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Students march around Hearn Plaza at an Aug. 28, 2021 protest concerning sexual violence.
‘We have work to do:’ Campus Climate Survey data released
November 22, 2022
Various signs promoting candidates running for local office are placed outside the Forsyth County Government Center, which served as an early voting site in downtown Winston-Salem.
A look at voter turnout in Forsyth County
November 16, 2022
A sign outside of ZSR Library promotes an early voting site at Winston-Salem First Assembly, where many students casted votes.
NC midterms evoke diverse responses
November 15, 2022
Brad Jones has been dean of the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences for 12 years.
Brad Jones steps down as graduate dean
November 10, 2022
The Wake Forest debate team poses after its success at the Gonzaga tournament.
Wake Forest Debate wins Gonzaga tournament
November 9, 2022
Aaron Hardwick, Wake Forests new orchestra director, poses with his baton.
Deacon Profile: Aaron Hardwick
November 28, 2022
Members of the club sip tea at High Climate Tea, a teahouse in Asheville, on Nov. 6. They also visited Dobra Tea, a nearby teahouse in the same city.
Meet the World Tea Association
November 17, 2022
The Last Resort includes both an indoor bar and nightclub dance floor, and an outdoor “tiki bar” and patio.
A look behind the scenes of Last Resort
November 16, 2022
Students at last year’s Puppies on the Quad event came out to help raise funds for the Yadkin County Animal Shelter and relieve stress.
Woof Forest brings joy to dogs and students alike
November 3, 2022
The central location of Murphy’s Lunch draws workers in for a quick meal.
Visit the ‘one-man show’ at Murphy’s Lunch
November 2, 2022
A Native American Heritage Month flyer shows the Should We Go to Hawaii talk.
Tohi Talk asks: ‘Should we go to Hawaii?’
November 21, 2022
Deforestation has ravaged the Amazon rainforest in most South American countries with a stake in the land, including Peru (above), Brazil, and Ecuador. Environmental experts predict that president-elect Lula will focus on decreasing logging in Brazil.
Brazilian election delivers change for the Amazon
November 16, 2022
The graduate cohort draws heavily on the book All We Can Save.
Graduate cohort focuses on eco-justice
October 31, 2022
Students dress in sustainable Halloween costumes.
Making Halloween fashion more sustainable
October 26, 2022
Indigenous Peoples Day events at Wake Forest honor Indigenous teachings and sustainability practices.
Fostering connections on Indigenous Peoples Day
October 19, 2022
Wait Chapel is lit blue to support the University of Virginia. (Aine Pierre/OGB)
UVA, we stand with you
November 17, 2022
The Old Gold & Black has published for 106 years, in no small part due to a country and a university that respects the freedom of the press.
Editorial: (Don’t) stop the presses
November 3, 2022
A voting location at the First Assembly Church makes early voting easily accessible to Wake Forest students.
Editorial: Vote! Vote! Vote!
October 20, 2022
Multiple signatories to the faculty groups letter mentioned Wake Forests motto: Pro Humanitate (for humanity).
Editorial: Contract workers deserve a living wage
September 22, 2022
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From the editor: A new tradition
August 25, 2022
A college student falls asleep on their textbook.
Is sleep the key to a better college life?
November 21, 2022
Joe Biden, who recently pardoned those convicted of federal marijuana offenses, speaks at a White House conference.
Biden’s pardon shows promise
November 2, 2022
Advocates for affirmative action protest outside of the U.S. Supreme Court building.
SCOTUS must uphold affirmative action
November 2, 2022
While many students plan to vote, many have not been educated on the candidates and issues, writes Addison Berry.
As Wake Forest pushes voter turnout, voter education remains lacking
November 1, 2022
Two activists with Just Stop Oil speak to onlookers after throwing tomato soup on Vincent Van Goghs Sunflowers.
Mixing tomato soup with oil
November 1, 2022
Tyree Appleby (No. 1 in white) jumps to shoot a layup.
PHOTOS: Demon Deacons take down Georgia 81-71
November 12, 2022
Bobi Klintman (No. 34 in white) handles the ball in the Wake Forest offensive zone.
Men’s basketball opens season with win over Fairfield
November 11, 2022
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
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
Sam Hartmans 313 passing yards lead the Demon Deacons to a 43-15 win over Boston College.
Demon Deacons earn second ACC victory against Boston College
October 25, 2022
After watching their team topple the Crimson Tide, Tenenssee fans stormed the field. Oh, and they ripped out the goalpost for a solid crowd-surf through Knoxville.
CFB week 7 excites
October 20, 2022
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
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
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 16, 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
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
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 20, 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 23, 2022
Drake (right) performs with 21 Savage (left).
Drake returns to form in ‘Her Loss’
November 21, 2022
Takeoff raps on stage in an Atlanta Braves cap.
A tribute to Takeoff
November 21, 2022
In Wakanda Forever, Marvel continues its 2022 slide in quality.
‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ lacks originality
November 16, 2022
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BookTok’s latest obsessions, reviewed
November 11, 2022
In TÁR, Lydia Tár conducts a damning portrait of abuse and power.
‘TÁR’ is virtuosic
November 11, 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
N.C. voters can shape the election
October 29, 2020
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
The Outside In: War in Ukraine
The Outside In: War in Ukraine
April 11, 2022
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Virginia head coach Tony Bennett waves the cut down net in celebration after winning against Texas Tech 85-87 in overtime on April 8, 2019 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn. (Aaron Lavinsky/Minneapolis Star Tribune/TNS)

