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Is Panhellenic Council positive?

Emory Robinson, Assistant Editor November 12, 2024

Going Greek looks different for everyone who does so. There are many routes that one can take to join, different organizations and leadership opportunities within them. One such opportunity is Panhellenic...

A new education club on campus spikes interest from the student body. Kate
Miller ‘25 stands at the entrance to Woodland Heights Elementary School in
Spartanburg School District 6.

New opportunities on campus: education club

SK Saggu, Staff Writer November 12, 2024

As Wofford’s education department continues to grow with new faculty members and students, the field has taken a step forward with a new education club. This organization is aimed to create a space where...

Director Phillip Swagel of the Congressional Budget Office

Madison Bush, Staff Writer November 12, 2024

Dr. Phillip Swagel, the current Director of the Congressional Budget Office (CBO), came to visit Wofford on Oct. 29 to encourage students interested in public service to pursue those careers. He has...

Future leaders of Alpha Kappa Psi held a meeting on Oct. 29 to talk about their goals for the organization.

Beginnings of a business fraternity

Ava Cox, Staff Writer November 12, 2024

A new chapter of the Alpha Kappa Psi Business Fraternity is in the works on Wofford’s campus, all thanks to Mason Mitchener ‘27 and the nine other members of the founding executive council. There...

The chemistry department hosted the ChemOlympics to test students knowledge. Chemistry majors, such as Emma O’Brien ‘26, competed.

Chemistry department’s annual race combines competition and camaraderie

Madison Tolomea, Managing Editor November 12, 2024

With students racing down the hallway in office chairs, sporting lab coats and goggles, the third annual ChemOlympics has come to an end. Students competed in chemistry themed races in an attempt to win...

Avery Fields ‘26 poses with her official offer letter from JP Morgan. Fields secured
a highly competitive Commercial Banking Internship with JP Morgan.

The competitive internship: Avery Fields’ internship with JP Morgan Chase

Abby Taylor, Staff Writer November 12, 2024

Many Wofford students decide to work internships during their summer breaks, and for Avery Fields ‘26, getting an internship for the summer of 2025 was a given. A finance and Chinese double major,...

Editor -in-Chief Katie Kirk ‘25 conducted an interview with President Samhat on Oct. 24

The ins and outs of President Samhat’s cabinet

Katie Kirk, Editor-in-Chief November 12, 2024

Dark wood panels cover the walls, cases and shelves of historical antique materials. Light peaks into the boardroom as the members file in. It is Oct. 15, and the cabinet of Wofford College is convening...

Ending the stigma and bringing awareness: Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Madison Tolomea, Managing Editor October 29, 2024

The biggest misconceptions surrounding domestic violence are that the abuse has to be physical and that it is between husband and wife. October is domestic violence awareness month and the goal behind...

Brian Burkhart: land as our community

SK Saggu, Staff Writer October 29, 2024

On Oct. 11, 2024, Wofford’s philosophy department welcomed Brian Burkhart, a citizen of the Cherokee Nation and a professor at the University of Oklahoma, to discuss his current work, “As Strong The...

On Monday, October 21st, Wofford College hosted a discussion with former US Senator Claire McCaskill. Claire McCaskill and Dr. Wayne Prewitt discussed the Future of American Democracy in Leonard Theater.

Senator McCaskill’s view for the future of American democracy

Madison Bush, Staff Writer October 29, 2024

On Oct. 21 Dwain Pruitt, Wofford College's Chief Equity Officer and Vice President for Community Initiatives, spoke with former US Senator Claire McCaskill to discuss the Future of American Democracy. After...

Students will soon celebrate trunk or treat this year. Members of Wofford companions sit together at last year's trunk or treat.

Trick-or-Treat with Wofford Companions!

Ava Cox, Staff Writer October 29, 2024

On Oct. 27, Wofford Companions is hosting their annual trick-or-treat event to stir excitement for Halloween. This event is a favorite of both the companions and the members of the organization. Wofford...

Wofford has officially started its transition to Workday, allowing students and employees to submit their timecards through the website. McNally Sowell ‘26 records her student worker hours on Workday.

The Transition to Workday

Abby Taylor, Staff Writer October 29, 2024

At the beginning of the semester, student workers saw a change in how they logged hours for their jobs. Instead of submitting their timesheets physically or through a spreadsheet, they were now logging...

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