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Jacqueline Travisano will officially begin work at Wake Forest in July.
Wente appoints new executive vice president
March 29, 2023
Dr. Jackie Krasas addresses Wake Forest after being named dean of the College and Graduate School of Arts and Sciences.
Search committee selects Jackie Krasas to lead college, graduate school
March 29, 2023
Wake N Shake, a 12-hour dance-a-thon, is a campus tradition.
Wake ‘N Shake raises nearly a quarter million dollars
March 28, 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’
March 28, 2023
A flyer details Rajmohan Gandhis talk.
Rajmohan Gandhi’s second event focuses on modern lessons
March 23, 2023
Derick Mejia Torres works with a New Orleans-based organization called Free ALAS. The organization connects undocumented students with legal representation.
Deacon Profile: Derick Mejia Torres
March 29, 2023
Georgia Kathryn Duncan poses with her tools.
Creativity during COVID-19
March 16, 2023
Sophomore Annie Russell still experiences symptoms of COVID-19.
Deacon Profile: Annie Russell
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.
March 15, 2023
Richard Dietz poses in his judges robes.
WFU Law graduates on the NC Supreme Court: Richard Dietz
March 15, 2023
The digital footprint that follows us off the screen (literally)
The digital footprint that follows us off the screen (literally)
March 28, 2023
A student touches one of the rocks part of a meditation circle in between ZSR and Babcock and Luter Hall.
Stop and smell the…rocks?
March 28, 2023
A student scuba dives in Belize.
Biology class takes spring break trip to Belize’s coral reefs
March 28, 2023
A surgical mask, which some use to protect against COVID-19, is found during a beach cleanup.
The good, the bad and the ugly truth: COVID-19 and its environmental impacts
March 16, 2023
A family of skiers race down a mountain.
Skiing: A slippery slope
March 14, 2023
From Exec: Celebrating our success and moving forward
From Exec: Celebrating our success and moving forward
March 16, 2023
Kenneth Townsend from the Office of Leadership and Character welcomes Bryan Stevenson to the Wait Chapel stage.
Editorial: Bryan Stevenson is right; we need to get proximate
March 2, 2023
The Rock, which is the center of MSUs campus, is converted to a memorial for the victims of the Feb. 13 students.
Editorial: We stand with MSU
February 24, 2023
Flags on Tribble Courtyard represent Americans struggling with mental health challenges.
Editorial: Mental Health week remains important
February 16, 2023
A.P. African American Studies, and education as a whole, are too important to be decided by politicians, the Editorial Committee writes.
Editorial: AP course underlies danger of academic censorship
February 13, 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
Bar Refaeli attends a 2010 film festival with Leonardo DiCaprio, who is 10 years her senior.
Hollywood age gaps are not funny, they’re just weird
March 2, 2023
Yellow caution tape blocks off the scene of a shooting at Michigan State University.
The college experience no one asked for
March 2, 2023
The Spanish Parliament meets. Earlier this month, Spain passed the first menstrual leave law in Europe.
Spain’s menstrual leave law is significant
March 2, 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
Damari Monsanto is helped off the field after sustaining an injury.
Damari Monsanto will have season-ending surgery
February 24, 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
Sam Hartman (No. 10 in white) is sacked by the Louisville defense.
Third-quarter collapse sends Louisville over Demon Deacons
October 31, 2022
The Analytics Team gathers for its weekly meeting, lead by Chris Lewis and Nihar Maskara, at the David L. Couch Ballpark. Members majors range from engineering to mathematics to finance.
Analytics team rattles its sabermetrics
March 29, 2023
The baseball team celebrates its 18-2 victory against Mount St. Marys on Friday afternoon.
Baseball sweeps doubleheader on way to 4-0 weekend
March 1, 2023
Wake Forest celebrates a Nick Kurtz grand slam in Fridays game against Youngstown State.
Baseball goes 4-0 in its opening homestand
February 21, 2023
Adam Cecere rounds third after hitting Wake Forests first home run of the year.
PHOTOS: Wake Forest takes down Youngstown State on opening day
February 20, 2023
Rhett Lowder (pictured) and the Wake Forest pitching staff are No. 1 in the ACC by ERA.
All eyes on Omaha as WFU baseball kicks off this weekend
February 14, 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
Defender Garrison Tubbs (No. 32 in black) makes a play on the ball.
Men’s soccer advances to ACC semifinals
November 9, 2022
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
Mens tennis will face No. 65 Clemson Friday at home.
Men’s tennis goes 2-0, women’s 0-2 over weekend
April 5, 2022
The mens tennis team celebrates a victory.
Men’s tennis continues to dominate
March 17, 2022
A photo of Will Zalatoris
Zalatoris to miss out on Tour Championship
August 24, 2022
The Wake Forest womens golf team poses with the ACC Championship trophy.
Women’s golf claims ACC crown
April 19, 2022
After finishing in second place behind champion Hideki Matsuyama in 2021, Will Zalatoris finished in sixth place of the 2022 Masters.
Demon Deacons compete at the Masters
April 12, 2022
Michael Brennan shot five-under to capture the Genesis Collegiate crown.
Brennan wins Genesis Collegiate
February 24, 2022
Mens golf got off to a poor start on day one, but the team bounced back.
Men’s golf places fifth in invitational
February 3, 2022
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
This past fall, Georgia Ruffolo competed in the Bryan National Collegiate and was the sec- ond-highest finisher on the B Team. She recorded an eight-over score of 224 to finish T26.
Deacon “Sportlight”: Georgia Ruffalo
April 21, 2022
A graphic in students housing portal welcomes them home.
The Housing Games tests friendships
March 29, 2023
The Worrell Professional Center receives high marks from Emily Bebenek on its utility in a zombie apocalypse.
Campus’s best spots for surviving the zombie apocalypse, rated
March 29, 2023
The Marriage Pact matches students based on a compatibility algorithm.
We’re better off loving for ourselves
March 29, 2023
MSCHFs Big Red Boots represent a new tendency in fashion to embrace cartoonish aesthetics, writes Eli Leadham.
These red boots are made for walking
March 29, 2023
A 1903 painting depicts a Victorian child.
Wake Forest: not Victorian child-friendly
March 29, 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
Students exhibit Pro Humanitate ethos
October 29, 2020
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"

