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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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All content by Chalmers Rogland
Photo by Paulina Veremchuk. Jerry Richardson Indoor Stadium, home of the Wofford basketball programs. Lots of new faces will feature on the court for the men’s team next season, with eight players departing and nine new signees

After mass exodus to transfer portal, men’s basketball looks to rebuild around incoming freshmen and transfers

Chalmers Rogland
May 10, 2022

Tayvian Gass wins vice presidential race, other officer elections also decided

Chalmers Rogland
April 26, 2022
Photo courtesy of Wofford Athletics. Max Klesmit scores the game winning bucket in the SoCon quarterfinals against VMI. The Terriers would lose the next day to Chattanooga, ending their season.

Men’s basketball wraps up season

Chalmers Rogland
March 22, 2022
Photo courtesy of Southern Conference website. Senior guard Jackie Carman ‘22 in the Terriers’ WNIT game against MTSU. While Wofford lost the contest 86-56, it marked the women’s program’s first appearance in a postseason tournament.

Women’s basketball wraps up season with first ever postseason tournament appearance

Chalmers Rogland
March 22, 2022
Photo by Anna Lee Hoffman. The recently closed Growler Haus Spartanburg location. Students and faculty alike cherished Haus as a favorite spot for craft beers and social time.

Wofford community remembers Growler Haus Spartanburg

Chalmers Rogland
March 8, 2022
Photo by Anna Lee Hoffman. A map showing the distance between the campuses of Wofford and USC-Upstate. Despite their close proximity, the two schools almost never compete in basketball.

Long time no see, neighbor! Will Wofford and USC-Upstate ever meet on the court?

Chalmers Rogland
February 22, 2022
Photo courtesy of SmugMug. Wofford football Head Coach Josh Conklin during a loss to Furman. The Terriers went 1-10 on the season, leading some to call for Conklin’s firing.

Should he stay or should he go? What to do about Josh Conklin

Chalmers Rogland
December 7, 2021
Photo by Anna Lee Hoffman A CDC-issued proof-of-Covid-19-vaccination card. Wofford College required all students and employees to receive either the vaccine or an exemption before Nov. 1.

The vaccine deadline has passed: What’s next for the Wofford community?

Chalmers Rogland
November 16, 2021
Wofford volleyball competes against UNCG on Oct. 8. Terrier volleyball is popular with students and spectators from the community, and has generated a love for the game that extends beyond campus. Photo by Anna Lee Hoffman

Volleyball: America’s favorite forgotten sport

Chalmers Rogland
October 19, 2021
Russell E. King field, where the Wofford baseball team competes. Two players were dismissed from the team following an incident of animal cruelty. Photo courtesy of Anna Lee Hoffman.

One strike, you’re out

Chalmers Rogland
October 5, 2021
(L-R) Chalmers Rogland, managing editor; Brandi Wylie, editor-in-chief; Sarah Peak, copy editor. Photo courtesy of Anna Lee Hoffman.

Our vision for the year

Chalmers Rogland
September 21, 2021
Students dance at the 2021 Black and Gold ball, held annually by the college and organized by WAC. The event was shut down early due to lack of compliance with the college’s pandemic guidelines. Photo courtesy of Megan Fleming.

The Black And Gold Dilemma

Chalmers Rogland
May 10, 2021
Wofford running back Nathan Walker (21) scores a second half touchdown vs. the Citadel. Walker’s touchdown would be Wofford’s last of the season. Photo courtesy of Mark Olencki.

Wofford Football Shuts Down Spring Season Prematurely

Chalmers Rogland
May 9, 2021
Messiah Jones scores two of his 16 points in the SoCon quarterfinal against Mercer. Jones and Storm Murphy led the Terriers comeback bid, but fell short 62-61. Photo courtesy of Mark Olencki.

Men’s Basketball Bounced By Mercer In SoCon Quarterfinals

Chalmers Rogland
April 2, 2021
Wofford Women’s basketball team recoups during SoCon championship loss to Mercer (L-R Helen Matthews (5), Lawren Cook (23), Alexis Tomlin (21), Annabelle Schultz (1), MaryMartha Turner (11)). TheTerriers advanced to their first SoCon tournament final but fell 60-38. Photo courtesy of Mark Olencki.

