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Andrew R. Klein will begin work as dean of the law school on July 1.
Andrew R. Klein named dean of the law school
May 25, 2023
Police presence in Reynolda Village Trails area: Live updates
May 17, 2023
Graduates throw their caps into the air.
The Class of 2023 graduates
May 16, 2023
Brian White currently serves as the general counsel and vice chancellor for legal affairs at the University of Kentucky.
University names Brian White its next vice president, general counsel and corporate secretary
May 6, 2023
Interim Dean of the School of Divinity, African American Studies Program Director and Wake Forest Professor of the Humanities Dr. Corey D.B Walker speaks at the Commemoration of the Enslaved.
University hosts fifth annual Commemoration of the Enslaved
May 2, 2023
K. Killian Noe is the founder of the Recovery Café Network.
To Noe and love
May 15, 2023
Dr. Michael Nader leads the Center for Addiction Research at Wake Forests medical school.
Wake Forest research supports a multi-treatment approach to the drug abuse crisis
May 6, 2023
The 2023 Graduation Edition
The 2023 Graduation Edition
April 27, 2023
Some of the universitys nine art collections are stored off campus.
Reflecting the times
April 12, 2023
This piece, titled “Patchworked Identities,” invites viewers to add their charcoal handprint onto the canvas, which is made of recycled cloth as a criticism of the fast-fashion industry.
‘Artivists’ bring together art and local activism
April 12, 2023
Armon White (23) performs at Wakeville. The festival placed an emphasis on both the arts and sustainability.
Arts and environment take center stage at Wakeville
April 18, 2023
A magnolia tree, for which Wake Forest is famed, stands on Wake Forests campus.
The lungs of our campus
April 13, 2023
A Greeks Go Green sticker is displayed on a water bottle.
Are Greeks really going green?
April 13, 2023
A Wake Forest alumna hopes to combat deforestation with QR codes.
Scanning for sustainability
April 13, 2023
Students peruse North Pits food options.
The North Pit aims to reduce food waste on campus
April 6, 2023
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From the Editor: Cheers to the Class of 2023
April 27, 2023
Notes of encouragement to survivors are displayed at the Safe Office Crews March 30 Speak Out event.
Editorial: Building on Sexual Assault Awareness Month
April 13, 2023
This is the third editorial the Old Gold & Black has written this year about gun violence on college campuses.
We stand (again) with victims of gun violence
April 11, 2023
Hasan Pyarali (left) and Jackson Buttler (right) participate in a presidential election debate.
Old Gold & Black announces Student Government endorsements
April 3, 2023
Editorial: Womens History Month is especially important now
Editorial: Women’s History Month is especially important now
April 3, 2023
Studies suggest that more university students vote when they have Election Day off.
Make Election Day ‘Democracy Day’ at Wake Forest
April 18, 2023
After Donald Trump was indicted, he surrendered and was arraigned at a Manhattan courthouse, an event which received ample media coverage.
Trump indictment lacks integrity
April 18, 2023
A drag performer performs at a Student Union event.
Drag bans limit self-expression (for more than just performers)
April 11, 2023
A surveillance balloon flies above the United States.
Less popping balloons, more breaking down barriers
March 23, 2023
A 7.8-magnitude earthquake causes massive damage in Turkey.
Earthquakes underscore impact of refugee crisis
March 23, 2023
Bobi Klintman takes the ball into the paint against NC State.
Bobi Klintman declares for the 2023 NBA Draft
April 7, 2023
From right to left, Grant van Beveren, Daivien Williamson and Tyree Appleby pose before their final home game as Demon Deacons.
Thank you, seniors
March 15, 2023
Davien Williamson makes a game-winning shot for Wake Forest against Syracuse.
Men’s basketball wins an ACC Tournament game, but season ends in Greensboro
March 14, 2023
Graduate transfer Tyree Appleby, one of Wake Forests senior night honorees, puts up a jump shot.
Eagles prey on men’s basketball senior night
March 2, 2023
Cam Hildreth shoots a layup.
Men’s basketball goes 1-1 in critical homestand
February 27, 2023
Wide Receiver AT Perry (No. 9 in black) prepares for a snap against Boston College.
Former Demon Deacons look ahead to the NFL Draft
April 12, 2023
The Demon Deacons celebrate at midfield after winning the Gasparilla Bowl.
Gritty defense, Hartman history lifts Wake Forest to Gasparilla Bowl win
December 26, 2022
Wake Forests defensive line tries to break through to the Duke quarterback.
Blue Devils take the Demon Deacons to the darkest depths
November 29, 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
November 14, 2022
An NC State defender takes down Jahmal Banks (in white) just short of the end zone. Wake Forest did not score on this possession.
Interceptions, turnovers cost Wake Forest at NC State
November 6, 2022
Danny Corona (front center) celebrates with his teammates.
