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Trick of Treat

Trick of Treat

Contributing Writer October 31, 2017
Advice for college students in search of some candy
“Who knows when we will finish? We don’t even know exactly when we’ll be done,” says construction worker Jack Russell on the new Greek Village.

Greek Village tell-all

Contributing Writer April 12, 2016

By: Steal Myth, Contributing Writer Since plans for the new Greek Row were laid out, progress has been tremendously swift. The students during the first semester of the 2015/16 academic year were able...

Student golf carts will look the same as faculty carts, only without the Wofford emblem to allow for personalization.

Students to get own golf carts

Katie Sanders April 12, 2016

By: K.P. Sanderson, Staff Writer President Nayef Samhat announced last week that as an addition to his strategic vision for the College released last year, the board of trustees has recently approved...

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

By: Git’r Dun, Staff Writer After frequent student complaints about reoccurring campus issues, we sat down with Wofford’s maintenance staff and got the inside scoop on why Wofford can’t seem to...

Shipp and DuPre RAs hold their master keys, threatening to keep the keys to themselves if students aren’t more careful about locking themselves out.

RAs on strike!

Contributing Writer April 12, 2016

By: Petty Labelle and Petty Wap, Staff Writers “Being a Resident Assistant is great,” Village Resident Assistant (RA) Morgan Camp says. “I love being able to create a sense of community for my residents.” Camp...

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

By: Anti Horse-girl, Staff Writer The Wofford equestrian team includes 86 members, 22 donated horses, a nationally-renowned coach, and two national championship titles. Despite the 50-60 recruits that...

Kevin Quis poses with a ukulele sent from an anonymous Snapchat account. A bright future encouraged by the Space program at Wofford College or a false trail?

WANTED: The curious case of Kevin Quis

Contributing Writer April 12, 2016

By: April May, Contributing Writer As a result of increased tuition, many people have decided to live off-campus.  However, in the case of one Kevin Quis, a freshman here at Wofford College, he has decided...

From left, Dotter, Wesley and Door run drills on the intramural fields to train for their soon-to-be official Quidditch team.

Go for the gold

Contributing Writer April 12, 2016

By: Rita Skeeter, Contributing Writer Quaffles, bludgers, broomsticks and the ever-elusive golden snitch – what else does a rookie, up-and-coming Quidditch team need to take the field? To join the...

Wofford’s bell tower is rarely seen, but the WAC-sponsored competition would give students an exclusive look at this hidden gem.

WAC sponsors competition for trip to Old Main bell tower

Anna Aguillard April 12, 2016

By: Annaymous, Senior Writer To deter the recent influx of students attempting to break into the legendary bell tower of Old Main, WAC will host a campus-wide competition to select five students who will...

Married professors promote interdisciplinary education

Married professors promote interdisciplinary education

Katie Sanders and Katie Sanders April 12, 2016

By: K.P. Sanderson, Staff Writer Recently Dr. Ellen Goldey, professor of biology, attended a conference in Washington D.C. Instead of cancelling her lectures, she arranged for her husband, Dr. Byron McCane...

 “Campus is not a safe space,” President Sambrerro declared, releasing wolves onto campus. His statement followed an announcement by Provost Dennis Wiseguy that he was cutting tenure in all departments.

Provost cuts tenure in revolutionary exit

Addie Lawrence April 12, 2016

By: Maddie Walrus, Editor Provost Dennis Wiseguy cut tenure in all departments in an unprecedented move during an address to the College on April 4. His act marks the first time in collegiate history...

Boye and Curl pretended to be a couple as they prepared the finishing touches and unveiling of WoCoLoVe. Left to right: Boye and Curl. (Photo courtesy of Louis Shyman)

Wofford’s first dating website and app

Savanny Savath April 12, 2016

By: Kant Flirt, Staff Writer Online dating has increased in popularity due to smart phone apps, such as Tinder, OkCupid and for gay and bisexual men, Grindr. Dating websites like AshleyMadison and Match...

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