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

Old Gold & Black

"Covers the campus like the magnolias"

Old Gold & Black

How to Have a Proper  “Pitsgiving”

How to Have a Proper “Pitsgiving”

Becky Swig November 10, 2017

One of the best days of the entire year is almost here: Pitsgiving. For those of you who do not know what it is, the Pit puts on a big Thanksgiving meal — turkey, gravy, mac and cheese, mashed potatoes,...

The competitive nature of Wake Forest stifles learning

The competitive nature of Wake Forest stifles learning

Becky Swig October 19, 2017

In high school, I had a teacher who always emphasized "the love of learning." I had never really thought about that idea until he said it — classes were always a stepping stone for something else, like...

Joking about assault is not acceptable

Joking about assault is not acceptable

Becky Swig September 21, 2017

Last week, Wake Forest faculty, staff, students and alumni attended the seventh biennial President’s Ball. One of the most anticipated events during Homecoming, the Wake Forest community patiently (yet...

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Art exhibit debuts alumnus’ photography

Becky Swig September 21, 2017

This article appeared in the September 14 issue of the Old Gold & Black. Seeing Before Words, a solo photography exhibit by Wake Forest alumnus Marcus Keely, opened on Sept. 14 at the START Gallery...

How to build relationships with faculty

How to build relationships with faculty

Becky Swig August 25, 2017

The academic rigor at Wake Forest can be daunting. As a student who was probably used to making all A’s and B’s in high school, it can be eye-opening when you receive that first test or paper grade...

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“Work Forest” is hard but manageable

Becky Swig August 24, 2017

College can be demanding for any student. Without the regimented bells telling you when to switch classes, the new responsibility to actually do your readings outside of class and the constant pressure...

Tara Coady: History

Tara Coady: History

Becky Swig April 27, 2017

Senior Tara Coady knew during her college search that she wanted to leave her home state of Illinois in hopes of experiencing something different. “By the time I was graduating from high school, I was...

Heather Key: Accountancy

Heather Key: Accountancy

Becky Swig April 27, 2017

Ever since seventh grade, Heather Key knew she wanted to major in accounting. As a native North Carolinian who grew up less than 30 miles from campus, she found Wake Forest to be just far enough away to...

How to stay healthy during finals week

How to stay healthy during finals week

Becky Swig April 20, 2017

With finals quickly approaching, students will be spending more time hidden away in the depths of ZSR and various buildings on campus. Yet, it is essential to have a positive and productive study experience....

Faculty senate pushes for employee equity

Faculty senate pushes for employee equity

Becky Swig April 7, 2017

Last week, the Old Gold & Black wrote an article regarding janitorial staff positions being outsourced to the Budd Group starting this July. Since the piece was published, new information has surfaced....

Small class sizes promote a positive learning community

Small class sizes promote a positive learning community

Becky Swig March 16, 2017

“Why Wake Forest?” I have been asked this question recently as many juniors from my high school have visited campus deciding if Wake Forest is a school they want to apply to. Being from California,...

Social media is detrimental, yet widely used

Social media is detrimental, yet widely used

Becky Swig February 3, 2017

In recent weeks, a few of my friends have made the decision to delete their social media accounts, leading me to question the reasoning behind this. They made the conscious effort to delete various platforms...

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