From Worst To First: The Virginia Cavaliers

April 11, 2019
Duke head coach Mike Krzyzewski speaks with forward RJ Barrett (5), guard Alex OConnell (15), forward Javin DeLaurier (12) and forward Zion Williamson (1) in the second half against St. Johns at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C., on Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019. Duke won, 91-61. (Chuck Liddy/Raleigh News & Observer/TNS)

NCAA Tournament: Top Seeds Forced Out

April 4, 2019
COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA - MARCH 24: Zion Williamson #1 of the Duke Blue Devils celebrates with his teammates after defeating the UCF Knights in the second round game of the 2019 NCAA Mens Basketball Tournament at Colonial Life Arena on March 24, 2019 in Columbia, South Carolina. (Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images/TNS) *FOR USE WITH THIS STORY ONLY*

NCAA Tournament Opening Weekend Recap

March 28, 2019
Wake Take: The Cameron Indoor Experience

Wake Take: The Cameron Indoor Experience

March 7, 2019
In a file image, Duke head coach Mike Krzyzewski questions a call in the second half of play against St. Johns at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C., on Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019. Duke fell to Virginia Tech 77-72 on Tuesday. (Chuck Liddy/Raleigh News & Observer/TNS)

ACC Basketball: What Happened To Duke?

February 28, 2019
ACC Basketball: More Of The Same

ACC Basketball: More Of The Same

February 21, 2019
ACC Mens Basketball: Year In Review

ACC Men’s Basketball: Year In Review

February 14, 2019
Duke head coach Mike Krzyzewski speaks with forward RJ Barrett (5), guard Alex OConnell (15), forward Javin DeLaurier (12) and forward Zion Williamson (1) in the second half against St. Johns at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C., on Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019. Duke won, 91-61. (Chuck Liddy/Raleigh News & Observer/TNS)

ACC Men’s Basketball: Week In Review

February 7, 2019
New England quarterbac Tom Brady receives a hug from head coach Bill Belichick following the New England Patriots 32-29 victory over the Carolina Panthers in Super Bowl XXXVIII at Reliant Stadium, Sunday, February 1, 2004 in Houston, Texas. (George Bridges/MCT)

NFL: Super Bowl LIII Disappoints

February 7, 2019
RJ Barrett #5 of the Duke Blue Devils goes to the basket against D.J. Harvey #5 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the second half of the game at Purcell Pavilion on Jan. 28, 2019 in South Bend, Ind. Duke won 83-61. (Joe Robbins/Getty Images/TNS)

ACC Men’s Basketball: Wake In Review

January 31, 2019
Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay argues with a referee against the New Orleans Saints in the NFC Championship game on Sunday, Jan. 20, 2019 at the Superdome in New Orleans, La. (Wally Skalij/Los Angeles Times/TNS)

