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"Covers the campus like the magnolias"

Old Gold & Black

"Covers the campus like the magnolias"

Old Gold & Black

The PFAS blood-levels of over 1,000 residents across Pittsboro, Fayetteville, and the Lower Cape Fear region were tested as part of the GenX Project. (Courtesy of the GenX Project)

PFAS blood levels may be decreasing in Cape Fear River Basin residents, study shows

Addison Schmidt, Environment Editor November 20, 2024

Early findings suggest that PFAS levels in the blood of residents living in the Cape Fear River Basin may be decreasing, according to a scientific study out of North Carolina State University, but it remains...

On Saturday, Nov. 16 volunteers including Wake Forest University President Dr. Susan Wente packaged food, diapers and pet food to be sent to western North Carolina.

Wake Forest continues to aid in Hurricane Helene recovery efforts

Addison Schmidt, Environment Editor November 20, 2024

Following the devastation caused when Hurricane Helene struck western North Carolina and other parts of the Southeast in late September, numerous groups across Wake Forest University have raised funds...

Petroleum solvents are also often found in dry cleaning processes. They release toxic air pollutants and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that can react to form ground-level ozone, or smog. (Courtesy of NC Newsline)

What is green dry cleaning and how is it affected by greenwashing?

Beza Zelalem, Environment Editor November 11, 2024

Serious environmental hazards and health concerns regarding dry cleaning solvents have pushed many businesses in the industry towards eco-friendly alternatives. This growing demand for “green” dry...

Following book introductions, Corban Addison and Ryan Emanuel answer questions from Melba Newsome and attendees. (Courtesy of Gwen Fletcher)

Corban Addison and Ryan Emanuel visit Wake Forest for book forum

Beza Zelalem, Environment Editor November 7, 2024

Bestselling author Corban Addison and professor of hydrology at Duke University, Ryan Emanuel, presented at a book forum hosted by the Mellon Environmental and Epistemic Justice Initiative (EEJI) at Wake...

The saltmarsh sparrow is one of 93 bird species in North Carolina categorized as one of "greatest conservation need." (Courtesy of Virginia Mercury)

How climate change threatens bird species

Sheryl Zhang, Contributing Writer November 6, 2024

Roving along the Atlantic Coastline, hiding in marsh plants flittering across the water, Saltmarsh Sparrows hum mystic sounds of romance. These tiny birds, weighing less than one ounce, never settle for...

"Each year, the NCLCV releases a scorecard — the primary tool for tracking the environmental voting scores of North Carolina state legislators."

How to stay up to date on the environmental record of candidates

Beza Zelalem, Staff Writer October 23, 2024

The time to vote for the 2024 presidential, state and local elections has arrived. With this it’s important to understand where current political candidates stand on pressing environmental issues and...

Despite the impacts of Hurricane Helene, many continue to make voting a priority, as the polls for in-person, early voting in Black Mountain, NC remained busy on Oct. 17. (Courtesy of Stephanie Scarbrough/AP News)

Weathering the vote: The state’s election response to Hurricane Helene

Malcolm Brown, Staff Writer October 23, 2024

On Oct. 7, The North Carolina State Board of Elections (NCSBE) convened to hold a remote meeting to address the emergency measures required for conducting voting in the affected counties in western North...

Campus Garden entry sign on Polo Rd.

Growing Roots: Sarah Rodgers

Mia Springer, Environment Editor October 12, 2024

The campus garden is an oasis in the reality that is our busy world. The orchestra of birds chirping, red-tailed hawks screeching and three garden chickens rummaging through the grass drown out the sound...

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

Many on Wake Forest’s campus are grappling with the effects of Hurricane Helene, which caused devastation across Appalachia over the weekend. For several students who call Asheville home, their families...

Asheville, N.C. was decimated by Hurricane Helene (Courtesy of Mike Stewart/Associated Press)

Forsyth County organizations aid recovery efforts from Hurricane Helene in western North Carolina

Addison Schmidt, Environment Editor October 1, 2024

Hurricane Helene wreaked havoc in western North Carolina, eastern Tennessee and upstate South Carolina over the weekend after making landfall along the Gulf Coast of Florida on Thursday night. The storm...

Dr. Scott Marshall details the aftermath of the 5.1-magnitude earthquake in Sparta, N.C., 2020. (Courtesy of Appalachian State University)

North Carolina feels the effects of Sparta earthquake four years later

Breanna Laws, Managing Editor September 26, 2024

Following a magnitude 5.1 earthquake in Sparta, N.C. four years ago, the Appalachian region has seen a perceived rise in seismic activity. The 2020 earthquake was the largest recorded earthquake in...

The renovated greenhouse returns to the spirit of the original greenhouse owned by R.J. and Katharine Reynolds with a glass roof whilst also showcasing the latest technologies like automatic shades.

The “Crystal Palace” returns

Reese Lile, Contributing Writer September 25, 2024

On Tuesday, Oct. 8, the Brown Family Greenhouse in Reynolda Village is set to open its doors again after being closed to the public for renovations. The revamped greenhouse will be accompanied by a new...

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