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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...

“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...

Rylee Ashley ‘28, pictured conducting undergraduate research in the science lab, is grappling with losing her job as a medical scribe to AI.

Artificial intelligence in the medical field: apps now competing for jobs

Madison Tolomea and Caroline Kennemur September 23, 2025

With the unpredictability of artificial intelligence and its future, some people have begun to worry about their future career plans. Rylee Ashley ‘28 experienced first hand how implementing AI in the...

“Conclave”: The fictional version of choosing a new pope

Abby Taylor, Staff Writer May 13, 2025

The Catholic Church has long been the epicenter of many peoples Christian faith around the world. Heading the Catholic Church is the Pope, and with the recent death of Pope Francis, many are left interested...

Exclusive with Bogdan Klich, Republic of Poland’s top U.S. diplomat

Madison Bush, Staff Writer April 29, 2025

Mr. Bogdan Klich, the Head of Mission in the Embassy of the Republic of Poland, was invited to speak for the Hipp Lecture Series at Wofford College on April 8. Klich plays a proactive role in advocating...

Eric Foner speaks in front of Spartanburg public and Wofford students This year's Chapman speaker was author Eric Foner who spoke about the reconstruction of the South.

What Reconstruction Teaches Us About America Today

Madison Bush, Staff Writer March 11, 2025

The media may portray polarization as though we are experiencing a Civil War. While this is not true, there are evident similarities between the political climate Americans face today and during the Reconstruction...

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...

Candidate Kathryn Harvey of SC-04 visits Wofford

Katie Kirk, Editor-in-Chief October 29, 2024

Daughter of Spartanburg educators, Kathryn Harvey, makes a splash in South Carolina’s fourth congressional district race. With incumbent Wiliam Timmons fighting to keep the seat, Harvey brings a vivid,...

Hurricane Helene hit Spartanburg on Friday, September 27th. Wofford’s campus faced significant damage, including over 100 fallen trees.

Wofford’s Response to Hurricane Helene

Madison Bush, Staff Writer October 22, 2024

Hurricane Helene’s greatest impact on the Spartanburg area occurred early on Friday, Sept. 27 2024. Forty-eight hours before the storm was estimated to hit Wofford College, the communications department...

CNN reporter Kristen Holmes shares her experience working as Donald Trump’s Correspondent. As a staff member for the Old Gold and Black, Bush got the opportunity to interview Holmes in her visit to campus.

Kristen Holmes: An Insight Into CNN’s Trump Correspondent

Madison Bush, Staff Writer October 12, 2024

In an era of disinformation and agendas, CNN’s Trump Correspondent for the 2024 presidential campaign, Kristen Holmes, maintains the true value of what it means to be a reporter. By emphasizing the importance...

Joey Kimberling ‘25 takes a call on his shift working at the IT Department. 
The IT Department works to make students’ lives easier, helping solve problems with computers, WiFi, and TV signals.

How has computer safety at Wofford changed?

Cameron Carsten, Managing Editor May 14, 2024

In 2022, Wofford saw a dramatic increase in online scams. The IT department decided to make campus-wide changes to address these problems, such as two-factor authentication. While originally these changes...

Bailey Herron ‘26 watched the Solar Eclipse in the Horseshoe. 
On April 15, 2024 the Solar Eclipse occurred, and students watched the event all throughout campus.

Total eclipse of the Terriers

Maddie Ayers, Staff Writer April 30, 2024

The 2024 solar eclipse took place on Apr. 8, immediately upon students' return from spring break. Several professors either canceled class or used class time to watch the eclipse. The surrounding Spartanburg...

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