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Student Government announces 2025 Student Body President election results

Mattie Stillerman, Opinion Editor April 16, 2025

On Wednesday, April 9, Student Government announced all but one of the executive positions — Student Body President. After a runoff election, Amaya Williams was elected as Student Body President on Friday,...

 Renowned TV writer William Electric Black visited Winston-Salem Forsyth County elementary schools to promote gun safety. Photo courtesy of Wake Forest University

The Wake Forest Center for Literacy Education hosts a week of events highlighting the importance of gun safety education

Maria Silveira, News Editor April 13, 2025

A seven-time Emmy Award-winning writer from the television show Sesame Street visited two Winston-Salem Forsyth County elementary schools to promote gun safety. Renowned TV writer William Electric Black...

The DESK event often leaves an impact on Wake Forest students as well, serving as a way to engage in community service while making memories alongside new and old friends. Photo courtesy of @wfuniversity on Instagram

DESK paints elementary students a new learning space

Jill Yoder, Staff Writer April 13, 2025

Wake Forest’s annual DESK event took place on Tuesday, April 1, on Davis Field, bringing together student organizations from across campus to paint personalized desks for elementary school students in...

The speakers for the 2025-26 season were recently announced— Earvin “Magic” Johnson, Mitt Romney, Lt. Gen. H. R. McMaster and Cynthia Erivo. Photo courtesy of facetoface.wfu.edu

Face to Face reveals world- class speakers for the 2025-26 season

Caroline Khalaf, News Editor April 13, 2025

Every year, the Face to Face Speaker Forum grows, bringing in world-class names to Wake Forest and the broader Winston-Salem community. At the end of the 2024-25 season, the new program was announced....

Throughout the conversation, Legend reinforced the importance of believing in oneself, addressing many of the students and young professionals in the room who are just beginning their careers. Photo courtesy of Greensboro News and Record

John Legend concludes the 2024-25 Face to Face season

Jane Cohen, Contributing Writer April 13, 2025

To conclude the Face to Face Speaker Forum of the 2024-2025 season, the Wake Forest community welcomed acclaimed musician and EGOT winner John Legend on April 8. Winston-Salem locals, Wake Forest students,...

President Wente shared a comment via email, detailing the importance of keeping the Wake Forest community informed and assured of the commitments of the institution.

Message from administration affirms institutional commitments

Jill Yoder, Staff Writer April 13, 2025

On Monday, March 17, Wake Forest President Susan R. Wente, Provost Michele Gillespie and Executive Vice President Jackie Travisano sent out a letter titled “Affirming our institutional commitments.”...

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Competition rises in Student Government elections

Ella Klein, Editor-in-chief April 9, 2025

On Wednesday, April 9, the election results for the 2025-26 Student Government executive board were announced.  Except one. A singular candidate must receive at least 50 percent of the vote to win...

Old Gold & Black announces Student Government endorsements

Old Gold & Black announces Student Government endorsements

Executive Board April 8, 2025

The following represents the endorsements of the Old Gold & Black Executive Committee, which were conducted based on interviews with the candidates, their respective platforms and video pitches. No...

2025 Student Government candidate platforms

2025 Student Government candidate platforms

Executive Board April 8, 2025

Before their interview with the Executive Committee, each candidate running for an executive position within Student Government was asked to write a summary of their platform, both for the Old Gold &...

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...

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