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Old Gold & Black
Crossing thresholds, leaving traces: senior exhibition
May 13, 2025
Should we ban men from the met gala?
May 13, 2025
“Conclave”: The fictional version of choosing a new pope
May 13, 2025
An in depth discussion with Bakari Sellers
May 13, 2025
This is the end
May 13, 2025
“Conclave”: The fictional version of choosing a new pope
May 13, 2025
Exclusive with Bogdan Klich, Republic of Poland’s top U.S. diplomat
April 29, 2025
Eric Foner speaks in front of Spartanburg public and Wofford students This year's Chapman speaker was author Eric Foner who spoke about the reconstruction of the South.
What Reconstruction Teaches Us About America Today
March 11, 2025
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
Dancing with the stars comes to Wofford
Dancing with the stars comes to Wofford
April 29, 2025
Support Local, Support Spartanburg
Support Local, Support Spartanburg
April 29, 2025
Geneva Kowbeidu, your new Campus Union President.
The familiar faces of the 2025-26 Campus Union Executive Council
April 28, 2025
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
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 15, 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
Crossing thresholds, leaving traces: senior exhibition
May 13, 2025
Missing Moon
April 28, 2025
Wofford hot now art show has blown us away yet again. Thomas langley ‘25 poses next to his painting shown in the hot now exhibition
What’s hot about “Hot Now:” Celebrating student artists
April 28, 2025
Students observed Kimber Keene’s ‘25 exhibition “A Fed Gator is a Dead Gator.”
“A Fed Gator is a Dead Gator” : Kimber Keene’s Whetsell Fellowship
March 11, 2025
Tony Bingham, winner of the 2024 Southern Prize for Visual Arts, speaks to the Wofford College. Tony Bingham’s artwork honors Black lives and history through creative mediums.
Commemorating Black lives through art with Tony Bingham
March 11, 2025
Wofford students at the SoCon Championship game in Asheville.
The first March madness dance since 2019
April 28, 2025
David Wiley ’25 at bat at the Wofford Baseball game against UNC Asheville on February 25, 2025.
Baseball’s Exciting Season
March 11, 2025
Kevin Dempsey is featured in a graphic made by Wofford Athletic Communications. Kevin Dempsey has been hired to serve as Wofford College’s Women’s Soccer Head Coach.
Kevin Dempsey: new head coach for women’s soccer
February 25, 2025
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
This is the end
May 13, 2025
From one alum to another: an invitation to the table
April 28, 2025
To my staff and fellow terriers
February 25, 2025
2025 Oscar nominations: Lacking emphasis on craftmanship
February 25, 2025
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
From one alum to another: an invitation to the table
April 28, 2025
 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
This is the end
May 13, 2025
To my staff and fellow terriers
February 25, 2025
2025 Oscar nominations: Lacking emphasis on craftmanship
February 25, 2025
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
  • Issue 11 Out Tuesday 4/29!

Old Gold & Black

Old Gold & Black
All content by Eyon Brown
Alan Chalmers, professor of English at Wofford, works on his research outside. Chalmers took his sabbatical during the spring 2021 semester. Photo courtesy of Professor Chalmers.

Time Away From Campus But Not A Vacation

Eyon Brown
May 10, 2021
Dean Taifha Alexander reads her original piece, “A Love Letter To My Unborn Black Daughter,” at Literary Karaoke in March 2020 as part of Womxn’s History Month. Alexander was heavily involved in heritage and history month programming during her time at Wofford. Photo courtesy of Mark Olencki.

Dean Taifha Resigns From Position

Eyon Brown
May 10, 2021
Two students sit in an English class. Roughly 83% of English students are women, while only about 17% are men. Photo courtesy of Natalie Aversano.

The 83/17 Split

Eyon Brown
April 1, 2021
Forward Sam Godwin ’24 (#14) and Guard Ryan Larson ’22 (#11) go up for a rebound against the Citadel on Feb. 17. The Terriers would go on to win, 81-67. Photo courtesy of Natalie Aversano.

The Quest To Cut The Net

Eyon Brown
March 2, 2021
The Road Boss will hopefully make its on-campus debut in early March. Operating days and times are to be announced. Concept drawing by Karyn Davis, creative director in Wofford’s Office of Marketing and Communications.

Food Services Takes A Right Turn Onto 429 N. Church

Eyon Brown
February 16, 2021
Both Jack Fanning and Maggie Royce’s podcasts will be available on Spotify for interested listeners. Both projects come as a part of a Film/Digital Media capstone course. Illustration by Walker Antonio.

New Year, New Media

Eyon Brown
February 16, 2021

Mind, Body And Soul

Eyon Brown
February 3, 2021
The Wofford Volleyball team anxiously waits for games to resume.

Serving Up A New Season

Eyon Brown
February 3, 2021
Wofford guard Jackie Carman ‘22 (#30) drives against a Furman defender. The Terriers went on to win 61-54. Photo courtesy of Mark Olencki.