Women’s Basketball Advances To First-ever SoCon Tournament Championship Game

Chalmers Rogland
April 2, 2021
Georgia Fischer ‘23 competing in a tennis match. Women’s Tennis has been more fortunate than many other college programs during the pandemic. Photo courtesy of Natalie Aversano.

Wofford Athletic Programs Weathering Challenges Of COVID-19

Chalmers Rogland
March 2, 2021
Defensive lineman Micheal Mason (#99) tackles a Mercer ball carrier. Mason led the Wofford defensive effort with two forced fumbles and nine tackles. Photo courtesy of Mark Olencki.

Spring Football Kicks Off, Terriers Dominate Mercer In Season Opener

Chalmers Rogland
March 2, 2021
Coach Jay McAuley celebrates with a crowd of cardboard cut-outs. Photo courtesy of Mark Olenki.

Wofford Updates Fan-attendance Policy For Sporting Events

Chalmers Rogland
February 16, 2021
Workers at the Hub City Urban Teaching Farm pose in front of the facility. The HCUTF is working to educate the public on sustainability in the Spartanburg community. Photo courtesy of Natalie Aversano.

Education And Sustainability Emphasized At Local Nonprofit

Chalmers Rogland
February 16, 2021
Wofford Men of Color members pose for a photo after their MLK day event at Miracle Hill.

Wofford MOC Spend MLK Day Volunteering

Chalmers Rogland
February 3, 2021
Cruze advises caution regarding pandemic despite FDA approval of two vaccines.

Wofford’s Lori Cruze Participates In Moderna Vaccine Trials

Chalmers Rogland
January 19, 2021
French Teaching Assistant Lucile Orain

Terrier Spotlight

Chalmers Rogland
November 17, 2020
Remembering Professor Welch

Remembering Professor Welch

Chalmers Rogland
November 16, 2020
Ike’s Korner Grille, a local Spartanburg restaurant taking the state to court.

Burgers, John Stuart Mill And An Absence Of Masks

Chalmers Rogland
November 3, 2020
Jordan Willey ‘23 sits at one of the portable picnic tables.

Getting Wofford In The Great Outdoors

Chalmers Rogland
October 20, 2020

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Chalmers Rogland
September 22, 2020
Presidential Candidate Joe Biden meets with Wofford President Nayef Samhat. Photo courtesy of Mark Olencki

Joe Biden Visits Campus Before Primary

Chalmers Rogland
March 21, 2020
Dorman Forward PJ Hall (24) shooting the ball.

Dorman Basketball Continues To Dominate

Chalmers Rogland
March 15, 2020
Wofford guard Storm Murphy '21 (5) playing defense during the Chattanooga game

Men’s Basketball Drops 5 Straight, 3 At Home

Chalmers Rogland
March 15, 2020
Wofford guard Da’Ja Green (35) drives to the basket past an ETSU defender

Women’s Basketball Soldiers On Without Wanink

Chalmers Rogland
March 15, 2020
Wofford Forward Chevez Goodwin dribbles the ball against a Furman defender

Men’s Basketball Fights Through Rollercoaster Season

Chalmers Rogland
February 18, 2020
Major Garrett during his Oct. 30 talk in Leonard Auditorium

Major Garrett speaks in latest installment of Wofford’s Hipp Lectures

Chalmers Rogland
December 5, 2019
Caption: Wofford linebacker Jireh Wilson (#41) sacks Gardner-Webb quarterback Jordan Smith (#9).

Wofford Football Recovers from Early-Season Stumble

Chalmers Rogland
November 23, 2019
Students in Wofford’s Arabic program pose for a picture at the festival

MENA Booth Draws Crowds

Chalmers Rogland
November 7, 2019
Wofford volleyball players celebrate during their game against PC (pictured L-R: Catie Cronister, Meghan Yaffa, Emily Durham and Lorissa King).

Volleyball Makes Strong Home Stand to Open Season

Chalmers Rogland
October 11, 2019
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