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The Womens Center logo, which features a tree with golden leaves.
Wake Forest names new Women’s Center director
June 21, 2022
A photo with a superimposed rainbow background. #LGBTQ@WFU and, on the next line, The WFU LGBTQ+ Center, are written over the image.
LGBTQ+ Center announces staffing changes
June 21, 2022
Coronavirus and DNA, virus mutation. New variant and strain of SARS CoV 2. Microscopic view. 3D rendering
Wake Forest announces COVID-19 policies for Fall 2022
June 17, 2022
Korean War veteran James Brown (center) stands with his legal team, 2022 WFU Law graduates William Crotty (left) and Ashley Willard (right).
With help from WFU law students, a Korean War soldier will finally receive his purple heart
June 2, 2022
The Student Activity Space (now called the Barn) was the site of the 2018 shooting that killed Najee Ali Baker.
Appeals court affirms dismissal of Barn lawsuit
May 27, 2022
2022 Graduation Tabloid
2022 Graduation Tabloid
April 28, 2022
Old Gold & Black Year in Review
Old Gold & Black Year in Review
April 28, 2022
The organization connects members to jobs and fosters professional connections.
Building community by Bridging the Gap
April 21, 2022
From right to left, Jon Krouse, Chris Tsetsekos and David Graham have dedicated the past several years to designing and testing Fuzemee before launching it to the public.
FuzeMee comes to Wake Forest University
April 21, 2022
Six Hundred Degrees boasts a live fire kitchen and a variety of unique dishes.
Six Hundred Degrees provides upscale dining in Winston-Salem
April 21, 2022
Letter from the Editor: Congrats, grads!
Letter from the Editor: Congrats, grads!
April 28, 2022
The ACC is currently headquartered in Greensboro.
ACC headquarters should remain in North Carolina
April 20, 2022
Almost half of American adults say they have faced harassment online in 2021.
Harassment has no place in the public forum
April 14, 2022
Autism Acceptance Month is an important moment to reflect on allyship.
The Old Gold & Black celebrates Autism Acceptance Month
April 5, 2022
A protest on Aug. 28, 2021 led to increased conversations around sexual violence on campus.
Editorial: Student participation in climate survey is imperative
March 17, 2022
Students offer perspective on financial sectors
Students offer perspective on financial sectors
February 24, 2022
TimelyCare, even in emergency situations, requires users to fill out a medical history questionnaire.
TimelyCare is inaccessible
February 17, 2022
Biden is now tasked with nominating a justice that will impact the court for years to come.
Oval Offense: Biden/Harris should not seek reelection
February 3, 2022
Joe Biden is sworn in as the 46th President of the United States.
Oval Offense: If Biden fails to make his mark, will anyone succeed?
January 20, 2022
Transportation dilemma lingers in Winston-Salem
Transportation dilemma lingers in Winston-Salem
March 18, 2021
The Texas A&M Aggies dominated Wake Forest.
MBB falls in NIT Elite Eight
March 27, 2022
Alondes Williams dunk capped off a solid performance by the Demon Deacons.
Wake Forest defeats VCU, advances to NIT Elite Eight
March 21, 2022
Wake Forest will face VCU in the second round.
MBB defeats Towson in first round of the NIT, will face VCU
March 18, 2022
The Demon Deacons loss to Boston College in the ACC Tournament still looms large.
MBB misses out on March Madness
March 16, 2022
Alondes Williams takes the ball down court.
Forbes, Williams win top ACC honors
March 7, 2022
Wake Forest fans have high hopes for the 2022 season, starting with the Demon Deacon defense.
Football hires two new assistants
February 10, 2022
Brad Lambert is returning to Winston-Salem to run the Demon Deacon defense.
Wake Forest hires Brad Lambert as new defensive coordinator
January 6, 2022
The Demon Deacons celebrate their second 11-3 season in program history after defeating Rutgers in the Gator Bowl.
