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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
The Demon Deacons celebrate after winning the Winston-Salem Regional.
Baseball dominates George Mason again, advances to super-regional
June 5, 2023
3rd basemen Brock Wilken celebrates after his single brings Lucas Costello across home plate for the first score of the game.
Delay does nothing to disrupt the Deacs
June 4, 2023
Seth Keener walks off the mound after one of his seven scoreless innings.
Seth Keener, Justin Johnson lead baseball over George Mason
June 3, 2023
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
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
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Donald Trump speaks at a rally. He is the first former U.S. president to be indicted.

[Photo] Trump indictment lacks integrity

April 18, 2023
Since the mid-2000s, mass shooting deaths in the United States have increased dramatically.

[Photo] An open letter to America on gun control

April 13, 2023
Jellyfish have a 360-degree view of their surroundings.

[Photo] On the majesty of jellyfish

April 10, 2023
Henrietta Leavitt is credited with discovering Cepheid variables, which allowed astronomers to calculate the distances to stars that are incredibly far away.

[Photo] Waiting for Gunderson

April 10, 2023
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[Photo] Editorial: Women’s History Month is especially important now

April 3, 2023
Some college students spend their spring break at the beach.

[Photo] What makes spring break, spring break?

March 31, 2023
A graph shows the electricity consumption required by Bitcoin.

[Photo] The digital footprint that follows us off the screen (literally)

March 28, 2023
TikToks data collection poses a threat to U.S. security, writes Oliver Hale.

[Photo] TikTok threatens our national security

March 28, 2023
Joe Biden speaks at a 2019 rally.

[Photo] Biden was right to approve the Willow Project

March 28, 2023
Students visited Belizes Great Blue Hole.

[Photo] Biology class takes spring break trip to Belize’s coral reefs

March 28, 2023
Paris Hilton promotes her video game, Jewel Jam, during a 2010 video game convention.

[Photo] New family, new Paris Hilton

March 27, 2023
A 1903 painting depicts a Victorian child.

[Photo] Wake Forest: not Victorian child-friendly

March 29, 2023
The Academy Awards are handed out annually, often to a good deal of controversy.

[Photo] 2023 Oscars: Dubs and Snubs

March 23, 2023
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken meets with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in 2021. A 2023 meeting between the two was delayed due to the balloon.

[Photo] Less popping balloons, more breaking down barriers

March 23, 2023
A 7.8-magnitude earthquake causes massive damage in Turkey.

[Photo] Earthquakes underscore impact of refugee crisis

March 23, 2023
Both Democrats and Republicans have had opportunities to release footage from Jan. 6, 2021.

[Photo] ‘We the People’ deserve access to Jan. 6 footage

March 22, 2023
Bidens approval of a drilling site in Alaska comes just over three years after he promised that his administration would not allow more drilling in a debate.

[Photo] Biden’s Willow Project approval is a betrayal

March 21, 2023
Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo was forced to resign due to allegations of sexual harassment.

[Photo] Viruses and going viral: Politics’ winners and losers since 2020

March 21, 2023
Going on walks was a common way to keep busy during quarantine - it also may have changed some peoples perspective on alone time.

[Photo] Let yourself embrace post-pandemic change

March 16, 2023
A protestor speaks into a megaphone.

[Photo] COVID prepared us for climate change

March 16, 2023
A graphic shows the myriad long-term effects that can linger after an individual contracts COVID-19.

[Photo] Deacon Profile: Annie Russell

March 16, 2023
Albert Camus The Plague sees new relevance in the time of COVID-19.

[Photo] A COVID-19 Odyssey: constructing a new me

March 16, 2023
The COVID-19 pandemic increases the volume of biomedical waste.

[Photo] The good, the bad and the ugly truth: COVID-19 and its environmental impacts

March 16, 2023
A staff meeting is conducted over Zoom.

[Photo] We are still recovering from the pandemic

March 16, 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.

[Photo] ‘No Bears’ should have been nominated

March 15, 2023
A family of skiers race down a mountain.

[Photo] Skiing: A slippery slope

March 14, 2023
The Spanish Parliament meets. Earlier this month, Spain passed the first menstrual leave law in Europe.

