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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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Wofford’s student body makes history

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Looking beyond Wofford

Looking beyond Wofford

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May 1, 2018
Why can’t we get into this house, too?

Why can’t we get into this house, too?

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March 27, 2018
Promoting education and awareness of the LGBTQIA community

Promoting education and awareness of the LGBTQIA community

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March 27, 2018
What is the Intergenerational Grant?

What is the Intergenerational Grant?

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March 13, 2018
An update on Wofford safety procedures

An update on Wofford safety procedures

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March 13, 2018
Op-ed response to Afrofuturism and Faculty Exhibition

Op-ed response to Afrofuturism and Faculty Exhibition

Essence Buckman
February 27, 2018
Afro-Futurism and Three-Point Perspective: Conversations in imagination, legend and science

Afro-Futurism and Three-Point Perspective: Conversations in imagination, legend and science

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February 27, 2018
Highlighting the black experience

Highlighting the black experience

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February 13, 2018
Let freedom read!

Let freedom read!

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February 13, 2018
Wofford Alumnus returns to inspire current Wofford Students

Wofford Alumnus returns to inspire current Wofford Students

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December 7, 2017
Why can’t we talk about what happened?

Why can’t we talk about what happened?

Essence Buckman
December 6, 2017
Senior year decisions

Senior year decisions

Essence Buckman
November 14, 2017
Wofford football players form a new organization on campus

Wofford football players form a new organization on campus

Essence Buckman
November 14, 2017
Association of Multicultural students holds Nigerian documentary screening and Q&A

Association of Multicultural students holds Nigerian documentary screening and Q&A

Essence Buckman
October 31, 2017
Op-Ed: Let us not forget about our mental health

Op-Ed: Let us not forget about our mental health

Essence Buckman
October 31, 2017
“The Social Animal”

“The Social Animal”

Essence Buckman
October 19, 2017
Benefits of the Black Alumni Summit

Benefits of the Black Alumni Summit

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October 19, 2017
Diversity initiatives within the Office of International Programs

Diversity initiatives within the Office of International Programs

Essence Buckman
October 3, 2017
Changes in leadership occur in the Office of Diversity and Inclusion for the second time in one year

Changes in leadership occur in the Office of Diversity and Inclusion for the second time in one year

Essence Buckman
September 19, 2017
Why are you surprised this has happened at Wofford?

Why are you surprised this has happened at Wofford?

Essence Buckman
September 19, 2017
Studying abroad in South Africa

Studying abroad in South Africa

Essence Buckman
May 2, 2017
Studying abroad in South Africa

Studying abroad in South Africa

Essence Buckman
March 21, 2017
Studying abroad in South Africa

Studying abroad in South Africa

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March 7, 2017
Studying abroad in South Africa

Studying abroad in South Africa

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February 21, 2017
Newly created diversity committee seeks student input

Newly created diversity committee seeks student input

Essence Buckman
December 6, 2016
Alumnus serves as interim director of Diversity and Inclusion

Alumnus serves as interim director of Diversity and Inclusion

Essence Buckman
November 15, 2016
Former director of diversity and inclusion leaving Wofford

Former director of diversity and inclusion leaving Wofford

Essence Buckman
November 1, 2016
Black Lives Matter Movement on Campus : Perspectives from the Wofford Community

Black Lives Matter Movement on Campus : Perspectives from the Wofford Community

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October 18, 2016
New ministry makes appearance on campus: Introducing Arise

New ministry makes appearance on campus: Introducing Arise

Essence Buckman
October 4, 2016
What’s up with the Academic Calendar?

What’s up with the Academic Calendar?

Essence Buckman
September 22, 2016
Rebekah Bowie, ‘16, holds a sign with a statistic on sex trafficking.

Project4One

Essence Buckman
November 17, 2015
Students apply for financial aid determined on how their financial standing looks on paper.

Getting a college education

Essence Buckman
November 17, 2015
Students stressed for midterms may find themselves pouring over their textbooks more than usual.

Midterm Grades

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November 3, 2015
The Mr. Wofford contestants performed a choreographed dance routine to the open the show.

Homecoming: comparing the years

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November 3, 2015
The Black Student Alliance held a #IMatter rally during the fall semester of 2014 along with the Association of Multicultural Students.

"Black Student Alliance"

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October 20, 2015
Campus Safety encourages students who feel unsafe walking from one destination to another to call for an escort.

Campus Safety

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October 20, 2015
The class of 2019’s diversity includes a set of twins.

Class of 2019

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October 6, 2015
Misunderstandings between the student body and the administration have led to conflict over recruitment and the celebration colloquially known as Boys Bid Day.

Boys Bid Day

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October 6, 2015
Sophomore Torey Ballenger is “tired” of commuting but found a parking spot near the campus life building.

The ‘outsiders’ are among us

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September 22, 2015
2015 Aspen Interns Lindsay Uhlinger (left), Jonathan Franklin (middle) and Katherine Buchanan (right).

Summer Internships

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September 22, 2015
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