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Alumnus Gerald Taylor (front) lowers his mask to show Provost Emeritus Ed Wilson his face at a Feb. 3 event.
Ed Wilson turns 100; Wake Forest celebrates
February 7, 2023
The Judiciary Committee of Student Government poses for a picture. Connor Dier (leftmost) will not serve as a justice, Aman Khemlani (front left) will serve as chief justice pro tempore, Alondra Janicek (front right) will serve as chief justice. Associate justices will be Joey Crane (back center) and Jeffrey Ayako (back right).
Student Government establishes Student Organization Judicial Assembly
February 1, 2023
Flowers sit outside of Star Ballroom Dance Studio in Monterey Park, Calif.
Asian students reckon with shootings during the Lunar New Year
February 1, 2023
Assistant Vice President for Health and Wellbeing Dr. Warrenetta Mann (right) speaks with attendees at a Jan. 24 kick-off event.
University launches “We are Wake” initiative
January 30, 2023
The $30.7 million grant will cover a five-year period.
Program for Leadership and Character receives $30.7 million
January 30, 2023
CC Carjaval poses with her seeing-eye dog.
Deacon Profile: CC Carjaval
February 3, 2023
Across the country, ChatGPT sparks discussion about the role of AI in education.
ChatGPT threatens academic status quo
February 1, 2023
Members of the archery club practice at Waterfall Field near Reynolda Village.
Keeping a bullseye on Archery Club
January 26, 2023
Feldman, a senior Stamps Scholar, wants to work with the U.S. government for his career.
Deacon Profile: Tal Feldman
January 18, 2023
Wake Forest professor Dr. Cynthia Gendrich, with the assistance of Michles, directed a performance of Up and Away designed to be accessible to autistic theatergoers.
Wake Forest student makes theater more accessible
January 18, 2023
Gretchen Castelloe uses one of the tree swings on campus.
WFU senior turns her passion for sustainability into art
February 7, 2023
A haze of smoke from the Weaver Fire covers the quad.
Looking back, moving forward: One year after the Weaver Fire
February 1, 2023
Trash cans line an area behind Reynolda Hall.
Chronicling the journey of Wake Forest’s trash
January 31, 2023
Earth Sage is divided into multiple sections — laundry, kitchen, cleaning, beauty and health are all broken down into specific shelves and spaces within the store.
Explore Earth Sage, Winston-Salem’s first refill, low-waste shop
January 24, 2023
Despite efforts to decrease their impact on the planet, many grocery stores, like Publix, still use plastic bags.
How eco-friendly is your favorite Winston-Salem grocery store?
January 13, 2023
Mourners gather in Half Moon Bay to commemorate the lives of those who died in a Jan. 23 mass shooting.
Editorial: We must support the WFU Asian community
February 2, 2023
Editor-in-Chief Connor McNeely is pictured outside of the Old Gold & Black office.
A goodbye from the editor
December 20, 2022
Wait Chapel is lit blue to support the University of Virginia. (Aine Pierre/OGB)
UVA, we stand with you
November 17, 2022
The OGBs recent coverage on sexual assault and campus safety displays a failure of memory and a lack of intention, writes campus life fellow Bea Pearson (22).
Editorial: (Don’t) stop the presses
November 3, 2022
A voting location at the First Assembly Church makes early voting easily accessible to Wake Forest students.
Editorial: Vote! Vote! Vote!
October 20, 2022
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis blocking of AP African American Studies shows he has politicized education, writes Dillon Clark.
Florida’s education standards are steeped in hypocrisy
February 1, 2023
Films like Good Will Hunting could be tainted by the involvement of figures like Harvey Weinstein, but sometimes, you can just enjoy art, writes Conor Metzger.
Guilt should not dictate the enjoyment of art
January 19, 2023
An Old Gold & Black investigation reveals that many students do not feel safe on campus.
