"Covers the campus like the magnolias"

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

Over 116 different teams compete in Hit the Bricks, bringing students of all backgrounds together.

Hit the Bricks breaks fundraising record

Charlotte Baker, Contributing Writer October 11, 2023

Hit the Bricks raised a record-breaking $301,722 for the Brian Piccolo Cancer Research Fund on Oct. 5. The money was raised by 116 participating teams, 1,752 participants and a grand total of 21,605 laps...

After fall break, students will see new cardio and strength equipment in the Reynolds Gymnasium.

Campus Recreation purchases new cardio and strength equipment

Sophia Koman, Contributing Writer October 11, 2023

New equipment will await students in the Reynolds Gymnasium upon their return from fall break.  On Wednesday, Oct. 11, some of the equipment in the gym facility will become unavailable in preparation...

Wake Forest and Winston-Salem both receive money for tourism investments.

Winston-Salem and Wake Forest cash in on state budget

James Watson, Arts & Culture Editor October 9, 2023

The impact of North Carolina’s long-delayed 2023 Appropriations Act came into clearer focus this week for Wake Forest, Winston-Salem and Forsyth County. In a joint release by Winston-Salem Mayor Allen...

Moderated by Daniel Wilkes, Professor Mark Rabil, Kelvin Alexander and Carson Smith discussed resilience at a panel hosted by the Society for Criminal Justice Reform.

Parolee Kelvin Alexander speaks out at International Wrongful Conviction Day panel

Maddie Stopyra, News Editor October 9, 2023

Approximately 3,388 individuals have been exonerated in the U.S. since 1989. For more than 30 years, Kelvin Alexander has been working to add his name to this list.  “I went [to prison] with a life...

Wake Safe is a free-to-download app that allows users quick access to safety features such as Social Escape, Friend Walk, Virtual Walkhome and Mobile BlueLight.

University unveils new campus safety measures

Willow Dixon and Maddie Stopyra October 4, 2023

For freshman Camille Rogers, campus security was a key factor when applying to colleges and universities.  “In light of some of the tragic events at other colleges and universities across the United...

U.S. News & World Report continues to hold significant influences despite its methodology (Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons).

How Wake Forest’s peers fared in the U.S. News rankings

Syed Abdullah, Contributing Writer October 4, 2023

This year’s U.S. News & World Report’s college rankings sparked controversy by overhauling its metrics — marking one of the most contentious lists in the publication's 34-year history. Not...

Muriel-Beth Hopkins was named Champion of Equality by the United States Tennis Association (USTA) at the U.S. Open (Courtesy of Wake Forest Athletics).

Alum and former professor honored by United States Tennis Association

Skyler Villamar-Jones, Contributing Writer October 2, 2023

Wake Forest alumna and former law professor Muriel-Beth Hopkins was named Champion of Equality by the United States Tennis Association (USTA) at the U.S. Open early last month.  After more than 30...

(Courtesy of Student Government)

Student Government report: Sept. 26

Chloe Edelman, Contributing Writer October 2, 2023

New Campus Climate Survey There will be another campus climate survey distributed this academic year, similar to the sexual assault Campus Climate Survey sent out in the 2021-2022 academic year. This...

In 2022, Wake Forest University was ranked No. 29 by U.S. News & World Report. Due to an overhaul in methodology, the university is now ranked No. 47.

‘Telling Our Story:’ Wake Forest & the US News Rankings

Harshil Jani and Christa Dutton October 2, 2023

Wake Forest dropped 18 spots in the U.S. News & World Report “Best National Universities” rankings list, which was released two weeks ago. This list has earned immense popularity among prospective...

Students line up for an array of cultural dishes from around the world, including foods like southern barbecue and sushi.

Student organizations highlight culture and diversity at World Cultural Festival

Maria Silveira, Contributing Writer October 2, 2023

At the World Cultural Festival last week, Wake Forest students gathered around Manchester Plaza to celebrate a convergence of cultures, paired with snacks, music and various performances. “It’s...

English Department course plan shows Dr. Omaar Hena will return to classroom

English Department course plan shows Dr. Omaar Hena will return to classroom

Christa Dutton, Aine Pierre, and Claire O'Brien September 25, 2023

An English professor is scheduled to return to the classroom next semester after going on leave in the middle of the Spring 2023 semester following a Title IX complaint filed against him.  Dr. Omaar...

Bonny Shade speaks to members of Panhellenic sororities on Sept. 18.

Panhel’s Bonny Shade event is met with backlash

Virginia Noone and Natasha Heisenberg September 20, 2023

Wake Forest’s Panhellenic Council hosted a mandatory lecture on Monday with sexual violence educator and speaker Bonny Shade. The event drew criticism from some Panhellenic members because of its mandatory...

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