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"Covers the campus like the magnolias"

Old Gold & Black

"Covers the campus like the magnolias"

Old Gold & Black

Wake Forest University Graduate Peter Gilbert is the Outreach Professor of Practice and Creative Director of Wake’s Documentary Film Program. (Photo Courtesy of Peter Gilbert)

And the award goes to…

Harper Ransburg, Staff Writer April 16, 2026

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...

Greene pictured next to students from his Suburban Gothic Literature First Year Seminar course. Provided by Harper Ransburg.

My therapy session with Victor Frankenstein

Harper Ransburg, Staff Writer February 13, 2026

My First Year Seminar (FYS) professor, Adrian Greene, once told our suburban Gothic literature class his elementary-aged daughter wanted to dress as Carrie from Stephen King’s novel “Carrie” for...

Mary Hauser (holding hammer) helps construct a roof at a Habitat for Humanity building project in Winston-Salem.

Q&A with a Habitat for Humanity volunteer

Miriam Fabrycky, Deputy Editor February 4, 2026

Community service is central to senior Mary Hauser’s life at Wake Forest. In addition to several other volunteer commitments, Hauser spends about one day each month building affordable housing with Habitat...

Joanna Ruocco (left) pictured at a Barnes & Noble event and signing for her novel A Shore Thing, alongside writer Libby Hubscher (right). Photo provided by Joanna Ruocco.

Q & A with Dr. Joanna Ruocco

Taylor Riley, Features Editor January 22, 2026

Dr. Joanna Ruocco is a Creative Writing and English professor at Wake Forest. She is Chair of the Board of Directors for Fiction Collective Two and an experimental publisher who has published several notable...

Charly Mendygral (Courtesy of LinkedIn)

Q&A with Office of Sustainability Intern

Ada McElroy, Contributing Writer October 3, 2025

Sustainability can have a variety of meanings. While often associated with environmental preservation practices, it can apply to economic, fashion and social efforts to maintain a healthy relationship...

Oscar Bray, a senior at Wake Forest majoring in history and minoring in East Asian studies and creative writing, poses for a photo. Bray will spend the next two years in Beijing as a Yenching Scholar.

Deacon Profile: Oscar Bray

Natasha Heisenberg, Features Editor February 23, 2024

When senior Oscar Bray began his East Asian studies minor, he knew that he wanted to pursue his passion for cultures and languages abroad. What he did not know was that, after graduating from Wake Forest...

Library Specialist Peter Romanov poses in between the stacks in ZSR. Romanov has worked at the library for over 25 years.

Peter Romanov: Librarian, graduate and son

Evan Harris, Multimedia Director February 8, 2024

If you’ve ever visited Z. Smith Reynolds Library (ZSR), you’ve likely spotted the familiar and friendly pair of glasses sitting behind the circulation desk.  For over 25 years, Peter Romanov has...

"Receiving an AASHE award would not only promote the visibility of Wolter’s composting achievements but also help to encourage further sustainable practices at Wake Forest."

Deacon Profile: Quin Wolters

Jimena Elmufdi, Staff Writer November 15, 2023

After graduating from Wake Forest last May, Quin Wolters, a former mathematical economics major and environmental studies minor, chose to continue her professional journey right here on campus. As a...

Zoe Clay poses for their graduation tabloid photograph in 2022.

Remembering Zoe Clay (’22)

Aine Pierre, Online Managing Editor October 27, 2023

Physical reminders of Zoe Clay (‘22) are everywhere on Wake Forest’s campus. One of Zoe’s Latin projects still sits on the desk of classics Professor Dr. T. H. M. Gellar-Goad’s office. A research...

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