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Caris Mitchell ‘27 serves a student during the soft launch of Studio Smoothie. Mitchell’s entrepreneurship is expanding fresh fruit options on Wofford’s campus.
On-campus smoothie shop swirls into action
October 21, 2025
September 25, Lee Hawkins gave his “I Am Nobody’s Slave” talk, where he discussed the way the world has changed since the Jim Crow times. I Am Nobody’s Slave is a book that reimagines black history.
We are responsible for the history of our future
October 21, 2025
President Samhat steps down after 13 years of leadership; who could possibly fill his shoes?
President Samhat steps down after 13 years of leadership; who could possibly fill his shoes?
October 21, 2025
Are your fantasy football bets helping you be a better person?
Are your fantasy football bets helping you be a better person?
October 21, 2025
The Wofford Asian and Pacific Islanders club had their Filipino Heritage month celebration on October 8th. At this event students were able to paint pots, enjoy delicious spring rolls, and drink sago while learning more about Filipino culture and community.
Celebrating Diversity through the festival of lights: WAAPI
October 21, 2025
“The Life of a Showgirl”: the epitome of glitter gel pen music
October 7, 2025
Rylee Ashley ‘28, pictured conducting undergraduate research in the science lab, is grappling with losing her job as a medical scribe to AI.
Artificial intelligence in the medical field: apps now competing for jobs
September 23, 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
The Wofford Asian and Pacific Islanders club had their Filipino Heritage month celebration on October 8th. At this event students were able to paint pots, enjoy delicious spring rolls, and drink sago while learning more about Filipino culture and community.
Celebrating Diversity through the festival of lights: WAAPI
October 21, 2025
Government Professor Dr. Alvis Introducing the featured speaker at the annual Constitution Day event.
Constitution Day Lecture covers cancel culture following tragedies in America
September 23, 2025
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
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
Anneka Brannon ‘26 and Evie Walker ‘27 discuss the importance of art and creativity. The panel allowed students and faculty alike to discuss important topics within the arts.
Creativity in conversion across disciplines
October 7, 2025
The summer everyone picked Clark
September 23, 2025
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
Vivian Chiomento ‘26, Sunni Owens ‘26, Joe Khalil ‘26, and Ellie Beth Youngblood ‘26 pose for a photo after homecoming court. Sunni Owens ‘26 was crowned as Wofford’s 2025 Homecoming Queen on October 11th.
Homecoming weekend brings first football win of season
October 21, 2025
Lacrosse team practices in the mornings to prepare for their upcoming Fall Ball game against Liberty on 9/27.
Will the streak continue: women’s lacrosse from a newcomer’s perspective
September 23, 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
Guest essay from an alum
October 21, 2025
Letter from the Editor
September 23, 2025
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
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
Guest essay from an alum
October 21, 2025
Letter from the Editor
September 23, 2025
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
Fall 2025 - Issue 3
Fall 2025 – Issue 3
October 21, 2025
Fall 2025 - Issue 1
Fall 2025 – Issue 1
October 14, 2025
Fall 2025 - Issue 2
Fall 2025 – Issue 2
October 14, 2025
  • Issue 3 Drops 10/20!

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Op-ed response to Afrofuturism and Faculty Exhibition

Essence Buckman • February 27, 2018
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Afro-Futurism and Three-Point Perspective: Conversations in imagination, legend and science

Essence Buckman • February 27, 2018
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