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Has fire always been catching? A book review of “Sunrise on the Reaping”
April 28, 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
The aspen ideas festival happens every summer to bring together thinkers from all over the world. Four wofford students have been chosen to intern in both aspen and dc this coming summer.
Sharing Wofford with the world: the Aspen Institute internship program
April 28, 2025
Geneva Kowbeidu, your new Campus Union President.
The familiar faces of the 2025-26 Campus Union Executive Council
April 28, 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
On Monday, October 21st, Wofford College hosted a discussion with former US Senator Claire McCaskill. Claire McCaskill and Dr. Wayne Prewitt discussed the Future of American Democracy in Leonard Theater.
Senator McCaskill’s view for the future of American democracy
October 29, 2024
Candidate Kathryn Harvey of SC-04 visits Wofford
October 29, 2024
Hurricane Helene hit Spartanburg on Friday, September 27th. Wofford’s campus faced significant damage, including over 100 fallen trees.
Wofford’s Response to Hurricane Helene
October 22, 2024
CNN reporter Kristen Holmes shares her experience working as Donald Trump’s Correspondent. As a staff member for the Old Gold and Black, Bush got the opportunity to interview Holmes in her visit to campus.
Kristen Holmes: An Insight Into CNN’s Trump Correspondent
October 12, 2024
Geneva Kowbeidu, your new Campus Union President.
The familiar faces of the 2025-26 Campus Union Executive Council
April 28, 2025
Director Phillip Swagel of the Congressional Budget Office
November 12, 2024
Students will soon celebrate trunk or treat this year. Members of Wofford companions sit together at last year's trunk or treat.
Trick-or-Treat with Wofford Companions!
October 29, 2024
Wofford has officially started its transition to Workday, allowing students and employees to submit their timecards through the website. McNally Sowell ‘26 records her student worker hours on Workday.
The Transition to Workday
October 29, 2024
Old Gold and Black writer Abby Taylor conducted an interview with wrongfully-convicted Kristine Burch to hear her story. Wofford Innocence and Justice Initiative sheds light on the stories of various wrongfully-convicted individuals to encourage a more fair justice system.
The Wrongful Conviction of Kristine Bunch
October 22, 2024
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
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
Students observed Kimber Keene’s ‘25 exhibition “A Fed Gator is a Dead Gator.”
“A Fed Gator is a Dead Gator” : Kimber Keene’s Whetsell Fellowship
March 11, 2025
Tony Bingham, winner of the 2024 Southern Prize for Visual Arts, speaks to the Wofford College. Tony Bingham’s artwork honors Black lives and history through creative mediums.
Commemorating Black lives through art with Tony Bingham
March 11, 2025
This beautiful work titled “A song of summer” is one of many on display in the Ros.
Richardson Family Museum: Exhibiting the South
October 12, 2024
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
Wofford’s Mens Basketball plays against Furman University. The team is current- ly experiencing difficulties with the NCAA and their head coach.
Wofford and Men’s Basketball receive probation for actions of previous head coach
September 17, 2024
Jazzy Jeferson ‘24 is the first Wofford athlete to receive an NIL deal. Jefferson partnered with Sully’s Steamers for her deal.
Jazzy Jefferson’s journey with NIL deals
April 30, 2024
From one alum to another: an invitation to the table
April 28, 2025
To my staff and fellow terriers
February 25, 2025
2025 Oscar nominations: Lacking emphasis on craftmanship
February 25, 2025
Future leaders of Alpha Kappa Psi held a meeting on Oct. 29 to talk about their goals for the organization.
Beginnings of a business fraternity
November 12, 2024
Brian Burkhart: land as our community
October 29, 2024
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
To my staff and fellow terriers
February 25, 2025
2025 Oscar nominations: Lacking emphasis on craftmanship
February 25, 2025
Future leaders of Alpha Kappa Psi held a meeting on Oct. 29 to talk about their goals for the organization.
Beginnings of a business fraternity
November 12, 2024
Brian Burkhart: land as our community
October 29, 2024
The League of Women’s Voters has partnered with campus organizations to make sure college students vote. Helpful fliers with voter registration information can be found throughout campus.
Maintaining Representation in our Representative Democracy: Voting Registration
October 12, 2024
  • Issue 11 Out Tuesday 4/29!

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Trakas, bottom right corner, runs with wild bulls from a corral to a bullring where the matadors will fight during the San Fermín festival in Pamplona, Spain.

Hemmingway, Trakas and the bulls of Pamplona

Sarah Madden • September 22, 2015

By: Sarah Madden, Senior Writer A recent family trip to Spain simply had to include running with the bulls in Pamplona, says Dr. Deno Trakas, professor of literature. "I'm not by nature a reckless person...

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