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President Susan Wente stands in the presidents office.
President Susan Wente reflects on her first year in office
May 19, 2022
The Class of 2022, newly-graduated, throw their caps in the air.
The Class of 2022 graduates
May 17, 2022
Van Jones delivers his commencement address to the Class of 2022.
Van Jones speaks to challenges, opportunities facing the Class of 2022 in exclusive interview
May 17, 2022
Students wrote messages in chalk on Hearn Plaza supporting abortion rights.
Students react to the potential overturning of Roe v. Wade
May 10, 2022
The speak out focused on the often invisible labor done by Black students, faculty and staff on Wake Forests campus.
At speak out, students call attention to invisible labor
April 30, 2022
2022 Graduation Tabloid
2022 Graduation Tabloid
April 28, 2022
Old Gold & Black Year in Review
Old Gold & Black Year in Review
April 28, 2022
The organization connects members to jobs and fosters professional connections.
Building community by Bridging the Gap
April 21, 2022
From right to left, Jon Krouse, Chris Tsetsekos and David Graham have dedicated the past several years to designing and testing Fuzemee before launching it to the public.
FuzeMee comes to Wake Forest University
April 21, 2022
Six Hundred Degrees boasts a live fire kitchen and a variety of unique dishes.
Six Hundred Degrees provides upscale dining in Winston-Salem
April 21, 2022
Letter from the Editor: Congrats, grads!
Letter from the Editor: Congrats, grads!
April 28, 2022
The ACC is currently headquartered in Greensboro.
ACC headquarters should remain in North Carolina
April 20, 2022
Almost half of American adults say they have faced harassment online in 2021.
Harassment has no place in the public forum
April 14, 2022
Autism Acceptance Month is an important moment to reflect on allyship.
The Old Gold & Black celebrates Autism Acceptance Month
April 5, 2022
A protest on Aug. 28, 2021 led to increased conversations around sexual violence on campus.
Editorial: Student participation in climate survey is imperative
March 17, 2022
Students offer perspective on financial sectors
Students offer perspective on financial sectors
February 24, 2022
TimelyCare, even in emergency situations, requires users to fill out a medical history questionnaire.
TimelyCare is inaccessible
February 17, 2022
Biden is now tasked with nominating a justice that will impact the court for years to come.
Oval Offense: Biden/Harris should not seek reelection
February 3, 2022
Joe Biden is sworn in as the 46th President of the United States.
Oval Offense: If Biden fails to make his mark, will anyone succeed?
January 20, 2022
Transportation dilemma lingers in Winston-Salem
Transportation dilemma lingers in Winston-Salem
March 18, 2021
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
The Demon Deacons loss to Boston College in the ACC Tournament still looms large.
MBB misses out on March Madness
March 16, 2022
Alondes Williams takes the ball down court.
Forbes, Williams win top ACC honors
March 7, 2022
Wake Forest fans have high hopes for the 2022 season, starting with the Demon Deacon defense.
Football hires two new assistants
February 10, 2022
Brad Lambert is returning to Winston-Salem to run the Demon Deacon defense.
Wake Forest hires Brad Lambert as new defensive coordinator
January 6, 2022
The Demon Deacons celebrate their second 11-3 season in program history after defeating Rutgers in the Gator Bowl.
Wake Forest defeats Rutgers in Gator Bowl
January 1, 2022
Wake Forest finds new bowl opponent in Rutgers
Wake Forest finds new bowl opponent in Rutgers
December 23, 2021
Wake Forest falls to Pittsburgh in ACC Championship
Wake Forest falls to Pittsburgh in ACC Championship
December 13, 2021
Redshirt junior Michael Turconi celebrates with his teammates at home plate after hitting a walk-off home run in Saturday’s extra-inning victory.
Wake Forest drops series against Clemson
April 19, 2022
The team celebrates a Friday night win over Duke.
Wake Forest sweeps series with Duke
April 12, 2022
Crawford Wade takes the mound against Boston College.
Baseball goes 2-1 against Boston College
April 5, 2022
The Wake Forest baseball team completes a pregame ritual.
Baseball goes 1-2 in series with Virginia
March 29, 2022
Baseball wins series with No. 10 Georgia Tech
Baseball wins series with No. 10 Georgia Tech
March 23, 2022
Nico Benalcazar runs to the soccer ball.
MLS teams select three Demon Deacons
January 16, 2022
NCAA Tournament run ends for men’s soccer
NCAA Tournament run ends for men’s soccer
December 2, 2021
Through 22 games this season, the Demon Deacons scored 43 goals, the most goals a Wake Forest team has scored since 2011 (52).
Women’s soccer falls to Michigan 2-0
December 2, 2021
Redshirt senior Hulda Arnarsdottir (No. 88) was one of the goal-scorers on Sunday. Sofia Rossi and Shayla Smart also scored one goal each.
Women’s soccer opens tournament with 3-0 win
November 18, 2021