Wake Forest defeats Rutgers in Gator Bowl
January 1, 2022
Wake Forest finds new bowl opponent in Rutgers
Wake Forest finds new bowl opponent in Rutgers
December 23, 2021
Wake Forest falls to Pittsburgh in ACC Championship
Wake Forest falls to Pittsburgh in ACC Championship
December 13, 2021
Wake Forest falls to Maryland, is eliminated from the NCAA Tournament
Wake Forest falls to Maryland, is eliminated from the NCAA Tournament
June 5, 2022
Starting pitcher Josh Hartle went seven innings, giving up a run and three hits, to grab the win in Saturdays contest.
Wake Forest stays alive with win against Long Island
June 4, 2022
Graduate student Gabe Golob comes into the game after starter Rhett Lowder gives up five runs.
Wake Forest stumbles in opening game against UConn
June 3, 2022
Wake Forest, which went 1-1 at the ACC Tournament, will compete against Connecticut Friday.
Wake Forest baseball will travel to College Park for NCAA Tournament regional
May 30, 2022
Seth Keener, who started the game for the Demon Deacons, received a no-decision in the loss.
Wake Forest falls to NC State, awaits NCAA Tournament decision
May 25, 2022
Nico Benalcazar runs to the soccer ball.
MLS teams select three Demon Deacons
January 16, 2022
NCAA Tournament run ends for men’s soccer
NCAA Tournament run ends for men’s soccer
December 2, 2021
Through 22 games this season, the Demon Deacons scored 43 goals, the most goals a Wake Forest team has scored since 2011 (52).
Women’s soccer falls to Michigan 2-0
December 2, 2021
Redshirt senior Hulda Arnarsdottir (No. 88) was one of the goal-scorers on Sunday. Sofia Rossi and Shayla Smart also scored one goal each.
Women’s soccer opens tournament with 3-0 win
November 18, 2021
After missing the 2018 World Cup, the USA looks ahead to 2022.
USA defeats Mexico in qualifying match
November 18, 2021
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
Wake Forest made it to the second round of the tournament.
Tennis competes at ITA Championships
February 24, 2022
Mens tennis wins big in ITA kickoff
Men’s tennis wins big in ITA kickoff
February 3, 2022
Ilya Ivashka overcame some of the top competitors in the world at the Winston-Salem Open en route to his first career ATP Title.
Ivashka clinches first ATP title in W-S Open
September 2, 2021
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
USA wins Ryder Cup in dominant fashion
USA wins Ryder Cup in dominant fashion
September 30, 2021
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
Wake Forest track & field and cross country athlete Kenton Bachmann was named to the Indoor 2021 All-ACC First Team and the Indoor 2021 ACC Academic Team.
Deacon “Sportlight”: Kenton Bachmann
April 13, 2022
Midfielder Jacob Schulte in action in the game against Coastal Carolina on April 3. Wake Forest currently holds a 6-1 record, and Schulte has scored 6 goals total this season.
Deacon Sportlight: Jacob Schulte
April 6, 2022
Baadi and the rest of the tennis team are set to play Virginia Tech away on Friday.
Deacon “Sportlight”: Taha Baadi
March 24, 2022
Stirsman looks forward to the first home tournament of the spring on Monday.
Deacon “Sportlight”: Clay Stirsman
March 2, 2022
You are about to enter another dimension, a dimension not only of sight and sound but of mind. A journey into a wondrous land of imagination. Next stop, the Twilight Zone!
“Black Mirror”, “The Twilight Zone” present valuable social commentary
April 28, 2022
The Easter Bunny was popularized in America in the 1700s, with the Easter basket representing a nest for the bunny to leave some eggs inside.
Sharing unique holiday traditions
April 21, 2022
Gullibology is a technique that is taking the music world by storm.
Gullibology introduces controversy in music
April 21, 2022
Colaturas first LP will release on April 22.
Colatura to release “And Then I’ll be Happy”
April 21, 2022
Jack Harlow performs during the Osheaga music festival in 2018.
Why you should love Jack Harlow?
