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Students cover each other in colorful powders in observance of Holi.
Holi celebration returns with flying colors
March 22, 2023
Rajmohan Ghandi (center) speaks with history department chair Dr. Raisur Rahman (left) and African American Studies program director Dr. Corey D.B. Walker (right).
Rajmohan Gandhi, grandson of Mahatma Gandhi, calls students to action
March 20, 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
March 16, 2023
A quarantine station awaits travelers to China.
As restrictions lift, Chinese international students look back
March 16, 2023
Speakers at the event pose in front of Wait Chapel.
TedxWakeForestU thanks you for coming to its TED Talk
March 13, 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 National Eating Disorders Association trains college-aged women to lead The Body Project on their campuses to combat unrealistic beauty ideals.
The Body Project fights ‘eating disorder culture’
March 2, 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
Peter Schlachte (‘19)s job involves documenting the impact of Earthworks’ efforts and raise financial support from foundations.
Alumnus advocates for the environment
March 14, 2023
In the birthplace of the environmental justice movement, protesters march against the proposal of a PCB landfill in a predominantly Black neighborhood in Warren County, N.C., in 1982.
Past and present: Moving toward environmental justice
March 2, 2023
Visitors to Reynolda Gardens are treated to its colorful flowers and various plants.
A look into Reynolda Gardens’ past, present and future
March 2, 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
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
Fizz, and apps like it, allow students to make serious claims anonymously.
Fizz has bad Karma
February 28, 2023
Failure may seem daunting, but it is a part of college life, writes Lourdes Lopez.
Failure is inevitable in college, just don’t let it define you
February 28, 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 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
Sophomore Rhett Lowder winds up to pitch during a game. Lowder received preseason All American honors by Baseball America.
All eyes on Omaha as WFU baseball kicks off this weekend
February 14, 2023
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
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
Adam Coil, donning a mask and apron, poses during the COVID pandemic.
A COVID-19 Odyssey: constructing a new me
March 16, 2023
Encouraged to stay indoors, many turned to media to pass the time.
The media that got us through quarantine
March 16, 2023
On appreciating pop music
On appreciating pop music
March 15, 2023
Joe Goldberg is pictured in a trailer for Season 4.
‘You’ switches it up in its fourth season
March 15, 2023
[No Bears] is one of the most remarkable, creative and innovative films in recent memory, and it deserves to be treated as such, writes Life Editor James Watson.
‘No Bears’ should have been nominated
March 15, 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
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Jewel Spear takes a shot during an ACC Tournament game against Louisville.

[Photo] Women’s basketball goes 2-1 in ACC Tournament

March 13, 2023
Womens tennis finds success in doubles matches during the Blue Gray Tournament.

[Photo] Women’s tennis wins Blue Gray Tournament

March 1, 2023
Brock Wilken and Nick Kurtz embrace during Sundays game against the Illini.

[Photo] Demon Deacons outfight the Illini

February 21, 2023
Steve Forbes expresses frustration during a loss to Miami.

[Photo] Men’s basketball fails to fight headwinds against Miami

February 20, 2023
Jewel Spear shoots a jumper during the loss against UNC Sunday.

[Photo] Women’s basketball can’t escape Tar Heel runs

February 20, 2023
Jewel Spear sets up on offense against the Yellow Jackets Thursday night.

[Photo] Women’s basketball falls to Georgia Tech on the road

February 18, 2023
Cameron Hildreth shoots a lay-up in the win against Georgia Tech.

[Photo] Men’s basketball beats Georgia Tech in photo-finish

February 14, 2023
Damari Monsantos 3-pointers help Wake Forest beat Notre Dame.

[Photo] Monsanto shines in victory over Notre Dame

February 9, 2023
Jewel Spear celebrates during the win over Miami.

[Photo] Women’s basketball takes down Miami at home

January 30, 2023
Jewel Spear sets up a shot from beyond the three-point arc.

[Photo] Despite Spear’s career performance, women’s basketball falls at No. 10 Virginia Tech

January 23, 2023
G Alyssa Andrews drives to the basket.

[Photo] Women’s basketball falls to Miami on the road

January 16, 2023
Megan Gebbia coaches her team during a loss to Notre Dame.

[Photo] No. 7 Notre Dame routs women’s basketball

January 13, 2023
The Demon Deacons celebrate at midfield after winning the Gasparilla Bowl.

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

December 26, 2022
Damari Monsanto (no. 30 in black) played one of the best games of his career in the loss against Rutgers.

[Photo] Demon Deacons drop final non-conference contest against Rutgers

December 22, 2022
Tyree Appleby controls the ball en route to a 32-point performance in Madison, WI.

[Photo] Appleby shines as Wake Forest stuns Wisconsin in Madison

November 30, 2022
Wake Forests defensive line tries to break through to the Duke quarterback.

