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After Donald Trump was indicted, he surrendered and was arraigned at a Manhattan courthouse, an event which received ample media coverage.

[Photo] Trump indictment lacks integrity

Isaac Anthony
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

Dillon Clark, Staff Columnist
April 13, 2023
Despite their lack of brain, jellyfish can still process sensory information.

[Photo] On the majesty of jellyfish

Breanna Laws, Print Managing Editor
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

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

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

[Photo] What makes spring break, spring break?

Sophie Fionda, Contributing Columnist
March 31, 2023
A graph shows the electricity consumption required by Bitcoin.

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

Roksanna Keyvan, Staff Writer
March 28, 2023
TikTok's data collection poses a threat to U.S. security, writes Oliver Hale.

[Photo] TikTok threatens our national security

Oliver Hale, Contributing Columnist
March 28, 2023
Joe Biden speaks at a 2019 rally.

[Photo] Biden was right to approve the Willow Project

Conor Metzger, Staff Columnist
March 28, 2023
Students visited Belize's Great Blue Hole.

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

Mia Springer, Staff Writer
March 28, 2023
Paris Hilton promotes her video game, "Jewel Jam," during a 2010 video game convention.

[Photo] New family, new Paris Hilton

Lourdes Lopez, Staff Writer
March 27, 2023
A 1903 painting depicts a Victorian child.

[Photo] Wake Forest: not Victorian child-friendly

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

[Photo] 2023 Oscars: Dubs and Snubs

Ally Werstler, Staff Writer
March 23, 2023
A surveillance balloon flies above the United States.

[Photo] Less popping balloons, more breaking down barriers

Hope Zhu, Staff Columnist
March 23, 2023
A 7.8-magnitude earthquake causes massive damage in Turkey.

[Photo] Earthquakes underscore impact of refugee crisis

Walker Newman, Staff Columnist
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

Isaac Anthony, Contributing Columnist
March 22, 2023
Biden's 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

Ashlyn Segler, Staff Columnist
March 21, 2023
Gretchen Whitmer, who recently won re-election as Michigan's governor, is a rising star in the Democratic party.

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

Dillon Clark, Staff Columnist
March 21, 2023
Going on walks was a common way to keep busy during quarantine - it also may have changed some people's perspective on alone time.

[Photo] Let yourself embrace post-pandemic change

Prarthna Batra, Staff Columnist
March 16, 2023
A protestor speaks into a megaphone.

[Photo] COVID prepared us for climate change

Ashlyn Segler, Staff Columnist
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

Aine Pierre, Online Managing Editor
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

Adam Coil, Life Editor
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

Roksanna Keyvan, Contributing Writer
March 16, 2023
A staff meeting is conducted over Zoom.

[Photo] We are still recovering from the pandemic

Lourdes Lopez, Staff Columnist
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

James Watson, Life Editor
March 15, 2023
A family of skiers race down a mountain.

[Photo] Skiing: A slippery slope

Mia Springer, Staff Writer
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

Lourdes Lopez, Staff Columnist
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

Lourdes Lopez, Staff Columnist
February 28, 2023
DIsney's remakes draw mixed reactions from fans.

[Photo] Grading Disney’s live-action remakes

Emily Bebenek, Staff Writer
February 22, 2023
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[Photo] Tyre Nichols case exemplifies anti-Black violence

Sophie Guymon, Opinion Editor
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

Caroline Mederos, Staff Writer
February 15, 2023
Lars Tunbjörk poses at a 2013 event.

[Photo] Tunbjörk’s photography remains relevant

Adam Coil, Life Editor
February 15, 2023
The CJNG cartel in Mexico is growing rapidly.

[Photo] New drug cartel in Mexico threatens national security

Dillon Clark, Staff Columnist
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

Editorial Committee
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

Conor Metzger, Staff Writer
February 8, 2023
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[Photo] Your guide to the 2023 Oscars

Lourdes Lopez, Staff Writer
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

Ashlyn Segler, Staff Columnist
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

Eli Leadham, Contributing Writer
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

Ian Steffensen, Sports Editor
January 24, 2023
Kevin McCarthy holds the Speaker's gavel after winning election on the 15th ballot.