After missing the 2018 World Cup, the USA looks ahead to 2022.
USA defeats Mexico in qualifying match
November 18, 2021
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
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
Ilya Ivashka overcame some of the top competitors in the world at the Winston-Salem Open en route to his first career ATP Title.
Ivashka clinches first ATP title in W-S Open
September 2, 2021
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
USA wins Ryder Cup in dominant fashion
USA wins Ryder Cup in dominant fashion
September 30, 2021
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
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 24, 2022
Stirsman looks forward to the first home tournament of the spring on Monday.
Deacon “Sportlight”: Clay Stirsman
March 2, 2022
You are about to enter another dimension, a dimension not only of sight and sound but of mind. A journey into a wondrous land of imagination. Next stop, the Twilight Zone!
“Black Mirror”, “The Twilight Zone” present valuable social commentary
April 28, 2022
The Easter Bunny was popularized in America in the 1700s, with the Easter basket representing a nest for the bunny to leave some eggs inside.
Sharing unique holiday traditions
April 21, 2022
Gullibology is a technique that is taking the music world by storm.
Gullibology introduces controversy in music
April 21, 2022
Colaturas first LP will release on April 22.
Colatura to release “And Then I’ll be Happy”
April 21, 2022
Jack Harlow performs during the Osheaga music festival in 2018.
Why you should love Jack Harlow?
April 21, 2022
The 2013 fertilizer plant explosion in West, Texas, resulted in the death of 15 people, an additional 150 people injured, and nearly 150 buildings being destroyed or damaged.
Examining EPA policies related to Weaver
March 23, 2022
Despite government warnings about health, safety and environmental hazards, the synthetic fertilizer ammonium nitrate is still widely used in the U.S.
Evaluating Wake Forest’s use of Weaver fertilizer
March 2, 2022
Winston-Salem residents voiced their concerns at a City Hall meeting regarding health, financial, and environmental issues in the aftermath of the Weaver fire.
Weaver fire reveals environmental racism
February 24, 2022
Wait Chapel was blanketed by a smoky fog last week.
Environment appears to be safe after Weaver Fire
February 7, 2022
Smoke covers the Road Houses on Thursday afternoon as a rainstorm swept through the area.
Webinar addresses lingering fire concerns
February 4, 2022
A recent email from the Delta Kappa Epsilon (DKE) fraternity made its way throughout campus as the message contained disturbing and sexual language, leading to pushback.
Vulgar fraternity email sparks mass outrage
October 28, 2021
According to an Association of American Universities survey, only 15% of survivors report sexual violence that happens in college to campus or local authorities. Where one reports can have significant impact on the nature of the process, however.
Comparing Title IX and the courts
September 23, 2021
More than two weeks following the protest on Aug. 28, campus leaders are working to effect change in the way the university handles its culture of interpersonal violence.
Behind the university’s response to 8/28
September 16, 2021
A protest on Aug. 28, 2021 led to increased conversations around sexual violence on campus.
Aftermath of protest reveals racial concerns
September 2, 2021
Protesters walk to the quad to continue the protest.
Difficult Realities: Wake Forest grapples with sexual, racial violence
September 2, 2021
Many students are expressing dissatisfaction with the housing selection process.
Residence Life updates Winter Break policies
November 18, 2021
In early October, Residence Life and Housing told international students it would not br providing housing on campus to those staying over winter break, prompting outrage.
Nowhere to go for Int’l students over break
October 28, 2021
Explaining scholarship students and the four-year housing requirement
Explaining scholarship students and the four-year housing requirement
October 28, 2021
Sustainable infrastructure: Little changes can make a big difference
Sustainable infrastructure: Little changes can make a big difference
October 28, 2021
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
Letter to the Editor: Alumnus Provides Advice to Graduating Seniors
Letter to the Editor: Alumnus Provides Advice to Graduating Seniors
May 19, 2020
Letter to the Editor: Incoming Freshman Reflects on the Student Experience
Letter to the Editor: Incoming Freshman Reflects on the Student Experience
April 24, 2020
The Outside In: War in Ukraine
The Outside In: War in Ukraine
April 11, 2022
Deacs & Democracy Podcast
Deacs & Democracy Podcast
September 13, 2020
Old Gold & Busy at Home Podcast
Old Gold & Busy at Home Podcast
September 3, 2020
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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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Sports

