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According to the university, the draft underwent revision through campus dialogue and student groups, alongside other faculty and staff members.

Update: Statement of Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom approved

The board of trustees approved the revised statement on April 30

Ella Klein, Editor-in-chief • April 30, 2025

This year marked the 14th annual Arnold Palmer Day, which began in 2011 to honor the distinguished alumni and is organized by the Traditions Council on the first day of The Masters tournament. (Courtesy of @wfuniversity on Instagram)

Traditions Council Remembers Arnold Palmer

Sydney Glenn, Contributing Writer • April 28, 2025

The tournament, filled with laughter, competitiveness and love for one another, brings light to Janey’s memory and will allow it to live on for generations.

Second annual Jam for Janey funds the honorary physics scholarship in Janey Thompson’s honor

Shani Schwartz, Contributing Writer • April 28, 2025

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Sports

Montana transfer Sawyer Racanelli (9) receives a ball and carries for more yardage agains the Wake Forest defense.

Football provides new look in Spring Showcase

New coach, new era as Demon Deacons take field for first time since coaching change

Sean Kennedy • April 24, 2025

Wake Forest Women's Golf finished as runner-ups at the ACC Championships in Greensboro. (Photo Courtesy of Wake Forest Athletics)

Final Hole troubles Wake Forest in ACC Championship

Blake Robison • April 22, 2025

Cooper Schweiger, a forward/center from Valparaiso, looks to add to a much-revamped Demon Deacon team. (photo via valpoathletics.com)

Column: MBB Transfer Grades (so far)

Nat Wiegmann • April 20, 2025

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City & State

Hurricane Helene caused at least $53 billion in damages to Western North Carolina.

FEMA stops matching 100% of Helene recovery funds in North Carolina

Nick Costantino, City & State Editor • April 24, 2025

Acting FEMA administrator Cameron Hamilton announced on April 11 that the federal government will stop matching 100% of Hurricane Helene recovery...

President Donald Trump speaks at the Rose Garden to announce new tariffs on April 4.

Trump’s new tariffs raise economic questions for North Carolina

Malcolm Brown, Staff Writer • April 24, 2025

Shortly after the markets closed on April 4, President Donald Trump announced what he called “reciprocal tariffs” on countries he believed...

Opinion

A page full of LinkedIn posts can be incredibly overwhelming in a competitive job world.

Are we too locked in?

The stress of finding summer plans as an overachiever in a highly competitive world

Eva Kate Probus, Staff Writer • April 25, 2025

White House National Security Advisor Mike Waltz accidentally added The Atlantic’s Jeffery Goldberg to a group chat regarding U.S. strikes in Yemen. (Courtesy of the Associated Press)

When an “oops wrong number!” goes wrong

Texting the wrong person happens. And that’s ok! Except for when it’s about military strike plans

Caroline Gottsman, Staff Writer • April 25, 2025

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Environment

"Tree stumps are scattered around, providing seating for small classes or anyone who wishes to stop and take a quick rest." (Courtesy of Wake Forest Office of Sustainability)

Go outside and touch grass: the value of outdoor learning spaces

What kind of outdoor learning spaces does Wake Forest University have, and why are they important?

Reese Lile, Assistant Environment Editor • April 27, 2025

Sydney Smith presenting “Empathy: Strengthens Advocacy: The NC Hog Industry and Beyond”

Student voices, sustainable futures: Earth Talks return to Wake Forest

Students are given the opportunity to research and present on environmental topics they feel passionately about

Cayden Hart, Staff Writer • April 24, 2025

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Features

Ed Wilson in the Z. Smith Reynolds Library Rare Books Room in 2010. (Photo Courtesy of Wake Forest University)

One Year Later: Remembering Ed Wilson

Remembering the friendly and honorable legacy of “Mr. Wake Forest”

Skyler Villamar-Jones, Deputy Editor • April 22, 2025

NAMI members table in Reynolds Gymnasium for an event, sponsored by the sleep wellness company Bearaby. (Photo Courtesy of Alyssa Totoro)

Breaking the stigma, one conversation at a time

NAMI Wake Forest raises support for mental health

Bianca Reznic, Staff Writer • April 22, 2025

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Arts & Culture

“To protect and to serve” - WSPD vehicle parked outside of the downtown Winston-Salem precinct.

I Call Shotgun

A ride-along with the Winston-Salem Police Department

Grace Schuringa • April 28, 2025

A Partial view of Huang Xiangjian’s “A Thousand Miles in Search of Relatives." (Courtesy of the Metropolitan Museum of Art)

400 years ago, a Chinese artist painted the search for family

Huang Xiangjian from the Ming Dynasty built his fame through paintings of the sublime Southwest

Sheryl Zhang • April 28, 2025

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The Magnolia

Update: Statement of Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom approved

Ella Klein, Editor-in-chief • April 30, 2025

The Wake Forest board of trustees has accepted the Statement of Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom, according to a school-wide email...

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Opinion

Are we too locked in?

The stress of finding summer plans as an overachiever in a highly competitive world

Eva Kate Probus, Staff Writer • April 25, 2025

When an “oops wrong number!” goes wrong

Caroline Gottsman, Staff Writer • April 25, 2025

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Environment

Go outside and touch grass: the value of outdoor learning spaces

What kind of outdoor learning spaces does Wake Forest University have, and why are they important?

Reese Lile, Assistant Environment Editor • April 27, 2025

Student voices, sustainable futures: Earth Talks return to Wake Forest

Cayden Hart, Staff Writer • April 24, 2025

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Arts & Culture

I Call Shotgun

A ride-along with the Winston-Salem Police Department

Grace Schuringa • April 28, 2025

400 years ago, a Chinese artist painted the search for family

Sheryl Zhang • April 28, 2025

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Update: Statement of Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom approved

The board of trustees approved the revised statement on April 30

Ella Klein, Editor-in-chief • April 30, 2025

Traditions Council Remembers Arnold Palmer

Sydney Glenn, Contributing Writer • April 28, 2025

Second annual Jam for Janey funds the honorary physics scholarship in Janey Thompson’s honor

Shani Schwartz, Contributing Writer • April 28, 2025

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Sports

Football provides new look in Spring Showcase

Sean Kennedy • April 24, 2025

Fans got their first taste of the new era of Wake Forest Football in the 2025 Spring Showcase, showcasing the likes of familiar faces, new transfer...

Final Hole troubles Wake Forest in ACC Championship

Blake Robison • April 22, 2025

Column: MBB Transfer Grades (so far)

Nat Wiegmann • April 20, 2025

Rory McIlroy finally earned his coveted green jacket at the 2025 edition of the Masters. (Photo courtesy of tourprogolfclubs.com)

McIlroy triumphs at the Masters, completes Grand Slam

Tee Johnson, Staff Writer • April 18, 2025

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City & State

FEMA stops matching 100% of Helene recovery funds in North Carolina

Hurricane Helene devastated Western North Carolina in late September

Nick Costantino, City & State Editor • April 24, 2025

Trump’s new tariffs raise economic questions for North Carolina

North Carolina experts and residents weigh Trump’s tariff plan as key industries brace for impact

Malcolm Brown, Staff Writer • April 24, 2025

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Features

One Year Later: Remembering Ed Wilson

Remembering the friendly and honorable legacy of “Mr. Wake Forest”

Skyler Villamar-Jones, Deputy Editor • April 22, 2025

Breaking the stigma, one conversation at a time

NAMI Wake Forest raises support for mental health

Bianca Reznic, Staff Writer • April 22, 2025

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