball program has faced nothing short of an unpredictable series of events since their impressive accomplishments in the 2024-25 season. After unexpectedly landing themselves in the...

Promise Henry ‘25 created The Miss Wofford Scholarship Pageant in 2022. This pageant provides scholarships to winning participants.

What is the Miss Wofford Scholarship Pageant?

Catherine Lesesne, Staff Writer November 18, 2025

The Miss Wofford Scholarship Pageant has grown in popularity since Promise Henry ‘25 founded it in 2022. It began with her involvement in the Miss South Carolina Collegiate Pageant. The following recipients...

Students wait in the Chick-Fil-A line for french fries, as they know that the beloved meal will not be on campus next year. Chick-Fil-A is a campus-wide favorite, and students were saddened to hear about its closing at the end of this year.

The Disappearance of Chick-Fil-A: What Comes Next?

Caroline Kennemur, Staff Writer November 18, 2025

The beloved Chick-Fil-A on campus will be closing at the end of this academic year after over thirty years. The decision was not made by the college, but rather Chick-Fil-A’s corporate office. They made...

Hurricane Melissa recently brought devastation to Jamaica. Last fall, Hurricane Helene made its way through Wofford’s campus.

Helene and Melissa can bring us together for much needed relief.

Lilian Galloway, Staff Writer November 18, 2025

I have only paid attention to weather changes when it either inconvenienced me or was historically significant. The heat this summer was an inconvenience, and Hurricane Helene was extremely historically...

Maggie Wood ‘28, Elisabeth Blomberg ‘27, Eva Rahman ‘27, Caroline Przystup ‘26 and Reagan West ‘27 represent TriBeta’s executive team for this academic year. As a group, they are supporting exponential growth within this honor society

TriBeta evolves: membership grows by over 80 students

SK Saggu, Managing Editor November 4, 2025

Signifying a year of substantial growth on campus, TriBeta welcomed over 80 new members this semester, strengthening its role within Wofford’s biology community. Wofford’s charter for the Tau Pi...

Midterm season is upon us (in Spain!)

Midterm season is upon us (in Spain!)

Abby Taylor, Staff Writer November 4, 2025

Hey hey! We’re about halfway through our semester here in Granada, and midterm season is upon us. It’s a little daunting thinking about having to take midterm exams in another language, but I think...

Theatre students rehearse for their upcoming “Macbeth” production. “Macbeth” will open on Nov. 6 and all members of the Wofford community are encouraged to attend a showing.

Shakespeare is one of those hurdles you just have to overcome, trust me.

Lilian Galloway, Staff Writer November 4, 2025

He is known to be one of the greatest writers of all time, and his works have been thoroughly analyzed countless times. He is the man who made playwriting somehow a math equation and a music melody....

Kevin Giltner ‘12 and Catherine Lesesne ‘26 pose beside a Wofford basketball trophy. Giltner is a former Wofford basketball player and will serve his first season as head coach this year.

Kevin Giltner, the new head coach for the men’s basketball team

Catherine Lesesne, Staff Writer November 4, 2025

The men’s basketball team recently named a new head coach: Kevin Giltner. Giltner, a 2012 graduate and five-time Southern Conference champion, coached at Virginia Tech for the past six years. He...

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