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Is Panhellenic Council positive?
November 12, 2024
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
November 12, 2024
Director Phillip Swagel of the Congressional Budget Office
November 12, 2024
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
November 12, 2024
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
November 12, 2024
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
October 29, 2024
Candidate Kathryn Harvey of SC-04 visits Wofford
October 29, 2024
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
October 22, 2024
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
October 12, 2024
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?
May 14, 2024
Director Phillip Swagel of the Congressional Budget Office
November 12, 2024
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!
October 29, 2024
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
October 29, 2024
Old Gold and Black writer Abby Taylor conducted an interview with wrongfully-convicted Kristine Burch to hear her story. Wofford Innocence and Justice Initiative sheds light on the stories of various wrongfully-convicted individuals to encourage a more fair justice system.
The Wrongful Conviction of Kristine Bunch
October 22, 2024
First Year Battle of the Halls
October 12, 2024
Ms. Cathy works at Burwell for breakfast. Students enjoy her crepes and omelets. Her love for students goes beyond the average faculty member. Photo by Caroline Parker
Ms. Cathy set to retire at the end of the fall semester
December 14, 2022
Photo by Anna Lee Hoffman The Mary Black Rail Trail’s downtown extension is currently under construction. This extension could bring safer runs to Wofford athletes.
Will the Mary Black Rail Trail extension keep cross country runners safe?
November 29, 2022
Photo by Brandi Wylie Students write thank-you notes to donors outside of the Main Building on Tuesday, Nov. 1.
Gratitude and grant for Wofford’s first annual “Day of Thanks”
November 29, 2022
Photo courtesy of Sarah Adcock.
Gamma Psi goes gold: Delta Delta Delta raises money for St. Jude during first ever gold week
November 29, 2022
Photo courtesy of Wofford Archives Walter K. Greene, namesake of Greene Hall, the oldest dorm on campus.
The names you know, the history you don’t: A look at the dorms still standing
November 29, 2022
This beautiful work titled “A song of summer” is one of many on display in the Ros.
Richardson Family Museum: Exhibiting the South
October 12, 2024
The No Back Door art exhibit in the Sandlor Tesslor library shows the process of integrating wofford's campus.
We Are All Stories in the End: Celebrating the Integration of Wofford
October 12, 2024
Ava Cox ‘27 makes her own stamp at Wofford’s CREATE art program.
CREATE space for crafts and mental check-ins
March 12, 2024
Richardson Family Art Museum highlights local and international artists
March 12, 2024
Alexander Hazel ‘26 lost in thought at Touchy Subjects Art exhibit by Maggie Genoble ‘24.
“Touchy Subjects” now on display
March 12, 2024
Wofford’s Mens Basketball plays against Furman University. The team is current- ly experiencing difficulties with the NCAA and their head coach.
Wofford and Men’s Basketball receive probation for actions of previous head coach
September 17, 2024
Jazzy Jeferson ‘24 is the first Wofford athlete to receive an NIL deal. Jefferson partnered with Sully’s Steamers for her deal.
Jazzy Jefferson’s journey with NIL deals
April 30, 2024
The baseball team practiced April 17, 2024 in preparation for their tournament against Mercer the following weekend. The baseball team has a successful season thus far
Wofford baseball sees record breaking accomplishments
April 30, 2024
The Wofford Men’s Basketball Team plays against the CItadel in the Jerry Richardson Indoor Arena on Feb. 10. Much like many of their recent games, the Terriers came out victorious.
OPINION: Men’s Basketball just won’t back down
February 27, 2024
Running back Ryan Ingram ‘24 scored the first touchdown in the game against Furman on Nov. 18. The football win against Furman this year ended the Terriers’ season with a victory.
After slow start, Terriers end football season with wins
December 12, 2023
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
November 12, 2024
Brian Burkhart: land as our community
October 29, 2024
The League of Women’s Voters has partnered with campus organizations to make sure college students vote. Helpful fliers with voter registration information can be found throughout campus.
Maintaining Representation in our Representative Democracy: Voting Registration
October 12, 2024
Meet the new editor-in-chief
September 17, 2024
The Pi Sigma Alpha and the League of Women Voters held a table outside of Burwell Dining Hall on September 10th. The groups provided resources to students and encouraged them to register to vote.
Wofford’s modern day election
September 17, 2024
 A full serving of three years with the Old Gold & Black
November 29, 2022
OG&B's 2022-2023 editorial team; (L to R) Brandi Wylie, Julia Allen, and Madeline Brewer. Photo by Anna Lee Hoffman.
A Fortnight in the life of OG&B
September 27, 2022
Yak attack?
October 5, 2021
The Old Gold & Black editorial team poses for Wofford Today. This year, they have worked to improve the quality of the paper as a voice for students. Photo courtesy of Mark Olencki.
Creating Catharsis
May 10, 2021
The peace pole is on display in memory of lives lost in the Atlanta shooting. On March 25, WAAPI held a candlelight vigil inviting the Wofford community to mourn the lives lost in this tragedy. Photo courtesy of Allison Sherman.
The Two “Tions”
April 2, 2021
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
November 12, 2024
Brian Burkhart: land as our community
October 29, 2024
The League of Women’s Voters has partnered with campus organizations to make sure college students vote. Helpful fliers with voter registration information can be found throughout campus.
Maintaining Representation in our Representative Democracy: Voting Registration
October 12, 2024
Meet the new editor-in-chief
September 17, 2024
The Pi Sigma Alpha and the League of Women Voters held a table outside of Burwell Dining Hall on September 10th. The groups provided resources to students and encouraged them to register to vote.
Wofford’s modern day election
September 17, 2024

