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Jacqueline Travisano will officially begin work at Wake Forest in July.
Wente appoints new executive vice president
March 29, 2023
Dr. Jackie Krasas addresses Wake Forest after being named dean of the College and Graduate School of Arts and Sciences.
Search committee selects Jackie Krasas to lead college, graduate school
March 29, 2023
Wake N Shake, a 12-hour dance-a-thon, is a campus tradition.
Wake ‘N Shake raises nearly a quarter million dollars
March 28, 2023
Dr. Lorraine Wolf (left) and Dr. Jane Brown (right) chat before their lecture in Kulynych Auditorium.
Event series highlights ‘autism and the college experience’
March 28, 2023
A flyer details Rajmohan Gandhis talk.
Rajmohan Gandhi’s second event focuses on modern lessons
March 23, 2023
Georgia Kathryn Duncan poses with her tools.
Creativity during COVID-19
March 16, 2023
Sophomore Annie Russell still experiences symptoms of COVID-19.
Deacon Profile: Annie Russell
March 16, 2023
Phil Berger Jr. has been a justice of the N.C. Supreme Court since 2020.
WFU Law graduates on the NC Supreme Court: Phil Berger, Jr.
March 15, 2023
Richard Dietz poses in his judges robes.
WFU Law graduates on the NC Supreme Court: Richard Dietz
March 15, 2023
The National Eating Disorders Association trains college-aged women to lead The Body Project on their campuses to combat unrealistic beauty ideals.
The Body Project fights ‘eating disorder culture’
March 2, 2023
The digital footprint that follows us off the screen (literally)
The digital footprint that follows us off the screen (literally)
March 28, 2023
A student touches one of the rocks part of a meditation circle in between ZSR and Babcock and Luter Hall.
Stop and smell the…rocks?
March 28, 2023
A student scuba dives in Belize.
Biology class takes spring break trip to Belize’s coral reefs
March 28, 2023
A surgical mask, which some use to protect against COVID-19, is found during a beach cleanup.
The good, the bad and the ugly truth: COVID-19 and its environmental impacts
March 16, 2023
A family of skiers race down a mountain.
Skiing: A slippery slope
March 14, 2023
From Exec: Celebrating our success and moving forward
From Exec: Celebrating our success and moving forward
March 16, 2023
Kenneth Townsend from the Office of Leadership and Character welcomes Bryan Stevenson to the Wait Chapel stage.
Editorial: Bryan Stevenson is right; we need to get proximate
March 2, 2023
The Rock, which is the center of MSUs campus, is converted to a memorial for the victims of the Feb. 13 students.
Editorial: We stand with MSU
February 24, 2023
Flags on Tribble Courtyard represent Americans struggling with mental health challenges.
Editorial: Mental Health week remains important
February 16, 2023
A.P. African American Studies, and education as a whole, are too important to be decided by politicians, the Editorial Committee writes.
Editorial: AP course underlies danger of academic censorship
February 13, 2023
A surveillance balloon flies above the United States.
Less popping balloons, more breaking down barriers
March 23, 2023
A 7.8-magnitude earthquake causes massive damage in Turkey.
Earthquakes underscore impact of refugee crisis
March 23, 2023
Bar Refaeli attends a 2010 film festival with Leonardo DiCaprio, who is 10 years her senior.
Hollywood age gaps are not funny, they’re just weird
March 2, 2023
Yellow caution tape blocks off the scene of a shooting at Michigan State University.
The college experience no one asked for
March 2, 2023
The Spanish Parliament meets. Earlier this month, Spain passed the first menstrual leave law in Europe.
Spain’s menstrual leave law is significant
March 2, 2023
From right to left, Grant van Beveren, Daivien Williamson and Tyree Appleby pose before their final home game as Demon Deacons.
Thank you, seniors
March 15, 2023
Davien Williamson makes a game-winning shot for Wake Forest against Syracuse.
Men’s basketball wins an ACC Tournament game, but season ends in Greensboro
March 14, 2023
Graduate transfer Tyree Appleby, one of Wake Forests senior night honorees, puts up a jump shot.
Eagles prey on men’s basketball senior night
March 2, 2023
Cam Hildreth shoots a layup.
Men’s basketball goes 1-1 in critical homestand
February 27, 2023
Damari Monsanto is helped off the field after sustaining an injury.
Damari Monsanto will have season-ending surgery
February 24, 2023
The Demon Deacons celebrate at midfield after winning the Gasparilla Bowl.
Gritty defense, Hartman history lifts Wake Forest to Gasparilla Bowl win
December 26, 2022
Wake Forests defensive line tries to break through to the Duke quarterback.
Blue Devils take the Demon Deacons to the darkest depths
November 29, 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
The baseball team celebrates its 18-2 victory against Mount St. Marys on Friday afternoon.
Baseball sweeps doubleheader on way to 4-0 weekend
March 1, 2023
Wake Forest celebrates a Nick Kurtz grand slam in Fridays game against Youngstown State.
Baseball goes 4-0 in its opening homestand
February 21, 2023
Adam Cecere rounds third after hitting Wake Forests first home run of the year.
PHOTOS: Wake Forest takes down Youngstown State on opening day
February 20, 2023
Sophomore Rhett Lowder winds up to pitch during a game. Lowder received preseason All American honors by Baseball America.
All eyes on Omaha as WFU baseball kicks off this weekend
February 14, 2023
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
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
In a match against Miami on March 12, singles dominance led the way for the Demon Deacons.
Men’s tennis takes down local rivals en route to 6-1 stretch
March 13, 2023
Womens tennis finds success in doubles matches during the Blue Gray Tournament.
Women’s tennis wins Blue Gray Tournament
March 1, 2023
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 17, 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
Sydney Smith poses on Truist Field in her cheerleading uniform.
Deacon Sportlight: Sydney Smith
February 16, 2023
Jewel Spear dribbles a basketball at the Dave Budd Gymnasium.
Deacon ‘Sportlight:’ Jewel Spear
February 2, 2023
Alex Wood, a freshman sensation on the womens soccer team, poses in front of Wait Chapel.
Deacon Sportlight: Alex Wood
December 1, 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 21, 2022
A graphic in students housing portal welcomes them home.
The Housing Games tests friendships
March 29, 2023
The Worrell Professional Center receives high marks from Emily Bebenek on its utility in a zombie apocalypse.
Campus’s best spots for surviving the zombie apocalypse, rated
March 29, 2023
The Marriage Pact matches students based on a compatibility algorithm.
We’re better off loving for ourselves
March 29, 2023
MSCHFs Big Red Boots represent a new tendency in fashion to embrace cartoonish aesthetics, writes Eli Leadham.
These red boots are made for walking
March 29, 2023
A 1903 painting depicts a Victorian child.
Wake Forest: not Victorian child-friendly
March 29, 2023
Letter to the Editor: A failure of memory and a lack of intention
Letter to the Editor: A failure of memory and a lack of intention
December 13, 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
Tyree Appleby (left) drives past a Duke defender.
PHOTOS: Demon Deacons rebound, beat Duke 81-70
December 21, 2022
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
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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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Wake Forest falls to Maryland, is eliminated from the NCAA Tournament

