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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

Ed Wilson in the Z. Smith Reynolds Library Rare Books Room in 2010. (Photo Courtesy of Wake Forest University)

One Year Later: Remembering Ed Wilson

Skyler Villamar-Jones, Deputy Editor April 22, 2025

As you ascend the steps of the ZSR atrium, you are greeted by a portrait of the smiling Edwin G. Wilson, who proudly overlooks each passerby. His image is placed exactly where it belongs, surrounded by...

NAMI members table in Reynolds Gymnasium for an event, sponsored by the sleep wellness company Bearaby. (Photo Courtesy of Alyssa Totoro)

Breaking the stigma, one conversation at a time

Bianca Reznic, Staff Writer April 22, 2025

On a typical Wednesday evening, while most students are buried in textbooks or frantically refreshing Canvas, a particular group of Wake Forest students gather for something different. Rather than tests,...

Gerace plans to spend time at home in New York City with her family following her graduation from Wake Forest on May 19. (Photo Courtesy of Isabella Loggins)

Leaving Wake Forest Greener

Aria Heyneman, Copy Editor April 22, 2025

Senior Isabella Gerace’s packed Google Calendar represents a whirlwind life on campus. Her connections and obligations range widely and run deeply: apart from academics, she balances two jobs as a Dining...

ESF organizes Laundry Love at the Wishy Washy Laundromat.

Love, dignity and detergent

Sophie Fionda, Contributing Writer April 9, 2025

“Can I pay for your laundry tonight?”  This question is a selfless one that reflects kindness and generosity. It is a rare question, and strangers may meet it with hesitation and suspicion. However,...

Alumna Camille Love has made a mark in business, the arts, public service and beyond. (Photo Courtesy of Camille Russel Love)

Dutiful and deliberate, joyful and free

Benjamin Pappas, Video Contributor April 9, 2025

When Camille Russel Love enrolled at Wake Forest University fifty-four years ago, she never foresaw how her future would unfold. From making history as one of the first Black female students at Wake Forest...

"A lot of people assume they can’t check out books from here because they think it’s all too juvenile"

A hidden gem: the Education Library

Beza Zelalem, Environment Editor April 8, 2025

Tucked in the basement of Tribble Hall, the Education Library and Circulation Material Center is more than just a resource for children's books. It’s a welcoming space where students find comfort, guidance...

Women’s Club Rugby practices on Water Tower Field on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Women’s Club Rugby rebuilds after nearly a decade

Virginia Noone, Senior Writer April 8, 2025

The sun was setting behind Wait Chapel on Tuesday, Feb. 4, as roughly 30 rugby players gathered in a semicircle on Water Tower Field. Head of Program Jonathan Diaz stood before them, explaining the footwork...

Students break their fasts at an iftar hosted by the Muslim Student Association.

A day in the life of a student fasting for Ramadan

Miriam Fabrycky, Features Editor March 28, 2025

For the past month, freshman Owais Kamran has woken up before dawn every day. He sets an alarm on his phone for around 5 a.m., and his parents call him a few minutes later to check that he’s awake.  A...

The Wake Forest School of Law launched the Pro Bono Project during the 2009-2010 academic year

Teen Court offers a second chance for juvenile offenders

Alexandra Meier, Features Editor March 26, 2025

The Young Women’s Christian Association (YWCA) Best Choice Learning Center is a beacon in the Winston-Salem community. Local youth gather many nights a week to eat a hot meal, get help with homework...

Alumni Larry D. Hopkins and Beth N. Hopkins have shaped the Wake Forest community in the classroom, the sports field and beyond. (Courtesy of Wake Forest University)

Wake Forest Celebrates Hopkins Legacy with Residence Hall Renaming

Benjamin Pappas, Video Contributor March 26, 2025

Students living on South Campus likely recognize the blue and yellow lighthouse crest that belongs to South Residence Hall. This emblem, however, will soon be replaced with a new crest that depicts a heart...

Struggling to justify their major’s relevance in a career-driven world, more Wake Forest students are leaving subjects like literature, history and religion, instead turning to business and social science studies.

Reclaiming the Value of Humanities Degrees at Wake Forest

Sydney Pasceri and Noah Bryant March 7, 2025

With rising tuition costs and uncertain job markets, students are choosing majors that promise immediate returns. As they struggle to justify their major’s relevance in a career-driven world, more students...

Prospective Students receive tour of Hearn Plaza

A deep dive on tour guides

Bianca Reznic, Staff Writer March 5, 2025

As the weather gets warmer and high school students receive college acceptance letters, Wake Forest students commonly see tour groups eagerly walking around campus. Some students are reminded of their...

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