[Photo] Blue Devils take the Demon Deacons to the darkest depths

November 29, 2022
Bobi Klintman (No. 34 in white) handles the ball in the Wake Forest offensive zone.

[Photo] Men’s basketball opens season with win over Fairfield

November 11, 2022
The Wake Forest mens cross country team poses with the ACC Championship trophy.

[Photo] Men’s cross country wins first ACC title since 1994

November 2, 2022
Notre Dame, which held the Demon Deacons scoreless, defends Wake Forest.

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

October 27, 2022
Defender Kristin Johnson elevates over the competition to clear the ball away from Wake Forest’s goal. The sophomore was everywhere versus Miami, as she assisted on both scores for the Demon Deacons.

[Photo] Women’s soccer goes 1-1 in ACC play

October 20, 2022
Wake Forest records a clean sheet in front of the Spry Stadium faithful in a Tuesday-night victory over Jacksonville.

[Photo] Men’s soccer goes 1-1 as injuries plague the Demon Deacons

October 11, 2022
The mens soccer team is now ranked No. 4 in the nation.

[Photo] Men’s soccer, now No. 4 in the nation, is dominating the field

September 14, 2022
A photograph of a pass

[Photo] Hartman returns, Demon Deacons find tempo in the Music City

September 12, 2022
Wake Forests partnership with The Brandr Group reflects the changing NIL landscape in college athletics.

[Photo] Wake Forest athletics partners with The Brandr Group

September 13, 2022
A photograph of a linebacker in uniform receiving a trophy

[Photo] Tracking Demon Deacons in the NFL

September 8, 2022
A photograph of Wake Forest players hugging in front of the net

[Photo] Women’s soccer notches three wins and a draw

August 31, 2022
A photograph of three soccer players in white jerseys celebrating a goal

[Photo] Men’s soccer opens its season with two home wins

August 30, 2022
A photograph of an older man (the coach) speaking to two soccer players.

[Photo] Men’s soccer looks ahead

August 25, 2022
Starting pitcher Josh Hartle went seven innings, giving up a run and three hits, to grab the win in Saturdays contest.

[Photo] 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.

[Photo] Wake Forest stumbles in opening game against UConn

June 3, 2022
Seth Keener, who started the game for the Demon Deacons, received a no-decision in the loss.

[Photo] Wake Forest falls to NC State, awaits NCAA Tournament decision

May 25, 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.

[Photo] Deacon “Sportlight”: Georgia Ruffalo

April 21, 2022
Redshirt junior Michael Turconi celebrates with his teammates at home plate after hitting a walk-off home run in Saturday’s extra-inning victory.

[Photo] Wake Forest drops series against Clemson

April 19, 2022
The Wake Forest womens golf team poses with the ACC Championship trophy.

[Photo] Women’s golf claims ACC crown

April 19, 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.

[Photo] Deacon “Sportlight”: Kenton Bachmann

April 13, 2022
Camden Minacci pitches in relief during an April 2022 game.

[Photo] Wake Forest sweeps series with Duke

April 12, 2022
Steve Forbes looks to improve on the 2021-2022 season.

[Photo] Steve Forbes: The Future

April 7, 2022
Students pack the Lawrence Joel Coliseum for a game against Duke.

[Photo] Wake Forest: The Renaissance

April 7, 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.

[Photo] Deacon Sportlight: Jacob Schulte

April 6, 2022
Crawford Wade takes the mound against Boston College.

[Photo] Baseball goes 2-1 against Boston College

April 5, 2022
The baseball team begins a three-game series against Boston College on Friday.

[Photo] Deacon ‘Sportlight:’ Eric Adler

March 31, 2022
The Wake Forest baseball team completes a pregame ritual.

[Photo] Baseball goes 1-2 in series with Virginia

March 29, 2022
Steve Forbes helps roll the quad after a victory against UNC.

[Photo] Steve Forbes: The Turn

April 7, 2022
Clawson celebrates with his team after a win.

[Photo] Dave Clawson: The Turn

April 7, 2022
Steve Forbes answers questions from the media.

[Photo] Steve Forbes: The Struggle

April 7, 2022
The Wake Forest student section is scarcely populated for a 2015 game.

[Photo] Dave Clawson: The Struggle

April 7, 2022
A sign at Truist Field welcomes visitors to Deactown.

[Photo] A Tale of Two ACC Coaches of the Year

April 8, 2022
Baadi and the rest of the tennis team are set to play Virginia Tech away on Friday.

[Photo] Deacon “Sportlight”: Taha Baadi

March 24, 2022
Senior forward Christina Morra led the team in points (18) and rebounds (6).

[Photo] WBB’s season ends with second round NIT loss

March 23, 2022
Wake Forest will face VCU in the second round.

