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Connor McNeely

Connor McNeely, Editor-in-Chief

Connor McNeely is a senior and hot-tub enthusiast from Mooresville NC, majoring in English with a minor in Politics & International Affairs. In his free time, you can find him reading, tweeting, and carpool-karaoke-ing with his friends.
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Multiple writers for the Opinion section wrote critiques of Greek life.

Our real government: Greek life

Connor McNeely, Senior Columnist
April 13, 2023
Editor-in-Chief Connor McNeely is pictured outside of the Old Gold & Black office.

A goodbye from the editor

Connor McNeely, Editor-in-Chief
December 20, 2022
Students march around Hearn Plaza at an Aug. 28, 2021 protest concerning sexual violence.

‘We have work to do:’ Campus Climate Survey data released

Christa Dutton, Breanna Laws, and Connor McNeely
November 22, 2022
Social Sentinels AI tracks social media posts to determine threats to campus safety.

Wake Forest discloses use of social media monitoring service to detect campus threats

Connor McNeely, Editor-in-Chief
October 6, 2022
Last year, WAKE radio celebrated its 75th anniversary since it went live in 1948 playing the song “Dear Old Wake Forest.

Conversations with Ralph Herring, founder of WAKE Radio

Connor McNeely, Editor-in-Chief
October 6, 2022
McNeils book covers the life of journalist Wallace Caroll.

Mary McNeil recounts history on the run

Connor McNeely, Editor-in-Chief
September 28, 2022
The Old Gold & Blacks favicon logo

From the editor: A new tradition

Connor McNeely, Editor-in-Chief
August 25, 2022
A graphic of multiple gears telling students to set goals, seek feedback, reflect on experiences and build relationships.

Your network is your net worth

Connor McNeely and Christa Dutton
August 18, 2022
The logo of the Old Gold & Black

Letter from the Editor: Welcome to Wake Forest!

Connor McNeely, Editor-in-Chief
August 18, 2022
The Class of 2022, newly-graduated, throw their caps in the air.

The Class of 2022 graduates

Connor McNeely, Editor-in-Chief
May 17, 2022
Van Jones delivers his commencement address to the Class of 2022.

Van Jones speaks to challenges, opportunities facing the Class of 2022 in exclusive interview

Connor McNeely and Cooper Sullivan
May 17, 2022
Finance: Sarah Kate Massey

Finance: Sarah Kate Massey

Connor McNeely, Editor-in-Chief
April 28, 2022
Chemistry: Renate Ma

Chemistry: Renate Ma

Connor McNeely, Editor-in-Chief
April 28, 2022
Letter from the Editor: Congrats, grads!

Letter from the Editor: Congrats, grads!

Connor McNeely, Editor-in-Chief
April 28, 2022
Accountancy: David Hooker

Accountancy: David Hooker

Connor McNeely, Editor-in-Chief
April 28, 2022
African American Studies: Sierra DeVeaux

African American Studies: Sierra DeVeaux

Connor McNeely, Editor-in-Chief
April 28, 2022
Student leaders, be they Student Government Executive office holders or candidates, or anything else, should be treated with decency.

A letter from the Editor: Student leaders deserve respect

Connor McNeely, Editor-in-Chief
March 23, 2022
Chris Ohl is an infectious disease expert who has guided Wake Forests COVID-19 policies.

Deacon Profile: Christopher Ohl

Connor McNeely, Editor-in-Chief
February 10, 2022
Wait Chapel was blanketed by a smoky fog last week.

Environment appears to be safe after Weaver Fire

Connor McNeely, Editor-in-Chief
February 7, 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
From Polo Residence Hall, the smoke from the fire obscures Wait Chapel.

[Photo] Wake Forest community reacts to Weaver Fertilizer fire

February 1, 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
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
Students in Deacon Place evacuate after a Wake Alert clarified that Deacon Place is in the evacuation area.

[Photo] Classes are canceled for Tuesday, Feb. 1

February 1, 2022
Current brothers of Alpha Kappa Psi gather to celebrate a new semester. AKPsi provides new opportunities for leadership, networking, business excellence and more.

Alpha Kappa Psi opens doors for its members

Connor McNeely, Editor-in-Chief
January 20, 2022
Emojis look toward the future

Emojis look toward the future

Connor McNeely, Opinion Editor
December 2, 2021
Dave Clawson signs multi-year contract extension

Dave Clawson signs multi-year contract extension

Connor McNeely, Opinion Editor
November 27, 2021
Facebooks Metaverse ends reality as we know it

Facebook’s Metaverse ends reality as we know it

Connor McNeely, Opinion Editor
November 11, 2021
Dr. Hamilton sits in front of Greene Hall overlooking Manchester Plaza while smoking his pipe on an autumn day in 2013. Hamilton passed away from leukemia this past Saturday at the age of 79.

Remembering Dr. William “Billy” Selden Hamilton

Connor McNeely and Cap McLiney
October 14, 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
President Joe Biden visits National Institute of Healths (NIH) vaccine research center to learn about the development of the Moderna and Pfizer vaccines.

