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Senior Maddi Eberhardt practices one of her songs during rehearsal.

Wofford Theatre presents “Spring Awakening”

Kelsey Aylor April 26, 2016

By: Kelsey Aylor, Staff Writer What happens when you combine disenchanted teenagers living in 1890s Germany with modern rock and roll music? The Wofford College Theatre Department will share this intricate...

 Neely showcases an exhibit in Spartanburg Methodist College’s Ellis Hall.

Neely to leave Wofford

Addie Lawrence April 26, 2016

By: Addie Lawrence, Editor Kris Neely, assistant dean of studio art and program coordinator, will leave Wofford at the end of the 2016 spring semester. In the fall, he will begin his new position as professor...

With the new film and digital media minor, students from different backgrounds will get to better engage with media culture, including those in theatre who can pursue screenwriting, directing and theory courses to supplement their work.

Lights, camera, action!

Kelsey Aylor and Kelsey Aylor April 26, 2016

By: Kelsey Aylor, Staff Writer On April 12, Wofford faculty voted to approve a new film and digital media minor. The proposed curriculum, spearheaded by Dr. Julie Sexeny, associate professor of English,...

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...

 “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...

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

By: Steve Irwin, Staff Writer Wofford College’s environmental studies department has fractured into two separate entities now that Dr. Ida Claire is pioneering a new zoology major with Dr. Laura Wilder....

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

By: Sarah Madden, Senior Writer “People don’t expect these kinds of events at Wofford. It wasn’t just black or just white students [performing], it wasn’t just frat people, it was a big melting...

The Terriers gave the Bobcats a ruff time, ultimately showing whos Boss.

Baseball Caps

Contributing Writer March 22, 2016

By: Kim Arjune, Contributing Writer Ending a weekend series with three wins out of four games against Ohio, Wofford Baseball shows it’s destined to make this season successful. Following a 2-0 loss...

Stille said that there is “no denying” that scores have declined some, but he cautions students from “sounding a warning” at reports of lower SAT scores.

Admissions Office explains SAT score decline

Anna Aguillard March 22, 2016

By: Anna Aguillard, Senior Writer In late February, the Old Gold and Black reported admissions data showing that Wofford’s first-year SAT scores have been declining in recent years, and now fall lower...

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

By: Sarah Madden, Senior Writer “I want to show the students, faculty and any visitors that a woman did all this – a disabled woman,” says Jessica Elaine Blinkhorn, surrounded by her drawings, sculptures...

The Wofford College Board of Trustees consists of 31 members and meets in the fall and spring. Photo courtesy of Wofford College.

Board of Trustees meets with students

Anna Aguillard March 8, 2016

By: Anna Aguillard, Senior Writer On Sunday, Feb. 21, 2016, Wofford’s board of trustees met directly with current students for the college’s first formally-organized Student-Board Engagement Forum. The...

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