[Photo] Spain’s menstrual leave law is significant

March 2, 2023
Failure may seem daunting, but it is a part of college life, writes Lourdes Lopez.

[Photo] Failure is inevitable in college, just don’t let it define you

February 28, 2023
DIsneys remakes draw mixed reactions from fans.

[Photo] Grading Disney’s live-action remakes

February 22, 2023
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[Photo] Tyre Nichols case exemplifies anti-Black violence

February 16, 2023
Harry Styles, who recently won Album of the Year at the Grammys, performs at a concert.

[Photo] ‘Harry’s House’ win shows no desire for Grammys to diversify

February 15, 2023
Lars Tunbjörk poses at a 2013 event.

[Photo] Tunbjörk’s photography remains relevant

February 15, 2023
The CJNG cartel in Mexico is growing rapidly.

[Photo] New drug cartel in Mexico threatens national security

February 14, 2023
A.P. African American Studies, and education as a whole, are too important to be decided by politicians, the Editorial Committee writes.

[Photo] Editorial: AP course underlies danger of academic censorship

February 13, 2023
Adam Sandler is one actor who has played both comedic and serious roles.

[Photo] Ask some famous actors: you can’t be serious all the time

February 8, 2023
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[Photo] Your guide to the 2023 Oscars

February 8, 2023
Private sector leaders meet in New Delhi, India, to discuss climate action.

[Photo] With world leaders failing us, the private sector must intervene for climate action

February 7, 2023
Flowers sit outside of Star Ballroom Dance Studio in Monterey Park, Calif.

[Photo] Asian students reckon with shootings during the Lunar New Year

February 1, 2023
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have had too much time in the spotlight, writes Ian Steffensen.

[Photo] We could all stand to hear less from Harry and Meghan

January 24, 2023
Kevin McCarthy holds the Speakers gavel after winning election on the 15th ballot.

[Photo] Kevin McCarthy: The Wrong Speaker

January 17, 2023
President Trump announced last fall that he will seek the presidency in 2024. He will be the first defeated president to seek a second term since Grover Cleveland.

[Photo] Trump’s 2024 run will change the GOP’s future

January 17, 2023
SZAs SOS is deeply relatable, writes Collyn Ballentine.

[Photo] SZA’s ‘SOS’ tops charts

January 10, 2023
Research suggests that climate change is contributing to larger and more dangerous storms.

[Photo] Is ‘once in a generation’ the new normal?

January 9, 2023
George Saunders writes devastatingly simple stories, but there is usually hidden meaning beneath.

[Photo] How George Saunders breaks your heart

November 30, 2022
A college student falls asleep on their textbook.

[Photo] Is sleep the key to a better college life?

November 21, 2022
In Wakanda Forever, Marvel continues its 2022 slide in quality.

[Photo] ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ lacks originality

November 16, 2022
Overcrowding during the Itaewon festival in Seoul, South Korea led to many casualties.

[Photo] Crowd control failure leads to tragedy in Seoul

November 16, 2022
One of the keys to reading more is to read books that interest you.

[Photo] BookTok’s latest obsessions, reviewed

November 11, 2022
Breanna Laws weaves a tale of phantom empathy.

[Photo] Short story: Phantom empathy

November 7, 2022
The Supreme Court will hear challenges to affirmative action on Oct. 31.

[Photo] Supreme Court to hear Affirmative Action lawsuits; WFU will remain committed to diversity

October 20, 2022
Marine One descends at Mar-a-Lago, the Florida residence of former President Donald Trump.

[Photo] Mar a Lago: FBI raid of Donald Trump’s Florida home sparks controversy

September 27, 2022
The Wolf of Wall Street seems to avoid criticizing its subject matter.

[Photo] Considering the kinds of stories worth apologizing for

September 7, 2022
Sydney Pasceri recommends six books to read this semester.

[Photo] Book Club: Six must-reads for the fall 2022 semester

August 30, 2022
The logo of Marvel studios against a Black background

[Photo] Marvel needs to break from its repetitive formula

August 24, 2022
A stock photograph of a gas mask.