Biden administration lacks accountability

Connor McNeely, Opinion Editor
September 16, 2021
Long Beach, Ca. native Patrick Cantlay played his fourth PGA Tour event at Caves Valley Golf Club, this time lands on top with a score of 27-under.

Cantlay takes home trophy at BMW Open

Connor McNeely, Opinion Editor
September 2, 2021
Student harassed while walking near Wait Chapel

Student harassed while walking near Wait Chapel

Connor McNeely, Opinion Editor
September 1, 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
UN photographer Martine Perret captures the effects of a drought on dry-land in Timor-Leste.

Global water scarcity becomes a growing danger

Connor McNeely, Opinion Editor
August 26, 2021
What your freshman dorm says about you

What your freshman dorm says about you

Connor McNeely, Opinion Editor
August 19, 2021
Choosing majors: things to be aware of

Choosing majors: things to be aware of

Connor McNeely, Opinion Editor
August 19, 2021
Wake N’ Shake, an annual event to raise money for cancer research, is always a big hit among Wake Forest students.

Volunteering at Wake Forest and beyond

Connor McNeely, Opinion Editor
August 19, 2021
Sarah Templeton - Interdisciplinary Studies

Sarah Templeton – Interdisciplinary Studies

Connor McNeely, Opinion Editor
May 7, 2021
Lily Parker - Elementary Education

Lily Parker – Elementary Education

Connor McNeely, Opinion Editor
May 7, 2021
Will Lewis - Classics

Will Lewis – Classics

Connor McNeely, Opinion Editor
May 7, 2021
Biden’s American Families Plan ignores soaring drug prices

Biden’s American Families Plan ignores soaring drug prices

Connor McNeely, Opinion Editor
April 29, 2021
Cinderella’s castle offers a welcoming gateway into the magic kingdom of Disney World, a park that invites all guests to live their childhood fantasies.

Preparing a venture to the Magic Kingdom

Connor McNeely, Opinion Editor
April 15, 2021
Katie Wright speaks at the vigil for her son, Daunte Wright. Daunte Wright was fatally shot at a traffic stop by a Minnesota police officer, Kim Potter, on April 11.

Conversation prompts change for America’s gun problem

Joe Cho and Connor McNeely
April 15, 2021
Biden’s Afghanistan decision refocuses America on peace

Biden’s Afghanistan decision refocuses America on peace

Connor McNeely, Opinion Editor
April 15, 2021
The DNP agent discovered a terrifying figure with a strange scent lurking inside the depths of the Johnson Hall basement.

Deacon Narcotics Patrol invades Johnson

Connor McNeely, Opinion Editor
April 1, 2021
In this scene from Minari, Jacob (Steven Yeun) and his son David (Alan Kim) embrace and look out at their 50-acre farm in an attempt to divine water.

“Minari” succeeds as authentic family story

Connor McNeely, Opinion Editor
March 25, 2021
The AstraZeneca vaccine has been linked to a death in Austria and multiple blood clot developments in Germany. Thus, some countries have paused its distribution.

AstraZeneca vaccine rollout paused in Europe

Connor McNeely, Opinion Editor
March 18, 2021
Twitter unleashes harmful new payment feature

Twitter unleashes harmful new payment feature

Connor McNeely, Opinion Editor
March 4, 2021
The Perserverance rover landed on the Jezero Crater Feb. 18. It will explore the crater for evidence of ancient life and provide crucial insight into the prospects for human life on Mars.

NASA’s Perseverance rover reaches Mars

Connor McNeely, Opinion Editor
February 25, 2021
Student artists flourish in spite of pandemic challenges

Student artists flourish in spite of pandemic challenges

Connor McNeely, Opinion Editor
February 19, 2021
Brooks Koepka emerges to win the Waste Management Open

Brooks Koepka emerges to win the Waste Management Open

Connor McNeely, Opinion Editor
February 12, 2021
Chainlink was created by Sergey Nazarov, a 32-year-old tech entrepreneur.

Chainlink emerges as a promising cryptocurrency

Connor McNeely, Opinion Editor
February 4, 2021

Mike Tyson vs. Roy Jones ends in draw

Connor McNeely, Staff Writer
December 6, 2020
As masks have become mandatory worldwide, they are used to define style (Catherine Regen / Old Gold & Black)

Masks are changing how we dress

Connor McNeely, Staff Writer
November 19, 2020

News media consumers must prioritize truth

Connor McNeely, Staff Columnist
November 19, 2020
The second season of the Netflix horror anthology is based on the Henry James novella The Turn of the Screw. The show features cast members from the first series and some new British actors (Photo courtesy of imdb.com)

The Haunting of Bly Manor disappoints fans

Connor McNeely, Staff Writer
November 12, 2020
Golf fans may not be accustomed to golf at Augsuta National in November, but strange sights seem to be common-place in 2020 (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution/TNS)

Gearing up for a one-of-a-kind Masters

Connor McNeely, Staff Writer
November 12, 2020

Contemporary poetry shares experience

Connor McNeely, Staff Columnist
November 12, 2020
Tua Tagovailoa threw his first NFL touchdown pass on Sunday (Charles Trainor Jr./Miami Herald/TNS)

