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OPINION: Is app culture a new staple in our college experience?

Nola Webb, Staff Writer April 16, 2024

Before this academic year even began, new and returning students were alerted of Wofford’s updated and digitized approach to student life. “Presence,” an app which has since been renamed to “Involve,”...

Emily Washburn ‘19 responds to a letter from Jesse Crimm '67 printed in the Nov. 1, 2016 issue

Emily Washburn ‘19 responds to a letter from Jesse Crimm ’67 printed in the Nov. 1, 2016 issue

Contributing Writer November 15, 2016

Dear Mr. Crimm, I have read your letter to the editor of the Old Gold and Black several times now and each time I am more disappointed and heartbroken than before. There are so many things I could say...

Mark Matthews ‘18 responds to a letter from Jesse Crimm '67 printed in the Nov. 1, 2016 issue

Mark Matthews ‘18 responds to a letter from Jesse Crimm ’67 printed in the Nov. 1, 2016 issue

Contributing Writer November 15, 2016

Dear Mr.Crimm, I am glad that you wrote to the editor, for I feel that your sentiments might be indicative of the views of other Wofford alumni. I understand your concerns, but I find them to be a bit...

Response to Mr. Craig:

Response to Mr. Craig:

Omar Elmore November 15, 2016

By: Omar K. Elmore, Staff Writer Dear Editor, My family and I had a wonderful day on Wofford’s campus during homecoming activities on Oct. 22. What a beautiful day but a heartbreaking loss in the football...

My father and I on a life changing day for me, my freshman move-in day.

College blues

Contributing Writer March 8, 2016

By: Essence Buckman, Staff Writer I remember my high school graduation day like it wasn’t too long ago. I was so ready to get away from my classmates and experience something new. I knew that in three...

In this article, Wofford students reflect on their experiences in interracial relationships.

Interracial dating in college

Jonathan Franklin March 8, 2016

By: Jonathan Franklin, Senior Writer It is the year 2016 and interracial dating is something that is not uncommon within our generation of millennials. Whether or not dating someone outside of your race...

Believe it or not, the founders are not really relevant to this conversation

Contributing Writer January 6, 2016

By Joe James, Contributing Writer Before we continue this correspondence on racism at Wofford College, I think some ground rules about the discourse needs to be established, or else the discussion will...

Furthering the debate

Contributing Writer December 18, 2015

A RESPONSE TO JOE JAMES' OP-ED -- By H.D. Stone, Contributing Writer Ah, what is that sound? I believe I hear the sound of critical thought and debate. That’s right, and at small liberal arts college,...

Response to Op-Ed

Contributing Writer December 10, 2015

By Joe James, Contributing Writer In the article “Can we talk about race?,” written by Jonathan Franklin and Savanny Savath, neither the writers or students quoted in the article make a single prescriptive...

Can we talk about race? Yes we can.

Contributing Writer December 9, 2015

AN OP-ED RESPONSE-- By H.D. Stone, Contributing Writer “Can we talk about race?” asks a piece in the last issue of the Old Gold and Black. I will go ahead and answer this question:  “No,” well,...

Dangerous Comedy

Contributing Writer November 19, 2015

  By: Leanna Herbert, Contributing Writer A huge number of Wofford students say they’re going to see Donald Trump speak for free comedy. Why pass up an opportunity to laugh at the perpetual butt...

The Mr. Wofford contestants performed a choreographed dance routine to the open the show.

Homecoming: comparing the years

Essence Buckman November 3, 2015

By: Essence Buckman, Staff writer Wofford college’s annual homecoming, otherwise known as “WoCo HoCo” is a fine time for students, faculty, staff, alumni, parents, friends and others to join together...

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