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Sustainable Communities & Growing Passions

Emory Johnson, Blythe Jowers September 26, 2023

As second graders pile into the classroom, the excitement builds. It’s their favorite part of the week: Chef’s Club. Kate Wolcott ‘24 joined Dr. Alysa Handelsman’s “Building Sustainable Communities...

“So many students have animals, that just to learn more about a little creature that’s running around your house, and their world, is a benefit,” says Heidi Campbell-Robinson, of Carl Safina’s presentation on the inner life of animals.

The inner world of animals

Addie Lawrence February 12, 2016

BESTSELLING AUTHOR CARL SAFINA TO GIVE PRESENTATION AT USC UPSTATE-- By Addie Lawrence, Editor Have you ever wondered what thoughts bounce around a dog’s head or how cats express their feelings? On...

Two family businesses lost in the flooding after dams broke in Columbia, SC.

A Flood of Support

Anna Aguillard October 20, 2015

By: Anna Aguillard, Senior Writer From Oct. 1 to Oct. 5, 11 trillion gallons of water were dumped on the citizens of South and North Carolina –enough water to provide every person in the state with their...

The best part has always been after a show, especially the first two, when I had so many people coming up to me after it was over to say how much fun they had. People have said its one of the best and funniest things theyve seen in Spartanburg,” says Tim Giles, host and co-founder of “The Latest Thing in Spartanburg.”

"The Latest Thing in Spartanburg"

Elaine Best October 6, 2015

By: Elaine Best, Editor On Friday, Sept. 25 Spartanburg locals gathered together to see “The Latest Thing in Spartanburg”– a live talk show featuring improv skits, live commercials and guest interviews. Tim...

For upcoming information on activities at the Goodall Center for Environmental Studies, continue to check the Wofford Daily Announcements, and feel free to contact the writer at heathgf@email.wofford.edu.

Ripe for the picking

heathgf September 22, 2015

By Garrett Heath, Staff Writer A twenty-minute drive from campus brings students to an area a world away from Wofford College.  Decrepit mill towers stand among trails and streams at the Goodall Environmental...

Brie White (left) and Caroline Moseley (right), both juniors at Wofford College, are currently studying at the University of Melbourne, ranked number one in Australia and 40th in the world.

Melboune, Australia has a lot to offer

Brie White September 22, 2015

By: Brie White, Staff Writer On any given day, I sit on the trams of Melbourne, Australia’s crowded city streets next to strangers, some of whom read F. Scott Fitzgerald collections, some whom have Mohawks...

According to Assistant Dean of Students for Student Involvement Matthew Hammett, row stickers will be issued after the two week recruitment process. Though whether Tent City would remain as the row was left unanswered.

Tent City

Elaine Best September 4, 2015

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW FOR YOUR WEEKEND AT THE "ROW"-- By Elaine Best Questions regarding Tent City, the temporary replacement for Fraternity Row, remain unanswered despite its opening to the student...

S2S (Students to Service) connects with S2S (Student to Student)

S2S (Students to Service) connects with S2S (Student to Student)

Old Gold & Black Web Admin November 11, 2014

WOFFORD STUDENT BUILDS OPPORTUNITIES FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS— Rewind back to your senior year of high school—I know, right? What a stressful year it was. Thinking back on the numerous amounts of...

S2S: November Service Opportunities

Old Gold & Black Web Admin October 28, 2014

CONNECTING YOU TO SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER— After the hustle and bustle of midterm week and ‘getting your life together’ after fall break, next thing you know it is November...

Dan Day and Tim Giles act out a scene in the play Red

Wofford Theatre presents "Red"

Old Gold & Black Web Admin October 14, 2014

PROFESSOR AND LOCAL ACTOR TAKE ON AN EXISTENTIAL PLAY ABOUT ART— Dr. Mark Ferguson, chair of the Theatre Department, is directing the first  play of the academic year, a two-man show featuring...

The office of the Center for Global and Community Engagement is located in the Snyder House Annex.

Serving you: The Center for Global and Community Engagement (CGCE)

Old Gold & Black Web Admin September 30, 2014

ON-CAMPUS RESOURCE CAN CONNECT STUDENTS TO SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES —  Looking to serve?There’s a valuable resource right here on campus that could be beneficial: the Center for Global and Community...

Looking for a way to get involved in the community? Junior Jonathan Franklin is here to help. (Photo by Katie Harmon, senior)

S2S: Students to Service

Jonathan Franklin September 14, 2014

A COLUMN CONNECTING WOFFORD STUDENTS TO THE INNER SPARTANBURG COMMUNITY — With the start of the new semester, every Wofford student has experienced some sort of changes to their everyday environment....

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