Misty Copeland is a renowned ballet dancer, author and philanthropist who will deliver the 2026 Wake Forest University commencement speech on May 18. Copeland was the first African American principal ballerina...
Since the Old Gold & Black added the section in 2022, Features writers have covered every corner of campus. Whether spotlighting one of Wake Forest’s many student organizations or sitting down one-on-one...
A captivated crowd of over 200 gathered in the Porter Byrum Welcome Center, their eyes glued to the stage, where world-renowned poet Pádraig Ó Tuama sat with a book in hand. The sound of the audience's...
In 1994, Peter Gilbert won the “Best Documentary” award at the prestigious Sundance Film Festival for his documentary “Hoop Dreams.” He was also the cinematographer for Barbara Kopple’s Academy...
Wake Forest hosts six student-run a cappella groups, with styles ranging from Christian hymns to contemporary pop songs. These groups engage in a variety of endeavors, including “Pitch Perfect”-esque...
Sophomore Jessica Elkin described a grisly murder to me over the phone. The motive, method of death and setting all sent chills down my spine. But one question remained in my head: who killed Rob on the...
Ben Spencer spent over 30 years in a maximum-security prison for a crime he didn’t commit. After the Dallas, Texas native’s arrest in 1987 following the murder of white businessman Jeffrey Young, Spencer,...
Since 1984, Wake Radio has provided students and the broader Piedmont Triad region with free, curated music. The student-run club broadcasts hour-long shows from 9 a.m to 1 a.m. every day of the week.
Wake...
Take a right and a flight of stairs after walking in the main entrance of the Z. Smith Reynolds Library, and you’ll find a cheerful room that hosts one of Wake Forest’s most helpful and innovative...
Every spring at Wake Forest, students gather for philanthropy events that raise money and cultivate community. This year, two major fundraising events–Kappa Delta’s (KD) annual Shamrock 5K and Pi Kappa...
Blue and purple lights flash in a dark room, and hype music blasts through the speakers. It’s not a dance club. It’s a cycle class at the Reynolds Gymnasium.
Senior Delaney Wiegel has been teaching...
TEDxWFU will host their 15th annual speaker event on March 22, featuring eight diverse lectures from civic, athletic, business and even campus leaders on the theme “Playing with Fire.” Guest orators...
