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"Covers the campus like the magnolias"

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Adam Coil

Adam Coil, Arts & Culture Editor

Adam Coil is a junior from Marietta, Ohio, majoring in English. He loves to write short stories, play chess online and fall asleep during the day reading.
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Director Michael Kamtman gives suggestions to his actors during rehearsals.

“The Tempest” blows through Tedford Stage

Adam Coil, Senior Writer
April 10, 2025
An Ode to the Reynolda Waterfall

An Ode to the Reynolda Waterfall

Adam Coil, President of The Magnolia
December 6, 2024
"Amid all this chaos, we also see how agency can be created by what one chooses to think about and remember."

“Constellations” falls in love for the first time over and over again

Adam Coil, Arts & Culture Editor
December 4, 2024
Willa Wasserman (left) and Jane Alexander (right) sit down to begin their discussion on Wasserman's work in the Reese Collection.

Reese Collection adds to the conversation on trans art

Adam Coil, Arts & Culture Editor
November 24, 2024
Von Neumann worked closely with J. Robert Oppenheimer, the father of the atomic bomb, in Princeton, N.J. (Courtesy of the Computer History Museum)

“The MANIAC” makes scientific history captivating

Adam Coil, Arts & Culture Editor
November 15, 2024
"More than anything, what I think this play truly understands about our lives in this age of the internet is just how intimate and intertwined the comical and the tragic is — the quotidian and the catastrophic."

“Love and Information” finds harmony in shocks and glitches

Adam Coil, Arts & Culture Editor
November 7, 2024
"In particular, as young women voters increasingly turn toward the Democratic party, young men proportionally gravitate toward Donald Trump."

Streamers turn to politics as election looms

Adam Coil, Arts & Culture Editor
October 23, 2024
Drew Shamir prepares the sound system for his performance in Hanes Art Gallery.

Literature in Performance

Adam Coil, Arts & Culture Editor
October 21, 2024
"Nakayasu began her writer’s workshop in Benson Center by outlining her own philosophy and approach to translating, describing herself (somewhat jokingly) as an emancipated-ultra-idio-translator."

Sawako Nakayasu reveals the practice behind the poetry

Adam Coil, Arts & Culture Editor
October 21, 2024
The cast of characters scramble to make sense of what they find when the lights finally turn back on

Isabella Biricik (left) and Casey Salzman (right) sing and dance as they rehearse for an upcoming musical.

Mattos Paschal spoke of her experiences journeying from Wake Forest into the world of buying and selling fine art.

[Photo] Art alumna Mattos Paschal ‘14 shares her story in the world of art sales

Grace Taylor, Contributing Writer
September 24, 2024
Wake Forest's Anthony Aston Players kick off the 2024-2025 theater season with "The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940."

Wake Forest Theatre department stabs into the Fall season

Adam Coil, Arts & Culture Editor
September 23, 2024
Several art, music and theater events can be expected on campus this semester. (Courtesy of Wake Forest University)

Arts & Culture preview: Fall 2024

Adam Coil and Lydia Derris
September 19, 2024
"Some paintings, like Hoffman’s “Phylogenesis,” gave me the immense pleasure of looking at an image that deserves (or demands) a new word of its own."

“Founders Vision” opens at Reynolda House

Adam Coil, Arts & Culture Editor
September 9, 2024
"“Poor Things” is more fruitful for discussion when it is viewed not as a character study of Bella but, as Stone described it, “a very twisted fairy tale” that is fully metaphorical." (Courtesy of @BilliamSkara/X)

‘Poor Things’ humorously embraces depravity

Adam Coil, Senior Writer
February 26, 2024
Catanzano records her first draft of “World Lines” at Simons Center for Geometry and Physics in 2018 and meets over Zoom. (Courtesy of Amy Catanzano)

‘Quantum Poetics’ marries quantum physics and poetry

Adam Coil, Senior Writer
February 7, 2024
The images above are examples of the left's perceived lack of engage- ment with complex world issues by simplifying their solutions.

