"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

Sixteen players are planning to enroll early, starting classes at Wake Forest this upcoming spring semester. (Photo courtesy of Wake Forest Athletics)

Twenty-two recruits commit to Wake Forest football

Cooper Sullivan, Sports Editor December 23, 2023

Head Coach Dave Clawson received some early Christmas gifts on Wednesday morning as 22 players signed their National Letter of Intent (NLI) to play football for Wake Forest. The Early National Signing...

Hunter Sallis throws down a dunk during a fast break against Delaware State. The junior guard led all scorers with 19. (Photo Courtesy of Wake Forest Athletics)

MBB shakes off rust to beat Delaware State

Cooper Sullivan, Sports Editor December 23, 2023

An all too familiar story unfolded during the opening minutes of Monday night’s non-conference matchup between the Demon Deacons (7-3) and the Delaware State Hornets (6-8). Wake Forest walked onto...

Junior guard Cam Hildreth drives to the basket. Hildreth finished with 11 points and 3 assists.

Demon Deacons wash Presbyterian Blue Hose, 91-68

Cooper Sullivan, Sports Editor December 23, 2023

Head Coach Steve Forbes was worried he would have to spend Christmas thinking about an embarrassing non-conference loss. Instead, he will have a nice win wrapped under the tree after Wake Forest (8-3)...

Eight staff photographers make up the inaugural year in review sports photo gallery.

The best sports photos of 2023

For college students, the month of December brings only two things: immense stress from final exams and year-end “Best Of” lists to procrastinate studying for said final exams. It’s a vicious cycle...

John Melton, better known as Captain Deacon, has been a die-hard Wake Forest fan since 1973, when he was six years old.

The Man Behind the (Rubber) Mask

Cooper Sullivan, Sports Editor December 11, 2023

If you have been to a Wake Forest sporting event over the past few years, you have probably seen John Melton there, as well. You may not recognize the name, but it’s hard not to miss the lifelong Wake...

Head Coach Dave Clawson earns a commitment from graduate transfer quarterback Hank Bachmeier. (Courtesy of Hank Bachmeier)

Wake Forest football lands new quarterback through portal

Sean Kennedy, Assistant Sports Editor December 10, 2023

Wake Forest may have a new name directing the offense next year, as former Louisiana Tech quarterback Hank Bachmeier committed to the Demon Deacons Sunday morning, per ESPN’s Pete Thamel. Bachmeier,...

Kaia Harrison tries to drive to the basket past two reaching Charlotte defenders. The graduate guard finished the night with 11 points, four assists and four steals. (Courtesy of Wake Forest Athletics)

Women’s basketball falls just short of a comeback against Charlotte

Andrew Braun, Staff Writer December 10, 2023

Wake Forest women’s basketball lost 69-58 to the Charlotte 49ers at home on Thursday, Dec. 7.  It was a disappointing loss for the Demon Deacons (2-7) as they rallied back after playing from behind...

Kaia Harrison rises for a jump shot in Wake Forests 81-57 loss to Texas A&M.

Women’s basketball falls in inaugural ACC/SEC challenge

Andrew Braun, Staff Writer December 10, 2023

Wake Forest women’s basketball struggled for a foothold in the inaugural ACC/SEC Women’s Basketball Challenge, losing at home to the Texas A&M Aggies 81-57 on Thursday night.  The Demon Deacons...

Junior center Efton Reid is granted a waiver for immediate eligibility.

Breaking: Efton Reid granted waiver for immediate eligibility

Sean Kennedy, Assistant Sports Editor December 6, 2023

After weeks of limbo, Wake Forest men’s basketball center and captain Efton Reid has been granted a waiver for immediate eligibility by the NCAA. “We are delighted and excited for Efton Reid as...

A mostly empty Allegacy Stadium watches Wake Forest beat Vanderbilt 36-20 in Week 2.

Tracking all the intended transfers in and out of Wake Forest

Cooper Sullivan, Sports Editor December 4, 2023

Whether you are a fan of the transfer portal or not, it doesn’t matter — the new age of college athletics is here. With added years of eligibility from COVID-19 (the upcoming 2024 season is the final...

Junior Cameron Hildreth played all 40 minutes on the floor Wednesday night scoring 18 points.

Men’s basketball gets ‘identity’ win over Florida Gators

Sean Kennedy, Assistant Sports Editor December 4, 2023

Hard. Smart. Gritty. Grimy. Tough. That was what Head Coach Steve Forbes wanted to see out of his Demon Deacons (4-3) against the Florida Gators (4-3) on Wednesday, and he saw all five of them en route...

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