‘I do not feel safe:’ A deep dive into Wake Forest campus safety
December 1, 2022
A protest on Aug. 28, 2021 led to increased conversations around sexual violence on campus.
The brutal aftermath of a sexual assault at Wake Forest
November 30, 2022
A college student falls asleep on their textbook.
Is sleep the key to a better college life?
November 21, 2022
Tyree Appleby leaps toward the basket in a loss against Duke Tuesday.
Duke claims revenge game against men’s basketball
February 3, 2023
Damari Monsanto attempts to block a shot. His 25 points kept Wake Forest in the game.
Can men’s basketball still make the dance?
February 2, 2023
Cameron Hildreth shoots a contested layup.
Demon Deacons lose late lead against NC State
January 29, 2023
Cameron Hildreth falls to the floor on offense against NC State.
Men’s basketball loses two heartbreakers
January 29, 2023
Cameron Hildreth shoots a jumper.
PHOTOS: Men’s basketball loses its third straight
January 29, 2023
The Demon Deacons celebrate at midfield after winning the Gasparilla Bowl.
Gritty defense, Hartman history lifts Wake Forest to Gasparilla Bowl win
December 26, 2022
Wake Forests defensive line tries to break through to the Duke quarterback.
Blue Devils take the Demon Deacons to the darkest depths
November 29, 2022
Christian Turner (No. 0 in black) comes up just short of the end zone.
History repeats, Tar Heels blank Demon Deacons in fourth quarter
November 14, 2022
An NC State defender takes down Jahmal Banks (in white) just short of the end zone. Wake Forest did not score on this possession.
Interceptions, turnovers cost Wake Forest at NC State
November 6, 2022
Sam Hartman (No. 10 in white) is sacked by the Louisville defense.
Third-quarter collapse sends Louisville over Demon Deacons
October 31, 2022
Wake Forest falls to Maryland, is eliminated from the NCAA Tournament
Wake Forest falls to Maryland, is eliminated from the NCAA Tournament
June 5, 2022
Starting pitcher Josh Hartle went seven innings, giving up a run and three hits, to grab the win in Saturdays contest.
Wake Forest stays alive with win against Long Island
June 4, 2022
Graduate student Gabe Golob comes into the game after starter Rhett Lowder gives up five runs.
Wake Forest stumbles in opening game against UConn
June 3, 2022
Wake Forest, which went 1-1 at the ACC Tournament, will compete against Connecticut Friday.
Wake Forest baseball will travel to College Park for NCAA Tournament regional
May 30, 2022
Seth Keener, who started the game for the Demon Deacons, received a no-decision in the loss.
Wake Forest falls to NC State, awaits NCAA Tournament decision
May 25, 2022
Roald Mitchell lines up a shot.
Men’s soccer falls in NCAA Tournament with biting 3-0 loss
November 21, 2022
Roald Mitchell is tripped up in front of the net.
PHOTOS: Wake Forest falls to Ohio State
November 20, 2022
Goaltender Trace Alphin (No. 1 in green) awaits a corner kick from the Clemson offense.
Men’s soccer falls in semifinals of ACC tournament
November 16, 2022
Jahlane Forbes stands on the field.
PHOTOS: Wake Forest men’s soccer falls 2-0 to Clemson
November 12, 2022
Defender Garrison Tubbs (No. 32 in black) makes a play on the ball.
Men’s soccer advances to ACC semifinals
November 9, 2022
A photograph of a tennis player putting up a heart
As Serena Williams retires, many reflect on her legacy
September 13, 2022
Mens tennis will face No. 65 Clemson Friday at home.
Men’s tennis goes 2-0, women’s 0-2 over weekend
April 5, 2022
The mens tennis team celebrates a victory.
Men’s tennis continues to dominate
March 16, 2022
Wake Forest made it to the second round of the tournament.