[Photo] MBB defeats Towson in first round of the NIT, will face VCU

March 18, 2022
The womens basketball team will play Middle Tennessee in Round Two.

[Photo] WBB defeats Akron, moves on in WNIT

March 18, 2022
Freshman Danny Corona (4 RBIs) had three hits in the Friday game against Florida State, two of which left the park for home runs.

[Photo] Baseball secures first ACC win over Florida State

March 16, 2022
The Demon Deacons loss to Boston College in the ACC Tournament still looms large.

[Photo] MBB misses out on March Madness

March 16, 2022
The Wake Forest mens basketball team signed Jake LaRavia as a transfer in March 2021.

[Photo] Forbes, Williams win top ACC honors

March 7, 2022
A photograph of a basketball team huddling mid-game.

[Photo] WBB falls to Georgia Tech

March 4, 2022
The Joel Coliseum was electrified by the Demon Deacons performance Wednesday night.

[Photo] MBB defeats NC State in regular-season finale

March 3, 2022
Wake Forest womens basketball looks forward to facing Georgia Tech in the next round.

[Photo] WBB wins in ACC Tournament first round

March 3, 2022
Sophomore Rhett Lowder winds up to pitch during a game. Lowder received preseason All American honors by Baseball America.

[Photo] Baseball sweeps weekend series with NJIT

March 3, 2022
Stirsman looks forward to the first home tournament of the spring on Monday.

[Photo] Deacon “Sportlight”: Clay Stirsman

March 2, 2022
Wake Forest celebrates as a team.

[Photo] Men’s basketball dominates Louisville

March 2, 2022
Chacarra is looking ahead to the Darius Rucker Intercollegiate event on Feb. 28.

[Photo] Deacon “Sportlight”: Carolina Chacarra

February 24, 2022
Michael Brennan shot five-under to capture the Genesis Collegiate crown.

[Photo] Brennan wins Genesis Collegiate

February 24, 2022
Sophomore Pierce Bennett went 3-3 in the fifth inning against Lafayette.

[Photo] Baseball leads off season with 3-0 sweep

February 23, 2022
Senior Isaiah Mucius and coach Steve Forbes celebrate a key play.

[Photo] MBB secures crucial victory over Irish

February 23, 2022
Nat Friedman (pictured above) and Lee Ann Gordon hope to make meaningful contributions to the national field hockey team.

[Photo] Deacon ‘Sportlight’: Friedman and Gordon

February 17, 2022
3B Brock Wilkin hopes to lead the Demon Deacons to success this season.

[Photo] Baseball looks to shock the nation

February 17, 2022
The Demon Deacons celebrate breaking their nine-game losing streak while in their pink “Play4Kay” jerseys. They face off next against N.C. State.

[Photo] WBB ends nine-game losing streak

February 17, 2022
Wake Forest lost a critical game in Miami last week.

[Photo] MBB defeats NC State, loses to Miami

February 17, 2022
A photo of a soccer player running to kick a soccer ball.

[Photo] MLS teams select three Demon Deacons

January 16, 2022
The Demon Deacons prevailed in Tallahassee for the first time in over a decade.

[Photo] MBB snags big win over Florida State

February 10, 2022
Sophomore guard Jewel Spear leads the ACC with 19.3 points-per-game.

[Photo] WBB’s losing skid extends to eight

February 10, 2022
Moroni and the rest of the tennis team travel to play South Carolina on Thursday.

[Photo] Deacon “Sportlight”: Filippo Moroni

February 10, 2022
The womens team continues to slide in the ACC standings.

[Photo] WBB falls to Miami

February 3, 2022
Adam Cecere says his favorite part of baseball is hitting.

[Photo] Deacon “Sportlight”: Adam Cecere

February 3, 2022
Sophomore guard Jewel Spear scans the court for passing options. She led the Demon Deacons in both losses with 16 and 22 points.

[Photo] Women’s basketball drops two ACC games

January 28, 2022
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[Photo] MBB celebrates ‘signature’ win against UNC

January 28, 2022
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[Photo] Deacon Spotlight: Mckenzie Maier

January 28, 2022
The Wake Forest womens basketball team needs a few wins to be back in the NCAA Tournament conversation.

[Photo] Women’s basketball falls in two ACC matches

January 20, 2022
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[Photo] Women’s basketball drops three ACC games

January 13, 2022
Senior guard Alondes Williams led the Demon Deacons with a 25-point, 12-rebound double-double in the thrilling overtime win against Syracuse.

[Photo] Men’s basketball finds success over winter break

January 13, 2022
A photograph of Sam Hartman, #10 in white, in the pocket.

[Photo] Wake Forest outshoots Army 70-56

October 28, 2021
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