[Photo] Conquer college with these “surefire” tips

August 18, 2022
A miscroscope photograph of the virus that causes COVID-19.

[Photo] University will require bivalent booster shot: email

August 15, 2022
Those who promote the Great Replacement Theory should be held accountable for the violence those ideals incite, writes Selinna Tran.

[Photo] The Buffalo massacre shows the danger of Great Replacement Theory, and those who promote it

July 21, 2022
Bun Bo Hue is known for its spicy flavors.

[Photo] No. 2 Bun Bo Hue

April 6, 2022
A delectable soup, Pho is a favorite worldwide.

[Photo] No. 1: Pho

April 6, 2022
@americanbaron plays all his own parts.

[Photo] Tik Tok

April 6, 2022
Tyler the Creator impresses with his new album.

[Photo] On Repeat

April 6, 2022
The Godzilla movies are in part based on the Bikini Atoll nuclear test.

[Photo] Godzilla serves as metaphor for human destruction

March 30, 2022
Wake Forest faces Temple in the 2016 Military Bowl.

[Photo] Dave Clawson: The Struggle

April 7, 2022
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[Photo] On Repeat

March 23, 2022
Gaimans Sandman series captivates audiences.

[Photo] Exploring the success of ‘The Sandman’

March 24, 2022
Pattinsons performance in The Batman was a major improvement on past roles.

[Photo] Robert Pattinson’s Batman displays growth

March 23, 2022
Reading books has faded out as a pasttime.

[Photo] People prefer modern entertainment over reading

March 24, 2022
Jason Ferraros music exemplifies the Vaporwave sound.

[Photo] Vaporwave – Brody Leo

March 2, 2022
Radioheads music is inspired by Slowcore.

[Photo] Slowcore – Adam Coil

March 2, 2022
MF Doom exemplefies experimental rap.

[Photo] Experimental Rap – Brody Leo

March 2, 2022
My Bloody Valentine exemplifies the Shoegaze sound.

[Photo] Shoegaze — Adam Coil

March 2, 2022
Trevor Storys WAR was 3.5 according to Fangraphs but 4.2 according to BaseballReference, showing the irregularity of the statistic.

[Photo] WAR baseball statistic is ineffective

March 2, 2022
Looking up at the stars can lead one to ponder key questions.

[Photo] Dealing with existentialism in college

February 24, 2022
The Russian-Ukrainian conflict has entered a new phase.

[Photo] International action in Ukraine crisis is imperative

February 23, 2022
Donald Trumps new app claims to be a platform free of political discrimination.

[Photo] Donald Trump launches new social media app

February 24, 2022
The war in Yemen has dragged on for almost a decade.

[Photo] Unity in Yemen is not a logical solution

February 24, 2022
Eileen Gus decision to compete for China is inspiring.

[Photo] Eileen Gu embraces multicultural identity

February 24, 2022
Stock markets are volatile.

[Photo] Investors sell off riskier stocks

February 24, 2022
Renewable energy may attract invesors.

[Photo] Energy bonds are back

February 24, 2022
The metaverse is a world that allows for digital interaction.

[Photo] An update on “fintech”

February 24, 2022
Kanye Ye Wests Twitter antics have attracted widespread attention.

[Photo] Students discuss recent events in music

February 17, 2022
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[Photo] Exploring the musical career of MGMT

February 17, 2022
Bans of Critical Race Theory in school can be dangerous.

[Photo] Critical Race Theory needs to be taught in schools

February 17, 2022
The utilization of censorship by both liberals and conservatives has proven especially controversial in recent years, prompting discussion over what kind of precedent it sets.

[Photo] Students discuss the issue of censorship

February 17, 2022
Boycotting Spotify because of Joe Rogan is an example of declining willingness to hear opposing viewpoints.

[Photo] Controversial podcast should remain on Spotify

February 10, 2022
Supporters of President Donald Trump gather outside the Capitol to protest the certification of President Joe Bidens electoral victory.

[Photo] Capitol riot reverberates in politics classrooms

December 2, 2021
When celebrating the new year, make sure to keep your resolutions realistic.

[Photo] Making realistic resolutions

January 13, 2022
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