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Opinion
"College tuition should not be wasted to the point that graduate school is the only possible next step, but it also should not be wasted on a miserable, solely career and future-focused four years." (Courtesy of Wake Forest University/Ken Bennett)
Don’t let careerism ruin your college experience
Balance is more important than your LinkedIn profile
Shani Schwartz, Contributing Writer • October 25, 2024
The Old Gold & Black presents the 2024 Election Edition
The Old Gold & Black presents the 2024 Election Edition
James Watson and Maddie Stopyra • October 23, 2024
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Environment
The saltmarsh sparrow is one of 93 bird species in North Carolina categorized as one of "greatest conservation need." (Courtesy of Virginia Mercury)
How climate change threatens bird species
Climate change is pushing North Carolina’s bird species toward extinction
Sheryl Zhang, Contributing Writer • November 6, 2024
"Each year, the NCLCV releases a scorecard — the primary tool for tracking the environmental voting scores of North Carolina state legislators."
How to stay up to date on the environmental record of candidates
Beza Zelalem, Staff Writer • October 23, 2024
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Arts & Culture
MacReady readies himself for a final confrontation. (Courtesy of IMDb)
“The Thing” understands what makes horror work
The 80s classic still resonates with modern themes of isolation and paranoia
Will Hess, Staff Writer • November 6, 2024
“The Wild Robot” beautifully captures themes of nature and motherhood," says staff writer Ally Werstler. (Courtesy of Rotten Tomatoes)
“The Wild Robot” is Dreamworks’ Best Film
Ally Werstler, Staff Writer • November 4, 2024
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"The Wake Div Promise is part of the School of Divinity's Wake Div Experience. This is a holistic approach to student support that offers full-tuition scholarships in order for students to dedicate themselves to their studies free of financial burden."
Wake Forest School of Divinity receives $6.6 million donation
Gift from Griffin Family Trust is largest in school history
Maria Silveira, News Editor • November 6, 2024
Children visit “wild adventures” themed booths set up by campus organizations.
Project Pumpkin Celebrates 36 Years of “Wild Adventures” with Local Children
Caitlyn Wall, Contributing Writer • November 6, 2024
First-year Wake Forest students are preparing to voted in their first presidential election. Some students have registered in North Carolina instead of their home states. (Courtesy of Getty Images)
First-year students face their first of-age election
Skyler Villamar-Jones, News Editor • October 24, 2024
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Sports
Guard Tamia Jones led Wake Forest with 15 points, 4 rebounds and 2 assists in her debut for the Demon Deacons.
Women’s Basketball opens season with 62-point onslaught
Andrew Braun, Sports Editor • November 5, 2024

Wake Forest Women’s Basketball Head Coach Megan Gebbia and her team made one thing clear on opening night: this is not the Wake Forest team...

Parker Friedrichsen (7) holds the ball up on the perimeter.
Photo Gallery: Men’s Basketball cruises to opening night win
Evan Harris, Multimedia Director • November 5, 2024
Hunter Sallis (23) jokes with transfer Tre'Von Spillers (25) at the free throw line.
Men’s Basketball cruises to opening night win
Sean Kennedy, Sports Editor • November 5, 2024
No. 7 Wake Forest’s Luke Tewalt (right) competes with No. 16 Virginia’s Will Anthony. Virginia would finish fourth overall at the conference championship event. (Courtesy of Wake Forest Athletics)
No. 7 Men’s Cross Country capture ACC Championship
Andrew Braun, Sports Editor • November 4, 2024
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City & State
Deacs Decide, Wake Forest's nonpartisan civic engagement project hosted a watch party in the Zick's basement.
Election night as it happened in Winston-Salem
Editor-in-chief Maddie Stopyra consolidates the OGB’s live coverage of the 2024 Election
James Watson, Maddie Stopyra, Skyler Villamar-Jones, Maria Silveira, Ella Klein, Andrew Braun, Miriam Fabrycky, Nick Costantino, and Isabella Romine • November 6, 2024
"The Associated Press called the state, and its 16 electoral votes, at 11:18 p.m. But the story of North Carolina’s night — as has often been the case — wasn’t that straightforward."
2024 Election Results: NC Democrats score in council of state races as Trump expands statewide margins
Governor-elect Josh Stein’s coattails proved longer than Vice President Harris’
James Watson, City & State Editor • November 6, 2024
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Features
"As a Wake Forest undergraduate student working in the Women’s Center, as an AmeriCorps Vista Member working locally and now as the leader of Deacs Decide, their work in ensuring social justice for all is abundant." (Courtesy of Wake Forest University)
Deb Marke directs Deacs Decide
Taylor Riley, Contributing Writer • October 23, 2024
Wake Washington students heard former Speaker Kevin McCarthy about the state of politics today and what they can expect heading into November. (Courtesy of Elliot Berke)
Wake Washington students navigate the Capitol as Election Day approaches
In the midst of a polarizing election, Wake Forest students in Washington, D.C. find common ground
Hope Zhu, Staff Writer • October 23, 2024
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The Magnolia is an Old Gold & Black production.
The Magnolia: Spring 2024
The Magnolia Staff • April 29, 2024

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