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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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The tradition returns to in-person operations, which organizers hope will raise more money than last year’s virtual event.

Hit the Bricks returns to the upper quad

Christa Dutton, Staff Writer September 30, 2021

Running in circles can save lives. A beloved, long-standing philanthropic Forest tradition, Hit the Bricks will gather the Wake Forest community together on Sept. 30 to save lives by running laps around...

Wake Forest’s Center for Global Programs and Studies has been working with students navigating the transition back to the U.S.

Int’l students adjust to being on campus

Mingxuan Zhu, Contributing Writer September 30, 2021

Jessica Cao, a junior from Shaanxi, China, arrived at the airport four hours before the flight's departure time in Shanghai, only to see a long line in front of her. Ninety percent of the line consisted...

LGBTQ+ Center spearheads data streamline

LGBTQ+ Center spearheads data streamline

Chase Bagnall Koger, Staff Writer September 30, 2021

Since 2014, LGBTQ+ Center Director Dr. A.J. Mazaris has spearheaded a slow but steady renovation of Wake Forest’s network of data systems that will better reflect transgender students’ chosen names...

University President Dr. Susan Wente speaks with Student Body President Ally Swartzberg and Senator Pilar Agudelo.

Wente attends first leadership conference

Hannah Abernathy, Staff Writer September 30, 2021

This past weekend, Wake Forest President Dr. Susan Wente participated in her first President’s Leadership Conference (PLC). Heading into the weekend, Wente’s goal was simple: to learn. “My primary...

U.S. News ranks Wake Forest 28th once again

U.S. News ranks Wake Forest 28th once again

Alexandra Karlinchak, Editor-in-Chief September 23, 2021

These days, the phrase “admissions is a numbers game” can be interpreted in more than one way. On Sept. 13, U.S. News & World Report released its list of 2022 U.S. News Best National Universities....

The CARE Office and the Office of Wellbeing are investigating ways they can retool to better serve the needs of Wake Forest students.

Mental health resources updated

Ben Conroy, Print Managing Editor September 23, 2021

University mental health outlets are updating their strategies to better assist the Wake Forest community. Services such as the CARE Team — an outlet through which Wake Forest students, faculty and...

Elena Marsh, Eliza Drake and Mary Grace Gower (from left to right) pose for a promotional photo for “Men On Boats”.

WFU theatre returns to the main stage

Cooper Sullivan, Assistant News Editor September 23, 2021

For 18 long months, the Tedford Stage had been empty, not properly utilized and patiently awaiting a live theatrical performance. On the night of Sept. 17, that cold streak was finally broken with the...

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Class of 2020 returns to campus for commencement

Aine Pierre, News Editor September 18, 2021

On Saturday, 16 months after the fact, the Class of 2020 returned to campus to celebrate their graduation from Wake Forest. It had been 488 days since the Class of 2020 attended a virtual graduation...

UCC hires new therapist, more hires coming soon

UCC hires new therapist, more hires coming soon

Chase Bagnall Koger, Contributing Writer September 16, 2021

After a months-long hiring process, Wake Forest's University Counseling Center (UCC) has added four counselors to its staff to assist with an anticipated high demand for counseling this fall. One of...

The If You’re Reading This website features letters from those who have struggled with mental health issues. There are currently three letters posted on the site.

If You’re Reading This launches WFU chapter

Ben Conroy, Print Managing Editor September 16, 2021

If You’re Reading This, a letter writing program meant to connect individuals struggling with mental health issues, has made its way to Wake Forest as of Sept. 1. The program involves the publication...

The Organization of Latin Students and other organizations on campus has a long lineup of events to celebrate Latinx Heritage Month, which spans from Sept. to Oct. 15.

OLAS celebrates Latinx Heritage Month

Sophie Guymon, Staff Writer September 16, 2021

Every year, the Organization of Latin American Students (OLAS) at Wake Forest plans special events and activities to involve the university community in the celebration of Latinx Heritage Month. This Latinx...

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African American studies major program is complete

Emily Toro, Staff Writer September 9, 2021

Amidst a year of heightened racial tensions and political unrest, Wake Forest University recently provided another outlet for students to ponder thought-provoking questions and establish a community that...

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