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"Covers the campus like the magnolias"

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President Nathan Hatch announces retirement

President Nathan Hatch announces retirement

Elizabeth Maline, Online Managing Editor October 15, 2020
After 15 years at Wake Forest, Hatch will officially leave the university in June (Photo courtesy of the Office of the President)
University sees drop in coronavirus cases

University sees drop in coronavirus cases

Elizabeth Maline, Online Managing Editor October 8, 2020
At the midway point of the semester, the university has stabilized an early surge in COVID-19 cases on campus (Graphic by Emily Beauchamp/Old Gold & Black)
President fails to sympathize with nation

President fails to sympathize with nation

Elizabeth Maline October 8, 2020
President Trump uses personal diagnosis to belittle the effects of global pandemic
KRT US NEWS STORY SLUGGED: REHNQUIST KRT PHOTO BY GEORGE BRIDGES/KRT (September 7) WASHINGTON, DC -- The Associate Justices of the Supreme Court leave funeral services of Chief Justice William Rehnquist at St. Matthew's Cathedral in Washington, DC, on Wednesday, September 7, 2005. At left, front to back are, Sandra Day O'Connor, Anthony Kennedy, John Paul Stevens and Clarence Thomas. At right, front to back, are David Souter, Antonin Scalia, Ruth Bader Ginsberg and Stephen Breyer. (gsb) 2005

Fraught precedent poses SCOTUS qualms

Elizabeth Maline September 24, 2020
Conflicting precedents surrounding confirmation process provoke concern (Photo Credit: George Bridges/KRT/TMS)
In memoriam: Brian Colson

In memoriam: Brian Colson

Elizabeth Maline September 17, 2020
Campus will shine less brightly without Colson, a shuttle driver known for small kindnesses
Professor reflects on power of protests

Professor reflects on power of protests

Elizabeth Maline September 10, 2020
Brittany Battle was arrested in Winston-Salem for peaceful protesting
American ideals fail pandemic response

American ideals fail pandemic response

Elizabeth Maline September 3, 2020
Exceptionalism and Individualism undermined national response to pandemic (Photo Credit: maxpixel.net)
Deacon Profile: Jacob Thomas

Deacon Profile: Jacob Thomas

Elizabeth Maline September 3, 2020
As president of the Black Student Alliance (BSA), Jacob Thomas is eager to address racial injustices on campus (Photo Credit: Jacob Thomas)
"The environment at this school is such that everyone is doing so much at any given time that simply taking classes and keeping up with your academics — which is a very big commitment in and of itself — is never enough."

FDOC reflects bleak socially-distant reality on campus

Elizabeth Maline August 27, 2020
Threatened by COVID-19, students experience unusually quiet first day of classes (Photo Credit: Katie Fox/Old Gold & Black)
Being in College Without Being Broke

Being in College Without Being Broke

Elizabeth Maline August 14, 2020
With independence comes the mighty responsibility of budgeting correctly
University Lays Off UCC Counselor Despite Calls for Increased Staffing

University Lays Off UCC Counselor Despite Calls for Increased Staffing

Elizabeth Maline July 15, 2020
While the University put a hold on hiring new staff during the coronavirus pandemic, this decision is reminiscent of an ongoing battle between students at the administration
University Unveils Preliminary Reopening Plans for Fall 2020

University Unveils Preliminary Reopening Plans for Fall 2020

Elizabeth Maline June 22, 2020
The realities of the coronavirus pandemic will impact every aspect of campus operations, from classroom learning to housing to dining
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