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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

Wake Forests new, non-binding early action option for first-generation students will take effect this year (Henry Bonilla/Old Gold & Black Archives)

Wake Forest creates Early Action application for first-generation students

Christa Dutton, Editor-in-Chief August 3, 2023

First-generation undergraduate applicants to Wake Forest now have an application option available only to them — non-binding Early Action.  Launching this fall, this application will allow first-generation...

Wake Forest leaders, following the Supreme Courts decision, reaffirmed the universitys commitment to creating a diverse community.

As affirmative action falls, Wake Forest looks forward

Maddie Stopyra, Breanna Laws, and Aine Pierre July 12, 2023

In response to the U.S. Supreme Court’s June 29 ruling that affirmative action is unconstitutional, Wake Forest states that it will remain committed to diversity. The full ramifications of the Court’s...

The University Counseling Center will reallocate funds to strengthen in-person service.

UCC ends partnership with telehealth service TimelyCare

Breanna Laws, Print Managing Editor June 30, 2023

After discontinuing its partnership with online therapy service TimelyCare, the University Counseling Center is reallocating funds to hire in-person providers for the fall semester. Daniel Paredes,...

Andrew R. Klein will begin work as dean of the law school on July 1.

Andrew R. Klein named dean of the law school

Maddie Stopyra, News Editor May 25, 2023

Wake Forest named Andrew R. Klein as dean of the School of Law, announced in an email sent by Wake Forest President Susan R. Wente on May 24. Currently the interim chancellor of Indiana University-Purdue...

Police presence in Reynolda Village Trails area: Live updates

Maddie Stopyra, Christa Dutton, and Breanna Laws May 17, 2023

Update 9:39 p.m. — Both suspects in custody According to a Wake Alert email sent at 9:13 p.m., the suspect that fled from a stolen vehicle during a traffic stop has been apprehended by the WSPD. The...

Graduates throw their caps into the air.

The Class of 2023 graduates

Christa Dutton, Editor-in-Chief May 16, 2023

After four years marked by anything but normalcy, Wake Forest President Susan Wente had a simple message for the Class of 2023 at Commencement: “You are ready.”  Wente acknowledged that while graduation...

Brian White currently serves as the general counsel and vice chancellor for legal affairs at the University of Kentucky.

University names Brian White its next vice president, general counsel and corporate secretary

Maddie Stopyra, News Editor May 6, 2023

Wake Forest appointed Brian White as the university’s vice president, general counsel and corporate secretary, announced in an email sent by Wake Forest President Dr.  Susan R. Wente on May 4. Currently...

Dr. Corey D.B. Walker speaks at the Commemoration of the Enslaved.

University hosts fifth annual Commemoration of the Enslaved

Isabella Romine, Features May 2, 2023

Wake Forest faculty, staff, students, alumni and community members gathered outside of Wait Chapel for the fifth annual Commemoration of the Enslaved on April 25. The event, which began in 2019, was created...

Two Wake Forest students hold Black Out Rage Gallons, or BORGs, at a party.

Breaking down the BORG: Harm reduction or glorified binge-drinking?

Virginia Noone, Photography Editor May 2, 2023

The University of Massachusetts Amherst made national news this month due to a new drinking trend. On March 4, 28, ambulances were called to UMass Amherst’s annual “Blarney” party, where students...

Vaccine clinics were common on campus and around Forsyth County in the early days of the pandemic.

University to no longer require COVID-19 vaccines beginning May 12

Aine Pierre, Online Managing Editor May 2, 2023

Wake Forest University announced on April 20 that after May 12, 2023, it will no longer require students, faculty or staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19. The vaccine will still be “strongly recommended,”...

It is unclear whether English professor Dr. Omaar Hena will be returning to Wake Forest to teach next semester or at any point in the future.

English professor’s future unclear after students uncover explicit images of him on social media

Christa Dutton and Maddie Stopyra April 27, 2023

In early February, posts began to circulate on the anonymous social media app Fizz about associate English professor Dr. Omaar Hena. The posts referred to photos and videos Hena posted of himself on Instagram...

October (left, Ray Gao) and June (right, Bella Wang) converse.

BiMoo addresses One-Child Policy in ‘Unborn’

Lambert Li, Contributing Writer April 24, 2023

The Chinese drama club, BiMoo, presented its fourth play — titled “Unborn” — at the Ring Theater in Scales last week April 10-11. The allegorical play reflected on China's notorious one-child Policy...

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