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A New Wave of Horror

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Movies have long been a mode of entertainment for people, whether it be at the theaters or at home, with differing opinions on what the best movie genre is. Between action, comedy, romance, horror, and many more to choose from, it’s no surprise that many people have strong opinions. Horror specifically is a genre that...

Mock Trial Club

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The start of a new school year marks an exciting time for the Wofford Mock Trial Club as it prepares to take the stand for a fresh trial. Governed by the American Mock Trial Association (AMTA), the club is provided with a new case each year, and has a semester to prepare for regional competitions...

What Does it mean to be Moroccan?

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This January, Wofford students have many interim options to choose from but only one provides a special course, unique experience, and is the first of its type. The Morocco: Story, Identity, and Nationhood study abroad will not only provide students with the opportunity to fully immerse themselves in Moroccan culture, but will also serve as...

From the Pub Room

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My name is Emory Robinson and I am the Editor in Chief of the Old Gold and Black. It feels unnatural to say almost. I still feel like the freshman who sat in on a newspaper meeting silently, overwhelmed by her first weeks at college. When I first came to Wofford I applied for the Old...

Judge Mark Hayes ‘80 Comes Full Circle, From Wofford to the Bench

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When J. Mark Hayes II ‘80 first walked into the Spartanburg County Courthouse as a law clerk in 1984, he had no idea what a career in law even looked like. No one in his family had ever practiced it. He was simply there to learn from Judge E.C. Burnett III ‘64. Eighteen years later,...

In Step Together: ROTC and Lacrosse honor

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Twenty-five years after the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, most of Wofford College’s current students have no firsthand memory of the day. Born after the attacks, students have grown up learning about 9/11 through photographs, videos and stories from those who experienced it. On Friday, Sept. 11, 2026, Wofford ROTC gave students an opportunity...

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