April 28, 2022
The mens golf team poses with the trophy.

Men’s golf wins ACC crown

April 27, 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.

Wake Forest drops series against Clemson

April 19, 2022
The team celebrates a Friday night win over Duke.

Wake Forest sweeps series with Duke

April 12, 2022
Dave Clawson and Steve Forbes have contributed to the revitalization of two storied Wake Forest programs.

A Tale of Two ACC Coaches of the Year

April 8, 2022
Crawford Wade takes the mound against Boston College.

Baseball goes 2-1 against Boston College

April 5, 2022
The Wake Forest baseball team completes a pregame ritual.

Baseball goes 1-2 in series with Virginia

March 29, 2022
Quarterback and redshirt junior Sam Hartman prepares for the 2022 season.

[Photo] Dave Clawson: The Future

April 7, 2022
Baseball wins series with No. 10 Georgia Tech

Baseball wins series with No. 10 Georgia Tech

March 23, 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.

Baseball secures first ACC win over Florida State

March 16, 2022
Sophomore Rhett Lowder allowed only one run in 6.1 innings pitched.

Baseball sweeps weekend series with NJIT

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

Baseball leads off season with 3-0 sweep

February 23, 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

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

Baseball looks to shock the nation

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

WBB’s losing skid extends to eight

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

Football hires two new assistants

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

WBB falls to Miami

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.

Women’s basketball drops two ACC games

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

Women’s basketball falls in two ACC matches

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

Women’s basketball drops three ACC games

January 13, 2022
Brad Lambert is returning to Winston-Salem to run the Demon Deacon defense.

Wake Forest hires Brad Lambert as new defensive coordinator

January 6, 2022
The Demon Deacons celebrate their second 11-3 season in program history after defeating Rutgers in the Gator Bowl.

Wake Forest defeats Rutgers in Gator Bowl

January 1, 2022
Wake Forest finds new bowl opponent in Rutgers

Wake Forest finds new bowl opponent in Rutgers

December 23, 2021
Wake Forest falls to Pittsburgh in ACC Championship

Wake Forest falls to Pittsburgh in ACC Championship

December 13, 2021
Previewing the ACC Championship against Pitt

Previewing the ACC Championship against Pitt

December 2, 2021
Wake Forest wins ACC Atlantic crown

Wake Forest wins ACC Atlantic crown

December 2, 2021
Jewel Spear (right) led the Deacons against UMBC with 18 points.

Women’s basketball remains unbeaten

December 2, 2021
Wake Forest stumbles in 48-27 loss to Clemson

Wake Forest stumbles in 48-27 loss to Clemson

November 23, 2021
Wake Forest fans have high hopes for the 2022 season, starting with the Demon Deacon defense.

Wake Forest prevails over NC State

November 18, 2021
LaRavia recorded six steals against Western Carolina.

Women’s basketball begins season 3-0

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

UNC deals Wake Forest bitter defeat

November 11, 2021
31,613 screaming fans, including nearly 80% of the student body, traveled to Truist Field to watch as the Demon Deacons cruised past the Blue Devils en route to a No. 10 ranking in the AP poll.

Wake Forest sails past Duke and into history

November 4, 2021
Redshirt sophomore quarterback Sam Hartman had a career day for the Demon Deacons, completing 23 passes for 458 yards and five touchdowns.

Wake Forest outshoots Army 70-56

October 28, 2021
Wake Forest goalkeeper Tori Glaister sprawls to make a foot-save.

Field Hockey’s one goal: a final Sunday

October 21, 2021
Wide receiver A.T. Perry finished with three touchdowns and 137 yards.

