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Old Gold & Black

"Covers the campus like the magnolias"

Old Gold & Black

"Covers the campus like the magnolias"

Old Gold & Black

Sydney Smith presenting “Empathy: Strengthens Advocacy: The NC Hog Industry and Beyond”

Student voices, sustainable futures: Earth Talks return to Wake Forest

Cayden Hart, Staff Writer April 24, 2025

As part of the Office of Sustainability’s Earth Month programming, this year’s Earth Talks returned to Pugh Auditorium on April 9. Ten students entered the spotlight to share ideas, research and stories...

Students gather to watch SCOBY perform

Wakeville 2025 promotes sustainability on campus

Sheryl Zhang, Staff Writer April 13, 2025

On the windy Saturday afternoon, Scales Fine Arts Center pulsed with energy. On Saturday, inside Scales, heaps of old clothes awaited their rebirth—soon to be claimed by new owners. At the heart of...

The rapport between the three former EPA administrators was obvious as they discussed their past and future climate work. (Courtesy of Kate Hanley)

Conversation with former EPA administrators inspires action and hope for the future

Beza Zelalem and Aria Heyneman April 8, 2025

On Tuesday, March 25, the Andrew Sabin Family Center for Environment and Sustainability hosted a conversation with former Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) administrators.  A packed crowd of students,...

Palmer Hall, the Environment & Sustainability Program building is home to numerous offices, classrooms, and GIS laboratories.

From sapling to tree, the evolution of ENV

Beza Zelalem, Environment Editor January 22, 2025

In 1994, a group of faculty from various departments identified environmental studies and science as gaps in Wake Forest’s curriculum. At that time, students could only minor in these disciplines. Over...

"This climate action plan reviews the steps Wake Forest has taken towards sustainability since 2009." (Courtesy of Wake Forest University Office of Sustainability)

Taking action on climate action

Reese Lile, Contributing Writer December 4, 2024

Wake Forest is a leader in sustainability and is looking for new ways to advance its mission for a greener future. Nature is in their name, and the foliage-filled campus boasts the Reynolda grounds, which...

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...

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...

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...

Secondhand stories

Secondhand stories

Beza Zelalem, Senior Columist March 7, 2024

Hello again, my fellow sustainable fashion lovers! I hope you got a chance to visit Happy Hour and Major Tomms –– this week I have an exciting new thrift store ready for you all. The next vintage...

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