Wake Forest falls to Maryland, is eliminated from the NCAA Tournament

Essex Thayer, Sports Editor
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

Essex Thayer, Sports Editor
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

Essex Thayer, Sports Editor
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

Essex Thayer, Sports Editor
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

Essex Thayer, Sports Editor
May 25, 2022
Economics: Grace Lyons

Economics: Grace Lyons

Essex Thayer, Sports Editor
April 28, 2022

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Essex Thayer and Christina Denovio
April 28, 2022
The mens golf team poses with the trophy.

Men’s golf wins ACC crown

Essex Thayer, Sports Editor
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

Essex Thayer, Sports Editor
April 19, 2022
The team celebrates a Friday night win over Duke.

Wake Forest sweeps series with Duke

Essex Thayer, Sports Editor
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

Essex Thayer, Sports Editor
April 8, 2022
Crawford Wade takes the mound against Boston College.

Baseball goes 2-1 against Boston College

Essex Thayer, Sports Editor
April 5, 2022
The Wake Forest baseball team completes a pregame ritual.

Baseball goes 1-2 in series with Virginia

Essex Thayer, Sports Editor
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

Essex Thayer, Sports Editor
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

Essex Thayer, Sports Editor
March 16, 2022
Sophomore Rhett Lowder winds up to pitch during a game. Lowder received preseason All American honors by Baseball America.

