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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...

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...

Wofford Club Tennis team. Wofford students meet to play tennis every Monday and Wednesday!

A Club Tennis come back

Ava Cox, Staff Writer October 22, 2024

Club tennis is up and running for its second full consecutive year since the COVID-19 pandemic hit in 2020. This would not have been possible without Mary Wilson Reyner ‘26. She worked diligently to...

“There is nothing more precious to your parents than your lives”

Katie Kirk, Managing Editor May 14, 2024

On Apr. 28, 300 Wofford students and Spartanburg community members joined together to raise awareness for mental health. The event was held in memory of Cameron Pappas, who died by suicide in 2015....

The Senior Village is one of Wofford’s largest selling points, however, will it remain that way, if not all seniors get to live there?

Is Wofford still residential?

Katie Kirk, Managing Editor May 14, 2024

Reflecting on their tour of the college, upperclassmen at the college recall the appeal of Wofford. Tour guides excitedly strolled around the campus, pointing out the walkability of the campus and close...

One of the most popular Greek Week events, the sorority lip sync battle happened on April 10, 2024. 
Throughout Greek Week, the Greek organizations compete against each other in various events to raise money for a nonprofit organization.

Greek organizations band together for a greater cause

Nola Webb, Staff Writer April 30, 2024

Upon returning from spring break, Wofford’s Greek community immediately jumped into action for this year’s annual “Greek Week.”  While this event usually brings out an overwhelmingly prideful...

Rabbi lights the menorah in honor of the start of Hanukkah.  Following the winter service, community members gathered to light the menorah.

How Wofford celebrates Hanukkah

Cameron Carsten, Managing Editor December 12, 2023

The end of the calendar year marks what many would call the holiday season, and this is no exception at Wofford. But what most Wofford students may not know is that one of the most known of these winter...

The annual Ducks Unlimited banquet was held on Nov. 15 with the leading committee. Ducks Unlimited came together to raise money and enjoy food and drinks.

Wofford chapter of Ducks Unlimited continues to grow in size and popularity

Maddie Ayers, Staff Writer December 12, 2023

The Ducks Unlimited chapter at Wofford has grown in size and popularity recently. The organization is at many surrounding institutions, including the University of South Carolina and Clemson University,...

On Nov. 7, The First Gen Swag Giveaway happened on the seal of Old Main.
Nov. 8 - 12 is National First Generation College Celebration week, and Wofford is celebrating with different events around campus to celebrate.

The “Why Wofford” of first-generation college students

Brandi Wylie and Catherine Lesesne November 28, 2023

One of the ways Wofford supports its students is through celebrating first-generation college students. A first generation college student is a student whose parents did not complete a four-year degree. “My...

Spartanburg has a new coffee shop coming soon: Knowledge Perk Coffee.
Knowledge Perk Coffee will be conveniently located at The Hub for students to enjoy.

Knowledge Perk: Spartanburg’s Central Perk

Cameron Carsten, Managing Editor November 28, 2023

One of the newest additions to Spartanburg, The Hub, is located right across campus. Many students utilize this space for a late night bagel, some soul food or to purchase a textbook or two. Recently,...

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