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Kevin Emery, ’16, attempts to finish an assignment in spite of the everyday life as a senior.

‘Tis the season for senioritis

Jonathan Franklin November 17, 2015

By: Jonathan Franklin, Senior Writer As I am in the midst of senior year and battling the stress that comes along with classes, figuring out what I want to do with my life after graduation, still being...

Phifer Nicholson, the 2015-2016 presidential scholar, takes a selfie with friends over a meal.

A man with an international plan

Jonathan Franklin October 20, 2015

By: Jonathan Franklin, Senior Writer Like many Wofford students, studying abroad – whether it’s for a semester, interim or summer – falls somewhere on their bucket list before walking across...

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

By: Kelsey Aylor, Staff Writer “To the first year student, the anxiety of the fall semester seems immense. You’ve been cast into a sea of unknowns trying to anchor your life in a new group of friends,...

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

By: Kelsey Aylor, Staff Writer Whether you’re new to campus or returning for another year, starting classes and readjusting into college life can be a nerve-wracking experience. Maybe you’re scared...

eigel is an art history major from Fort Mill, SC and after graduating next month, she’ll begin life after Wofford with a position at Hall & Webb Event Design in Charlotte.

Dear Banks

Contributing Writer May 5, 2015

A LETTER TO MY YOUNGER BROTHER (AND TO YOU, TOO)— Originally, this was a letter Reigel began crafting to her little brother, Banks, the second he became a member of the rising freshman class of...

Alex Kern and Grace Putney have remained close friends all four years at Wofford.

Four years

Old Gold & Black Web Admin May 5, 2015

HOW TO MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR TIME— Putney is an English major with an economics minor from Roanoke, VA and plans on working at home this summer before moving to Charlotte. “Four years. You have...

Wofford students are free to wear sunscreen

Wofford students are free to wear sunscreen

Old Gold & Black Web Admin May 5, 2015

Philosophy major Hayden Raabe, from Anderson, S.C., imparts some wisdom with the help of Baz Luhrmann’s 1999 spoken song “Everybody’s Free (To Wear Sunscreen).” Baz and I offer these words...

Breathe in the autumn air

Breathe in the autumn air

Old Gold & Black Web Admin November 11, 2014

10 FUN THINGS TO DO DURING THE FALL— Need help deciding what to do around Spartanburg during your down time? Here is a list of 10 fun things that are even more fun in a group.1. Pumpkin patches....

Advice for first years, from a first year: how to keep off the “freshman 15”

Advice for first years, from a first year: how to keep off the “freshman 15”

Old Gold & Black Web Admin September 30, 2014

FIRST YEAR PERSPECTIVE — It can be easy to succumb to the infamous “freshman 15” at Wofford when you can walk into the all-you-can-eat buffet that is Burwell, load up on burgers, fries, and...

The college welcomed 488 first-year students and nine transfer students as classes began this week.

Class of 2018, take notes!

Old Gold & Black Web Admin September 15, 2014

PEOPLE TELL YOU WHAT TO EXPECT IN COLLEGE, BUT WHAT DO THEY NOT TELL YOU? — When you arrive on campus, it's a whole new world. Goodbye to the eight hours of classes per day. Farewell to your parents...

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