Old Gold & Black
"Covers the campus like the magnolias"

Old Gold & Black
Cooper Sullivan

Cooper Sullivan, Multimedia Managing Editor

Cooper Sullivan is a junior from Winston-Salem majoring in Communication with double minors in Art History and Economics. When he is not doing something OGB related, you can usually find him napping, asking his friends to give him some Old Golds or arguing with strangers online about how Derrick Henry is the most dominant running back the NFL has ever seen.
All content by Cooper Sullivan
Damari Monsanto attempts to block a shot. His 25 points kept Wake Forest in the game.

PHOTOS: Men’s basketball falls to No. 10 Virginia

Cooper Sullivan, Senior Photographer
January 23, 2023
Davion Bradford puts up a reverse layup. The junior finished the night with 3 points and 5 rebounds.

Men’s basketball takes down No. 19 Clemson

Cooper Sullivan, Senior Writer
January 23, 2023
Matthew Marsh hangs onto the rim after scoring a ferocious dunk.

PHOTOS: Men’s basketball hands Clemson its first ACC loss

Cooper Sullivan, Senior Photographer
January 18, 2023
Andrew Carr goes for the contested layup against Florida State’s Cameron Corhen. The junior forward finished the night with 22 points and four rebounds.

Wake Forest’s three-headed monster spears the Seminoles

Cooper Sullivan, Senior Writer
January 17, 2023

PHOTOS: Men’s basketball defeats Florida State

Cooper Sullivan, Senior Photographer
January 12, 2023
A firetruck arrives at Reynolda Hall to extinguish the fire.

BREAKING: Pit dishwasher catches fire; no injuries reported

Cooper Sullivan, Multimedia Managing Editor
November 2, 2022
The Wake Forest mens cross country team poses with the ACC Championship trophy.

Men’s cross country wins first ACC title since 1994

Cooper Sullivan, Multimedia Managing Editor
November 2, 2022
Notre Dame, which held the Demon Deacons scoreless, defends Wake Forest.

Women’s soccer falls to No. 5 Notre Dame on Senior Night

Cooper Sullivan, Multimedia Managing Editor
October 27, 2022
The Reynolda Campus is inaccessible for those with disabilities or injuries, writes Isabella Romine.

[Photo] Accessibility on campus must be improved

October 21, 2022
Sam Hartman (No. 10 in black) had a career day, but the Demon Deacons fell just short against the Clemson Tigers.

Demon Deacons can’t claw back against Clemson

Cooper Sullivan, Multimedia Managing Editor
September 29, 2022
Signs advocating against student housing do not target students, but developers, writes Professor Dean Franco.

