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The Founders Day addresses each touched on the deep and transformative impact of Wake Forest on the lives of all those who step on to campus, as well as the power each person has to be the creators of a transformative culture.

Wake Forest Celebrates 191st Founders Day

Jill Yoder, Staff Writer March 22, 2025

Feb. 20 marked the 191st annual Wake Forest Founders Day, celebrated with a program held in Wait Chapel for students, faculty, staff and alumni. The event honored Beth and Larry Hopkins with the honorific...

‘Ask a Muslim’ is an event held each year that allows Wake Forest students to learn more about Muslim culture. 
(Photo courtesy of @wfu_msa on Instagram)

The Muslim Student Association hosts Islam Awareness Week

Sydney Glenn, Contributing Writer March 22, 2025

Wake Forest students were allowed to connect with their Muslim peers during Islam Awareness Week, which was held Feb. 17-21.  “Our goal was to focus on educating, engaging and fostering open dialogue...

“In 2024, Wake ‘N Shake raised $313,052.411 and the event continues to grow each year.”

Wake ‘N Shake 2025 preview

Sydney Glenn, Contributing Writer March 22, 2025

Wake Forest students are gearing up to wear their dancing shoes and get on the floor for the upcoming annual Wake ‘N Shake event. Each spring, Wake ‘N Shake is a 12-hour dance marathon that raises...

At the Masquerade Ball, Dr. Shea Kidd Brown presented the Kenneth A. Zick Scholarship to junior Chase Clark in recognition of Clark’s outstanding leadership. (Photo Courtesy of Christopher Wallace)

“An evening filled with mystery and elegance”: secret society hosts Masquerade Ball

Miriam Fabrycky, Features Editor March 18, 2025

On the crisp night of Sunday, Feb. 23, a smattering of shivering students and professors followed a trail of battery-powered candles along Carroll Weathers Drive. The illuminated path wove through the...

At the Face to Face Student- Led Event, David Brooks spoke with the moderators, senior Steven Cayea and master’s student Nasra Deria.

David Brooks brings wisdom to the Face to Face student-led forum

Caroline Khalaf, News Editor March 6, 2025

The Wake Forest community gathered to hear David Brooks, a conservative columnist and author, express his takes on the current state of our social and political world. The Face to Face speaker forum was...

Sections of the statement emphasize that Wake Forest community members speak on behalf of themselves, not the university.

University releases draft statement outlining standards for civil liberties on campus

Ella Klein, Editor-in-chief February 19, 2025

After a year taut with tension after on-campus protests, Wake Forest University released a draft statement of freedom of expression and academic freedom.  The draft statement was posted on Feb. 11....

Many of the FLC members claim that grades anger both students and teachers since they do not allow students to make mistakes and force faculty to emotionally coddle their students rather than teach them.

The start of a grading revolution: faculty rethink grades in the Forest

Jane Cohen, Contributing writer February 19, 2025

“F**k grades. No, really.” This is what students read in the syllabus of “Gaming in the Ancient World” taught by classics professor T.H.M. Gellar-Goad. A committee of Wake Forest faculty gathered...

Student Government held Mental Health Week Feb. 9 through Feb. 14 this year.

Student Government hosts ninth annual Mental Health Week

Jill Yoder, Staff Writer February 18, 2025

Mental health has become increasingly normalized in the world and on college campuses but remains one that can produce shame when discussed in unhealthy environments.  In a time when students are planning...

Many organizations come together to host these events, including the Intercultural Center, the Black Student Alliance (BSA) and the African and Caribbean Student Association (AfriCasa). (Courtesy of @interculturalwfu on Instagram)

A recap of Black History Month celebrations at Wake Forest

Jill Yoder, Contributing Writer February 18, 2025

Saturday, Feb. 1 marked the start of Black History Month around the world. As global communities celebrate throughout the month, Wake Forest embarks on four weeks of community events, reflection and celebration...

The speaker event, held on Jan. 29 in ZSR Auditorium, was in recognition of International Holocaust Remembrance Day. (Courtesy of @wfu_hillel on Instagram)

Holocaust survivor speaks for International Holocaust Remembrance Day

Maria Silviera and Caroline Khalaf February 18, 2025

By the time she was seven years old, Shelly Weiner had lived in a ghetto, lost a majority of her loved ones, been struck by shrapnel and hid underground for 28 months. The Holocaust survivor spoke to a...

On Jan. 18, TikTok had yet to be sold, resulting in the app shutting down several hours before the ban would officially take effect. (Courtesy of Reuters)

Students React to TikTok Ban and Reinstatement

Jill Yoder, Contributing Writer February 18, 2025

On the evening of Jan. 18, TikTok went dark for users across the United States, becoming the first social media platform to be banned in the U.S. from public use. After a week of influencer goodbye videos...

Update: Former IDF soldier’s talk canceled

Update: Former IDF soldier’s talk canceled

Ella Klein, Editor-in-chief February 6, 2025

Earlier this week, controversy surrounded a slated talk by a former Israeli Defense Forces soldier — the event has now been canceled.  Sam Fried, an American-born IDF soldier, was invited by Jewish...

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