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Addie Porter

Addie Porter, Visual Media Editor

Finance Major and Sociology & Anthropology Minor from Lexington, SC

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I joined Old Gold and Black my freshman year because I love taking pictures and wanted to get involved on campus! I love being able to capture different events throughout the school year and working to improve the aesthetics of the paper.

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My favorite thing about being on Old Gold and Black is working with everyone on staff. We truly have a great group that strives to help each other and it makes meetings so much fun!

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

[Photo] The ins and outs of President Samhat’s cabinet

November 12, 2024
Future leaders of Alpha Kappa Psi held a meeting on Oct. 29 to talk about their goals for the organization.

[Photo] Beginnings of a business fraternity

November 12, 2024
Avery Fields ‘26 poses with her official offer letter from JP Morgan. Fields secured a highly competitive Commercial Banking Internship with JP Morgan.

[Photo] The competitive internship: Avery Fields’ internship with JP Morgan Chase

November 12, 2024
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.

[Photo] Senator McCaskill’s view for the future of American democracy

October 29, 2024
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.

[Photo] The Transition to Workday

October 29, 2024
After many years of hard work, Dr. Rodrick published her book, Lecturing the Victorians: Knowledge Based Culture and Participatory Citizenship this past August. Dr. Rodrick poses with her book in her office in Main Building.

[Photo] Adding to her bookshelf: Wofford professor publishes her third book

October 22, 2024
Hurricane Helene hit Spartanburg on Friday, September 27th. Wofford’s campus faced significant damage, including over 100 fallen trees.

[Photo] Wofford’s Response to Hurricane Helene

October 22, 2024
Old Gold and Black writer Abby Taylor conducted an interview with wrongfully-convicted Kristine Burch to hear her story. Wofford Innocence and Justice Initiative sheds light on the stories of various wrongfully-convicted individuals to encourage a more fair justice system.

[Photo] The Wrongful Conviction of Kristine Bunch

October 22, 2024
Custodial staff member Nina Kovalevych poses for her headshot for the Wofford College website. Thanks to fundraising efforts by Wofford’s psychology department, money has been raised for Nina’s family in Ukraine.