NFL: Super Bowl LIII Preview

January 31, 2019
ACC Basketball: Top Seeds Fall This Week

ACC Basketball: Top Seeds Fall This Week

January 24, 2019
Super Bowl LIII Showdown Is Now Set

Super Bowl LIII Showdown Is Now Set

January 24, 2019
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes celebrates after running back Darrel Williams ran in a fourth quarter touchdown against the Indianapolis Colts during an AFC Divisional game on Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019, at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. (John Sleezer/Kansas City Star/TNS)

NFL: Divisional Playoff Round Proves Exciting

January 17, 2019
San Diego Chargers quarterback Phillip Rivers yells at his team during the AFC divisional playoffs against the Denver Broncos in Denver on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2014. (Michael Ciaglo/Colorado Springs Gazette/MCT)

NFL Week 13: Big Wins And Losses

December 6, 2018
Broncos TE Matt LaCosse, right, catches a pass with Steelers CB Joe Haden, left, during the 2nd half at Broncos Stadium at Mile High Sunday afternoon. (Hector Acevedo/ZUMA Wire/TNS)

NFL Week 12: Playoffs In Sight

November 29, 2018
Tre Sullivan (left) misses a tackle as Ezekiel Elliott leaps over him during the second quarter.

NFL Week 10: Separating The Good From The Bad

November 15, 2018
Los Angeles Rams safety John Johnson cant make the tackle on New Orleans Saints receiver Michael Thomas in the second quarter on Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018 at the Mercedes Benz Superdome in New Orleans, La. (Wally Skalij/Los Angeles Times/TNS)

NFL: What’s New In Week Nine

November 8, 2018
NFL: Whats New In Week Eight

NFL: What’s New In Week Eight

November 1, 2018
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins scores his first touchdown as a Viking in the third quarter against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn. (Brian Peterson/Minneapolis Star Tribune/TNS)

NFL: What’s New In Week Seven

October 25, 2018
NFL Week Six Delivers More Excitement

NFL Week Six Delivers More Excitement

October 18, 2018
Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff (16) puts the ball in the air against the Minnesota Vikings in the third quarter at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Thursday, Sept. 27, 2018. The Rams won, 38-31, with Goff throwing for 465 yards and five touchdowns. (Wally Skalij/Los Angeles Times/TNS)

NFL Week Four Continues To Excite

October 4, 2018
NFL Week Three: The Browns Are Victorious

NFL Week Three: The Browns Are Victorious

September 27, 2018
NFL Recap: Contentious Match-ups In Week Two

NFL Recap: Contentious Match-ups In Week Two

September 20, 2018
Malcolm James McCormick, AKA Mac Miller, onstage at the Coachella Music and Arts Festival in Indio, Calif., on April 14, 2017. Miller was found dead inside his LA home Friday, Sept. 7, 2018.(Brian van der Brug/Los Angeles Times/TNS)