Tennis competes at ITA Championships
February 24, 2022
Mens tennis wins big in ITA kickoff
Men’s tennis wins big in ITA kickoff
February 3, 2022
A photo of Will Zalatoris
Zalatoris to miss out on Tour Championship
August 24, 2022
The Wake Forest womens golf team poses with the ACC Championship trophy.
Women’s golf claims ACC crown
April 19, 2022
After finishing in second place behind champion Hideki Matsuyama in 2021, Will Zalatoris finished in sixth place of the 2022 Masters.
Demon Deacons compete at the Masters
April 12, 2022
Michael Brennan shot five-under to capture the Genesis Collegiate crown.
Brennan wins Genesis Collegiate
February 24, 2022
Mens golf got off to a poor start on day one, but the team bounced back.
Men’s golf places fifth in invitational
February 3, 2022
Jewel Spear dribbles a basketball at the Dave Budd Gymnasium.
Deacon ‘Sportlight:’ Jewel Spear
February 2, 2023
Alex Wood, a freshman sensation on the womens soccer team, poses in front of Wait Chapel.
Deacon Sportlight: Alex Wood
December 1, 2022
Men’s soccer midfielder Leo Guarino strikes a pose in front of Farrell Hall. His presence isn’t only felt on the field—Guarino was named to the 2021-2022 Academic Honor Roll.
Deacon Sportlight: Leo Guarino
November 17, 2022
This past fall, Georgia Ruffolo competed in the Bryan National Collegiate and was the sec- ond-highest finisher on the B Team. She recorded an eight-over score of 224 to finish T26.
Deacon “Sportlight”: Georgia Ruffalo
April 20, 2022
Wake Forest track & field and cross country athlete Kenton Bachmann was named to the Indoor 2021 All-ACC First Team and the Indoor 2021 ACC Academic Team.
Deacon “Sportlight”: Kenton Bachmann
April 13, 2022
Two characters from The Last of Us travel through the snow.
HBO’s ‘The Last of Us’ captures the magic of the hit game
February 1, 2023
A popular subreddit discusses solipsism.
Being watched, feeling solipsistic
February 1, 2023
The members of boygenius mimic Nirvana.
Stop calling boygenius a girl group
February 1, 2023
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Conceptualizing Indie Sleaze
January 30, 2023
Lets Start Here takes inspiration from Pink Floyd.
The dark side of the boat: reviewing Lil Yachty’s Pink Floyd-inspired album
January 30, 2023
The OGBs recent coverage on sexual assault and campus safety displays a failure of memory and a lack of intention, writes campus life fellow Bea Pearson (22).
Letter to the Editor: A failure of memory and a lack of intention
December 13, 2022
Signs advocating against student housing do not target students, but developers, writes Professor Dean Franco.
Letter to the Editor: “Deactown” threatens property rights
October 6, 2022
A graphic with a black background featuring the OGB logo and the words letter to the editor.
Letter to the editor regarding college tips article
August 25, 2022
Ally Swartzberg speaks in Wait Chapel.
A Letter from Former Student Body President Ally Swartzberg
April 28, 2022
Students exhibit Pro Humanitate ethos
October 29, 2020
Tyree Appleby (left) drives past a Duke defender.
PHOTOS: Demon Deacons rebound, beat Duke 81-70
December 21, 2022
Tyree Appleby (No. 1 in white) jumps to shoot a layup.
PHOTOS: Demon Deacons take down Georgia 81-71
November 12, 2022
PHOTOS: Wake Forest falls 30-21 to NC State
November 6, 2022
Deac Diaries is a brand new podcast, available on Spotify.
Deac Diaries: Entry 1
October 17, 2022
Catch up on the Old Gold & Blacks sports podcast
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July 21, 2022
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Economics professor Whaples responds to colleague

Economics professor Whaples responds to colleague

Robert Whaples • March 30, 2017

The Old Gold & Black recently quoted a faculty member as saying "if the people in the economics department want to teach their majors that libertarian economics is the only way to go, then that’s...

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