[Photo] Wake Forest students are advised to be more respectful to their neighbors

September 21, 2022
Faculty art will be on display in the Hanes Gallery until Dec. 9.

[Photo] ‘Exponents’ exhibit highlights faculty art

September 9, 2022
Two students stand in line behind a swipe-in counter at the Pit

[Photo] Meal swipe donation program launches at Wake Forest

September 3, 2022
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[Photo] Virginia Noone

September 2, 2022

Jordan Peele pushes boundaries with ‘Nope’

Cooper Sullivan, Multimedia Managing Editor
August 30, 2022
A photograph of an unfinished roadway.

[Photo] Construction changes campus landscape

August 18, 2022
A photograph of students getting lunch at the campus dining hall.

Food options on and off campus

August 18, 2022

Cultural Affinity Group Roundtable

Cooper Sullivan
August 18, 2022
A stock photograph of a gas mask.

Conquer college with these “surefire” tips

Cooper Sullivan, Multimedia Managing Editor
August 18, 2022
A photograph of the exterior of the Black Student Alliance lounge.

[Photo] Navigating being Black at a PWI

August 18, 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
Robin Paul, daughter of Nathaniel Jones, and District Attorney Jim O’Neill speak to reporters after a three-judge panel denies the innocence claims of four of the “Winston-Salem Five”

Citing lack of evidence, judges decline to overturn ‘Winston-Salem Five’ convictions

Cooper Sullivan, Multimedia Managing Editor
April 29, 2022
Art History: Maddy Barnick

Art History: Maddy Barnick

Cooper Sullivan, Multimedia Managing Editor
April 28, 2022
Mathematical Business: Noah Edwards-Thro

Mathematical Business: Noah Edwards-Thro

Cooper Sullivan, Multimedia Managing Editor
April 28, 2022
Mathematical Statistics: Andy Greene

Mathematical Statistics: Andy Greene

Cooper Sullivan, Multimedia Managing Editor
April 28, 2022

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Cooper Sullivan, Multimedia 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
Jermal Tolliver is sworn in as a witness.

[Photo] Day Four

April 24, 2022
The new construction on Wake Forest Road will require restructuring of the surrounding area as well.

[Photo] Students criticize new Davis Field roadway

March 29, 2022
Many are concerned that the new road will disrupt the outdoor beauty and recreation space Davis Field currently offers.

Davis Field construction alters campus sustainability

Cooper Sullivan, Multimedia Managing Editor
March 29, 2022
Here you have the classic ‘hanging with the bros’ fit. Selinna drove us from campus to Still Grimey and every time she made a turn, she would pretend she was at Bristol, making an obnoxious gear shifting sound. So finding all these 2000s NASCAR gems was a no-brainer!” - Cooper

[Photo] Life on the Street: Still Grimey

March 17, 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
Amy Foley is the manager of RedCupWake, an Instagram meme account with nearly 3,000 followers.

RedCupWake: How to Run a Meme Page

Cooper Sullivan, Multimedia Managing Editor
January 20, 2022
President Susan Wente lights the middle candle of the menorah on Manchester Plaza Monday night.

Campus celebrates winter holiday festivities

Cooper Sullivan, Assistant News Editor
December 2, 2021
McCreary donation has better applications

McCreary donation has better applications

Cooper Sullivan, Assistant News Editor
November 18, 2021
Deacon Profile: Zach Scofield

Deacon Profile: Zach Scofield

Cooper Sullivan, Assistant News Editor
November 18, 2021
The cast of “The Normal Heart” poses with their “Silence = Death” poster, which now hangs in the Scales Fine Arts Center lobby.

Wearing “The Normal Heart” on your sleeve

Cooper Sullivan, Assistant News Editor
November 4, 2021
Deacon Profile: Mark Sucoloski

Deacon Profile: Mark Sucoloski

Cooper Sullivan, Assistant News Editor
October 28, 2021
The student body will vote Tuesday and Wednesday on its representatives for the 2022-23 Academic Year.

SG co-sponsors Campus Climate Survey

Cooper Sullivan, Assistant News Editor
October 21, 2021
The Benson piano brings joy to campus

The Benson piano brings joy to campus

Cooper Sullivan, Assistant News Editor
October 14, 2021
“Women Words (Ingres #3)” by Betty Tompkins explores the concept of third wave feminism.

“Means of Identification” exhibition opens

Cooper Sullivan, Assistant News Editor
October 14, 2021
Panhellenic Vice President of Community Relations Hannah Coates says that the organization is excited to return to in-person philanthropy.

