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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

Womens March numbers show strength of U.S.

Women’s March numbers show strength of U.S.

Becky Swig January 27, 2017

No president Trump, the media did not lie about the sheer volume of people who attended the women’s march in Washington. No, the media did not downplay the number of people who attended the 58th Inauguration....

The U.S. needs to learn how to limit polarization

The U.S. needs to learn how to limit polarization

Becky Swig December 3, 2016

It is no secret that the U.S. is divided. For the past few months, our country has slowly built up to the hatred and fear that surrounds many of us today. When it was decided that Donald Trump and Hillary...

This election has created a lack of integrity in the general public

This election has created a lack of integrity in the general public

Becky Swig November 10, 2016

The 2016 presidential election is officially over, and the event that has been at the forefront of our attention on campus and in the media can finally shift from this to other important events locally,...

Hateful language does not result in productive dialogue

Hateful language does not result in productive dialogue

Becky Swig November 3, 2016

Last week, the Old Gold & Black published an opinion piece regarding abortion. While some of the student body agree with the views reflected in this piece, many do not. Many of those students who...

The stigma surrounding getting a tutor is false

The stigma surrounding getting a tutor is false

Becky Swig October 19, 2016

When I came to Wake Forest, I came in with this idea that I would be able to succeed academically without any help. I did not expect to visit the Learning Assistance Center (LAC) or getting a tutor. I...

It is important to escape the “Wake Forest Bubble”

It is important to escape the “Wake Forest Bubble”

Becky Swig October 6, 2016

Being a student at Wake Forest has many perks but also disadvantages. Students are so busy and caught up in their work that we are stuck in the “Wake Forest Bubble.” Every single day is filled with...

Anthem protests draw applause and criticism

Anthem protests draw applause and criticism

Becky Swig September 15, 2016

Colin Kaepernick has been making headlines recently not because of his talent on the field, but because of his refusal to stand during the national anthem prior to NFL games in protest of the wrongful...

Voting should be a duty, not a luxury

Voting should be a duty, not a luxury

Becky Swig September 1, 2016

The 2016 Presidential election has been a main topic of discussion for the past year. Whether it is Donald Trump’s taxes or Hillary Clinton’s email scandal, the election is almost always at the forefront...

Build relationships with your professors

Build relationships with your professors

Becky Swig August 24, 2016

A Wake Forest workload is no joke and we know it. Luckily, students have access to amazing resources: the ZSR library, research facilities, Office of Career and Personal Development and more. The best...

Prepare for the Work Forest courseload

Prepare for the Work Forest courseload

Becky Swig August 24, 2016

Coming to college is a huge change from high school – more work, more freedom and more responsibility. The stereotype of “Work Forest” often increases the anxiety of new students, but do not let...

Journalists have a duty to be honest with their readers

Journalists have a duty to be honest with their readers

Becky Swig April 14, 2016

For any reporter or writer of a newsworthy publication, journalistic integrity should be the most important thing to consider when writing a piece. Whether it be a news piece or an op-ed, journalists...

Competition is healthy, but too much is detrimental

Competition is healthy, but too much is detrimental

Becky Swig April 7, 2016

One thing that has struck me since high school is that students, myself included, tend to care about “who has the most to do” or “who has the worst week ahead.” My high school was competitive,...

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