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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

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...

The Wake Forest Office of Sustainability held its ninth annual “Let’s Taco-Bout Sustainability” on Sept. 5. (Courtesy of Wake Forest Sustainability)

Let’s taco-bout sustainability!

Reese Lile, Contributing Writer September 19, 2024

On Thursday, Sept. 5, the Wake Forest University Office of Sustainability held its ninth annual “Let’s Taco-Bout Sustainability” event — inviting students to the third floor of Benson University...

Laure Frazier from Farm Girl Arts.

From seed to produce

Mia Springer, Environment Editor September 15, 2024

I was introduced to Cobblestone Farmers Market last spring, and I have made an effort to go every Saturday that I’ve been in town since. Cobblestone is where I stock up on my oyster mushrooms, treat...

The walkway to Reynolda Village features stunning foliage each autumn.

Forests beyond The Forest

Addison Schmidt, Environmental Editor September 11, 2024

As one might expect at a school with “forest” in its name, Wake Forest students have an abundance of choices when it comes to outdoor spaces on the Reynolda Campus.  Opportunities for outdoor recreation...

Get Off the Rack, and on the runway!

Get Off the Rack, and on the runway!

Beza Zelalem, Staff Columnist April 18, 2024

This past Friday, the Wayward Fashion executive board (including myself) stopped by Off The Rack to pick out clothing and accessories for our upcoming annual Spring Fashion Show. Off The Rack is a small...

Fungi Fest events are being held throughout April and consist of events organized by Wake Forest senior Una Wilson with various organizations and departments across campus.

Are you a fun-guy? Come to Fungi Fest!

Mia Springer, Staff Writer April 17, 2024

While we often think of our closest relatives as the ape, humans are interconnected to many strange species –– most notably, Fungi.  Una Wilson, a senior, has been a mycology fanatic since high...

Students and locals gather at the Campus Gardens and participate in a variety of activities on Sunday March 24th during the evening in celebration of the Spring Equinox.

Winston-Salem blooms at the Spring Equinox celebration

Towne Moores, Staff Writer April 4, 2024

As you’ve likely noticed from the blooming flowers around campus and herds of students sunbathing on the Quad, spring has arrived! On Sunday, March 24, the Office of Sustainability celebrated its arrival...

Stop playing it safe and visit the bins

Stop playing it safe and visit the bins

Beza Zelalem, Staff Columnist April 3, 2024

Hello my thrifty friends! For those of you tuning in this week, I feel the need to make a quick PSA. I’ve heard throughout my time at Wake Forest that many people think thrifting is dirty and unsanitary....

"Four scholar-activist justice panelists joined: Arielle King, José Saucedo, Leah Thomas and Alexis Raeana." (Courtesy of Wake Forest University)

Climate panel opens up environmental discussions

Ella Klein and Addison Schmidt April 3, 2024

Editor’s note: This conversation was edited for brevity and clarity. On Friday, March 22, the Environment and Sustainability Studies program hosted a Climate Justice Panel Discussion. Four scholar-activist...

Greenwashing is the term for a marketing strategy that companies 
often use to seem more sustainable than they are. (Courtesy of Adobe Stock)

Unraveling the threads of greenwashing

Anna Beim, Staff Writer March 19, 2024

Even amidst the climate crisis, consumerism is at an all-time high. Fast fashion companies have given rise to mass-produced, inhumanely produced, cheap clothing –– harming the environment and the...

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