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Aine Pierre

Aine Pierre, Online Managing Editor

Aine is a senior from Cherry Hill, N.J. She is a history major with minors in classical studies and sociology. When not in the OGB office, you can find her watching "Avatar: the Last Airbender" with her friends, obsessively refreshing her Twitter (sorry, X) feed or freaking out about the dog that she just saw. She also serves as Chief Editor of Three to Four Ounces Literary Magazine.

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English Department course plan shows Dr. Omaar Hena will return to classroom

English Department course plan shows Dr. Omaar Hena will return to classroom

Christa Dutton, Aine Pierre, and Claire O'Brien
September 25, 2023
Omar Benjamin poses in the picture used for his Graduation Tabloid story in 2020 (Courtesy of Omar Benjamin).

Remembering Omar Benjamin (‘20)

Aine Pierre, Online Managing Editor
September 20, 2023
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
(Courtesy of Wake Forest)

Wake Forest falls out of the top 30 in latest US News rankings

Maddie Stopyra and Aine Pierre
September 18, 2023
Matt Clifford is currently serving as interim dean of students.

Matt Clifford to serve as interim dean of students after Adam Goldstein’s departure

Aine Pierre, Online Managing Editor
September 12, 2023
Wake Forest leaders, following the Supreme Courts decision, reaffirmed the universitys commitment to creating a diverse community.

As affirmative action falls, Wake Forest looks forward

Maddie Stopyra, Breanna Laws, and Aine Pierre
July 12, 2023
Danny Corona (front center) celebrates with his teammates.

Baseball advances to the ACC Tournament semifinals

Aine Pierre, Online Managing Editor
May 26, 2023
Vaccine clinics were common on campus and around Forsyth County in the early days of the pandemic.

University to no longer require COVID-19 vaccines beginning May 12

Aine Pierre, Online Managing Editor
May 2, 2023
Statistics: Elizabeth MacDonald

Statistics: Elizabeth MacDonald

Aine Pierre, Online Managing Editor
April 27, 2023
History: Katie Fox

History: Katie Fox

Aine Pierre, Online Managing Editor
April 27, 2023
Kristen Chenoweth (right) answers questions from seniors Ian Davis-Huie (front left) and Josh Knight (back left).

Kristin Chenoweth shines at ‘popular’ Face to Face event

Aine Pierre, Online Managing Editor
April 17, 2023
Police respond to a report of gunfire in or near Reynolda Hall Sunday night.

WFUPD: ‘No threat to campus’ after anonymous report of gunfire

Aine Pierre, Online Managing Editor
April 9, 2023
Dr. Lorraine Wolf (left) and Dr. Jane Brown (right) chat before their lecture in Kulynych Auditorium.

Event series highlights ‘autism and the college experience’

Aine Pierre, Online Managing Editor
March 28, 2023
The photography of Katie Fox (front center), shows campus life during the height of COVID-19 (Collage: Daniel Parolini).

The days the world shut down

Aine Pierre, Online Managing Editor
March 16, 2023
Sophomore Annie Russell still experiences symptoms of COVID-19.

Deacon Profile: Annie Russell

Aine Pierre, Online Managing Editor
March 16, 2023
Phil Berger Jr. has been a justice of the N.C. Supreme Court since 2020.

WFU Law graduates on the NC Supreme Court: Phil Berger, Jr.

Aine Pierre, Online Managing Editor
March 15, 2023
Richard Dietz poses in his judges robes.

WFU Law graduates on the NC Supreme Court: Richard Dietz

Aine Pierre, Online Managing Editor
March 15, 2023
Piece Bennett crosses the plate to score the Demon Deacons first run of the season.

Wake Forest’s bats mash Youngstown State

Aine Pierre, Online Managing Editor
February 21, 2023
Sophomores Stephanie Glaser and Matthew Trosino, who helped bring Marriage Pact to Wake Forest, pose at a football game.

It’s a love story, baby, just answer 53 questions

Aine Pierre, Online Managing Editor
February 15, 2023
Student Government Senators listen as cosponsors of S.R. 8 present the bill.

SG votes to support Hindu students’ fight for a chaplain

Aine Pierre, Online Managing Editor
February 15, 2023
A panel from the AIDS Memorial Quilt is displayed in Benson University Center.

