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Opinion
"Degrees in the humanities provide individuals with the tools necessary to succeed in diverse fields, from business to education to government." (Courtesy of Alex Slobodkin/Getty Images)
How humanities courses can be remunerative in today's society
Politicians and institutions marginalizing the humanities in favor of STEM disciplines fail to recognize the benefits of a balanced education
Aidan Oliss, Contributing Writer • October 7, 2024
"Modern-day politicians are now forced to take stances on issues that were less politically oriented decades previous." (Courtesy of AP News)
The death of a “boring politician”
Harry Fifield, Contributing Writer • October 7, 2024
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Environment
Campus Garden entry sign on Polo Rd.
Growing Roots: Sarah Rodgers
New outdoor learning spaces coordinator settles in at the Campus Garden
Mia Springer, Environment Editor • October 12, 2024
The inside of sophomore Zaina Singh’s parents’ gas station in Biltmore Village following Hurricane Helene. (Courtesy of Zaina Singh)
'It's all gone.'
Addison Schmidt and Mia Springer • October 9, 2024
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Arts & Culture
Festival attendees wait in line to have their books signed by authors.
Bookmarks Festival encourages advocacy during the election year
The 19th annual festival persevered through hurricane complications
Taylor Riley, Staff Writer • October 14, 2024
Sabrina Carpenter and Jenna Ortega provide the perfect inspiration for cute and gory looks in Carpenter’s “Taste” music video (image via Rolling Stone)
Picking a halloween costume doesn’t have to be scary
Kenley McClure, Staff Writer • October 14, 2024
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The group of students that gathered in a circle to discuss and listen to the three speakers.
WFU Students for a Free Palestine host a vigil to commemorate Palestinian lives
Held over two days, students and faculty participated in a vigil and Moravian Lovefeast
Skyler Villamar-Jones and Ella Klein • October 14, 2024
"While the festival is intended to bring new experiences to students, it also provides a sense of belonging."
World Culture Festival celebrates global flavors and traditions
Hope Zhu, Staff Writer • October 9, 2024
Attendees gathered in the Unitarian-Universalist Fellowship of Winston-Salem to hear Dr. Rabab Abdulhadi speak.
Rabab Abdulhadi gives lecture at local church after event is canceled by Wake Forest
Ella Klein, Features Editor • October 8, 2024
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Sports
Wake Forest Vice President and Director of Athletics John Currie and Ole Miss Football Head Coach Lane Kiffin.
“The right business decision:” Wake Forest’s canceled Ole Miss matchup
Andrew Braun, Sports Editor • October 11, 2024

After blowing out Wake Forest Football in Winston-Salem on Sept. 14, Ole Miss Football Head Coach Lane Kiffin revealed that Wake Forest had pulled...

Demond Claiborne (23) is tackled by Clemson linebacker Barrett Carter (0) last season in a 17-12 loss at Clemson’s “Death Valley.” Claiborne has seven total touchdowns on the year so far.
No. 10 Clemson v. Wake Forest Preview
Blake Robison, Contributing Writer • October 11, 2024
Demond Claiborne points to the sky after scoring one of his three combined touchdowns. Claiborne, a junior, now has seven combined touchdowns (rushing and receiving) on the year.
Football defeats rival NC State on the road, 34-30
Sean Kennedy, Sports Editor • October 9, 2024
Senior forward Emily Murphy (35) celebrates after an assist in Thursday evenings’s match against Florida State.
Women’s Soccer end the reigning champions’ 32-game win streak
Will Kunisaki, Staff Writer • October 9, 2024
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City & State
North Carolina's 16 electoral votes and purple status make the state a highly competitive target for national campaigns. (Courtesy of Adobe Stock)
It's all about the money: campaigns ramp up spending in North Carolina
North Carolina sees influx of advertising spending as race becomes more competitive
Malcolm Brown, Staff Writer • October 9, 2024
"Don't use this as an opportunity to make a quick buck, because if you do, you're violating a price gouging law, and it will be enforced against you."
NCDOJ sounds alarm as price gouging schemes torment hurricane-battered communities
While the storm may be over, a different kind of threat looms over the recovery of Western North Carolina
James Watson, City & State Editor • October 9, 2024
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Features
While awaiting evacuation in Rafah, before an attack by Israeli ground forces, Ahmed and her family lived in an encampment site. (Courtesy of Maram Ahmed)
Former Wake Forest teaching assistant remains trapped in Gaza Strip
Funds continue to be raised for Maram Ahmed, a former Fulbright teacher-scholar, and her family
Breanna Laws, Managing Editor • October 9, 2024
Kids from local Winston-Salem schools get to dress up and celebrate Halloween, go around to booths, participate in activities and trick-or-treating.
Project Pumpkin transforms the Quad into a “Wild Adventure”
Students organize the 35th annual Project Pumpkin event, connecting Wake Forest with local Winston-Salem schools
Anita Dongieux, Staff Writer • October 8, 2024
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