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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 Jacob Hollifield

RUF And CO-ers Open Up About Assumed Differences

Jacob Hollifield
April 2, 2021
Mancini '21 stands beside the pieces she spent months curating. The exhibit displays a variety of printmaking techniques from ancient to modern. Photo courtesy of Jacob Hollifield.

Mancini Merges Old And New, East And West In New Exhibit

Jacob Hollifield
March 2, 2021
A shot from 1971 shows students — Black and White — congregated on the steps of Old Main. today, the men on these steps have varying opinions of the way Wofford is handling issues of race. Photo from the “Bohemian,” vol. 64.

Alumni Reflect on Wofford’s Racial Reckoning

Jacob Hollifield
February 16, 2021
Bryant and McCall enjoy a beer at Holliday Brewing Company on an episode of Carolina Roll Call. The podcast aims to encourage bipartisan discourse and works to humanize local, South Carolina politicians.

South Carolina, Politics And Beer

Jacob Hollifield
January 19, 2021
The stage at Sigma Alpha Epsilon in the Greek Village. Fraternities see structures like these as an integral part of their Greek experience; administration sees them as a dangerous eyesore.

“A Pillar Of Our Social Lives”

Jacob Hollifield
November 17, 2020
Commercial dehumidifiers placed in the circulating collection to stabilize the humidity. The library hopes to be back to contact-free circulation in January.

Spores In The Stacks

Jacob Hollifield
November 3, 2020
Last week, rainbow lights lit Old Main to represent all groups within the LGBT+ community. “What remains unlit?” is the question being asked.

Where’s The Light And How Long’s The Tunnel?

Jacob Hollifield
October 20, 2020
Demonstrators gathered outside of DuPre demand, “WE WANT SAMHAT!”

March On Wofford

Jacob Hollifield
October 6, 2020
Quarantined students enjoying their balcony at Wofford’s new Northside space.

No More Northern Border

Jacob Hollifield
September 24, 2020
Burwell renovations begin

Burwell renovations begin

Jacob Hollifield
July 10, 2020
Albert Gray (left) and Douglas Jones (right) in attendance at the dedication of the Gray-Jones room in 2013.

For What It’s Worth

Jacob Hollifield
June 24, 2020
Like I said, the beauty is in the imperfections. Some of mine were deformed but nevertheless delicious!

Cooking In Quarantine

Jacob Hollifield
May 2, 2020
A couple in Europe prepare to board the metro in late February

“It’s All Up In The Air”

Jacob Hollifield
March 21, 2020
A section of Vienna’s famous shopping street, the Kärntner Strasse, leading up to Hofburg Palace

It’s Your World, So Make It Your Runway

Jacob Hollifield
March 21, 2020
The “gates of death” marking the entrance to Auschwitz II-Birkenau.

Touring Auschwitz

Jacob Hollifield
February 18, 2020
Display of artifacts at the library

50 And Forward

Jacob Hollifield
December 30, 2019
From the Doghouse to the Zoo

From the Doghouse to the Zoo

Jacob Hollifield
November 23, 2019
Mold, Gold, and Black

Mold, Gold, and Black

Jacob Hollifield
November 23, 2019
Results from the TFGCI program evaluation administered spring 2019

Terriers Move Towards Tobacco Free

Jacob Hollifield
November 7, 2019
Mayor Pete Buttigieg of South Bend, IN fills the pews of Leonard at his “town hall” meeting.

Pete Fills the Pews

Jacob Hollifield
October 26, 2019
Andrews Hall, where some of the Wofford family will be living for the semester.

Drive to Thee, Our Alma Mater

Jacob Hollifield
October 1, 2019
A Voice From Venezuela

A Voice From Venezuela

Jacob Hollifield
May 24, 2019
Graduation Restored

Graduation Restored

Jacob Hollifield
April 8, 2019
Crossing More Than The Border

Crossing More Than The Border

Jacob Hollifield
March 9, 2019
Commencement Contentions

Commencement Contentions

Jacob Hollifield
December 8, 2018
Rising Through Restoration

Rising Through Restoration

Jacob Hollifield
December 4, 2018
Fighting for Farley

Fighting for Farley

Jacob Hollifield
November 10, 2018
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