Wake Forest hosts AIDS memorial quilt, will work to create new panels

Aine Pierre, Online Managing Editor
January 23, 2023
The Demon Deacons celebrate at midfield after winning the Gasparilla Bowl.

Gritty defense, Hartman history lifts Wake Forest to Gasparilla Bowl win

Aine Pierre, Online Managing Editor
December 26, 2022
Christian Turner (No. 0 in black) comes up just short of the end zone.

History repeats, Tar Heels blank Demon Deacons in fourth quarter

Aine Pierre, Online Managing Editor
November 14, 2022
Sam Hartman (No. 10 in white) is sacked by the Louisville defense.

Third-quarter collapse sends Louisville over Demon Deacons

Aine Pierre, Online Managing Editor
October 31, 2022
The Old Gold & Black spoke to students struggling to pay for basic necessities in the wake of inflation.

The Cost of Living: Students share experiences with inflation

Christa Dutton, Maddie Stopyra, and Aine Pierre
October 20, 2022
Amanda Clark refills the naloxone vending machine in the Forsyth County Law Enforcement Detention Center.

“They don’t deserve to die:” The downtown naloxone vending machine and harm reduction in Winston-Salem

October 6, 2022
(The contents of the image are staged). When the rules of texting are not followed, you may strike out with a crush.

[Photo] How to text

September 21, 2022
Signs advocating against student housing do not target students, but developers, writes Professor Dean Franco.

Wake Forest students are advised to be more respectful to their neighbors

Bella Ortley-Guthrie and Aine Pierre
September 21, 2022
A miscroscope photograph of the virus that causes COVID-19.

University does not plan for COVID-19 dashboard to return

Hope Zhu, Aine Pierre, and Christa Dutton
September 7, 2022
A road sign on Wake Forests campus at the intersection of Wingate and Wake Forest Road

City approves new road names

Aine Pierre, Online Managing Editor
August 24, 2022
A photo of the front desk of the UCC

Mental Health at Wake Forest

Aine Pierre, Online Managing Editor
August 18, 2022
A photograph of Wait Chapel

News Recap 2021-2022

Aine Pierre and Christa Dutton
August 18, 2022
A photograph of students getting lunch at the campus dining hall.

Food options on and off campus

Aine Pierre and Cooper Sullivan
August 18, 2022
A photograph of a neon sign on a shelf next to a pride flag. The sign reads: Welcome LGBTQ@WFU FAM

[Photo] Being LGBTQ+ at Wake Forest

August 18, 2022
Four images in a 2 by 2 grid. On the top left is Dr. Herman Eure, on the top right is Professor Marge Crisp, on the bottom left is Dr. Elizabeth Phillips and on the bottom right is Dolly McPherson.

These are the names and stories behind Wake Forest’s proposed road renaming

Aine Pierre, Online Managing Editor
July 25, 2022
President Susan Wente stands in the presidents office.

President Susan Wente reflects on her first year in office

Aine Pierre, Online Managing Editor
May 19, 2022
Students wrote messages in chalk on Hearn Plaza supporting abortion rights.

Students react to the potential overturning of Roe v. Wade

Aine Pierre, Online Managing Editor
May 10, 2022
Classical Studies: Bam Purcell

Classical Studies: Bam Purcell

Aine Pierre, Online Managing Editor
April 28, 2022
Classical Languages: Ashrut Sood

Classical Languages: Ashrut Sood

Aine Pierre, Online Managing Editor
April 28, 2022
Theatre: Fuyuan (Freya) Zheng

Theatre: Fuyuan (Freya) Zheng

Aine Pierre, Online Managing Editor
April 28, 2022
Brad Bannon and Christine Mumma, defense attorneys for Christopher Bryant and Rayshawn Banner, respectively, give an interview after the first day of the hearings. Mark Rabil and Julie Boyer (not pictured) represent Jermal Tolliver and Nathaniel Cauthen, respectively.

‘Winston-Salem Five’ seek exoneration

Christa Dutton, Cooper Sullivan, Daniel Parolini, and Aine Pierre
April 24, 2022
In a historic move, Jackson has been confirmed to the Court following a series of contentious hearings, making her the first Black woman and former public defender to serve.

