"Covers the campus like the magnolias"

Old Gold & Black

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

Old Gold & Black

"Covers the campus like the magnolias"

Old Gold & Black

(Courtesy of Student Government)

Student Government Report from March 23

Jessica Schmidt, SG Beat Reporter March 25, 2021

Executive Reports President Miles Middleton encouraged students to sign up for the Call to Conversation for the Naming Committee that was sent out to students this past week. He also announced that...

Deacon Profile: Amy Foley

Deacon Profile: Amy Foley

Emily Toro, Contributing Writer March 25, 2021

Amy Foley is a sophomore from Lake Forest, Ill. majoring in health and exercise science. She manages RedCup Wake, an Instagram humor account affiliated with RedCup News. Though her focus is on sports content,...

Lilting Banshees plan April Fools return

Lilting Banshees plan April Fools return

Abby Bermeo, Contributing Writer March 25, 2021

Wake Forest sketch comedy group The Lilting Banshees will be making their much-awaited comeback on April 1 with a Student Union-organized Murder Mystery Event on the Lower Quad. The tickets to the Murder...

Wake Forest has transitioned to Yellow with even looser restrictions present than in the fall, in part due to better information about viral spread.

University returns to Yellow after six months

Jackie Thacher, Contributing Writer March 18, 2021

On March 12, the bright orange banners that had been hanging on campus since the beginning of the semester were replaced with a muted yellow ones. While the new banners are certainly less eye-catching...

Traditionally, degrees are conferred all at once to graduates on Hearn Plaza. This year, there will be multiple graduation ceremonies for different small groups at outdoor sports stadiums such as Truist Field.

In-person commencement planned for class of 2021

Julia Ochsenhirt, Assistant News Editor March 18, 2021

Wake Forest University will hold commencement for the Class of 2021 in person this spring, according to an email sent by President Nathan Hatch to members of the senior class. Commencement ceremonies...

Former Secretaries of State Colin Powell (who served under George W. Bush) and Madeline Albright (who served under Bill Clinton) will speak about bipartisanship in this polarized era.

Famous diplomats headline conference

Aine Pierre, News Editor March 18, 2021

Former Secretaries of State Madeline Albright and Colin Powell will give the keynote address tonight at a conference held by the Program for Leadership and Character at Wake Forest. The conference, officially...

In previous years, TEDx events were held on Wake Forest’s campus, with speakers giving in-person talks. This year, the event will be held virtually.

TEDx makes virtual return to Wake Forest

Abby Bermeo, Contributing Writer March 18, 2021

On April 10, Wake Forest will host a TEDx event, the university’s ninth. This year, as with many popular events, the festivities will be held online, and students will either be able to view the speeches...

Deacon Profile: Eliza Drake

Deacon Profile: Eliza Drake

Cooper Sullivan, Staff Writer March 18, 2021

Eliza Drake is a senior from Columbia, S.C. majoring in theatre with a minor in English. A recent Wake Forest URECA Arts & Humanities Fellow, Drake has written, directed and produced an original play...

As part of an effort to engage with first-year students, President Nathan Hatch will meet with students on the Manchester Quad’s fireside space to address concerns and answer questions about Wake Forest.

Hatch plans ‘fireside’ chats

Alexandra Karlinchak, Editor-in-Chief March 18, 2021

President Hatch will be holding regular, small-group discussions with first-year students on Manchester Plaza. This program, cleverly titled Fireside on Manchester to evoke the fireside chats given by...

Democrats in Congress advanced H.R. 5, otherwise known as the Equality Act, last month. It now faces a difficult road in the Senate, where current rules require 60 votes for passage.

LGBTQ+ students, allies hail passage of H.R. 5

Khushi Arya, Staff Writer March 18, 2021

Step outside of Wake Forest’s campus gates and you may not receive just treatment, at least if you belong to the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Queer and beyond (LGBTQ+) community, as per North Carolina...

(Courtesy of Student Government)

Student Government Report from March 17

Jessica Schmidt, SG Beat Reporter March 18, 2021

Executive Reports President Miles Middleton reported that he has two upcoming meetings this week. One will be the Parent Council Meeting and the other is a meeting with Vice President Penny Rue. Speaker...

A photo of a school building

Winston-Salem schools begin reopening

Alexandra Karlinchak, Editor-in-Chief March 11, 2021

Though Wake Forest University has been offering in-person learning opportunities to students throughout the 2020-21 academic year, other Winston-Salem-based students have not been so lucky — but this...

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