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Letter from the Editor: Paywalls and (literally) free press

Letter from the Editor: Paywalls and (literally) free press

Ella Klein, Editor-in-chief March 5, 2025

This letter represents the view of Ella Klein, editor-in-chief, not the Old Gold & Black.  Our campus newspaper is an important institution.  Unfortunately, print media is a dying art — more...

Letter from Exec: We need free speech

Letter from Exec: We need free speech

Skyler Villamar-Jones, Deputy Editor February 20, 2025

This letter represents the view of Skyler Villamar-Jones, deputy editor, not the Old Gold & Black.  The First Amendment is vital to every newspaper. It not only protects journalists who share their...

From the OGB archives

Letter from Exec: Objectivity & optimism

Executive Board February 6, 2025

This column represents the views of the Executive Committee of the Old Gold & Black. This includes Ella Klein, Editor-in-Chief, Skyler Villamar-Jones, Deputy Editor, Andrew Braun, Managing Editor and...

From the OGB archives

From the Editor: Year 109

Ella Klein, Editor-In-Chief January 23, 2025

Going into our 109th year, the Old Gold & Black is charting new waters.  Frankly, as the next generation of journalists, it’s hard not to grow alarmed at the spreading of misinformation and political...

In her last letter from the editor, Maddie Stopyra reflects on her time at the Old Gold & Black.

Letter from the Editor: Community matters

Maddie Stopyra, Editor-in-Chief December 5, 2024

Whenever I meet a new staff member nervous to take on their role, I tell them about my first article.  I was a second-semester freshman without any journalism experience. I liked to write but did not...

Letter from Exec: Reflecting on Election Day

Letter from Exec: Reflecting on Election Day

Executive Board November 8, 2024

Over the course of the semester, the Old Gold & Black editorial board discussed how to cover the 2024 election. We asked questions about what Wake Forest students would be interested in reading, as...

The Old Gold & Black presents the 2024 Election Edition

The Old Gold & Black presents the 2024 Election Edition

James Watson and Maddie Stopyra October 23, 2024

There are reasons to be more concerned about election misinformation this year than in years past. We need not look further than the last month of discourse on the social platform X, formerly Twitter,...

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Students deserve to practice their religion safely

Editorial Committee April 18, 2024

The Spring season symbolizes the importance of new beginnings and transformations. While there is certainly value in the act of reinvention, this season can also be used as a time of reflection and honoring...

Old Gold & Black announces Student Government endorsements

Old Gold & Black announces Student Government endorsements

Editorial Committee April 9, 2024

The following represents the endorsements of the Old Gold & Black's Editorial Committee, which are conducted by a majority vote based on interviews with the candidates, their respective platforms and...

The University must work with AI, not against it

The University must work with AI, not against it

Editorial Committee March 7, 2024

On Monday, March 4, Wake Forest sent out a short survey to students asking for their thoughts about recent innovations in the field of artificial intelligence (AI). This is a significant indication that...

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The mental health crisis must be taken seriously by the University

Editorial Committee February 22, 2024

One of the biggest challenges of being a college student is balancing career pursuits, homework and social life whilst simultaneously prioritizing mental health and personal well-being. At a school like...

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Editorial: Youth activism remains important to our democracy

Editorial Committee February 9, 2024

The emphasis on young generations bringing about social change is deeply embedded into the history of America. From the Civil Rights and Vietnam Anti-War Movements sparking infamous demonstrations on college...

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