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"Covers the campus like the magnolias"

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Essex Thayer

Essex Thayer, Sports Editor

Essex is a sophomore from Baltimore, Maryland, majoring in communications. In his free time, he enjoys cheering on the Ravens, Capitals, and watching the Deacs play.
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Essex Thayer, Sports Editor
April 28, 2022
The mens golf team poses with the trophy.

Men’s golf wins ACC crown

Essex Thayer, Sports Editor
April 27, 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.

WBB ends nine-game losing streak

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

Baseball looks to shock the nation

Essex Thayer, Sports Editor
February 17, 2022
Sophomore guard Jewel Spear leads
the ACC with 19.3 points-per-game.

WBB’s losing skid extends to eight

Essex Thayer, Sports Editor
February 10, 2022
Wake Forest fans have high hopes for the 2022 season, starting with the Demon Deacon defense.

Football hires two new assistants

Essex Thayer, Sports Editor
February 10, 2022
The womens team continues to slide in the ACC standings.

WBB falls to Miami

Essex Thayer, Sports Editor
February 3, 2022
Wake Forest wins ACC Atlantic crown

Wake Forest wins ACC Atlantic crown

Essex Thayer, Sports Editor
December 2, 2021
Wake Forest fans have high hopes for the 2022 season, starting with the Demon Deacon defense.

Wake Forest prevails over NC State

Essex Thayer, Sports Editor
November 18, 2021
Footballs resurgence was a prime subject in the sports section this year.

UNC deals Wake Forest bitter defeat

Essex Thayer, Sports Editor
November 11, 2021
A photograph of Sam Hartman, #10 in white, in the pocket.

Wake Forest outshoots Army 70-56

Essex Thayer, Sports Editor
October 28, 2021
Wide receiver A.T. Perry finished with three touchdowns and 137 yards.

Wake Forest outlasts Syracuse 40-37

Essex Thayer, Sports Editor
October 14, 2021
Junior linebacker Ryan Smenda celebrating after a tackle in the backfield. Smenda had three tackles-for-loss and a forced fumble in the win.

Wake Forest dominates UVA 37-17

Essex Thayer, Sports Editor
September 30, 2021
Will Zimmerman / OGB

Wake Forest defeats Norfolk State

Essex Thayer, Sports Editor
September 16, 2021
Will Zimmerman / OGB

Wake Forest takes down Old Dominion

Essex Thayer, Sports Editor
September 9, 2021
Wake Forest vs Old Dominion Preview

Wake Forest vs Old Dominion Preview

Essex Thayer, Sports Editor
September 2, 2021
Previewing the ACC Football season

Previewing the ACC Football season

Essex Thayer, Sports Editor
August 26, 2021
Mike Mattone - Studio Art

Mike Mattone – Studio Art

Essex Thayer, Sports Editor
May 7, 2021
Audrey Groves - BEM

Audrey Groves – BEM

Essex Thayer, Sports Editor
May 7, 2021
Head Coach Jen Hoover posing with We are in signage after the reveal.

Deacons return to March Madness

Essex Thayer, Sports Editor
March 18, 2021
(From left to right) Senior Gina Conti, freshman Jewel Spear and junior Christina Morra celebrate after the 
final buzzer. Spear scored 29 points off of seven made three-pointers, an ACC tournament record.

Women’s basketball downs UNC

Essex Thayer, Sports Editor
March 11, 2021
Walker (above) ranks No. 2 in the nation in rushing TDs (Photo courtesy of  Wake Forest Football Twitter)

Previewing football’s bout at UNC

Essex Thayer, Staff Writer
November 12, 2020

Demon Deacons dominate Syracuse

Essex Thayer, Staff Writer
November 5, 2020
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