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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
Students cover each other in colorful powders in observance of Holi.
Holi celebration returns with flying colors
March 22, 2023
Rajmohan Ghandi (center) speaks with history department chair Dr. Raisur Rahman (left) and African American Studies program director Dr. Corey D.B. Walker (right).
Rajmohan Gandhi, grandson of Mahatma Gandhi, calls students to action
March 20, 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
JPEGMAFIA and Danny Browns new album is an enjoyable ride.
JPEGMAFIA and Danny Brown are scaring the hoes
March 27, 2023
Evelyn Wang (Michelle Yeoh) protects her husband (Ke Huy Quan) and daughter (Stephanie Hsu).
Beyond excellent, ‘Everything Everywhere all at Once’ is important
March 27, 2023
Paris Hilton promotes her video game, Jewel Jam, during a 2010 video game convention.
New family, new Paris Hilton
March 27, 2023
RRR expertly balances many different threads.
The strength of ‘RRR’ is its message
March 23, 2023
The Academy Awards are handed out annually, often to a good deal of controversy.
2023 Oscars: Dubs and Snubs
March 23, 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
"Covers the campus like the magnolias"

Old Gold & Black
"Covers the campus like the magnolias"

Old Gold & Black
A photograph of a man standing in front of Wait Chapel

Ian Steffensen, Sports Editor

Ian Steffensen is a sophomore from New Rochelle, New York. He intends to major in Finance with a minor in French. Outside of the OGB, Ian can be found playing on the club lacrosse team, blasting Olivia Rodrigo for the hundredth time on his Wake Radio show or constantly checking his stock portfolio.
All content by Ian Steffensen
Jewel Spear, who scored 25 points in Mondays loss to Florida, takes the ball into the paint.

WNIT run ends in the second round

Ian Steffensen, Sports Editor
March 21, 2023
Jewel Spear takes a shot during an ACC Tournament game against Louisville.

Women’s basketball goes 2-1 in ACC Tournament

Ian Steffensen, Sports Editor
March 13, 2023
Kaia Harrison shoots into traffic against Boston College.

Women’s basketball drops its fourth and fifth straight

Ian Steffensen, Sports Editor
February 27, 2023
Jewel Spear shoots a jumper during the loss against UNC Sunday.

Women’s basketball can’t escape Tar Heel runs

Ian Steffensen, Sports Editor
February 20, 2023
Jewel Spear sets up on offense against the Yellow Jackets Thursday night.

Women’s basketball falls to Georgia Tech on the road

Ian Steffensen, Sports Editor
February 18, 2023
Jewel Spear shoots a contested three in the Feb. 5 win against Clemson.

Women’s basketball defeats Tigers, falls to Wolfpack

Ian Steffensen, Sports Editor
February 13, 2023
Jewel Spear celebrates during the win over Miami.

Women’s basketball takes down Miami at home

Ian Steffensen, Sports Editor
January 30, 2023
Jewel Spear (in white) handles the ball against Louisville.

Women’s basketball defeats Louisville 68-57

Ian Steffensen, Sports Editor
January 28, 2023
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have had too much time in the spotlight, writes Ian Steffensen.

We could all stand to hear less from Harry and Meghan

Ian Steffensen, Sports Editor
January 24, 2023
Jewel Spear sets up a shot from beyond the three-point arc.

Despite Spear’s career performance, women’s basketball falls at No. 10 Virginia Tech

Ian Steffensen, Sports Editor
January 23, 2023
G Alyssa Andrews drives to the basket.

Women’s basketball falls to Miami on the road

Ian Steffensen, Sports Editor
January 16, 2023
Megan Gebbia coaches her team during a loss to Notre Dame.

No. 7 Notre Dame routs women’s basketball

Ian Steffensen, Sports Editor
January 13, 2023
Wake Forests defensive line tries to break through to the Duke quarterback.

Blue Devils take the Demon Deacons to the darkest depths

Ian Steffensen, Sports Editor
November 29, 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

Ian Steffensen, Sports Editor
November 6, 2022
KeShawn Williams (No. 13 in white) prepares to explode off of the line as the Wake Forest offense takes flight.

Demon Deacons bounce back in ACC play

Ian Steffensen, Sports Editor
October 6, 2022
Wake Forests defense came up huge in Saturdays victory.

Records break, Wake Forest doesn’t versus Liberty

Ian Steffensen, Sports Editor
September 20, 2022
A photograph of a pass

Hartman returns, Demon Deacons find tempo in the Music City

Ian Steffensen, Sports Editor
September 12, 2022
A photo of a football lineup near Wake Forests endzone

Griffis shines as Wake Forest sails past VMI

Ian Steffensen, Sports Editor
September 2, 2022
A photograph of Wake Forest players hugging in front of the net

Women’s soccer notches three wins and a draw

Ian Steffensen , Sports Editor
August 31, 2022
A photo of Will Zalatoris

Zalatoris to miss out on Tour Championship

Ian Steffensen , Sports Editor
August 24, 2022
A photograph of students at a football game

Previewing Wake Forest sports

Ian Steffensen , Sports Editor
August 18, 2022
The Wake Forest womens golf team poses with the ACC Championship trophy.

Women’s golf claims ACC crown

Ian Steffensen , Staff Writer
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

Ian Steffensen , Staff Writer
April 12, 2022
Mens tennis will face No. 65 Clemson Friday at home.

Men’s tennis goes 2-0, women’s 0-2 over weekend

Ian Steffensen , Staff Writer
April 5, 2022
Senior forward Christina Morra led the team in points (18) and rebounds (6).

WBB’s season ends with second round NIT loss

Ian Steffensen , Staff Writer
March 23, 2022
The womens basketball team will play Middle Tennessee in Round Two.

WBB defeats Akron, moves on in WNIT

Ian Steffensen , Staff Writer
March 18, 2022
A photograph of a basketball team huddling mid-game.

WBB falls to Georgia Tech

Ian Steffensen, Staff Writer
March 4, 2022
Wake Forest womens basketball looks forward to facing Georgia Tech in the next round.

WBB wins in ACC Tournament first round

Ian Steffensen , Staff Writer
March 3, 2022
Womens basketball looks forward to Greensboro.

WBB goes 1-1 leading into ACC Tournament

Ian Steffensen , Staff Writer
March 2, 2022
Josh Allen leads the Buffalo Bills to victory over the New England Patriots with five passing touchdowns. The Bills score on their first seven drives.

Recapping the first round of the NFL Playoffs

Ian Steffensen , Staff Writer
January 20, 2022
A photo of a soccer player running to kick a soccer ball.

MLS teams select three Demon Deacons

Ian Steffensen , Staff Writer
January 16, 2022
Several top teams fall in Week 10 of CFB

Several top teams fall in Week 10 of CFB

Ian Steffensen, Staff Writer
November 11, 2021
Week 6 of the NFL season provides clarity

Week 6 of the NFL season provides clarity

Ian Steffensen, Contributing Writer
October 21, 2021
Youth prevails in 2021 edition of U.S. Open

Youth prevails in 2021 edition of U.S. Open

Ian Steffensen, Contributing Writer
September 16, 2021
Bishop Sycamore fools way to ESPN spotlight

Bishop Sycamore fools way to ESPN spotlight

Ian Steffensen, Contributing Writer
September 9, 2021
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