[Photo] Kevin McCarthy: The Wrong Speaker

Brendan Mirra, Contributing Columnist
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

Walker Newman, Contributing Columnist
January 17, 2023
SZA's 'SOS' is deeply relatable, writes Collyn Ballentine.

[Photo] SZA’s ‘SOS’ tops charts

Collyn Ballentine, Contributing Writer
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?

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

[Photo] How George Saunders breaks your heart

Adam Coil, Life Editor
November 30, 2022
A college student falls asleep on their textbook.

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

Lourdes Lopez, Staff Columnist
November 21, 2022
In "Wakanda Forever," Marvel continues its 2022 slide in quality.

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

Conor Metzger, Staff Writer
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

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

[Photo] BookTok’s latest obsessions, reviewed

Prarthna Batra, Staff Writer
November 11, 2022
Breanna Laws weaves a tale of phantom empathy.

[Photo] Short story: Phantom empathy

Breanna Laws, Staff Writer
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

Breanna Laws and Hope Zhu
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

Ethan Wearner and Natasha Heisenberg, Staff Columnists
September 27, 2022
"The Wolf of Wall Street" seems to avoid criticizing its subject matter.

[Photo] Considering the kinds of stories worth apologizing for

Adam Coil, Life Editor
September 7, 2022
Sydney Pasceri recommends six books to read this semester.

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

Sydney Pasceri, Contributing Writer
August 30, 2022
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[Photo] Marvel needs to break from its repetitive formula

Ben Wilcox, Staff Writer
August 24, 2022
A stock photograph of a gas mask.

[Photo] Conquer college with these “surefire” tips

Cooper Sullivan, Multimedia Managing Editor
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

Selinna Tran, Print Managing Editor
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

Una Wilson, Assistant Features Editor
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
Gaiman's "Sandman" series captivates audiences.

[Photo] Exploring the success of ‘The Sandman’

Josie Scratchard, Life Editor
March 24, 2022
Pattinson's performance in "The Batman" was a major improvement on past roles.

[Photo] Robert Pattinson’s Batman displays growth

Melina Traiforos, Staff Writer
March 23, 2022
Reading books has faded out as a pasttime.

[Photo] People prefer modern entertainment over reading

Josie Scratchard, Life Editor
March 24, 2022
Jason Ferraro's music exemplifies the Vaporwave sound.

[Photo] Vaporwave – Brody Leo

March 2, 2022
Radiohead's 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 Story's 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

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

[Photo] Dealing with existentialism in college

Selinna Tran, Print Managing Editor
February 24, 2022
The Russian-Ukrainian conflict has entered a new phase.

[Photo] International action in Ukraine crisis is imperative

James Li, Contributing Columnist
February 23, 2022
Donald Trump's new app claims to be a platform free of political discrimination.

[Photo] Donald Trump launches new social media app

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

[Photo] Unity in Yemen is not a logical solution

Ethan Wearner, Contributing Columnist
February 24, 2022
Eileen Gu's decision to compete for China is inspiring.

[Photo] Eileen Gu embraces multicultural identity

Shaila Prasad, Contributing Columnist
February 24, 2022
Stock markets are volatile.

[Photo] Investors sell off riskier stocks

Jacob Jensen, Contributing Writer
February 24, 2022
Renewable energy may attract invesors.

[Photo] Energy bonds are back

Alyssa Anton, Contributing Writer
February 24, 2022
The metaverse is a world that allows for digital interaction.

[Photo] An update on “fintech”

Oliver Stought, Contributing Writer
February 24, 2022
Kanye "Ye" West's Twitter antics have attracted widespread attention.

[Photo] Students discuss recent events in music

Adam Coil and Brody Leo
February 17, 2022
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[Photo] Exploring the musical career of MGMT

Maryam Khanum, Opinion Editor
February 17, 2022
Bans of Critical Race Theory in school can be dangerous.

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

Abby Bermeo, Staff Columnist
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

Sophie Guymon and Conor Metzger
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

Conor Metzger, Staff Columnist
February 10, 2022
Supporters of President Donald Trump gather outside the Capitol to protest the certification of President Joe Biden's electoral victory.

[Photo] Capitol riot reverberates in politics classrooms

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

[Photo] Making realistic resolutions

Sofia Bazant, Staff Writer
January 13, 2022
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