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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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Recruitment rules

Anna Aguillard
September 17, 2016

Lease agreement controversy continues, Greek fraternities seek legal counsel

Anna Aguillard
May 10, 2016
From left to right – Carlyn Fralick, Jennifer Karl, Maddie Dunkle, Ansley Pair, Annie Jones, Tori McDonald, Meredith Ginn, Christine Henricks, Taylor Till and Maria Kapousidis smile on the first day of their last year at Wofford.

Class of 2016 on classes, culture and community

Anna Aguillard
April 26, 2016
Petition to “make substantial changes to Wofford’s lease agreements with Greek Life” surfaces

Petition to “make substantial changes to Wofford’s lease agreements with Greek Life” surfaces

Anna Aguillard
April 25, 2016
Wofford’s bell tower is rarely seen, but the WAC-sponsored competition would give students an exclusive look at this hidden gem.

WAC sponsors competition for trip to Old Main bell tower

Anna Aguillard
April 12, 2016
The Galleria is the prime location for the upcoming drink replacements.

College moves to replace all soft drinks with flat soda water

Anna Aguillard
April 12, 2016
Stille said that there is “no denying” that scores have declined some, but he cautions students from “sounding a warning” at reports of lower SAT scores.

Admissions Office explains SAT score decline

Anna Aguillard
March 22, 2016
This advertisement was used to recruit new members to Campus Union.

Considering Campus Union?

Anna Aguillard
March 22, 2016
Melvin interviews Samhat, Jeffrey, Lawson and Shannon during an MSNBC bit on the South Carolina primaries.

Live, local, breaking news

Anna Aguillard
March 8, 2016
The Wofford College Board of Trustees consists of 31 members and meets in the fall and spring. Photo courtesy of Wofford College.

Board of Trustees meets with students

Anna Aguillard
March 8, 2016
Could the incoming class’s lower SAT scores start a trend at Wofford?

Wofford’s average SAT scores fall

Anna Aguillard
February 23, 2016
Freshmen Kendall Hinson, Elena Helmers-Wegman, Katie Littleton and Morgan Schrader "Ring in the New Bids" during the formal bid day ceremony in Leonard Auditorium.

Wofford holds first annual spring recruitment

Anna Aguillard
February 23, 2016
A live stream of Greek Village construction can be found on Wofford’s website, under “Construction Updates.”

Greek row update

Anna Aguillard
February 9, 2016
Presidential primary

Presidential primary

Anna Aguillard
February 9, 2016
The significance of stress

The significance of stress

Anna Aguillard
December 8, 2015
Christmas on campus

Christmas on campus

Anna Aguillard
December 1, 2015
Billy Moody became a known name on campus after he began a laundry service his freshman year, Moody’s Wofford Wash.

Mid-Term with Moody

Anna Aguillard
November 17, 2015
Natalee Oldham is the face behind the email address that pops up in your inbox.

Natalee Oldham receives 2015 Walter T. Cox Professional Award

Anna Aguillard
November 17, 2015
Officer Gibson's headshot from his time as Campus Police Sergeant.

Goodbye, Gibson

Anna Aguillard
November 3, 2015
Two family businesses lost in the flooding after dams broke in Columbia, SC.

A Flood of Support

Anna Aguillard
October 20, 2015
This year’s homecoming will take place with events throughout the week, leading up to the football game on Oct. 24.

Wofford celebrates Homecoming Week

Anna Aguillard
October 20, 2015
From Left to Right: Kirsten Frost, Zoe Paist, Anna Henson Maggie Stroud, Margaret Carraway and Taylor Brown are among the seven alumni assigned to serve subjects ranging from mathematics to social studies.

Top Teachers

Anna Aguillard
October 6, 2015
There's an app for that

There’s an app for that

Anna Aguillard
October 6, 2015
2016 Election Tracker

2016 Election Tracker

Anna Aguillard
October 6, 2015
Members of Zeta Tau Alpha await their new sisters outside of Anna Todd on Campus Drive.

Recruitment Recap

Anna Aguillard
September 22, 2015
2016 Election Tracker

2016 Election Tracker

Anna Aguillard
September 22, 2015
After the conclusion of 2015’s recruitment process, Caroline Starnes (left) runs to greet a new member of Zeta Tau Alpha outside of Anna Todd Wofford on Bid Day.

Recruitment rules

Anna Aguillard
September 11, 2015
This view of Vernazza, the second of the five towns, really puts our minor setbacks into perspective.

Scenic views and train strikes

Anna Aguillard
September 30, 2014
Do as the Romans don’t

Do as the Romans don’t

Anna Aguillard
September 14, 2014
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