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Photo by Hailey Hirter - Sydney 24, Emma Catherine McLean 24, Katie Sullivan 25, Meg Matthews 24, and Diane Sanders 24 pose for a picture after their first Panhellenic  Meeting. The new Panhellenic Executive team has officially began their term.

New Panhellenic executives named for 2023-2024 academic year

Nola Webb May 18, 2023

Wofford Panhellenic has recently unveiled the women chosen to serve on the Panhellenic Executive Council for the 2023-2024 academic year. The five positions are filled by women representing all four of...

Photo by Caroline Parker - Zion Sampson 26 pictures with one of his Predent and Prevent  Packages. In the package there are items such as toothpaste and floss to promote better dental health.

Wofford students serve others through their businesses

Catherine Lesesne May 18, 2023

Wofford is known to have a large number of students with initiative on campus, and this year it came in the form of student businesses. From selling clothing and jewelry to swim lessons, the Terriers...

Photo courtesy of Paola Cruz - Paola Cruz and her father, the inspiration behind her work. Cruz is the new Presidential Scholar

Paola Cruz as the 2022-2023 Presidential Scholar

Woods Wooten May 18, 2023

Paola Cruz ‘23, a Wofford College student singer and songwriter, has been awarded the prestigious Presidential Scholar award. This honor is awarded to one student each year and recognizes their exceptional...

Professors plan for summer classes and undergraduate research

Aiden Lockhart May 18, 2023

Zachary Davis, associate professor of chemistry, has been taking a sabbatical by teaching a half load of courses this year. That doesn’t mean he won’t be busy this summer, though. Davis has been...

Henkel concludes 12 years of offering students new perspectives at Wofford

Cameron Carsten May 18, 2023

Zachary Davis, associate professor of chemistry, has been taking a sabbatical by teaching a half load of courses this year. That doesn’t mean he won’t be busy this summer, though. Davis has been...

Photo by Addie Porter - President Nayef Samhat and Prima Samhat on their porch with their beloved dog, Ava. This year marks the Samhats 10th year at Wofford College.

Samhat and Family celebrate 10 years at Wofford

Brandi Wylie May 18, 2023

Every one of Wofford College’s graduating classes since the Class of 2017 has known the Samhats as their president, first lady and first dog(s) during all four years of their undergraduate experience. When...

Photos courtesy of Laurie Ann McGee and Carson Neil - The Eras tour has been highlighted by fashionable moments from Swift and fans alike.

Wofford Taylor Swift fans overcome difficulties to see recent shows

Katie Kirk May 18, 2023

Aptly stated by Bloomberg in a 2014 article, “Taylor Swift is the music industry.” Swift is consistently breaking records, consequently setting the bar high for other musical artists.  Swift’s...

Panthers return to Wofford for final time this summer

Gabby Gecan May 18, 2023

During this year’s NFL Draft, the Carolina Panthers scored the University of Alabama’s Quarterback and 2021 Heisman Trophy winner Bryce Young with their first pick.  “It is surreal. It’s...

Photo by Caroline Parker - Simirin Channa, Liv Culver, Graydon Davies and Emma Skelton will serve as the
2023-2024 Campus Union Executive Officers.

Campus Union election presents an unopposed Campus Union President

Nola Webb, Staff Writer May 2, 2023

On April 14, those elected to carry out the executive positions in Wofford’s Campus Union for the 2023-2024 academic year were announced to the student body. Similar to past elections on campus, this...

Photo by Anna Lee Hoffman -
Charlotte Barker ‘24 being crowned as Miss Wofford 2023 at the inaugural Miss Wofford Scholarship Pageant, started by Promise Henry ‘25.

First Miss Wofford Scholarship Pageant successful, Barker crowned Miss Wofford

Julia Allen May 2, 2023

On Sunday, Apr. 16 at 6 p.m., members of the Wofford community gathered in Leonard Auditorium to watch the inaugural Miss Wofford Scholarship Pageant. The pageant included six first-year students,...

Photo by Haley Hirter - Anna Cooper ‘25 and Hannah Hyatt ‘26 read the menu at Cribbs Kitchen.
Students are able to use their Terrier Bucks off campus at restaurants such as
Cribbs Kitchen.

Terrier Bucks do so much more!

Cameron Carsten May 2, 2023

Terrier Bucks are an interesting aspect of life at Wofford. The average student gets $270 dollars a year to spend before the year is over at about five restaurants and a few spots on campus, while those...

Photo courtesy of Walton Jolly - Group of seniors enjoying their final spring break.

Answers to Wofford questions: words from a senior

Julia Allen May 2, 2023

By the time you read this article, I will have 19 days left at Wofford College. It truly only feels like yesterday that I walked on this campus as a junior in high school during my spring break of college...

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