April 21, 2022
The 2013 fertilizer plant explosion in West, Texas, resulted in the death of 15 people, an additional 150 people injured, and nearly 150 buildings being destroyed or damaged.
Examining EPA policies related to Weaver
March 23, 2022
Despite government warnings about health, safety and environmental hazards, the synthetic fertilizer ammonium nitrate is still widely used in the U.S.
Evaluating Wake Forest’s use of Weaver fertilizer
March 2, 2022
Winston-Salem residents voiced their concerns at a City Hall meeting regarding health, financial, and environmental issues in the aftermath of the Weaver fire.
Weaver fire reveals environmental racism
February 24, 2022
Wait Chapel was blanketed by a smoky fog last week.
Environment appears to be safe after Weaver Fire
February 7, 2022
Smoke covers the Road Houses on Thursday afternoon as a rainstorm swept through the area.
Webinar addresses lingering fire concerns
February 4, 2022
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
October 28, 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
September 23, 2021
More than two weeks following the protest on Aug. 28, campus leaders are working to effect change in the way the university handles its culture of interpersonal violence.
Behind the university’s response to 8/28
September 16, 2021
A protest on Aug. 28, 2021 led to increased conversations around sexual violence on campus.
Aftermath of protest reveals racial concerns
September 2, 2021
Protesters walk to the quad to continue the protest.
Difficult Realities: Wake Forest grapples with sexual, racial violence
September 2, 2021
Many students are expressing dissatisfaction with the housing selection process.
Residence Life updates Winter Break policies
November 18, 2021
In early October, Residence Life and Housing told international students it would not br providing housing on campus to those staying over winter break, prompting outrage.
Nowhere to go for Int’l students over break
October 28, 2021
Explaining scholarship students and the four-year housing requirement
Explaining scholarship students and the four-year housing requirement
October 28, 2021
Sustainable infrastructure: Little changes can make a big difference
Sustainable infrastructure: Little changes can make a big difference
October 28, 2021
The 2013 fertilizer plant explosion in West, Texas, resulted in the death of 15 people, an additional 150 people injured, and nearly 150 buildings being destroyed or damaged.
Examining EPA policies related to Weaver
March 23, 2022
Despite government warnings about health, safety and environmental hazards, the synthetic fertilizer ammonium nitrate is still widely used in the U.S.
Evaluating Wake Forest’s use of Weaver fertilizer
March 2, 2022
Winston-Salem residents voiced their concerns at a City Hall meeting regarding health, financial, and environmental issues in the aftermath of the Weaver fire.
Weaver fire reveals environmental racism
February 24, 2022
Wait Chapel was blanketed by a smoky fog last week.
Environment appears to be safe after Weaver Fire
February 7, 2022
Smoke covers the Road Houses on Thursday afternoon as a rainstorm swept through the area.
Webinar addresses lingering fire concerns
February 4, 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
N.C. voters can shape the election
October 29, 2020
Letter to the Editor: Alumnus Provides Advice to Graduating Seniors
Letter to the Editor: Alumnus Provides Advice to Graduating Seniors
May 19, 2020
Letter to the Editor: Incoming Freshman Reflects on the Student Experience
Letter to the Editor: Incoming Freshman Reflects on the Student Experience
April 24, 2020
The Outside In: War in Ukraine
The Outside In: War in Ukraine
April 11, 2022
Deacs & Democracy Podcast
Deacs & Democracy Podcast
September 13, 2020
Old Gold & Busy at Home Podcast
Old Gold & Busy at Home Podcast
September 3, 2020
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Cooper Sullivan