Jackson’s confirmation inspires cautious optimism

Aine Pierre, Online Managing Editor
April 12, 2022
There are currently two stretches of road named after former university President Washington Wingate.

University releases renaming process details

Aine Pierre, Online Managing Editor
March 17, 2022
The School of Business has partnered with ESG award-winning company Windstream to host a video pitch competition open to all Wake Forest students.

ESG@Wake initiative invites students to compete

Aine Pierre, Online Managing Editor
March 17, 2022
As fuel prices continue to rise globally, conversations regarding alternative sources of energy have grown in popularity and placed nuclear energy at the forefront of discussions.

Students discuss the use of nuclear power

Conor Metzger and Aine Pierre
March 17, 2022
Derby Days, which usually sees high participation from the Panhellenic Council, may not include the involvement of Panhellenics eight sororities.

Panhellenic votes to boycott Sigma Chi fundraiser

Aine Pierre and Christa Dutton
March 3, 2022
A 16 year-old Aine Pierre poses with her first dose of hormones at CVS.

Transgender children deserve access to procedures

March 3, 2022
A poster in Benson University Center outlines Wake Forests current masking policy.

[Photo] Winston-Salem to lift its mask mandate; Wake Forest still undecided

February 18, 2022
A students screen time can exceed 12 hours on certain days, far above what is healthy.

[Photo] Taking breaks from your phone yields benefits

February 17, 2022
TimelyCare, even in emergency situations, requires users to fill out a medical history questionnaire.

[Photo] TimelyCare is inaccessible

February 17, 2022
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[Photo] Learn to land the perfect internship

February 10, 2022
Smoke is visible on North Campus during the Weaver Fire.

Amidst backlash, university cancels classes for the remainder of the week

Christa Dutton, Emily Toro, Connor McNeely, and Aine Pierre
February 2, 2022
Smoke covers the view of Wait Chapel from Polo Residence Hall in Feb. 2, 2022.

Explaining the Weaver Fire

Connor McNeely, Cooper Sullivan, Aine Pierre, and Una Wilson
February 1, 2022
From Polo Residence Hall, the smoke from the fire obscures Wait Chapel.

Wake Forest community reacts to Weaver Fertilizer fire

Aine Pierre, Christa Dutton, and Emily Toro
February 1, 2022
Students in Deacon Place evacuate after a Wake Alert clarified that Deacon Place is in the evacuation area.

“Our house shook with the explosion:” Students evacuate in aftermath of local fire

Connor McNeely, Aine Pierre, and Cooper Sullivan
February 1, 2022
Texts to the student body warn of an active shooter threat.

University should prioritize student safety

Aine Pierre, Online Managing Editor
January 28, 2022
Signs across campus encourage students to complete the Healthy Minds survey.

UCC conducts ‘Healthy Minds’ student survey

Aine Pierre, Online Managing Editor
January 28, 2022
Hanging in the Old Gold & Black office are the mock-ups of our newly-redesigned issue.

[Photo] A new era for the Old Gold & Black

January 27, 2022
BURG Sports names Brett Griffis the Virginia 2021 Season MVP.

Football welcomes five recruits as early enrollees

Aine Pierre, Online Managing Editor
January 20, 2022
The Chick-fil-A lines in Benson remain long after the installation of kiosks.

[Photo] New Chick-fil-A kiosks appear to be ineffectual

January 20, 2022
Members of Athenas Lifting Club participate in a training session at a Functional 45 training studio in Winston-Salem.

Athenas Lifting Club looks to empower non-male lifters

Aine Pierre, Online Managine Editor
January 13, 2022
The 2022-2023 academic year was full of new faces and new challenges.

As of now, Wake Forest plans to maintain status quo

Aine Pierre, News Editor
December 23, 2021
Supporters of President Donald Trump gather outside the Capitol to protest the certification of President Joe Bidens electoral victory.

Capitol riot reverberates in politics classrooms

Aine Pierre, News Editor
December 2, 2021
Many students are expressing dissatisfaction with the housing selection process.