Baseball advances to the ACC Tournament semifinals
May 26, 2023
Brock Wilken (left) hit his 59th home run on Tuesday night, making him the all-time home run leader for Wake Forest
Baseball clobbers No. 6 Coastal Carolina
April 26, 2023
Bennett Lee (No. 27) celebrates with his teammates during a game against Pitt.
Baseball rallies to take series from Pitt
April 26, 2023
Wake Forest celebrates a home run in the series opener against Louisville.
Baseball takes two of three from No. 12 Louisville
April 19, 2023
Two Wake Forest baseball players don masks.
Looking back on baseball’s pandemic season
April 12, 2023
The mens soccer team huddles on the field at Spry Stadium.
Men’s soccer shows promise in Spring Soccer Cup
April 24, 2023
Roald Mitchell lines up a shot.
Men’s soccer falls in NCAA Tournament with biting 3-0 loss
November 21, 2022
Roald Mitchell is tripped up in front of the net.
PHOTOS: Wake Forest falls to Ohio State
November 20, 2022
Goaltender Trace Alphin (No. 1 in green) awaits a corner kick from the Clemson offense.
Men’s soccer falls in semifinals of ACC tournament
November 16, 2022
Jahlane Forbes stands on the field.
PHOTOS: Wake Forest men’s soccer falls 2-0 to Clemson
November 12, 2022
Wake Forests losses to No. 6 Duke and No. 10 Carolina bring the teams ACC record to 4-7.
Women’s tennis drops two road matches
April 11, 2023
Filo Moroni serves the ball.
Men’s tennis sweeps weekend slate
March 30, 2023
In a match against Miami on March 12, singles dominance led the way for the Demon Deacons.
Men’s tennis takes down local rivals en route to 6-1 stretch
March 13, 2023
Womens tennis finds success in doubles matches during the Blue Gray Tournament.
Women’s tennis wins Blue Gray Tournament
March 1, 2023
A photograph of a tennis player putting up a heart
As Serena Williams retires, many reflect on her legacy
September 13, 2022
The womens golf team celebrates after winning a national championship.
Women’s golf enters the history books
May 25, 2023
Wake Forest womens golf competes in the ACC Championship.
Women’s golf falls in ACC Championship semifinals
April 17, 2023
Cameron Young prepares to hit the ball.
Men’s golf alumnus Cameron Young places top-10 at the Masters
April 10, 2023
Graduate student Emilia Migliaccio walks on the green.
Three Demon Deacons compete in Augusta National Women’s Amateur
April 3, 2023
A photo of Will Zalatoris
Zalatoris to miss out on Tour Championship
August 24, 2022
Emily Reeves cheers on the Demon Deacons at Truist Field.
Deacon ‘Sportlight:’ Emily Reeves
March 31, 2023
Sydney Smith poses on Truist Field in her cheerleading uniform.
Deacon Sportlight: Sydney Smith
February 16, 2023
Jewel Spear dribbles a basketball at the Dave Budd Gymnasium.
Deacon ‘Sportlight:’ Jewel Spear
February 2, 2023
Alex Wood, a freshman sensation on the womens soccer team, poses in front of Wait Chapel.
Deacon Sportlight: Alex Wood
December 1, 2022
Men’s soccer midfielder Leo Guarino strikes a pose in front of Farrell Hall. His presence isn’t only felt on the field—Guarino was named to the 2021-2022 Academic Honor Roll.
Deacon Sportlight: Leo Guarino
November 17, 2022
Nate Amos and Rachel Brown of Water From Your Eyes pose below a sign.
The Old Gold & Black speaks to Water From Your Eyes
April 28, 2023
“Ted Lasso does something no other show has succeeded in accomplishing; it shows us, honestly, what it means to be human, writes Carolyn Malman.
The strength of ‘Ted Lasso’ is its humanity
April 24, 2023
Snail Mail performs at a March 2022 concert.
Talking sad girls and showbiz
April 14, 2023
Hopes for a new boygenius album were slim just a few months ago, but the groups second album impresses.
Troy Bolton was right, the boys ARE back
April 12, 2023
Cooper Sullivan is not enjoying his semester abroad.
I’m a WFU student who hates my study abroad
April 12, 2023
Terms for officers and senators elected today will begin on April 26.
Letter to the Editor: Elections Comission must not rig another election
April 3, 2023
Letter to the Editor: A failure of memory and a lack of intention
Letter to the Editor: A failure of memory and a lack of intention
December 13, 2022
Signs advocating against student housing do not target students, but developers, writes Professor Dean Franco.
Letter to the Editor: “Deactown” threatens property rights
October 6, 2022
A graphic with a black background featuring the OGB logo and the words letter to the editor.
Letter to the editor regarding college tips article
August 25, 2022
Ally Swartzberg speaks in Wait Chapel.
A Letter from Former Student Body President Ally Swartzberg
April 28, 2022
Tyree Appleby (left) drives past a Duke defender.
PHOTOS: Demon Deacons rebound, beat Duke 81-70
December 21, 2022
Tyree Appleby (No. 1 in white) jumps to shoot a layup.
PHOTOS: Demon Deacons take down Georgia 81-71
November 12, 2022
PHOTOS: Wake Forest falls 30-21 to NC State
November 6, 2022
Deac Diaries is a brand new podcast, available on Spotify.
Deac Diaries: Entry 1
October 17, 2022
Catch up on the Old Gold & Blacks sports podcast
Catch up on the Old Gold & Black’s sports podcast
July 21, 2022
"Covers the campus like the magnolias"