[Photo] Welcome to South Carolina: how a Ukrainian family was reunited

October 12, 2024
The League of Women’s Voters has partnered with campus organizations to make sure college students vote. Helpful fliers with voter registration information can be found throughout campus.

[Photo] Maintaining Representation in our Representative Democracy: Voting Registration

October 12, 2024
The Career Center Experience took place at Wofford prior to fall semester move-in. The Career Center Experience featured informative career panels with various Wofford College alumni.

[Photo] Laura Love: New Kid on the Block

September 17, 2024
A Diversity Council meet and greet was held in the Multicultural House. This served as an opportunity for different organizations to meet each other.

[Photo] A diversified campus: initiatives and inclusivity

September 17, 2024
The Pi Sigma Alpha and the League of Women Voters held a table outside of Burwell Dining Hall on September 10th. The groups provided resources to students and encouraged them to register to vote.

[Photo] Wofford’s modern day election

September 17, 2024
The Innocence and Justice Conference took place on Wofford’s campus on May 3rd. At the conference, many passionate lawyers, as well as an individual who had been wrongfully-convicted, shared their experiences and spread awareness about the issue.

[Photo] Innocence & Justice Conference looks toward a brighter future for South Carolina

May 14, 2024
The Southeastern Immigration Studies Association held its annual conference on Wofford’s campus April 19th-20th. This year’s SEISA conference theme was “Movement, Disruptions, and Opportunities: Stories of Migration”

[Photo] Wofford students research on immigration studies

April 30, 2024
Dr. Jessica Tomkins serves as Assistant Professor of History here at Wofford Earlier this year, Tomkins released her own educational TED-Ed Talk that serves to educate viewers about Pharaoh Ramesses II.

[Photo] Wofford professor expands online education about Egypt

April 30, 2024
Simrin Channa ‘25: Vice President

[Photo] Women in power: Campus Union’s newest female president

Madison Tolomea, Staff Writer
April 16, 2024
Quinton Stemler ‘26 fills out his FAFSA for the 2024-2025 school year.

[Photo] Current “Issues” with FAFSA, causing students to not apply for or receive enough aid

April 16, 2024
The Old Gold & Black writers are working in their new space. We have recently relocated to the former Wofford Bookstore.

[Photo] Publications Room relocates: Is this the end of Student Publications’ eras tour?

Brandi Wylie, Editor-in-Chief
February 27, 2024
McNally Sowell ‘26 utilizes the gluten free refrigerator in Burwell dining hall. Burwell offers various food options for students that do not eat gluten.

[Photo] A survey of dining options for students with gluten intolerance

December 12, 2023
Millie Hatchette ‘26 hands her Wofford ID card to Messiah Moring ‘25 to purchase food from Sully’s Steamers. Sully’s Steamers now accepts Wofford Terrier Bucks.

[Photo] Terrier Bucks are now steaming at Sully’s Steamers

Brandi Wylie, Editor in Chief
October 24, 2023
McNally Sowell ‘26 fills her Ecobox at Burwell. Burwell now offers reusable boxes for students to take meals to-go.

[Photo] Burwell introduces an on-the-go meal option

Madison Bush, Contributing Writer
October 24, 2023
Popular alcoholic beverage High Noon is displayed at the Stewart H. Johnson Greek Village. Wofford College recently updated its alcohol policy to allow this beverage into fraternity parties.

[Photo] Wofford releases new alcohol policy for Greek Village

Maddie Ayers, Staff Writer
October 24, 2023
Wofford student walks through Senior Village during the first week of classes. Primairly, the Senior Village houses seniors at Wofford College.

[Photo] What’s up at Wofford’s Wellness Center?

Catherine Lesesne and Madison Tolomea
September 26, 2023
Construction in Phase 5 began over the summer. As the semester progresses, Phase 5 continues to be under construction.

[Photo] Phase 5 Construction: What Wofford has in store

Katie Kirk, Managing Editor
September 26, 2023
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