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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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Cameron Carsten, Managing Editor

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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
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”

Wofford students research on immigration studies

Cameron Carsten, Managing Editor
April 30, 2024

Wofford’s new beekeeping club could make a great environmental impact

Cameron Carsten, Managing Editor
April 16, 2024
Dr Valde instructs students in her upper level philosophy class, Mind, Bodies, And Selves.

Philosophy adding variety for majors

Cameron Carsten, Managing Editor
March 18, 2024
The Back of the College monument rests in front of the Jerry Richardson Indoor Stadium. The monument serves as a reminder of the African American communities that originally lived on what is now Wofford’s campus.

The history of the Back of the College neighborhood

Cameron Carsten, Managing Editor
February 27, 2024
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
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
Madison Kutyla ‘24 and Austin Givens ‘24 enjoying their study abroad experience in Italy. Take advantage of Wofford’s new Wofford in Milan program to experience similar sights.

Wofford in Milan for Spring 2024

Cameron Carsten, Managing Editor
November 1, 2023
Packed parking lots like this have become a common sight on Wofford's Campus in recent weeks.

Addressing Wofford’s parking problem

Cameron Carsten, Managing Editor
October 24, 2023

What does Spartanburg’s future baseball stadium mean for Wofford?

Cameron Carsten and Abigail Taylor
October 10, 2023
Members of Wofford Residence Life conducted check-in for students for the 2023-2024 school year. Returning students check-in with Residence Life Assistants and Coordinators in the Mungo Student Center prior to moving.

Wofford changing housing process

Cameron Carsten, Managing Editor
September 26, 2023

Henkel concludes 12 years of offering students new perspectives at Wofford

Cameron Carsten
May 18, 2023
Photo by Haley Hirter - Anna Cooper ‘25 and Hannah Hyatt ‘26 read the menu at Cribbs Kitchen. Students are able to use their Terrier Bucks off campus at restaurants such as Cribbs Kitchen.

Terrier Bucks do so much more!

Cameron Carsten
May 2, 2023
Photo by Hailey Hirter - Wild Wings is permanently closed. The venue used for multiple Greek Life events closed this February.

No more Wild Wings for Greek Life

Cameron Carsten
March 28, 2023
Photo courtesy of Mark Olencki - The Sandor Teszler Library’s Ground Floor.

State Censorship could hinder education for Wofford College

Cameron Carsten
March 14, 2023
Photo by Cameron Carsten Performance stage at Rockers Brewery & Co. This is one of many local stages that Wofford musicians can travel to.

The sounds around town

Cameron Carsten
February 28, 2023

So what’s going on with the Student Debt Relief Program?

Cameron Carsten
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?

Cameron Carsten
November 29, 2022
The Seal of Wofford’s Old Main, photo credit Jeremy Powers

Class of 2023 to provide funds for graduate exams

Cameron Carsten
October 11, 2022
The front of the Fretwell outdoor recreational space to be used for serving local food trucks. Photo by Cameron Carsten.

Don’t fret, Fretwell is here

Cameron Carsten
September 27, 2022
Pictured is the clock tower located in Downtown Spartanburg. Downtown Spartanburg serves as a great spot for finding local restaurants. Photo by Anna Lee Hoffman.

A guide to Wofford’s surrounding community

Cameron Carsten
September 7, 2022
Photo by Paulina Veremchuk and rendering courtesy of Spartanburg Downtown Apartments. The buildings at 109 and 111 E. Main Street, Spartanburg in their current shape and the plans to renovate them into commercial and residential buildings.

Spartanburg looking to make changes

Cameron Carsten
May 10, 2022
Photo by Paulina Veremchuk. The Spartanburg Opportunity Center, located just minutes from Wofford’s campus.

Opportunity Center offers services to homeless people

Cameron Carsten
April 26, 2022
Photo courtesy of Mark Olencki. The Panel on the Russia Ukraine Crisis. From Right to Left: Mike Peterson, Bill Demars, Clayton Whisnant, Phil Dorroll and Vicki Gilbert.

Wofford professors explain the Russia-Ukraine Crisis

Cameron Carsten
March 22, 2022
Photo courtesy of Wofford College Website. Muhammad Velji, Wofford’s James and Susan Keller teaching fellow.

What should philosophy students expect during graduate school?

Cameron Carsten
March 8, 2022
Photo courtesy of Smugmug. Carlisle Dorm, one of the three dorms some are hoping to change the name of.

OPINION: a philosophical response to the Board’s statement about dorm names 

Cameron Carsten
February 22, 2022
Photo by Annalee Hoffman. New apartment developments around the Hub City Farmers Market and Monarch Cafe.

New apartments in Spartanburg’s Northside

Cameron Carsten
December 7, 2021
Photo courtesy of Tim Kimzey of the Spartanburg Herald-Journal. Mayor-elect, and city councilman Jerome Rice speaking at a press conference back in Feb. 2021.

Local elections: Spartanburg’s new mayor and more

Cameron Carsten
November 16, 2021

Spartanburg COVID-19 update

Cameron Carsten
October 19, 2021
Jordan Willey, the mock trial team’s founder and president. Photo Courtesy of Anna Lee Hoffman.

Wofford goes to court

Cameron Carsten
October 5, 2021
Crisis at the border

Crisis at the border

Cameron Carsten
September 21, 2021
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