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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 Sarah Madden
Students strike back against sexual violence with self-defense class

Students strike back against sexual violence with self-defense class

Sarah Madden
May 2, 2017
Why graduating from Wofford does not guarantee you a job OR a grad school, no matter how many times you hear it (I’m lookin’ at you, Mr. President)

Why graduating from Wofford does not guarantee you a job OR a grad school, no matter how many times you hear it (I’m lookin’ at you, Mr. President)

Sarah Madden
May 2, 2017
Equestrian team finishes eighth in region

Equestrian team finishes eighth in region

Sarah Madden
March 21, 2017
15th annual gender conference to be held Tuesday, March 28

15th annual gender conference to be held Tuesday, March 28

Sarah Madden
March 21, 2017
Students create documentary after cycling around Taiwan

Students create documentary after cycling around Taiwan

Sarah Madden
March 8, 2017
Equestrian team reaches new heights

Equestrian team reaches new heights

Sarah Madden
March 7, 2017
Farewell, BenJo!

Farewell, BenJo!

Sarah Madden
March 7, 2017
Basketball teams score record points in home openers

Basketball teams score record points in home openers

Sarah Madden
December 6, 2016
Wofford student serves as South Carolina’s youngest elected official

Wofford student serves as South Carolina’s youngest elected official

Sarah Madden
December 6, 2016
Walking in faith

Walking in faith

Sarah Madden
November 15, 2016
Wofford hosts inaugural Southern Conference Undergraduate Research Forum

Wofford hosts inaugural Southern Conference Undergraduate Research Forum

Sarah Madden
November 15, 2016
Wofford basketball previews season with homecoming weekend scrimmage

Wofford basketball previews season with homecoming weekend scrimmage

Sarah Madden
November 1, 2016
Fall concert canceled: Budget for fall added to Spring Concert Planning

Fall concert canceled: Budget for fall added to Spring Concert Planning

Sarah Madden
November 1, 2016
For the first time since its formation three years ago, the equestrian team will be graduating out a class of seniors. Photo by Mark Olencki.

Back in the saddle: Equestrian team opens season at Georgia Southern University, University of South Carolina

Sarah Madden
October 18, 2016
Major changes to Honor Code: Withdrawal-fail no longer the only reparation

Major changes to Honor Code: Withdrawal-fail no longer the only reparation

Sarah Madden
October 18, 2016
Once completed, the tiny house will be available for students to live in for short periods of time as part of Aurednik’s capstone project.

Tiny house, big ideas

Sarah Madden
October 4, 2016
Deceased students memorialized on campus

Deceased students memorialized on campus

Sarah Madden
October 4, 2016
Wofford Votes

Wofford Votes

Sarah Madden
September 22, 2016
Love Letter to my Terriers

Love Letter to my Terriers

Sarah Madden
September 22, 2016
From Left: Guyton, Leonard and Gravely pose in front of the Golden Dome at Notre Dame “during the only hour that we were there and it wasn’t snowing,” says Leonard.

Members of the Mosaic:

Sarah Madden
April 26, 2016
The Tricycle stands by the port in Hoboken, New Jersey—guess which two thought the name sounded funny?

Jersey Journey:

Sarah Madden
April 26, 2016
Student-athlete Will B. Right (golf) demonstrates how easy riding a horse can be. “Literally anyone can do it,” he says. “It’s not a sport, and it never will be.”

College officials snub equestrian team

Sarah Madden
April 12, 2016
Wofford’s newest major will include about 12 students and an estimated 50 or more animal species introduced on campus. These animals will coexist with the cats, chipmunks and squirrels that already inhabit the grounds with little interference from the humans, predicts Dr. Ida Claire. “They’ll figure it out on their own without any help from us,” she says. “[Bio]diversity is always messy.”

Wofford creates zoology major

Sarah Madden
April 12, 2016
Thanks to a donor, the team was able to purchase team jackets, shown here.

New heights:

Sarah Madden
March 22, 2016
Performers at the Holding Thorns poetry reading pose for a photo concluding the performances and discussion. Left to Right: Chrissus, Hardy, McClure, Long, Blaq Socrates, Franklin. Photo posted to the Wofford Student Life Facebook page by Jennifer Gutierrez-Caldwell, director of diversity and inclusion.

“Holding Thorns” poetry reading unites fraternities to talk about race relations

Sarah Madden
March 22, 2016
Members of Student 2 Student meet once a month with Boiling Springs High School students in order to coach them through the college application and selection process, catering to potential first-generation college students in particular.

