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Old Gold & Black

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

Old Gold & Black

"Covers the campus like the magnolias"

Old Gold & Black

More than two weeks following the protest on Aug. 28, campus leaders are working to effect change in the way the university handles its culture of interpersonal violence.

Behind the university’s response to 8/28

Alexandra Karlinchak, Editor-in-Chief September 16, 2021

On the morning of Aug. 28, a cry for action could be heard around the quad. Today, less than 20 days later, a number of students worry that these cries for radical change have gone silent or been drowned...

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...

Deacon Profile: Austin Torain

Deacon Profile: Austin Torain

Cooper Sullivan, Assistant News Editor September 16, 2021

Austin Torain — widely recognized as Wake Forest’s “speaker kid” — is a sophomore from Roxboro, N.C. He intends to major in psychology and minor in neuroscience. He is a member of the Spirit...

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...

Wake Forest and Winston-Salem State University students joined first responders from Forsyth County at Truist Field on Saturday.

Wake Forest, W-S State honor 9/11 victims

Hannah Abernethy, Staff Writer September 16, 2021

At Truist Field while the sky was still dark, hundreds of participants from both Wake Forest and Winston-Salem State University began to climb 2,997 steps — the number of lives lost in the terrorist...

Last year, COVID-19 policies were ambiguous and difficult for students.

COVID-19 cases rise above 100

Aine Pierre, News Editor September 16, 2021

Wake Forest recorded its 100th COVID-19 case of the Fall 2021 semester (measured from Aug. 1). However, university officials are heartened by the lack of a spike in cases and the relatively low number...

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...

Malcolm Gladwell speaks at WFU

Malcolm Gladwell speaks at WFU

Caroline Walker, Contributing Writercc September 16, 2021

To kick off the Face-to-Face series, renowned journalist, podcaster, New York Times-bestselling author and New Yorker staffer Malcolm Gladwell brought progressive ideas about reconceptualizing the world...

Police Beat

Police Beat

September 16, 2021

Underage Consumption/Alcohol/Drug Incidents • A student was found drunkenly wandering around the parking lot at the First Assembly Church. EMS was requested, then LifeStar was called to the scene and...

A photograph of students in a classroom

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...

The Old Gold & Black’s September 13 issue featured extensive coverage of the attacks and aftermath on campus.

Reflecting on September 11, 2001 on campus

Aine Pierre, News Editor September 9, 2021

For those who had early morning classes at Wake Forest the morning of Sept. 11, 2001, professors and students who had maybe only met a few weeks prior became indelibly etched in each other’s memories....

Safer Sex Express campaign restarting

Safer Sex Express campaign restarting

Sophie Guymon, Staff Writer September 9, 2021

After a successful launch last semester, the Safer Sex Express is expanding to include sexual wellness outreach and menstrual product distribution initiatives. The program, a collaboration between the...

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