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Bella Ortley-Guthrie

Bella Ortley-Guthrie, Environment Editor

Bella Ortley-Guthrie is a junior from Dallas, Tex. majoring in English with a minor in Journalism.  Bella is passionate about covering stories about the environment, education, and human rights. Outside writing and journalism, Bella enjoys hiking, reading, listening to podcasts, and cooking.
All content by Bella Ortley-Guthrie
Health and Exercise Science: Robbie Grace

Health and Exercise Science: Robbie Grace

Bella Ortley-Guthrie, Environment Editor
April 27, 2023
Studio Arts: Ziyan Zhang

Studio Arts: Ziyan Zhang

Bella Ortley-Guthrie, Environment Editor
April 27, 2023
Members of the Environmental Dynamics Lab conduct a control burn as part of their research on fire’s impact on the health of vegetation.

Engineering lab studies responses to extreme weather

Bella Ortley-Guthrie, Environment Editor
March 2, 2023
A haze of smoke from the Weaver Fire covers the quad.

Looking back, moving forward: One year after the Weaver Fire

Addison Schmidt and Bella Ortley-Guthrie
February 1, 2023
Earth Sage is divided into multiple sections — laundry, kitchen, cleaning, beauty and health are all broken down into specific shelves and spaces within the store.

Explore Earth Sage, Winston-Salem’s first refill, low-waste shop

Bella Ortley-Guthrie, Environment Editor
January 24, 2023
The Office of Sustainability and Campus Gardens have created lots of programming for the Spring 2023 semester.

Sustainable events in the new year

Bella Ortley-Guthrie, Environment Editor
January 12, 2023
Various signs promoting candidates running for local office are placed outside the Forsyth County Government Center, which served as an early voting site in downtown Winston-Salem.

A look at voter turnout in Forsyth County

Bella Ortley-Guthrie and Yushuo Wang
November 16, 2022
The Silver Moon Saloon is a downtown bar grappling with the aftermath of a shooting.

The “commune” within Silver Moon Saloon

Bella Ortley-Guthrie, Staff Writer
October 19, 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 photograph of a garden

Conversations, reckoning and vegetables grow in the Three Sisters Garden

Bella Ortley-Guthrie, Staff Writer
September 7, 2022
Members of the Uvalde Police Department walk toward a car.

The Uvalde police failed their duty to the community, and to themselves

Bella Ortley-Guthrie, Staff Columnist
July 4, 2022
The organization connects members to jobs and fosters professional connections.

Building community by Bridging the Gap

Bella Ortley-Guthrie, Staff Writer
April 21, 2022
Cosplayers Dama, left, and Imani, right, dress up as their favorite characters from different animes.

Anime convention provides a much-needed outlet

Bella Ortley-Guthrie, Staff Writer
April 12, 2022
Students in the Braswell Philosophy Society gather to discuss important campus issues through a philosophical lens. The society meets once a week.

Philosophy Society increases intellectual engagement

Bella Ortley-Guthrie, Staff Writer
March 31, 2022
Tryouts for Momentum include memorizing and performing a sample dance.

Momentum Dance Club performs for inclusion

Bella Ortley-Guthrie, Staff Writer
March 24, 2022
Adla allows students to receive a weekly mixed bag of clothes from popular brands with no subscription fees.

Adla provides students with easier ways to shop

Bella Ortley-Guthrie, Contributing Writer
February 24, 2022
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