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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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Farewell, Wofford

Farewell, Wofford

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From summer success to winter conference

From summer success to winter conference

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February 13, 2018
“Stick a fork in me”

“Stick a fork in me”

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February 13, 2018
Farewell, Mr. Jones

Farewell, Mr. Jones

Kelsey Aylor
February 13, 2018
Holiday hit list

Holiday hit list

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December 6, 2017
The Wofford Way 2.0

The Wofford Way 2.0

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November 14, 2017
Take care

Take care

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October 3, 2017
Mellow Music

Mellow Music

Kelsey Aylor
October 3, 2017
Senioritis and sno-cones

Senioritis and sno-cones

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September 19, 2017
Burwell Bites

Burwell Bites

Kelsey Aylor
September 19, 2017
Motivational music

Motivational music

Kelsey Aylor
September 19, 2017

Letter from the Editors

Kelsey Aylor
September 12, 2017
Wofford’s whirlwind of a year

Wofford’s whirlwind of a year

Kelsey Aylor
May 2, 2017
It’s your world: protect it!

It’s your world: protect it!

Kelsey Aylor
May 2, 2017
Sharing the stories of Spartanburg

Sharing the stories of Spartanburg

Kelsey Aylor
March 21, 2017
Rifle team completes its season

Rifle team completes its season

Kelsey Aylor
March 21, 2017
Make Wofford Fun

Make Wofford Fun

Kelsey Aylor
March 21, 2017
Better Brains

Better Brains

Kelsey Aylor
March 7, 2017
Serving up nutrition

Serving up nutrition

Kelsey Aylor
March 7, 2017
“Fair is Foul and Foul Ain’t Fair”

“Fair is Foul and Foul Ain’t Fair”

Kelsey Aylor
February 21, 2017
Fun? Factual? Why not both!

Fun? Factual? Why not both!

Kelsey Aylor
February 21, 2017
Nitty gritty Granada: The ins and outs of Granada, Spain

Nitty gritty Granada: The ins and outs of Granada, Spain

Kelsey Aylor
October 18, 2016
American Politics in Spain

American Politics in Spain

Kelsey Aylor
October 4, 2016
Why studying abroad is basically reliving freshman year

Why studying abroad is basically reliving freshman year

Kelsey Aylor
September 22, 2016
Senior Maddi Eberhardt practices one of her songs during rehearsal.

Wofford Theatre presents “Spring Awakening”

Kelsey Aylor
April 26, 2016
With the new film and digital media minor, students from different backgrounds will get to better engage with media culture, including those in theatre who can pursue screenwriting, directing and theory courses to supplement their work.

Lights, camera, action!

Kelsey Aylor and Kelsey Aylor
April 26, 2016
Two students use their repurposed trashcan-turned-water-bucket to pray to the rain gods (Lion King style), asking for a break in the tumultuous weather.

Is it really your world?

Kelsey Aylor and Kelsey Aylor
April 12, 2016
Current Wofford students have been seen descending upon unexpected tour groups in order to steal party kegs (please excuse the quality of the photo, it was taken whilst running from a feral squirrel)

The Wasteland

Kelsey Aylor
April 12, 2016
A Fading Form

A Fading Form

Kelsey Aylor
March 22, 2016
Some reward options for this past year have included t-shirts, bobble heads, towels and hats.

The Wofford Rewards App

Kelsey Aylor
March 22, 2016
Celebrating religious diversity

Celebrating religious diversity

Kelsey Aylor
March 8, 2016
Various participants in the roundtable discussion gathered together following the event to sport their Bernie gear.

Wofford’s feeling the Bern

Kelsey Aylor
February 23, 2016
Even this tried and true reporter is in the throes of the Fever.

Is it too late now to love Bieber?

Kelsey Aylor
February 23, 2016
popular location to visit in Ireland is Achill Island, where you are guaranteed to cry at the beauty (and because of the ridiculous winds). You will have red, puffy eyes and hair in your face and will look horrible in every picture, so why even bother travelling in the first place, am I right?

An Irish Interim

Kelsey Aylor
February 9, 2016
Limerics

Limerics

Kelsey Aylor
February 9, 2016
A blank slate

A blank slate

Kelsey Aylor
December 8, 2015
Where are they now?

Where are they now?

Kelsey Aylor
December 8, 2015
Wofford’s 3rd Annual Environmental Film Festival brings four unique films to campus

Wofford’s 3rd Annual Environmental Film Festival brings four unique films to campus

Kelsey Aylor
November 16, 2015
The Wofford Way

The Wofford Way

Kelsey Aylor
November 3, 2015
Despite the potential severity of the situation, some students were seen checking their phones in the middle of the smoke-filled hallway.

Smokey eye?

Kelsey Aylor
November 3, 2015
Julie Woodson (left) works with the art history department to set up exhibits and write releases, and Anna Katherine Wilson (right) previously worked with the Space for her Stop Time Designs where she refurbished vintage items. Photo courtesy of Chris McMillen

Artistic ambitions

Kelsey Aylor
October 20, 2015
"I love playing with the fallen leaves because it reminds me of when I was younger and also it’s a great way to acknowledge and appreciate the nature that surrounds us,” says Julie Woodson, ’18.

All the Fall Things

Kelsey Aylor
October 20, 2015
Dr. J. David Alvis specializes in political theory, constitutional law and American politics (left) and Dr. Jeremey Henkel specializes in non-western philosophy and also instructs Tae Kwon Do (right).

Breaking the barrier

Kelsey Aylor
October 6, 2015
Many of Wofford’s international students attended a Southern Hospitality event on Friday, Sept. 18. Photo Courtesy of Susan Noland.

Ask me where I’m from

Kelsey Aylor
October 6, 2015
One of Cole’s favorite artists, Michelangelo, is featured prominently in the collection. Pictured is a panel from her Sistine Chapel series.

Margherita Cole takes Whetsell Fellowship in a comical direction

Kelsey Aylor
September 22, 2015
Dr. Revels is an avid fan of Sherlock Holmes and hopes that other students can get into the detective’s stories or some other series whilst at college.

Breaking the barrier

Kelsey Aylor
September 22, 2015
Katie Harmon teaching art class at a local county jail.

Senior Katie Harmon joins inmates in art exhibit 

Kelsey Aylor
May 5, 2015
Moeller on his teaching philosophy 

Moeller on his teaching philosophy 

Kelsey Aylor
May 5, 2015
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