Baseball sweeps weekend series with NJIT

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

Baseball leads off season with 3-0 sweep

Essex Thayer, Sports Editor
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

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
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

Essex Thayer, Sports Editor
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

Essex Thayer, Sports Editor
January 20, 2022
Women’s basketball drops three ACC games

Women’s basketball drops three ACC games

Essex Thayer, Sports Editor
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

Essex Thayer, Sports Editor
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

Essex Thayer, Sports Editor
January 1, 2022
Wake Forest finds new bowl opponent in Rutgers

Wake Forest finds new bowl opponent in Rutgers

Essex Thayer, Sports Editor
December 23, 2021
Wake Forest falls to Pittsburgh in ACC Championship

Wake Forest falls to Pittsburgh in ACC Championship

Essex Thayer, Sports Editor
December 13, 2021
Previewing the ACC Championship against Pitt

Previewing the ACC Championship against Pitt

Essex Thayer, Sports Editor
December 2, 2021
Wake Forest wins ACC Atlantic crown

Wake Forest wins ACC Atlantic crown

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

Women’s basketball remains unbeaten

Essex Thayer, Sports Editor
December 2, 2021
Wake Forest stumbles in 48-27 loss to Clemson

Wake Forest stumbles in 48-27 loss to Clemson

Essex Thayer, Sports Editor
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

Essex Thayer, Sports Editor
November 18, 2021
LaRavia recorded six steals against Western Carolina.

Women’s basketball begins season 3-0

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
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

Essex Thayer, Sports Editor
November 4, 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
Wake Forest goalkeeper Tori Glaister sprawls to make a foot-save.

Field Hockey’s one goal: a final Sunday

Essex Thayer, Sports Editor
October 21, 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
Wake Forest defeats Louisville on game-winning field goal

Wake Forest defeats Louisville on game-winning field goal

Essex Thayer, Sports Editor
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

Essex Thayer, Sports Editor
September 30, 2021
Given today’s climate, election reform is necessary

Given today’s climate, election reform is necessary

Essex Thayer, Sports Editor
September 22, 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
Previewing Wake Forest’s athletic teams

Previewing Wake Forest’s athletic teams

Essex Thayer, Sports Editor
August 19, 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
Raca posted 1482 points and 715 rebounds in her career at Wake Forest.

Ivana Raca taken No. 28 overall in WNBA Draft

Essex Thayer, Sports Editor
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

Essex Thayer, Sports Editor
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

Aine Pierre and Essex Thayer
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

Essex Thayer, Sports Editor
April 8, 2021
Photo courtesy of @ginamconti on Instagram

Gina Conti enters the transfer portal

Essex Thayer, Sports Editor
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

Essex Thayer, Sports Editor
March 25, 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
Guard Gina Conti shooting a three-point jumper against Florida State.

Women’s Basketball drops two on the road

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

Women’s basketball falls to No. 4 NC State

Essex Thayer, Sports Editor
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

Essex Thayer, Sports Editor
February 19, 2021
Womens Basketball loses at Syracuse, finds revenge vs. Georgia Tech

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

Essex Thayer, Sports Editor
February 11, 2021
Women’s basketball goes 1-1 on the week

Women’s basketball goes 1-1 on the week

Essex Thayer, Sports Editor
February 4, 2021

John Wolford takes the road less traveled

Essex Thayer, Sports Editor
January 28, 2021

Deacs upset UNC to open ACC campaign

Essex Thayer, Staff Writer
December 19, 2020

Womens’ basketball starts season off strong in Gulf Coast Showcase

Essex Thayer, Staff Writer
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

Essex Thayer, Staff Writer
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

Essex Thayer, Staff Writer
November 5, 2020

Demon Deacons dominate Syracuse

Essex Thayer, Staff Writer
November 5, 2020

NFL: Lions, Cardinals snag wild wins

Essex Thayer, Staff Writer
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

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

No. 1 rated UK prospect commits to WFU

Essex Thayer, Staff Writer
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

Essex Thayer
September 24, 2020
Deacon Spotlight: Isaiah Mucius

Deacon Spotlight: Isaiah Mucius

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September 10, 2020
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