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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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Wake Forest stumbles in 48-27 loss to Clemson

Wake Forest stumbles in 48-27 loss to Clemson

November 23, 2021
The student section, with 4,584 in attendance, was the largest in program history. When the clock hit zero, the students rushed the field.

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
Despite the loss, Hartman had a career day, combining for seven touchdowns.

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

Deacon Spotlight: Isaiah Mucius

September 10, 2020
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