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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...

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...

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...

Controversy surrounds former IDF-soldier's upcoming talk

Controversy surrounds former IDF-soldier’s upcoming talk

Ella Klein, Editor-in-chief January 31, 2025

Three Wake Forest professors have written in protest concerning an upcoming talk by Sam Fried, an American-born former Israeli Defense Forces soldier. Free Palestine WFU, a pro-Palestine student group...

The Panhellenic Council’s formal recruitment, which is typically held in person for a week in January before classes begin, has been held at least partially over Zoom following COVID-19

Rushing back to in-person sorority recruitment

Skyler Villamar-Jones, Deputy Editor January 23, 2025

Rush is stressful for every participant no matter the circumstances: active sorority members want their house to appeal to rushees and want to find those that best align with their sisterhood’s values....

The anonymous donation will lead to entrepreneurship faculty hirings, the creation of new courses and eventually support the construction of a state-of-the-art facility.

Wake Forest’s Center for Entrepreneurship receives $30 million donation

Maria Silveira, News Editor January 22, 2025

Wake Forest's Center for Entrepreneurship received a $30 million donation, one of the most significant in the university's history, from an anonymous donor last month. According to a press release, the...

University President Susan Wente gave her third annual address in Scales Fine Arts Center last week. She highlighted several University accomplishments and emphasized the importance of academic freedom and community care.

University President Susan Wente delivers third annual address

Skyler Villamar-Jones and Ella Klein December 5, 2024

After the recent presidential election, cancellation of an Oct. 7 guest lecturer and announcement of  The Grounds, Brendle Recital Hall buzzed in anticipation of Wake Forest President Susan R. Wente’s...

Kappa Alpha Theta will no longer participate in primary recruitment in the spring 2025 rush season. (Courtesy of @wfutheta on Instagram)

Kappa Alpha Theta switches to Continuous Open Recruitment

Skyler Villamar-Jones, News Editor December 5, 2024

The Zeta Omicron Chapter of Kappa Alpha Theta sorority announced on Nov. 7 its decision to switch from a traditional primary recruitment to a Continuous Open Recruitment (COR) process. This announcement,...

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