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'Covers the campus like the magnolias'
"Covers the campus like the magnolias"

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"Covers the campus like the magnolias"

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First-year students explore Copenhagen

First-year students explore Copenhagen

Heather Hartel December 3, 2017

The majority of students on campus consider studying abroad a fundamental component of a Wake Forest education. The abroad experience is designed to help students grow, as many students live alone for...

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The Russian Disconnection

Heather Hartel November 10, 2017

As an American reading the news, it would appear that relations with Russia are worse than they have been in a long time — a pseudo return to the Cold War it may seem. It remains unclear whether Russia...

Clara Ortega: Womens and Gender Studies

Clara Ortega: Women’s and Gender Studies

Heather Hartel April 27, 2017

Clara Ortega was originally drawn to Wake Forest because of her interest in the biology department. Yet, after taking a few classes in biology and many in other departments, she ultimately decided her...

Jay Buchanan: Political Science

Jay Buchanan: Political Science

Heather Hartel April 27, 2017

Senior Jay Buchanan finds his passion for politics in every aspect of the world. A student who is deeply passionate about theater, education reform, travel and politics, he is able to justify finding an...

Brynn Jackel: Finance

Brynn Jackel: Finance

Heather Hartel April 27, 2017

Most people that meet Brynn Jackel for the first time are immediately impacted by her warm smile, infectious laugh and obvious charisma. However, her ability to light up any room or to make friends with...

Salem College sit-ins confront campus injustices

Salem College sit-ins confront campus injustices

Heather Hartel April 20, 2017

In 1772, four years before the Declaration of Independence was even signed, Salem Academy and College was founded as a Moravian educational institution. Originally a lower school academy for women, Salem...

Women should have a greater presence in politics

Women should have a greater presence in politics

Heather Hartel April 13, 2017

At its core, a proportionally representative system is one that should naturally represent an entire population demographically. In parliaments around the world, women collectively hold 23.02 percent...

Asheville mixes quirky and cool

Asheville mixes quirky and cool

Heather Hartel April 13, 2017

After a grueling week of exams, group projects and pop quizzes, nothing serves as a better weekend escape than a trip to Asheville — a unique haven tucked away in the mountains of Western North Carolina....

Deacon Profile: Jordan Monaghan

Deacon Profile: Jordan Monaghan

Heather Hartel April 7, 2017

Upon the close of his time as student government president, Jordan Monaghan is able to reflect on his many accomplishments both as a graduating senior and as the head of student government. His achievements...

Campus responds to 3.65 percent tuition increase

Campus responds to 3.65 percent tuition increase

Heather Hartel March 30, 2017

President of her sorority, staff leader at the fitness center and a business and enterprise management major with a history minor, junior Krissy McGrory has a full schedule. Yet, on top of her extracurricular...

New initiative targets how to live together in community

New initiative targets how to live together in community

Heather Hartel March 23, 2017

Divisiveness has long permeated society. Yet, somehow after this most recent election and a broader movement towards disunity in this country and beyond, something is different. It is now more than ever...

Vegan station accommodates dietary restrictions

Vegan station accommodates dietary restrictions

Heather Hartel March 16, 2017

Entering a college-dining hall as a freshman is typically an exciting experience. Unlimited cheeseburgers, pasta dishes, ice cream, French fries or salads become available with the swipe of an ID card....

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