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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

Chris Donald was hired as university chaplain in August. (Courtesy of Wake Forest University)

Q&A with University Chaplain Rev. Chris Donald

Will Hess, Contributing Writer September 25, 2024

Following a national search, Reverend Chris Donald was named University Chaplain in August 2024. Donald spent the last five years working as the university chaplain at Vanderbilt University, where he focused...

Akshay Gupta is serving as the first Assistant Chaplain for Hindu Life and Religious Engagement. (Courtesy of Wake Forest University)

Q&A with the assistant chaplain for Hindu Life and Religious Engagement

Ella Klein, Features Editor September 25, 2024

Akshay Gupta recently became the first assistant chaplain for Hindu Life and Religious engagement at Wake Forest University. A North Carolina native, Gupta’s last position was as an academic researcher...

Stephanie Marshall is serving as the new Assistant Chaplain for Jewish Life. (Courtesy of Wake Forest University)

Q&A with the new assistant chaplain for Jewish Life

Ella Klein, Features Editor September 25, 2024

Stephanie Marshall recently started her position as Assistant Chaplain for Jewish Life, after Gail Bretan’s retirement in Spring 2024. Marshall’s last position was as a Jewish education manager for...

Imran Haq is serving as the new Assistant Chaplain for Muslim Life. (Courtesy of Wake Forest University)

Q&A with the new assistant chaplain for Muslim Life

Anita Dongieux, Staff Writer September 25, 2024

Imran Haq is the new Assistant Chaplain for Muslim Life, succeeding the former Assistant Chaplain Naijla Faizi. Haq was formerly an interfaith chaplain at Mary Washington Hospital in Fredericksburg, Va....

Courtesy of Molly Steur

A Salamancan Summer

Molly Steur, Contributing Writer September 11, 2024

The first week in Salamanca, I was overwhelmed. Eating with my host mom every meal was immersive, but I couldn’t shake a nagging feeling of inadequacy. This feeling only grew when  I stumbled over the...

The University Policy on Demonstrations, Chalking and Posting follows the end-of-semester pro-Palestine protest that evolved into an encampment.

The University Policy on Demonstrations, Chalking and Posting, explained

Ella Klein, Features Editor September 10, 2024

Wake Forest released a policy detailing the guidelines and regulations for protesting and chalking on Aug. 1, following the end-of-semester pro-Palestine protest that evolved into an encampment.  The...

In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy in memory of Gary Anthony Ward (Sergio) may be made to Saint Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital or any animal rescue. (Courtesy of Wake Forest University)

Remembering Gary “Sergio” Ward

Anita Dongieux, Staff Writer September 9, 2024

On Aug. 21, 2024, Gary “Sergio” Anthony Ward passed away at the age of 53 from a short illness. Ward was a valued member of the Wake Forest family and a key figure in the Winston-Salem Triad community.   Wake...

Members of the Wake Forest community line up to receive food at the annual Fast-A-Thon, an event held by the Muslim Student Association in celebration of the holiday of Ramadan.

Muslim Student Association members share appreciation

Anita Dongieux and Natasha Hiesenberg April 28, 2024

Since its founding at Wake Forest in 2011, the Muslim Student Association (MSA) has created a sense of belonging for Muslim students on Wake Forest’s campus.  “The Wake Forest Muslim Student Association...

"Trekking along a hiking trail for 12 miles, it felt as if I was walking alongside the edge of the world itself." (Courtesy of Alyssa Soltren)

London through the eyes of Tolkien

Alyssa Soltren, Contributing Writer April 21, 2024

The sun was barely up when my alarm woke me, telling me to get out of bed and start my adventure. Quickly and silently, I slipped out of my sheets and into a colorful wool sweater, fur-lined boots, jeans...

"It was with this in mind that I decided to forgo a restful week away from “Work Forest” in favor of embarking upon a physically arduous backpacking trip led by Outdoor Pursuits along the Georgia coast this spring break."

Island time in Georgia

Addison Schmidt, Environment Editor April 4, 2024

Each time I step outside of my comfort zone and explore new outdoor experiences, I am overwhelmed by its profound impact on my mental well-being. Overcoming challenges alongside others — especially those...

Guests at the Magnolia Room in Reynolda Hall during the ROTC Ball on March 1.

ROTC: challenge and camaraderie

Julia Knowles, Contributing Writer April 3, 2024

If ROTC ever crosses someone's mind, it might conjure up the image of students in full army gear — and that’s it. Few understand what ROTC truly entails.  ROTC, or Reserve Officer Training Corps,...

Seniors Emily Oh, Jamie Wander and Owen Ghaphery (left to right) pose for a photo together. They are this year's student directors for the annual Wake 'n' Shake event.

Wake ‘n’ Shake executive board expresses gratitude

Anita Dongieux, Staff Writer March 22, 2024

Since its inception in 2006, Wake ‘n’ Shake has taken over Wake Forest’s campus by storm. The 12-hour, standing-only dance marathon that raises money for the Brian Piccolo Cancer Research Fund is...

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