"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

New Majors Reflect Environmental Awareness

New Majors Reflect Environmental Awareness

ogbwebsite January 23, 2020

As the world continues to come to grips with the effects of climate change, the need for an academic approach to environmental issues is apparent. Acknowledging this reality, the Editorial Board of the...

New OGB Leadership Prepares For The Year

New OGB Leadership Prepares For The Year

ogbwebsite January 16, 2020
As we transition into a new decade, the Editorial Board of the Old Gold & Black is looking forward to a year filled with growth, innovation and a continued dedication to reporting on the events of our campus.
OGB Executive Editors Reflect On Their Time

OGB Executive Editors Reflect On Their Time

ogbwebsite December 5, 2019

What a wild year it has been. As 2019 draws to a close, that is a sentiment shared among people all over the world, including on Wake Forest's campus. The end of 2019 also marks the end of the current...

Grading Scales Should Be Standardized

Grading Scales Should Be Standardized

ogbwebsite November 14, 2019

At this point in the semester, many Wake Forest students are starting to feel the stress of exams and final grades. In an environment as academically oriented and motivated at Wake Forest, many Demon Deacons...

Deacon Dining Should Go Back To Basics

Deacon Dining Should Go Back To Basics

ogbwebsite November 7, 2019

This semester, Deacon Dining has unveiled some new and ambitious food items in the Pit — such as UpDog Kombucha on tap, Krispy Kreme burgers and vegan pumpkin porridge. The Editorial Board of the Old...

Ban May Not Be Answer To Rampant JUULing

Ban May Not Be Answer To Rampant JUULing

ogbwebsite October 31, 2019

All across the country, university administrations are beginning to reckon with a new reality: the prevalent use of e-cigarettes on their campuses, particularly JUULs. The devices, which utilize a heating...

We Must Recognize The Benefits Of Fundraising

We Must Recognize The Benefits Of Fundraising

ogbwebsite October 17, 2019

On Tuesday, the 68th anniversary of President Harry Truman breaking ground on Wake Forest's new campus in Winston-Salem, the university announced that the Wake Will Lead campaign had surpassed its goal...

We Miss The Old Campus Grounds

We Miss The Old Campus Grounds

ogbwebsite September 26, 2019

A year ago, Wake Forest students returned to campus after the summer to find that a beloved campus staple, the Campus Grounds coffee shop, had changed forever in the wake of the renovations of Taylor Residence...

Students Should Participate In Activism

Students Should Participate In Activism

ogbwebsite September 19, 2019

 A year ago, led by Swedish schoolgirl and climate activist Greta Thunberg, young people around the world began "school striking for climate" — walking out of school for a few hours each Friday in order...

The Career Fair Should Appeal More Broadly

The Career Fair Should Appeal More Broadly

ogbwebsite September 12, 2019

Yesterday, hundreds of Wake Forest students from all years gathered in the Sutton Center for the Career Fair, where they met with representatives from dozens of potential employers across the country. Undeniably,...

Thrive Positively Impacts The Community

Thrive Positively Impacts The Community

ogbwebsite September 5, 2019

Five years ago, Wake Forest introduced the Thrive initiative, designed to provide students with the knowledge, skills and perspective to live healthy and fulfilling lives at Wake Forest. On Sept. 4, the...

OGB Puts Sci & Tech Section On Temporary Hiatus

OGB Puts Sci & Tech Section On Temporary Hiatus

ogbwebsite August 29, 2019

Last year, the Old Gold & Black introduced a new Science & Technology section intended to highlight STEM-related news as well as student and faculty research on Wake Forest's campus. This semester,...

Load More Stories