Terriers Play On

Eyon Brown
January 19, 2021
Wofford Guard Tray Hollowell ‘21 (#21) rises up for a jump shot against UNCG. The Terriers came up short, falling 84-75. Photo courtesy of Mark Olencki.

Whatever It Takes

Eyon Brown
January 19, 2021
Robert Mickle ’83 talks with a student during a networking session. The annual Black Alumni Summit gives current students and alumni a chance to connect and discuss ways to improve Wofford, photo by Mark Olencki

A Great Divide

Eyon Brown
November 23, 2020
Anne Darby Keating ’22 encourages the Wofford community to learn about Dressember’s efforts, photo by Natalie Aversano, photographer.

Cut From A Different Cloth

Eyon Brown
November 23, 2020
What midterm grades mean often varies from professor to professor, leaving many students confused. Wofford student Julia Allen ‘23 happily checks her midterm grades. Photo by Natalie Aversano, photographer.

Grade-A…Or Not

Eyon Brown
November 3, 2020
Men’s and Women’s basketball are hard at work preparing for the upcoming season openers in late November. Wofford guard Niyah Lutz (pictured) shoots a jump shot during practice. Photo by Natalie Aversano, photographer.

Springing Forward

Eyon Brown
November 3, 2020
Student athlete dons SAAC’s “One Love” shirt at WARC demonstration.

SAAC Time

Eyon Brown
October 20, 2020
Wofford’s NPHC Working Group recently held a convocation via zoom, where students spoke with representatives from 8 of 9 NPHC organizations.

The Marathon Continues

Eyon Brown
October 20, 2020
Some athletes have spent their time catching up on Netflix bingeing and school-work during the fall. Illustration by Walker Antonio, illustrator.

Some Fun, No Games

Eyon Brown
October 6, 2020
Ally Branzuela ’23, President of WAAPI

A New Community

Eyon Brown
October 6, 2020
2021 seniors hope to avoid the virtual fate of the class of 2020. Illustration by Walker Antonio

Reunited…For Now

Eyon Brown
September 22, 2020
Professors at Wofford, Rutgers, Harvard and others participated in the scholar strike early this month. Illustration by Walker Antonio.

Strike While The Iron Is Hot

Eyon Brown
September 22, 2020
photo provided by: Southern Conference

The Show Must Go On

Eyon Brown
August 4, 2020

Dear Old Wofford…fail?

Eyon Brown
June 30, 2020
Illustration by Jonathan Hall, ’20

The Land Of (Cancelled) Opportunity

Eyon Brown
May 3, 2020
Kings Club leader, Jalen Carter

Take Me To The Kings Club

Eyon Brown
March 21, 2020
Wofford students and faculty come together to embrace togetherness during Solidarity Day on Feb. 4

A New Look to the Office

Eyon Brown
February 25, 2020
Lawren Cook's teammates cheer her on.

Jumping Through Hoops

Eyon Brown
December 30, 2019
Caption: Riley Coonan, ’21, (#21) and Kennedy Smith, ’23, (#7) go up for a block at the net

An Extra Bump

Eyon Brown
November 23, 2019
Wofford Forward Messiah Jones (25) rises for a jump shot during practice. Photo courtesy of Maggie Royce.

Countdown to Terrier Basketball

Eyon Brown
November 23, 2019
Students take part in ODI’s first Real Talk Tuesday of the year concerning privilege.

All About U

Eyon Brown
October 26, 2019
A Mission That Benefits All:

A Mission That Benefits All:

Eyon Brown
May 24, 2019
Greekin’ Out

Greekin’ Out

Eyon Brown
April 8, 2019
Wofford soars into March

Wofford soars into March

Eyon Brown
March 13, 2019
Blast from the Past

Blast from the Past

Eyon Brown
March 13, 2019
Countdown to March

Countdown to March

Eyon Brown
February 22, 2019
A Glimpse into the Lives of Faculty

A Glimpse into the Lives of Faculty

Eyon Brown
December 8, 2018
Not a “Day Off,” but a “Day On”

Not a “Day Off,” but a “Day On”

Eyon Brown
December 8, 2018
Poetic Injustice

Poetic Injustice

Eyon Brown
December 8, 2018
Curtain Call

Curtain Call

Eyon Brown
December 4, 2018
A Wofford Staple

A Wofford Staple

Eyon Brown
November 10, 2018
Terrier Tip-Off

Terrier Tip-Off

Eyon Brown
November 10, 2018
Wofford’s Biggest Fans

Wofford’s Biggest Fans

Eyon Brown
October 28, 2018
A Different Ring To It

A Different Ring To It

Eyon Brown
October 14, 2018
Kredit Where it's Due

Kredit Where it’s Due

Eyon Brown
September 25, 2018
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