NFL Week 8: Steelers stay unbeaten, Patriots fall

Connor McNeely, Staff Writer
November 5, 2020

China’s influence warrants diplomatic action

Connor McNeely, Staff Columnist
November 5, 2020

Election polls obscure reality with narrative

Connor McNeely, Staff Columnist
October 29, 2020

Suppression of voters harms democracy

Connor McNeely, Staff Columnist
October 22, 2020

NFL: Kansas City locks up Le’Veon Bell

Connor McNeely , Staff Writer
October 22, 2020
Netflix film follows new detective

Netflix film follows new detective

Connor Mcneely
October 15, 2020
Previewing the 2020 NBA entry draft

Previewing the 2020 NBA entry draft

Connor Mcneely
October 15, 2020
Social media poses harms and benefits

Social media poses harms and benefits

Connor Mcneely
October 15, 2020
The Presidents rhetoric spreads misinformation

The President’s rhetoric spreads misinformation

Connor Mcneely
October 8, 2020
Netflix releases star-studded drama flick

Netflix releases star-studded drama flick

Connor Mcneely
October 1, 2020
Celebrity personas draw criticism

Celebrity personas draw criticism

Connor Mcneely
October 1, 2020
9/11 emphasizes value of empathy

9/11 emphasizes value of empathy

Connor Mcneely
September 24, 2020
Monrovia, CA, September 15, 2020 - Castle Snider, 8, looks on as flames engulf the hillsides behind his backyard as the Bobcat Fire burns near homes on Oakglade Dr. (Robert Gauthier/ Los Angeles Times/TNS)

Wildfires require quick global action

Connor Mcneely
September 17, 2020
Horror tropes evolve alongside genre

Horror tropes evolve alongside genre

Connor Mcneely
September 10, 2020
Revisiting Avatar in quarantine

Revisiting Avatar in quarantine

Connor Mcneely
September 3, 2020
New, exclusive PS4 game is a blast to play

New, exclusive PS4 game is a blast to play

Connor Mcneely
August 27, 2020
Social media fails as platform for change

Social media fails as platform for change

Connor Mcneely
August 27, 2020
Some people would define athleisure clothing as what is typically worn for athletic activities, but that can then transition to any location where supercasual clothing is OK. (Dreamstime/TNS)

Truly Distinctive Aesthetics Remain Elusive

Connor Mcneely
February 27, 2020
This large painting displayed at Mechanics Hall in Worcester is a copy of a painting done by artist Gilbert Stuart that hangs in Faneuil Hall in Boston. It is known by some as the Washington horse photo because of the prominent display of the horse’s backside. [T&G Staff/George Barnes]

Historical Figures Require Contextualization

Connor Mcneely
February 20, 2020
The town of Pacifica, just south of San Francisco, is ground zero for the issue of coastal erosion. On Jan. 20-21, the combination of ocean surge and a king tide caused high waves. Some homes and apartment building have already been lost to the forces of nature. (Carolyn Cole/Los Angeles Times/TNS)

Seashores Provide Means Of Collective Escape

Connor Mcneely
February 13, 2020
A long view of Color and Comfort: Swedish Modern Design at the Cleveland Museum of Art through Feb. 9. [David Brichford/Cleveland Museum of Art]

Artistic Modernity Casts Laze As Mystery

Connor Mcneely
January 30, 2020
Charles Trainor Jr./Miami Herald/TNS

Takeaways From The Miami Heat’s Season

Connor Mcneely
January 23, 2020
American Dream Maintains Relevance

American Dream Maintains Relevance

Connor Mcneely
January 23, 2020
Knives Out Revitalizes The Mystery Genre

“Knives Out” Revitalizes The Mystery Genre

Connor Mcneely
December 5, 2019
Commercial Fiction Distracts Readers From Fine Literature

Commercial Fiction Distracts Readers From Fine Literature

Connor Mcneely
December 5, 2019
Democratic Tax Policies Are Quixotic Possibilities

Democratic Tax Policies Are Quixotic Possibilities

Connor Mcneely
November 14, 2019
Movie Narrates Singers Life

Movie Narrates Singer’s Life

Connor Mcneely
November 7, 2019
Critics Have Misread Jokers Subversive Message

Critics Have Misread Joker’s Subversive Message

Connor Mcneely
October 31, 2019
Album Features Many Guest Artists

Album Features Many Guest Artists

Connor Mcneely
September 19, 2019
From left, Los Angeles Clippers President of Basketball Operations Lawrence Frank, head coach Doc Rivers, new players Paul George and Kawhi Leonard and owner Steve Balmer, at Green Meadows Recreation Center during a news conference in Los Angeles on Wednesday, July 24, 2019. (Wally Skalij/Los Angeles Times/TNS)

NBA 2019-2020 Power Rankings

Connor Mcneely
September 19, 2019
Kanye Wests Opinions Stem From A Contrarian Impulse

Kanye West’s Opinions Stem From A Contrarian Impulse

Connor Mcneely
September 12, 2019
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