Mac Miller Leaves Meaningful Legacy

September 13, 2018
NFL Week One: Looking Back At This Weekend

NFL Week One: Looking Back At This Weekend

September 13, 2018
Photo courtesy of Wake Forest Athletic Communications

Demon Deacons Anticipate Season Opener Against Tulane

August 30, 2018
A Seniors Guide To A Complete College Experience

A Senior’s Guide To A Complete College Experience

August 24, 2018
Anna Osment: Psychology

Anna Osment: Psychology

May 4, 2018
Kurt Swartz: Business & Enterprise Management

Kurt Swartz: Business & Enterprise Management

May 4, 2018
William von Behren: Accountancy

William von Behren: Accountancy

May 4, 2018
Jason Getz/Atlanta Journal-Constitution/TNS

Patrick Reed Earns His First Green Jacket

April 12, 2018
Steven M. Falk/Philadelphia Inquirer/TNS

Villanova Crowned 2018 NCAA Champion

April 5, 2018
Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution/TNS

Cinderella Teams Fight for the NCAA Title

March 29, 2018
Photo Courtesy of Spencer Schiller

Deacon Profile: Spencer Schiller

March 29, 2018
Photo Courtesy of amazon.com

The Best Albums of the Decade

March 22, 2018
Keith Gillett/Icon SMI/Zuma Press/TNS

First Round of March Madness Held Bracket-Busters

March 22, 2018
Chris Lee/St. Louis Post-Dispatch/TNS

Kicking-Off March Madness

March 16, 2018
Betsy Mann/Old Gold & Black

NCAA Basketball Allegations Could Hurt Programs

March 1, 2018
Thoughts and Prayers Dont Curtail Gun Violence

Thoughts and Prayers Don’t Curtail Gun Violence

March 1, 2018
Photo Courtesy of Wake Forest Athletic Communications

Men’s Tennis Wins the ITA National Title

February 22, 2018
Luis Sinco/Los Angeles Times/TNS

Former Wake Forest Golf Star Involved in Car Crash

February 15, 2018
Paul Kuroda/Zuma Press/TNS

Eagles Beat Patriots in a Back-and-Forth Super Bowl

February 8, 2018
Dan Wozniak/Zuma Press/TNS

Eagles Hope to Earn First Super Bowl Win

February 2, 2018
Robert Lipsyte Discusses the Intersection of Sports and Politics

Robert Lipsyte Discusses the Intersection of Sports and Politics

February 2, 2018
Yong Kim/Philadelphia Inquirer/TNS

Eagles and Patriots Emerge as Super Bowl Hopefuls

January 25, 2018
Red and White Balloons released at the vigil for Najee Ali Baker.

Suspects Identified in Investigation of Shooting

January 25, 2018
Najee Ali Baker. Photo Courtesy of wxii12.com

Winston-Salem State University Student Killed on Wake Forest Campus

January 21, 2018
Robert Backman/Cal Sport Media/Zuma Press/TNS

College Football Playoff picture remains murky

December 3, 2017
John Sleezer/Kansas City Star/TNS

NFL Recap: Week six offers unexpected outcomes

October 19, 2017
Photo courtesy of Vernon Bryant/Dallas Morning News/TNS

Week 3 in the NFL brings exciting action to fans

September 28, 2017
Graphic courtesy of ESPN

ESPN reassigns announcer Robert Lee before UVA game

September 1, 2017
Mexican Tortilla Salad. (Linda Gassenheimer/TNS)

How to avoid the dreaded “Freshman 15”

August 26, 2017
Nicole Gertenbach: Psychology

Nicole Gertenbach: Psychology

April 27, 2017
Heather Livingston: BEM

Heather Livingston: BEM

April 27, 2017
NBA: Bulls surprisingly take 2-0 lead in Boston

NBA: Bulls surprisingly take 2-0 lead in Boston

April 20, 2017
Rapper shows off lyrical prowess

Rapper shows off lyrical prowess

April 20, 2017
NBA Recap: Westbrook deserves the NBA MVP

NBA Recap: Westbrook deserves the NBA MVP

April 13, 2017
NCAA mens basketball Final Four logo. NCAA2017

NCAA basketball is due for a rule change

April 6, 2017
NBA Recap: Celtics overtake first place in the East

NBA Recap: Celtics overtake first place in the East

March 30, 2017
NBA Recap: Teams making final playoff pushes

NBA Recap: Teams making final playoff pushes

March 16, 2017
NBA Recap: Trade deadline lacked the big deal

NBA Recap: Trade deadline lacked the big deal

March 2, 2017
MLB teams arrive at Spring Training

MLB teams arrive at Spring Training

February 24, 2017
NBA Recap: Cavaliers lose Kevin Love for six weeks

NBA Recap: Cavaliers lose Kevin Love for six weeks

February 16, 2017
NBA Recap: How to compete with NBA’s elite

NBA Recap: How to compete with NBA’s elite

February 3, 2017
Deacons prepare for Duke, Harry Giles

Deacons prepare for Duke, Harry Giles

January 26, 2017
Westbrook leads MVP race at All-star break approaches

Westbrook leads MVP race at All-star break approaches

January 20, 2017
Minnesota Timberwolves forward Andrew Wiggins (22) makes a second quarter shot over Los Angeles Lakers guard Jordan Clarkson (6) on Sunday, Nov. 13, 2016 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minn. He had 25 points at halftime. (Jeff Wheeler/Minneapolis Star Tribune/TNS)

Young players make moves in the NBA

December 3, 2016
NBA season preview: who to expect to dominate

NBA season preview: who to expect to dominate

October 28, 2016
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