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Lease agreement controversy continues, Greek fraternities seek legal counsel

Anna Aguillard May 10, 2016

Last Friday, May 6, a letter was sent to Wofford’s Board of Trustees concerning the controversial Greek Village lease agreements. The letter was written by Nelson Mullins attorney and alumnus Mathew...

Petition to “make substantial changes to Wofford’s lease agreements with Greek Life” surfaces

Petition to “make substantial changes to Wofford’s lease agreements with Greek Life” surfaces

Anna Aguillard April 25, 2016

By Anna Aguillard, Senior Writer At around 3 p.m., a petition was posted online requesting Wofford’s administration to address growing campus concern regarding the lease agreements for the new fraternity...

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...

 Some of their favorite hairstyles include the man bun, pulling it back in a headband and, as Nicholson describes, simply “a flowin’.” Top Left Dismukes, Bottom Left Nicholson, Top Right Bouknight, and Bottom Right Riley.

Wofford’s men challenge hair stereotypes

Katie Sanders March 22, 2016

By: Katie Sanders, Staff Writer Jennifer Lawrence, Anne Hathaway and Emma Watson are proving that girls can rock the short ‘do. But Chris Hemsworth, Brad Pitt and Shia LeBeouf have challenged the stereotypes...

“I actually used to go hard. That’s why I tell the students here ‘everything that ya’ll have done, I’ve been there and done. So the stuff you feel like you’re getting over or you’re sneaking with—I tell them I’ve been there; I’ve done it.’”

“I’m here for the students”

Savanny Savath February 23, 2016

By: Savanny Savath, Staff Writer There does not seem to be a moment when Marcelina Robinson—the woman who manages The Village market—is not smiling and laughing with anyone and everyone around her. “Every...

While in D.C., the Bonner Scholars discuss the ideal federal budget.

Bonner scholars help Spartanburg become $500,000 wealthier

Katie Sanders February 9, 2016

By: Katie Sanders, Staff Writer Bonner Scholars are working with a Volunteer Income Tax Assistance site in Spartanburg during tax season to keep low-income households in the county from using predatory...

Volleyball improves during 2015 season

Volleyball improves during 2015 season

Contributing Writer December 8, 2015

By: Cat Martin In a matter of one season, Wofford’s volleyball team went from a win loss record of 13-22 in 2014 to a record of 16-18 in 2015. Not only did they undergo this change in statistics, but...

Ring by spring

Ring by spring

Sarah Madden November 17, 2015

By: Sarah Madden, Senior Writer “Apparently, I didn't even let him finish the question before I said yes!” Senior Catherine Eason started dating Jack Pateracki, her fiancé, in October 2013. This...

It only took Copeland one night of practicing in a hotel hallway to learn how to ride Luigi, her hover board.

Penny boards, long boards and hover boards, oh my!

Katie Sanders November 3, 2015

By: Katie Sanders, Staff Writer College students have always been creative in thinking of ways to get five extra minutes of sleep, while still making it to class on time. Riding rather than walking serves...

A student admires a piece of art during Carolyn Ford’s display of her “Discombobulation” pottery series and art talk that Wofford hosted.  Photo credit: Mark Olencki.

Introverts and the world they live in

Contributing Writer October 20, 2015

By: Elizabeth Terrell, Contributing Writer Do you find yourself tapping out from a party after only an hour or two of being there? Is it easier for you to study when you’re completely alone as opposed...

Many of Wofford’s international students attended a Southern Hospitality event on Friday, Sept. 18. Photo Courtesy of Susan Noland.

Ask me where I’m from

Kelsey Aylor October 6, 2015

By: Kelsey Aylor, Staff Writer Of the 442 students in the class of 2019, six of them have traveled across borders in order to join campus. This year’s six international students hail from China, Ghana, Spain,...

The anti-suicide note

The anti-suicide note

Savanny Savath October 6, 2015

By: Savanny Savath, Staff Writer Dear me two hours ago, I am writing to tell you that I am sorry. I am sorry it has come to this moment. I am sorry I have waited too long. I, however, do not apologize...

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