Wake Forest outlasts Syracuse 40-37

October 14, 2021
Wake Forest defeats Louisville on game-winning field goal

Wake Forest defeats Louisville on game-winning field goal

October 4, 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

September 30, 2021
Given today’s climate, election reform is necessary

Given today’s climate, election reform is necessary

September 22, 2021
Will Zimmerman / OGB

Wake Forest defeats Norfolk State

September 16, 2021
Will Zimmerman / OGB

Wake Forest takes down Old Dominion

September 9, 2021
Wake Forest vs Old Dominion Preview

Wake Forest vs Old Dominion Preview

September 2, 2021
Previewing the ACC Football season

Previewing the ACC Football season

August 26, 2021
Previewing Wake Forest’s athletic teams

Previewing Wake Forest’s athletic teams

August 19, 2021
Mike Mattone - Studio Art

Mike Mattone – Studio Art

May 7, 2021
Audrey Groves - BEM

Audrey Groves – BEM

May 7, 2021
Raca posted 1482 points and 715 rebounds in her career at Wake Forest.

Ivana Raca taken No. 28 overall in WNBA Draft

April 22, 2021
Zalatoris, a former Demon Deacon, walks off the 4th tee during The third round of the Masters in Augusta, Georgia on April 10.

Will Zalatoris: A story of true grit

April 15, 2021
Speaker of the House Ally Swartzberg was elected president, Speaker Pro-Tempore Braden Strackman was elected speaker, Senator Cate Pitterle was elected secretary and Senator Brooke Blair was elected treasurer.

SG officers-elect look forward to year of new opportunities

April 15, 2021
After the insurrection at the Capitol on Jan. 6, the Wake Forest womens basketball team felt that they had to take some kind of action. At their next game, they knelt for the national anthem.

Threats from donors paused women’s basketball’s protest

April 8, 2021
Photo courtesy of @ginamconti on Instagram

Gina Conti enters the transfer portal

March 29, 2021
Head Coach Jen Hoover embracing seniors Ivana Raca and Gina Conti as they leave the court for what could be the last time.

Demon Deacons lose in first round

March 25, 2021
Head Coach Jen Hoover posing with We are in signage after the reveal.

Deacons return to March Madness

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

March 11, 2021
Guard Gina Conti shooting a three-point jumper against Florida State.

Women’s Basketball drops two on the road

March 4, 2021
Senior guard Ivana Raca scored 18 points in 34 minutes of action.

Women’s basketball falls to No. 4 NC State

February 25, 2021
Women’s Basketball goes 2-0, NCAA tournament bid is in sight

Women’s Basketball goes 2-0, NCAA tournament bid is in sight

February 19, 2021
Womens Basketball loses at Syracuse, finds revenge vs. Georgia Tech

Women’s Basketball loses at Syracuse, finds revenge vs. Georgia Tech

February 11, 2021
Women’s basketball goes 1-1 on the week

Women’s basketball goes 1-1 on the week

February 4, 2021

John Wolford takes the road less traveled

January 28, 2021

Deacs upset UNC to open ACC campaign

December 19, 2020

Womens’ basketball starts season off strong in Gulf Coast Showcase

December 4, 2020
Walker (above) ranks No. 2 in the nation in rushing TDs (Photo courtesy of Wake Forest Football Twitter)

Previewing football’s bout at UNC

November 12, 2020
The four friends at the Wake Forest v. UVA football game last month. All that’s left of the magical interaction is a hat and a missed connection (Essex Thayer/Old Gold & Black)

Student looks for missed connection

November 5, 2020

Demon Deacons dominate Syracuse

November 5, 2020

NFL: Lions, Cardinals snag wild wins

October 29, 2020
Malcolm Butler #21 of the Tennessee Titans players runs onto the field during pregame before a game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Nissan Stadium on Sept. 20, 2020 in Nashville, Tennessee. The Steelers vs. Titans game is being postponed to later in the season after members of the Titans tested positive for COVID-19. (Wesley Hitt/Getty Images/TNS)

The NFL bubble, or lack thereof, just burst

October 8, 2020
No. 1 rated UK prospect commits to WFU

No. 1 rated UK prospect commits to WFU

October 1, 2020
Kyler Murray #1 of the Arizona Cardinals throws the ball down field against the Washington Football Team during the fourth quarter at State Farm Stadium on Sept. 20, 2020 in Glendale, Arizona. Cardinals won 30-15. (Norm Hall/Getty Images/TNS)

Another poor man’s fantasy football guide

September 24, 2020
Deacon Spotlight: Isaiah Mucius

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September 10, 2020
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