Panhel to host talent show

Cooper Sullivan, Assistant News Editor
October 14, 2021
Elena Marsh, Eliza Drake and Mary Grace Gower (from left to right) pose for a promotional photo for “Men On Boats”.

WFU theatre returns to the main stage

Cooper Sullivan, Assistant News Editor
September 23, 2021
Deacon Profile: Austin Torain

Deacon Profile: Austin Torain

Cooper Sullivan, Assistant News Editor
September 16, 2021
Deacon Profile: Kristina Gupta

Deacon Profile: Kristina Gupta

Cooper Sullivan, Assistant News Editor
September 9, 2021
Principal ignores COVID-19 gathering guidelines

Principal ignores COVID-19 gathering guidelines

Cooper Sullivan, Assistant News Editor
September 2, 2021
Deacon Profile: Edric Toro Espinosa

Deacon Profile: Edric Toro Espinosa

Cooper Sullivan, Assistant News Editor
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
City implements indoor mask mandate

City implements indoor mask mandate

Cooper Sullivan, Assistant News Editor
August 26, 2021
Things to do in Winston-Salem

Things to do in Winston-Salem

Cooper Sullivan, Assistant News Editor
August 19, 2021
Exposé: Breaking the official tour guide NDA

Exposé: Breaking the official tour guide NDA

Cooper Sullivan, Assistant News Editor
August 19, 2021
Provost Kersh heads new VP search committee

Provost Kersh heads new VP search committee

Cooper Sullivan, Assistant News Editor
June 25, 2021
Olivia Nandkeolyar - Economics

Olivia Nandkeolyar – Economics

Cooper Sullivan, Assistant News Editor
May 7, 2021
Julianne Zhu - Musical Performance

Julianne Zhu – Musical Performance

Cooper Sullivan, Assistant News Editor
May 7, 2021
Amoureux’s class model involves inviting the authors of class readings to speak over Zoom so that students can ask questions related to the readings.

New politics class receives NEH grant money

Cooper Sullivan, Assistant News Editor
April 29, 2021
Off-season update on mens basketball

Off-season update on men’s basketball

Cooper Sullivan, Assistant News Editor
April 22, 2021
Six players from the East Tennessee State University basketball team have expressed their desire to leave the program amid the turmoil caused by Jason Shays resignation.

Jason Shay demonstrates courage in decision to protest

Cooper Sullivan, Assistant News Editor
April 22, 2021
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UCC sends errant email to hundreds

Cooper Sullivan, Assistant News Editor
April 22, 2021
Suez Canal debacle affects campus morale

Suez Canal debacle affects campus morale

Cooper Sullivan, Assistant News Editor
April 15, 2021
The logo of the lilting banshees: a silhouette of The Thinker in a jesters cap against a yellow background.

Comedy troupe re-emerges from hiatus

Cooper Sullivan, Staff Writer
April 8, 2021
Williams retires as head coach of Tar Heels

Williams retires as head coach of Tar Heels

Cooper Sullivan, Staff Writer
April 8, 2021
SneezSafe reworked to hide COVID-19 cases

SneezSafe reworked to hide COVID-19 cases

Cooper Sullivan, Staff Writer
April 1, 2021
“The Sound of Metal” captivates audiences

“The Sound of Metal” captivates audiences

Cooper Sullivan, Staff Writer
March 25, 2021
Donald Golver announced on Twitter prior to 3.15.20s release that this this upcoming album would be the last under the Childish Gambino moniker.

Childish Gambino album turns one

Cooper Sullivan, Staff Writer
March 18, 2021
Prescott got what he was looking for with a four-year deal.

Dak Prescott and Dallas Cowboys reach deal

Cooper Sullivan, Staff Writer
March 18, 2021
Deacon Profile: Eliza Drake

Deacon Profile: Eliza Drake

Cooper Sullivan, Staff Writer
March 18, 2021
Wade has already pitched in four out of seven games for the Demon Deacons.

Deacon Spotlight: Crawford Wade

Cooper Sullivan, Contributing Writer
March 11, 2021
Redcupwake may be a fairly new Instagram page but has grown in popularity quickly.

Meme war rages amongst students

Cooper Sullivan, Staff Writer
March 4, 2021
Deacon Profile: Charles Iacovou

Deacon Profile: Charles Iacovou

Cooper Sullivan, Staff Writer
March 4, 2021
Deacon Profile: Elefteria Euripides

Deacon Profile: Elefteria Euripides

Cooper Sullivan, Staff Writer
February 25, 2021
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