Change agents

Sarah Madden
March 8, 2016
A balloon attached to a sculpture of a hand signing the letter “f” has deflated, portraying the ephemeral nature of life.

Considering gender and disability

Sarah Madden
March 8, 2016
The Hub City Block Party logo showcases the event's St. Patrick's Day theme.

Hub City Block Party to be held March 19

Sarah Madden
March 8, 2016
“But what does it really mean to be noble, or to be sustainable?” asked Lane of the crowd of several hundred who gathered for the announcement. “That is the question Wofford students, faculty, staff and administration will work out over the next generations with the assistance of this enduring gift.” Photo by Mark Olencki.

“Steering the battleship”: Changing the culture of the college

Sarah Madden
February 23, 2016
Ceri Miller will complete her third season with the Goucher Gophers in Maryland before assuming duties at Wofford.

Women’s Lacrosse coach named

Sarah Madden
February 23, 2016
Equestrian team already halfway through spring season

Spring-loaded:

Sarah Madden
February 9, 2016
These iconic, inquisitive and bus-swarming sheep are just one of the many reasons you should go ahead and reserve at least one Interim for a trip to Ireland. Pro tip: don’t chase the sheep because they would much rather follow you around. Everybody wins that way.

Do it for the [insert anything here]:

Sarah Madden
February 9, 2016
Paving their own way

Paving their own way

Sarah Madden
December 8, 2015
Strides in the right direction:

Strides in the right direction:

Sarah Madden
December 8, 2015
Sarah Spiro ’18, middle, and other members of the women’s cross country team goof off for the camera on their way back from a workout. Photo by Mark Olencki.

Athlete Speak:

Sarah Madden
November 17, 2015
Ring by spring

Ring by spring

Sarah Madden
November 17, 2015
An example of a nutritionally balanced meal served to the children in the Nutrition Now program at Arcadia Elementary.

Wofford students grocery shop, prepare, serve nutritious food to area children

Sarah Madden
November 3, 2015
Campus Union has released a campus improvement form, what at-large delegate Patrick Longest, ’17, calls a “wonderful new option for improving Wofford’s campus.” Photo by Mark Olencki.

Campus Union calls for comments, suggestions and concerns

Sarah Madden
November 3, 2015
Weekly practices take place in small groups according to skill level. From left: Achilles; Sarah Madden, ’17; Mary Bradley Cassada, ’19; Grace Edwards, ’18; Rhiannon Lemaster, ’19; and Boomer.

Equestrian team hopes for strong start to second season

Sarah Madden
October 20, 2015
Farahnaz is motivated to the finish line by her host dad, who waves the Afghan flag at the end of the half-marathon race.

Afghan student feels “Free to Run” in Spartanburg, at Wofford

Sarah Madden
October 20, 2015
Riding unfamiliar horses, riders competing on the flat are judged on rider position, the correctness of the horse at various gaits and the overall smoothness of the ride. Here, Day Harmening ’19 competes in an open level flat class, placing 5th.

Equestrian team competes in back-to-back competitions

Sarah Madden
October 20, 2015
Wofford students Rea Gajewsky ’17 and Susannah Bryant ’16 enjoy coffee and tea while shopping at Brown Roof.

New thrift shop in town: a guide to Sparkle City thrifting

Sarah Madden
October 6, 2015
Marsh Hall, pictured front, center, has long been on the list of buildings to be demolished and rebuilt, but when this rebuilding will occur is uncertain. In last spring’s edition of the Black and Blue satire paper, Marsh Hall was renamed Marsh[land], a wildlife center and living-learning community for science majors, and this trend has continued into the fall semester.

Marsh[land]: this is not a drill

Sarah Madden
October 6, 2015
Trakas, bottom right corner, runs with wild bulls from a corral to a bullring where the matadors will fight during the San Fermín festival in Pamplona, Spain.

Hemmingway, Trakas and the bulls of Pamplona

Sarah Madden
September 22, 2015
Creative responses to the loss of the gravel lot for overflow parking included Instagram posts like this one, from Zack Morrow (used with permission).

Straight outta parking

Sarah Madden
September 22, 2015
An archived document shows sentiments and events surrounding Wofford’s transition into coeducation. (Philip Stone, Wofford College Archivist)

Wofford’s First Ladies 

Sarah Madden
May 5, 2015
Monarch Café serves two kinds of paninis: vegetable (left) and turkey (right), both affordable options for the Wofford student looking for an alternative to on-campus dining.

Monarch Café takes Terrier Bucks

Sarah Madden
March 24, 2015
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