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'Covers the campus like the magnolias'
"Covers the campus like the magnolias"

Old Gold & Black

"Covers the campus like the magnolias"

Old Gold & Black

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Here are the candidates running for Student Government

Christa Dutton, Editor-in-Chief March 31, 2023

Wake Forest Student Government released the ballot for the 2023 election yesterday. Here’s who will be on the ballot when voting opens on April 4 at noon.  President: Hasan Pyarali (‘24) and Jackson...

As provost, Dr. Michele Gillespie is responsible for overseeing Wake Forests academics.

Three things we learned from Provost Michele Gillespie’s first address

Ava Cofiell, Staff Writer March 31, 2023

On March 23, Provost Dr. Michele Gillespie delivered her first address to WFU students and faculty as Provost — providing an eye-opening look into Wake Forest’s present and future. Here is what we...

A flier from the Womens Center advertises Womens History Month.

“Elevate and Celebrate”: Women’s History Month events highlight intersectionality

Maddie Stopyra, News Editor March 31, 2023

More than 20 women gathered in the Black Student Alliance lounge for a casual evening of mentorship and community on March 15, sharing stories and snacks as part of the Women’s Center Girls Night. “It...

K. Killian Noe is the founder of the Recovery Café Network.

WFU announces K. Killian Noe (’80) as 2023 commencement speaker

Christa Dutton, Editor-in-Chief March 31, 2023

K. Killian Noe will deliver Wake Forest University’s commencement address on Monday, May 15, Wake Forest announced Friday by email.  Noe is an author, pastor, community builder, visionary and founder...

Capt. Shelley Lovejoy addresses the media at a press conference.

WSPD captain: Gunfire at Forsyth Tech came from visiting high-school student

Christa Dutton, Editor-in-Chief March 30, 2023

Winston-Salem Police say they have identified the source of gunfire that was reported earlier today at Forsyth Technical Community College. Capt. Shelley Lovejoy said that 18-year-old high school student...

This is the third editorial the Old Gold & Black has written this year about gun violence on college campuses.

Gunfire reported at Forsyth Tech: Live updates

4:36 p.m. - President Susan Wente's statement Wake Forest President Susan Wente provided the following statement to the Old Gold & Black: “When something like this happens, all of us who attend...

Jacqueline Travisano will officially begin work at Wake Forest in July.

Wente appoints new executive vice president

Maddie Stopyra, News Editor March 29, 2023

Jacqueline Travisano prioritizes collaborative, student-centered leadership — values she says she will bring to her new role as Wake Forest’s executive vice president and chief financial officer. “I...

Dr. Jackie Krasas addresses Wake Forest after being named dean of the College and Graduate School of Arts and Sciences.

Search committee selects Jackie Krasas to lead college, graduate school

Daniel Parolini, News Editor March 29, 2023

On St. Patrick’s Day, Wake Forest faculty and administrators gathered in Reynolda Hall’s Green Room to welcome Dr. Jackie Krasas to her new role of Dean of the College and Graduate School of Arts &...

Wake N Shake, a 12-hour dance-a-thon, is a campus tradition.

Wake ‘N Shake raises nearly a quarter million dollars

Hope Zhu, Staff Writer March 28, 2023

The air in the Sutton Center was thick with energy and anticipation as students, faculty and staff flocked to the venue for the long-awaited annual Wake ‘N Shake event on March 25. As the clock struck...

Dr. Lorraine Wolf (left) and Dr. Jane Brown (right) chat before their lecture in Kulynych Auditorium.

Event series highlights ‘autism and the college experience’

Aine Pierre, Online Managing Editor March 28, 2023

According to a 2011 study, the most recent one conducted, as many as two percent of college students may meet diagnostic criteria for autism. From March 21-23, a series of events and sessions on Wake Forest’s...

A flyer details Rajmohan Gandhis talk.

Rajmohan Gandhi’s second event focuses on modern lessons

Claire O'Brien, Staff Writer March 23, 2023

Professor Rajmohan Gandhi gave a lecture titled “Gandhi: Lessons for the 21st Century” on March 15 — his second event at Wake Forest that week. Held in Annenberg Forum, the lecture hall was filled...

Students cover each other in colorful powders in observance of Holi.

Holi celebration returns with flying colors

Evan Harris and Daniel Parolini March 22, 2023

More than 350 students and faculty gathered on Manchester Plaza to celebrate the Hindu festival of Holi on March 18. And despite a recent wave of colder weather, by the end of the celebration, faces were...

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