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"Covers the campus like the magnolias"

Old Gold & Black

"Covers the campus like the magnolias"

Old Gold & Black

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...

“When it comes to statements, arbitrary decision-making opens the door for confusion on when, how and why schools comment on issues outside of their educational mandate.”

Higher education must be more cautious when speaking out on public crises

Jacob Graff, Contributing Columnist November 30, 2023

Recently, the question of when, how and whether institutions of higher education (IHEs) should respond to both domestic and international crises — especially those that have little to do with their core...

Wake Forest President Dr. Susan Wente delivers her annual address on Nov. 16 in Brendle Recital Hall. Senior Columnist Dillon Clark writes that Wente’s speech fell short of his expectations.

The call left unanswered

Dillon Clark, Senior Columnist November 30, 2023

Over the past few months, our Wake Forest community has faced a mountain of adversity and scrutiny. Students, faculty and the administration alike have been subject to significant pressure as the Israel-Hamas...

It sometimes seems to me that fall at Wake Forest has even more vitality than the spring.

Fall leaves bring vitality to campus

Sheryl Zhang, Staff Columnist November 30, 2023

To me, fall is the one season of the year when Wake Forest turns so beautiful that it seems to enclose our campus. Fall always comes with the beginning of a new school year, it’s been embedded in my...

Spring serves as a backdrop for various end-of-year celebrations, from academic recognitions to commencement ceremonies.

A love letter to spring at Wake Forest

Lourdes Lopez, Staff Columnist November 30, 2023

Wake Forest University awakens with a vibrant splendor as spring’s colors and picturesque scenes begin to embellish the campus. Far from the cold and neglectful ambience that winter embodies, spring...

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Letter to the Editor: Wake Forest must apologize to Professor Mullen

James Lutzweiler November 21, 2023

Dear President Wente, Perhaps you will recall the undersigned as having introduced you to your fellow Nebraska resident, Willa Cather, and her wonderful novel, “My Ántonia,” back in January 2022...

North Korean defector Yeonmi Park speaks at Wake Forest.

Wake Forest must preserve the free speech rights of campus speakers

Jacob Graff, Contributing Columnist November 20, 2023

Last week, Yeonmi Park, the North Korean defector turned right-wing commentator, gave a paid speech at Wake Forest University. The event was presented by the Wake Forest chapter of Young Americans for...

North Korean defector Yeonmi Park speaks at Wake Forest.

Wake Forest shouldn’t host propaganda

Lambert Li, Contributing Columnist November 20, 2023

North Korean defector Yeonmi Park gave a speech titled “The Truth about Communism” in Benson University Center last Wednesday night to an audience of Wake Forest students, faculty and other guests....

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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...

The Emsland nuclear power plant in Lower Saxony, Lingen, Germany is one of the final three nuclear power plants in Germany which was taken out of service on April 15. (Courtesy of CNN)

Will the real environmentalists please stand up?

Jacob Graff, Contributing Columnist November 16, 2023

On Wednesday, Nov. 1, Orsted, a Danish company specializing in offshore wind production, announced that it was canceling two planned development projects off the New Jersey coast. While New Jersey Gov....

(2016) My cousins and I getting ready for the Winston Salem Turkey Strut 5k!

Respect the Turkey

Mattie Stillerman, Contributing Writer November 16, 2023

It’s the most magical time of year when festive music echoes through decorated stores and beautiful lights bring the streets to life. You feel a warm nostalgic feeling in your chest, and a smile crawls...

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