Residence Life updates Winter Break policies

Aine Pierre, News Editor
November 18, 2021
Deacon Profile: Brad Wood

Deacon Profile: Brad Wood

Aine Pierre, News Editor
November 11, 2021
Renowned activist and scholar Cornel West speaks to Wake Forest students and community members in a Wait Chapel lecture on Nov. 4. West spoke on the importance of love and humanity.

Cornel West speaks on campus

Aine Pierre, News Editor
November 11, 2021
State Senator and U.S. Senate candidate Jeff Jackson takes questions from students, faculty, staff and alumni at a town hall event in Pugh Auditorium Monday afternoon.

Jeff Jackson holds town hall

Aine Pierre, News Editor
November 4, 2021
The Residence Life & Housing office is located in Angelou Hall.

[Photo] Nowhere to go for Int’l students over break

October 28, 2021
A recent email from the Delta Kappa Epsilon (DKE) fraternity made its way throughout campus as the message contained disturbing and sexual language, leading to pushback.

Vulgar fraternity email sparks mass outrage

Aine Pierre, News Editor
October 28, 2021
Couric lacks basic journalistic integrity

Couric lacks basic journalistic integrity

Aine Pierre, News Editor
October 28, 2021
The site of the on-campus crash lies just miles from campus.

University releases details about Saturday night crash

Aine Pierre, News Editor
October 24, 2021
Sex Week comes to Wake Forest

Sex Week comes to Wake Forest

Aine Pierre, News Editor
October 14, 2021
A table at the LGBTQ+ Centers national Coming Out Day celebration on Oct. 11 decked out with rainbow baked goods attracts the attention of passers-by.

LGBTQ+ Center marks Queer History Month

Aine Pierre, News Editor
October 14, 2021
Campus dialogues event centers naming guidelines

Campus dialogues event centers naming guidelines

Aine Pierre, News Editor
September 30, 2021
According to an Association of American Universities survey, only 15% of survivors report sexual violence that happens in college to campus or local authorities. Where one reports can have significant impact on the nature of the process, however.

Comparing Title IX and the courts

Aine Pierre and Connor McNeely
September 23, 2021
Katie Fox / OGB

Class of 2020 returns to campus for commencement

Aine Pierre, News Editor
September 18, 2021
Last year, COVID-19 policies were ambiguous and difficult for students.

COVID-19 cases rise above 100

Aine Pierre, News Editor
September 16, 2021
Life Through the Lens - Aine Pierre

Life Through the Lens – Aine Pierre

Aine Pierre, News Editor
September 9, 2021
The Old Gold & Black’s September 13 issue featured extensive coverage of the attacks and aftermath on campus.

Reflecting on September 11, 2001 on campus

Aine Pierre, News Editor
September 9, 2021
A photograph of students in a classroom

[Photo] African American studies major program is complete

September 9, 2021
A protest on Aug. 28, 2021 led to increased conversations around sexual violence on campus.

Aftermath of protest reveals racial concerns

Aine Pierre and Mariama Jallow
September 2, 2021
On August 28, hundreds of students marched around Hearn Plaza demanding accountability from university administrators. We covered the protest and its fallout extensively in the spring semester.

“Keep our forest safe:” protest draws hundreds

Connor McNeely, Aine Pierre, Cooper Sullivan, and Alexandra Karlinchak
August 28, 2021
On Jan. 20, 2018, a Winston-Salem State University student was shot and killed at the Barn. For the past several years, the university has been a defendant in a lawsuit which alleges negligent wrongful death.

Family of shooting victim appeals in Barn lawsuit

Aine Pierre, News Editor
August 26, 2021
Deacon Profile: Gabbie Coffy

Deacon Profile: Gabbie Coffy

Aine Pierre, News Editor
August 26, 2021
Exploring the arts at Wake Forest

Exploring the arts at Wake Forest

Aine Pierre, News Editor
August 19, 2021
How to not lose your mind at college

How to not lose your mind at college

Aine Pierre, News Editor
August 19, 2021
The LGBTQ+ Center’s lounge is a great place to hang out and meet other queer people. A lot of students basically live there.

Out and about: queer life at Wake Forest

Aine Pierre, News Editor
August 19, 2021
RLH will not move students off-campus

RLH will not move students off-campus

Aine Pierre, News Editor
July 24, 2021
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