It’s simple: Everything is really complicated

Adam Coil, Arts & Culture Editor
November 16, 2023
Junior Enzo Menghini is a political science and philosophy major and a prize-winning poet.

Enzo Menghini is a poet without a country

Adam Coil, Arts & Culture Editor
November 15, 2023
Freshman Aderinola “Nola” Adepoju plays Lynda Blackmon Lowery, the youngest demonstrator in the 1965 Civil Rights march from Selma to Montgomery.

‘Turning 15 on the Road to Freedom’ gives a topical testimony to a uniquely American story

Adam Coil, Arts & Culture Editor
November 6, 2023
Dr. Michael Snediker, the author of “The Apartment of Tragic Appliances,” reads aloud from “Landscape as Ascesis.”

Dean Family Speaker Series event befuddles students

Adam Coil, Arts & Culture Editor
October 30, 2023
It’s been a week since Drake released his latest album, “For All the Dogs.”

[Photo] For all the deacs

Cooper Sullivan, Sports Editor
October 18, 2023
“The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar” is a faithful adaptation of Roald Dahl’s original short story. (Courtesy of IMDb)

Who in the world is stopping Wes Anderson?

Adam Coil and James Watson
October 18, 2023
Fred Motten answering questions during the Q&A portion of the "Hell of a Panel" event.

Bookmarks festival gives voice to the unheard

Adam Coil, Arts & Culture Editor
September 28, 2023
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
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
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
Music Performance: Alice Hauser

Music Performance: Alice Hauser

Adam Coil, Life Editor
April 27, 2023
Theatre: Nicole Liu

Theatre: Nicole Liu

Adam Coil, Life Editor
April 27, 2023
Mathematics: Molly Blackburn

Mathematics: Molly Blackburn

Adam Coil, Life Editor
April 27, 2023
The life section featured coverage on our generation's preeminent artists, like Ice Spice.

Life

James Watson and Adam Coil
April 27, 2023
Adam Coil, donning a mask and apron, poses during the COVID pandemic.

A COVID-19 Odyssey: constructing a new me

Adam Coil, Life Editor
March 16, 2023
Encouraged to stay indoors, many turned to media to pass the time.

[Photo] The media that got us through quarantine

James Watson, Life Editor
March 16, 2023
On appreciating pop music

On appreciating pop music

Adam Coil, Life Editor
March 15, 2023
“Live at Bush Hall” occupies a unique, hard-to-pin-down space in the lexicon of artistic pursuits, writes Adam Coil.

Black Country, New Road remain friends forever

Adam Coil, Life Editor
February 27, 2023
Andrew Callaghan's latest special has come under fire because of sexual assault allegations surrounding the star.

A good celebrity is hard to find

Adam Coil, Life Editor
February 16, 2023
In a Lars Tunbjörk photograph, a man stands in a yellow room.

Tunbjörk’s photography remains relevant

Adam Coil, Life Editor
February 15, 2023
A popular subreddit discusses solipsism.

Being watched, feeling solipsistic

Adam Coil, Life Editor
February 1, 2023
One of the keys to reading more is to read books that interest you.

A quick guide to reading more in 2023

Adam Coil, Life Editor
January 11, 2023
George Saunders writes devastatingly simple stories, but there is usually hidden meaning beneath.

How George Saunders breaks your heart

Adam Coil, Life Editor
November 30, 2022
Hans Niemann (right) defeats Magnus Carlsen (left) in a chess match.

Chess cheating claims lack support

Adam Coil, Life Editor
October 3, 2022
"What I Talk About When I Talk About Running" is an inspiring read.

Taking inspiration from ‘What I Talk About When I Talk About Running’

Adam Coil, Life Editor
September 28, 2022
"The Wolf of Wall Street" seems to avoid criticizing its subject matter.

Considering the kinds of stories worth apologizing for

Adam Coil, Life Editor
September 7, 2022
I can't stop performing

I can’t stop performing

Adam Coil, Life Editor
September 2, 2022
The Spotify logo against a black background.

Talking music: the best albums of 2022 (so far)

Adam Coil, Brody Leo, and Ishan Viradia
August 24, 2022
A photograph of toilet paper hanging from trees.

