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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...

From the Editor: Year 108

From the Editor: Year 108

Maddie Stopyra, Editor-in-Chief January 25, 2024

Last year, the Old Gold & Black saw a lot of growth. We welcomed the Environment section and the editorial committee, expanded our print edition to 20 pages and added several new staff positions, including...

"I hear the conversations our stories start, and I witness the change we affect."

One last letter from the Editor: Thank you

Christa Dutton, Editor-in-Chief December 1, 2023

I remember the first time I ever walked into the Old Gold & Black office. I was scared as hell.  I had only written a handful of news stories, and I didn’t know anyone on staff. I didn’t even...

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Editorial: Our professors need support

Editorial Committee November 16, 2023

Each day, the Israel-Hamas war rages on and death tolls rise as innocent civilians on both sides suffer. Muslim and Jewish communities around the world feel the painful effects of these horrors, including...

From Exec: Pain demands to be heard

From Exec: Pain demands to be heard

Executive Board October 19, 2023

It is never easy to learn in the shadow of tragedy. The atrocities we have witnessed in Israel and Gaza may be half a world away, but for many on our campus, the violence could not be closer to home. As...

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