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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 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...

Photo by Addie Porter - President Nayef Samhat and Prima Samhat on their porch with their beloved dog, Ava. This year marks the Samhat's 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...

How to make the most of on-campus dining options

McAlpin Ott May 2, 2023

On-campus dining is a blessing and a curse. Not having to cook for yourself is convenient, but after a while you may start to crave some variety and the power to choose what you have for your meals. I...

Ending affirmative action could bring admissions changes

Aiden Lockhart May 2, 2023

The U.S. Supreme Court is soon expected to overturn affirmative action, or race-conscious college admissions. According to the College Board, the decision will likely come out in June. Affirmative...

Photo by Addie Porter -
Photo of audience at the Conference on Gender held in the Rosalind Sallenger

Richardson Center of the Arts Building on April 18. At the conference, stu-
dents Ally Branzuela, Maddie Brewer, Willow Conley, Jacqueline Hansen, Erin

Lachance, Lizzie Richards, Flora Sherrod and Lauren Strange presented their
research on gender and sexuality.

How inclusive was the 2023 Conference on Gender?

Katie Kirk May 2, 2023

The annual conference on gender was held by the Gender Studies program in the Rosalind Sallenger Richardson Center for the Arts on April 18. Discussing the issues of gender and sexuality is never a...

Equus offers a celebration of difference—and an indictment of the way we worship

Donner Banks May 2, 2023

“Extremity is the point!” exclaims main character Dr. Dysart, midway through the first act. This serves as not just an assessment of the play’s depicted crime, but it gives the audience an idea...

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