Cooper Sullivan, Multimedia Managing Editor

Cooper Sullivan is a sophomore 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
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

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

April 29, 2022
Art History: Maddy Barnick

Art History: Maddy Barnick

April 28, 2022
Mathematical Business: Noah Edwards-Thro

Mathematical Business: Noah Edwards-Thro

April 28, 2022
Mathematical Statistics: Andy Greene

Mathematical Statistics: Andy Greene

April 28, 2022

Multimedia

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

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

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
This morning, smoke covered the view of Wait Chapel from Polo Residence Hall.

Explaining the Weaver Fire

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

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

January 20, 2022
President Susan Wente lights the middle candle of the menorah on Manchester Plaza Monday night.

Campus celebrates winter holiday festivities

December 2, 2021
McCreary donation has better applications

McCreary donation has better applications

November 18, 2021
Deacon Profile: Zach Scofield

Deacon Profile: Zach Scofield

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

November 4, 2021
Deacon Profile: Mark Sucoloski

Deacon Profile: Mark Sucoloski

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

October 21, 2021
The Benson piano brings joy to campus

The Benson piano brings joy to campus

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

“Means of Identification” exhibition opens

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

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

September 23, 2021
Deacon Profile: Austin Torain

Deacon Profile: Austin Torain

September 16, 2021
Deacon Profile: Kristina Gupta

Deacon Profile: Kristina Gupta

September 9, 2021
Principal ignores COVID-19 gathering guidelines

Principal ignores COVID-19 gathering guidelines

September 2, 2021
Deacon Profile: Edric Toro Espinosa

Deacon Profile: Edric Toro Espinosa

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

August 28, 2021
City implements indoor mask mandate

City implements indoor mask mandate

August 26, 2021
Things to do in Winston-Salem

Things to do in Winston-Salem

August 19, 2021
Exposé: Breaking the official tour guide NDA

Exposé: Breaking the official tour guide NDA

August 19, 2021
Provost Kersh heads new VP search committee

Provost Kersh heads new VP search committee

June 25, 2021
Olivia Nandkeolyar - Economics

Olivia Nandkeolyar – Economics

May 7, 2021
Julianne Zhu - Musical Performance

Julianne Zhu – Musical Performance

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

April 29, 2021
Off-season update on mens basketball

Off-season update on men’s basketball

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

April 22, 2021
Connor Murphey/Old Gold & Black

UCC sends errant email to hundreds

April 22, 2021
Suez Canal debacle affects campus morale

Suez Canal debacle affects campus morale

April 15, 2021
Photo courtesy of the Lilting Banshees

Comedy troupe re-emerges from hiatus

April 8, 2021
Williams retires as head coach of Tar Heels

Williams retires as head coach of Tar Heels

April 8, 2021
SneezSafe reworked to hide COVID-19 cases

SneezSafe reworked to hide COVID-19 cases

April 1, 2021
“The Sound of Metal” captivates audiences

“The Sound of Metal” captivates audiences

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

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

Dak Prescott and Dallas Cowboys reach deal

March 18, 2021
Deacon Profile: Eliza Drake

Deacon Profile: Eliza Drake

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

Deacon Spotlight: Crawford Wade

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

Meme war rages amongst students

March 4, 2021
Deacon Profile: Charles Iacovou

Deacon Profile: Charles Iacovou

March 4, 2021
Deacon Profile: Elefteria Euripides

Deacon Profile: Elefteria Euripides

February 25, 2021
National anthem must serve the voice of the people

National anthem must serve the voice of the people

February 19, 2021
Deacon Spotlight: Carter Whitt

Deacon Spotlight: Carter Whitt

February 11, 2021
Facilities crews finish campus-wide construction

Facilities crews finish campus-wide construction

February 11, 2021
Deacon Profile: Nathan Hatch

Deacon Profile: Nathan Hatch

February 4, 2021
Pruitt was replaced by former UCF coach, Josh Heupel, where he was hired by and worked with new Tennessee Athletic Director, Danny White.

Tennessee fires Head Coach Jeremy Pruitt

January 28, 2021
Deacon Profile: Matt Clifford

Deacon Profile: Matt Clifford

January 28, 2021

University must expand COVID-19 testing this spring

December 6, 2020
Students can scan the QR code on top of each box placed strategically around Hearn Plaza to add songs to and listen to the playlist. Follow the project on Instagram to stay up to date with new additions (Photo courtesy of @jukebox_therapy_ on Instagram)

Upper quad features art installation; Jukebox Therapy

November 19, 2020
Tampa Bay Buccaneers halfback Ronald Jones busted off a 98-yard touchdown run on Sunday afternoon, leaving fans speechless (Douglas R. Clifford/Tampa Bay Times/TNS)

NFL Week 10: Miami stays hot, Cardinals best Bills

November 19, 2020
James, fresh off winning another championship, has made it clear he will not partake when the NBA season begins in December (Ashley Landis/Pool/Getty Images/TNS)

NBA, NHL considering paths forward

November 12, 2020
The projected No. 1 overall pick in the upcoming NFL draft will miss Clemson’s matchup with No. 4 Notre Dame on Nov. 7 (Mike Comer/Getty Images/TNS)

Trevor Lawrence sidelined by coronavirus

November 5, 2020
Photo courtesy of Jason Wagner (pictured left)

Deacon Spotlight: Jason Wagner

October 22, 2020
NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman, center, announces that the NHL All-Star game will be played in Raleigh, North Carolina in 2011 during a press conference held outside of the RBC Center on Thursday, April 8, 2010. (Chris Seward/Raleigh News & Observer/MCT)

Los Angeles Kings make history in NHL draft

October 15, 2020
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