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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

The Lilting Banshees advertise at the Fall Involvement fair (Courtesy of Wake Forest University).

Joining student orgs is hot, but the involvement fair doesn’t have to be

Aine Pierre, Online Managing Editor September 19, 2023

The beginning of the fall semester is often a time of great excitement. For first-years, the experience of being away at college — and all the newfound freedom that comes with it — is still fresh....

Students order at Smith’s Café, the latest occupant of the ZSR coffee shop.

The new dining options on campus, reviewed

Walker Newman, Staff Columnist September 15, 2023

Students have no doubt noticed the two new dining spots on campus — La Sabrosa and Smith’s Café, which replaced Yamas and Camino Bakery, respectively. This recent change has me wondering: What are...

Republican candidates debate in Milwaukee, Wisconsin (Courtesy of Getty Images).

GOP debate shows party’s future beyond Trump

Adam Coil, Arts & Culture Editor September 12, 2023

The first Republican presidential debate was mostly a breath of fresh air for conservative viewers looking to move away from the distinct spectacle of Trump-era politics. A relatively small portion of...

Tribble Hall is the home of various humanities departments, including English, history, creative writing, and education.

Bring the English major back from the dead

Adam Coil, Arts & Culture Editor September 7, 2023

Nationwide, college students are becoming less interested in studying the humanities. According to the co-director of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences’ Humanities Indicators project, Robert...

Some public figures, like Louisiana State University gymnast Olivia Dunne (pictured above) use photoshop on their social media posts (Screenshots of since-deleted Instagram posts by Olivia Dunne and Louisiana State University).

Is photoshopping on social media ethical?

Virginia Noone, Photography Editor September 5, 2023

My best friend recently texted me a picture of herself to get my stamp of approval before posting it on her Instagram, a tradition we’ve upheld since creating our accounts in fifth grade. As I looked...

Members of the UNC Chapel Hill community must now grapple with the latest shooting to occur on a college campus (Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons).

From the Editor: We stand with UNC

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

I picked up the phone on Monday to answer a call from my sister, a senior at UNC Chapel Hill. I was folding laundry. She was driving home from the grocery store. Thank goodness she was at the store. Just...

James Watson shares his tips for success in college (OGB Archives).

Tips and tricks to master college

James Watson and Adam Coil August 28, 2023

1. Listen to yourself  College demands a lot from you physically, socially and mentally — Wake Forest especially. It’s vital for your success as a Demon Deacon to know yourself well. If you’re...

Each step you take beyond
your comfort zone is a step towards self-discovery, resilience, and a more vibrant college experience, writes Student Body President Jackson Buttler (Courtesy of Student Government).

Letter: Student Body President welcomes the class of 2027

Jackson Buttler, Student Body President August 28, 2023

On behalf of the entire student body, let me be the first, but certainly not the last, to welcome you to your new home! For those of us who have not yet met, my name is Jackson Buttler, and I am lucky...

Letter from the Editor: Welcome to the Class of 2027

Letter from the Editor: Welcome to the Class of 2027

Christa Dutton, Editor-in-Chief August 28, 2023

Class of 2027,  On behalf of the Old Gold & Black, welcome to Wake Forest!  For many of you, Wake Forest has long been the destination. You dreamed of getting that letter in the mail, and now...

The Supreme Courts rulings on affirmative action are a setback to racial equality, writes Maryam Khanum. (Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons).

One giant leap backward for equality

Maryam Khanum, Multimedia Managing Editor July 25, 2023

In a 6-3 ruling in Students for Fair Admissions v. University of North Carolina and a 6-2 ruling its corresponding case, Students for Fair Admissions v. President and Fellows of Harvard College, the Supreme...

A statue of golf legend Arnold Palmer stands outside the Arnold Palmer Golf Complex on the campus of Wake Forest University on Tuesday, October 15, 2013.

Arnold Palmer would have opposed LIV Golf

Ashlyn Segler, Staff Columnist April 28, 2023

On Manchester Plaza April 7, the Wake Forest Traditions Council passed out cake squares, Arnold Palmer iced teas and chambray blue t-shirts that depicted “The King” himself. The celebration marked...

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From the Editor: Cheers to the Class of 2023

Christa Dutton, Editor-in-Chief April 27, 2023

Dear Class of 2023,  Congratulations! College graduation is a milestone that I’m sure you all have dreamed of achieving, and you should all be immensely proud that you are graduating from a university...

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