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A sign posted outside Salem Chapel voting site reads Polling Place on Tuesday, March 5 — the day of the North Carolina primary elections. Wake Forest students registered with a South Campus address voted here.

2024 N.C. Primary results: Stein and Robinson set to face-off in November for high-profile Governor’s race, major upset in Winston-Salem city council

Maddie Stopyra and James Watson March 7, 2024

Editor’s Note: The following primary election results are accurate as of March 6, according to the North Carolina Board of Elections. Alongside 14 other states and one territory, the North Carolina...

The Workday initiative is led by Executive Vice President Jacqueline Travisono and Provost Michele Gillespie as well as a steering committee, composed of representatives across the university. (Courtesy of Wake Forest Athletics)

Wake Forest adopts Workday Student

Alexandra Meier, Senior Writer March 4, 2024

Wake Forest is implementing the Workday Student software to be used as a Student Information System in replacement of Ellucian Banner, which hosts the Wake Information Network (WIN). The software will...

North Carolinas primaries will be held on March 5, with early voting extending through March 2. (Courtesy of Sora Shimazaki, Creative Commons)

A student’s guide to voting in the North Carolina primary election

Maddie Stopyra and Eve Darke February 29, 2024

According to Wake Forest Assistant Director for Advocacy and Social Justice Deb Marke, primary elections are “underrated,” and they present opportunities for voters to compare their beliefs with those...

While we’re no Schoolhouse Rock, hopefully you have all the tools you need to head triumphantly to the ballot box this coming Tuesday, March 5. (Courtesy of MoCo360)

Candidate Roundup: a guide to 2024 municipal primary elections

James Watson, Arts & Culture Editor February 27, 2024

Now that you’ve familiarized yourself with the state executive offices of North Carolina through our previous guide, it’s time to move on to voting 201: municipal elections.  The task of understanding...

Cheney emphasized the importance of constitutionalism within the parties that run our democracy.

Face to Face Speaker Forum welcomes Liz Cheney

Caroline Khalaf, Senior Writer February 27, 2024

Former United States Representative Liz Cheney shared anecdotes about her life in United States politics for the 2024 Face to Face speaker forum on Feb. 22 in Wait Chapel. From 2017 to 2023, Cheney...

Dr. Mandy K. Cohen. (Courtesy of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)

Dr. Mandy K Cohen to deliver Wake Forest’s commencement address

Claire O’Brien, News Editor February 27, 2024

Dr. Mandy K. Cohen will deliver Wake Forest’s 2024 commencement address on Monday, May 20 on Hearn Plaza.  Cohen serves as the Director for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and...

On Feb. 19, Winston-Salem protestors held signs during the city council meeting including phrases such as “stop bombing kids”and “Your tax $$$ are dropping bombs on babies.”

Activists demand Winston-Salem city council call for ceasefire in Israel-Hamas war, as renewed international pressure mounts

James Watson, Arts & Culture Editor February 22, 2024

At Monday night’s bi-monthly City Council meeting, approximately a dozen protesters erupted after the public comment period, chanting “cease-fire now” as council members filed into a scheduled closed...

While we’re no Schoolhouse Rock, hopefully you have all the tools you need to head triumphantly to the ballot box this coming Tuesday, March 5. (Courtesy of MoCo360)

Candidate Roundup: A voter’s guide to the 2024 North Carolina state-wide primaries

Maddie Stopyra, Editor-In-Chief February 22, 2024

As the North Carolina primary election on March 5 quickly approaches, understanding the 10 state-wide offices and 63 candidates may feel daunting. The Old Gold & Black is here to provide a short-ish...

According to the Winston-Salem Police Department, over the last five years, there have been two traffic accidents at the intersection between University Parkway and Long Drive.

Crosswalk construction begins at University Parkway and Long Drive

Skyler Villamar-Jones, Senior Writer February 22, 2024

The Winston-Salem Department of Transportation has begun construction of a pedestrian crosswalk at the intersection of Long Drive and University Parkway on Feb. 13 with the hopes of improving student safety.  “I'm...

Signs from the “We are Wake” initiative containing encouraging and educational messages were arranged in a heart pattern on Manchester Plaza.

Wake Forest celebrates Mental Health Week

Alexandra Meier, Senior Writer February 21, 2024

Student Government hosted its annual Mental Health Week, featuring the theme “Mind Matters” from Feb. 12 to Feb. 18. The initiative aims to foster an open dialogue about mental health within the challenging...

During her 36 years at Wake Forest, she taught as a professor for undergraduate and graduate courses, served as chair of the English Department and contributed to faculty mentorship programs. (Courtesy of Wake Forest University)

Wake Forest celebrates 190th Founders Day

Skyler Villamar-Jones, Senior Writer February 21, 2024

Wake Forest celebrated its 190th Founders Day on Feb. 15 and honored the legacies of Claudia Thomas Kairoff and Dianne Dailey, recipients of the 2024 Medallion of Merit.  The event also featured a...

Florence “Flo” Ngala stands in front of one of her photographs as she closes her discussion.

TEDx Wake Forest hosts a variety of speakers who push boundaries in their respective fields

Skyler Villamar-Jones, Senior Writer February 21, 2024

TEDx Wake Forest hosted their annual event on Feb 8. This year’s event, themed, ‘Staying ConnecTED’, featured speakers who encouraged the audience to persevere, hold themselves accountable, reimagine...

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