Wake A-Z

Meredith Prince and Adam Coil
August 18, 2022
Japanese Language and Culture: Mia Williams

Japanese Language and Culture: Mia Williams

Adam Coil, Life Editor
April 28, 2022
Latin: Zoe Clay

Latin: Zoe Clay

Adam Coil, Life Editor
April 28, 2022

Life

Adam Coil and Josie Scratchard
April 28, 2022
Colatura's first LP will release on April 22.

Colatura to release “And Then I’ll be Happy”

Adam Coil, Life Editor
April 21, 2022
Tyler “Ninja” Blevins represented the Fortnite community in You- Tube Rewind 2018 which reached almost 20 million dislikes.

YouTube Rewind and the issue with ‘nichization’

Adam Coil, Life Editor
April 20, 2022
Adam's Culture Column

Adam’s Culture Column

Adam Coil, Life Editor
March 24, 2022
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[Photo] Literature

March 23, 2022
Tom ponders his isolation and the futility of his actions in "Vivarium".

Case studies: David Lynch and the rise of dark suburbia

Adam Coil, Life Editor
March 17, 2022
Those who listen to Radiohead may be labeled "male manipulators".

Artistic tropes expose danger of stereotyping

Adam Coil, Life Editor
March 17, 2022
Collage of album covers visually represents the diversity waiting to be discovered in niche music genres.

Dive into gate-keepable music

Brody Leo and Adam Coil
March 3, 2022
Kanye "Ye" West's Twitter antics have attracted widespread attention.

Students discuss recent events in music

Adam Coil and Brody Leo
February 17, 2022
The bus driver on the way to New York almost left a mother at a gas station while her baby was on the bus.

Finding adventure in first trip to New York

Adam Coil, Life Editor
February 10, 2022
The sun sets over the hill near Adam's grandfather's house.

Contemplating the nostalgia of growing up

Adam Coil, Life Editor
February 3, 2022
Services like BetterHelp do not improve the mental health conditions of their patients.

Online therapy is not the answer

Adam Coil, Life Editor
February 3, 2022
Adam Coil writes that A24's "The Tragedy of Macbeth" was underwhelming.

“Macbeth” adaptation underwhelms viewers

Adam Coil, Life Editor
January 20, 2022
“The Emoji Movie” reflects Red Scare American ideology

“The Emoji Movie” reflects Red Scare American ideology

Adam Coil, Assistant Life Editor
December 2, 2021
Anderson triumphs in new film, "The French Dispatch"

Anderson triumphs in new film, “The French Dispatch”

Adam Coil, Assistant Life Editor
November 11, 2021
Life through the lens - Elisabeth Kuguru

Life through the lens – Elisabeth Kuguru

Elisabeth Kuguru and Adam Coil
October 28, 2021
Eclectible Shop is, as the name suggests, an eclectic store owned by Frank Frye filled with unique and interesting finds from literature to art.

Life on the street: Visiting the Eclectible Shop

Adam Coil, Assistant Life Editor
October 21, 2021
South Korean drama "Squid Game" is a hit

South Korean drama “Squid Game” is a hit

Adam Coil, Assistant Life Editor
October 14, 2021

Life on the street: discovering Winston-Salem

Adam Coil, Assistant Life Editor
September 30, 2021
Met Gala flourishes as celebration of ignorance

Met Gala flourishes as celebration of ignorance

Adam Coil, Assistant Life Editor
September 30, 2021
Despite the emergence of online literature, bookstores remain steadfast.

The world of literature holds an undying beauty

Adam Coil, Staff Writer
September 23, 2021
Tiny Meat Gang, a podcast, came from the success of the duo’s video essays.

The beauty of the YouTube video essay

Adam Coil, Contributing Writer
September 16, 2021
Consumers confronted with ethical dilemma

Consumers confronted with ethical dilemma

Adam Coil, Contributing Columnist
September 16, 2021
Student reminisces on Fleet Foxes

Student reminisces on Fleet Foxes

Adam Coil, Contributing Writer
September 9, 2021
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