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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,...

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...

Abigail Taylor ‘27 is studying abroad in Granada, Spain this semester. Taylor is excited to experience a wide variety of culture and thought throughout her time in Spain.

Come to Granada with me!

Abby Taylor, Staff Writer September 23, 2025

Hey, hey! For those of you who might not know me, I’m Abby, one of the staff writers for the Old Gold and Black, and I’m currently studying abroad this semester in Granada, Spain. Now, typically...

Chloé the French TA

Ava Cox, Staff Writer May 13, 2025

Studying abroad is often a part of the Wofford experience. Gorgeous landscapes, decadent foods and rich histories are some of the appealing aspects to the programs offered, but Wofford students are not...

AKA aims to join Divine Nine Organizations at Wofford

SK Saggu, Staff Writer April 29, 2025

Part of Wofford’s appeal to incoming students is Greek life. However, Wofford is aiming to expand their National Pan-Hellenic Council with the potential addition of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Currently,...

Has fire always been catching? A book review of “Sunrise on the Reaping”

Madison Bush, Staff Writer April 28, 2025

Suzanne Collins is no longer relying on subtle political commentary in “Sunrise on the Reaping”, but rather directly critiques and highlights the intentional use of media and propaganda to shape shared...

A new way to win Greek Week

Catherine Lesesne, Social Media Specialist February 25, 2025

Greek Week is one of the most anticipated events on campus; a way for chapters to show their community participation as well as their fundraising efforts. Recently, Greek life officers discovered a way...

Papas Breakfast Nook

The closing doors of Downtown Spartanburg

Nola Webb, Staff Writer February 25, 2025

With such close proximity to downtown Spartanburg, Wofford students have always been exposed and able to interact with the many local businesses on and around Main Street. From restaurants, to coffee shops...

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...

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,...

The Commuter Experience at Wofford

Alayna Justus and Willow Wagner October 22, 2024

Over 150 students at Wofford, or 11% of the student body, commute to class each day rather than live on campus. The question of what Wofford can do to impact their experience should be answered by Wofford...

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...

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