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Criminal justice expert, School of Law professor and Vice Provost Kami Chavis ends her 15-year-long career at Wake Forest and will undertake a new role at William & Mary on July 1.
Chavis concludes career at Wake
January 28, 2022
Harjo, citizen of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation, is the first Native American to serve as U.S. Poet Laureate.
U.S. Poet Laureate visits Wake Forest
January 28, 2022
The plays funded by the new grant will be performed in Wait Chapel as part of the National Black Theatre Festival.
Henry Luce Foundation grant aids WFU plays
January 28, 2022
Signs across campus encourage students to complete the Healthy Minds survey.
UCC conducts ‘Healthy Minds’ student survey
January 28, 2022
Alumni of the Wake Forest University School of Business accredit their career successes at top accounting firms to their professors and the holistic business curriculum.
Top accounting firms hire WFU grads at high rates
January 20, 2022
Battle teaches courses on social justice in the social sciences, reimagining the criminal legal system and courts and criminal procedure.
Deacon Profile: Brittany Battle
January 28, 2022
As many Wake Forest students shop at the Goodwill on University Parkway, being respectful of the surrounding community members keeps the practice inclusive to all.
Mindful fashion: Think before you thrift
January 28, 2022
Dating Deacons announces their fundraising total for Fall 2021.
A blind date with Dating Deacons
January 28, 2022
Members of Wake Forest University’s Rook & Bishop Chess club prepare for an upcoming intercollegiate competition.
Chess club welcomes beginners and competitors
January 28, 2022
Deacon Profile: Dr. Shea Kidd-Brown
Deacon Profile: Dr. Shea Kidd-Brown
January 20, 2022
Conversation considers a higher power
Conversation considers a higher power
January 28, 2022
Texts to the student body warn of an active shooter threat.
University should prioritize student safety
January 28, 2022
The Winston-Salem Fire Department is frequently called at all times of day and night to respond to on-campus fire alarms.
Fire alarm issue needs to be resolved
January 28, 2022
Farm animals live in terrible conditions and are subjected to cruel and inhumane treatment leading up to slaughter.
Animal liberation has never been more important
January 28, 2022
Hanging in the Old Gold & Black office are the mock-ups of our newly-redesigned issue.
A new era for the Old Gold & Black
January 27, 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 Forklift Danceworks company, led by Wake Forest alumna Allison Orr (93), follows landscaping staff on their morning duties as part of an artist-in-residence program on Wednesday, September 19, 2018. The company will work with facilities staff to create and stage a dance program in the fall of 2019.
President Hatch Reflects On “From The Ground Up”
October 10, 2019
Hanging in the Old Gold & Black office are the mock-ups of our newly-redesigned issue.
A new era for the Old Gold & Black
January 27, 2022
University should respect sanctity of a snow day
University should respect sanctity of a snow day
January 20, 2022
Administration is encouraging masks, but this encouragement falls short.
Administration must test students for COVID-19
January 13, 2022
One final letter from the Editor
One final letter from the Editor
December 2, 2021
Staff Editorial: Lead with respect and empathy
Staff Editorial: Lead with respect and empathy
November 18, 2021
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
Meghan Markle stands up to British royal family
Meghan Markle stands up to British royal family
March 18, 2021
Women in video game community face an uphill climb
Women in video game community face an uphill climb
March 4, 2021
Lake Katherine creates peaceful example of change
Lake Katherine creates peaceful example of change
February 25, 2021
Wake Forest beat Boston College handily, solidifying their record in the ACC.
MBB defeats Boston College
January 28, 2022
Players and students celebrate on the court of after mens basketball beat UNC.
MBB celebrates ‘signature’ win against UNC
January 28, 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
Deacon Sportlight: Mckenzie Maier
Deacon Sportlight: Mckenzie Maier
January 28, 2022
Junior forward Jake LaRavia (team- leading 15 points) plays defense.
MBB secures vital win over Virginia
January 20, 2022
Wake Forest beat Boston College handily, solidifying their record in the ACC.
MBB defeats Boston College
January 28, 2022
Players and students celebrate on the court of after mens basketball beat UNC.
MBB celebrates ‘signature’ win against UNC
January 28, 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
Junior forward Jake LaRavia (team- leading 15 points) plays defense.
MBB secures vital win over Virginia
January 20, 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
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
USA wins Ryder Cup in dominant fashion
USA wins Ryder Cup in dominant fashion
September 30, 2021
Cantlay takes home FedEx Cup amidst new rules
Cantlay takes home FedEx Cup amidst new rules
September 9, 2021
Long Beach, Ca. native Patrick Cantlay played his fourth PGA Tour event at Caves Valley Golf Club, this time lands on top with a score of 27-under.
Cantlay takes home trophy at BMW Open
September 2, 2021
Jon Rahm embraces Finau after his win in the playoff against Cameron Smith. With the third place finish, Rahm moves to second in the rankings.
Tony Finau wins in first event of FedEx Cup Playoffs
August 26, 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
Braves and Astros to play in World Series
Braves and Astros to play in World Series
October 28, 2021
Major League Baseball season surprises thus far
Major League Baseball season surprises thus far
August 26, 2021
Chris Lanzilli hit two big home runs to power the Demon Deacons to a game two win against ACC opponent NC State. The contest marked the first annual Demon Deacon Fight Against Pediatric Cancer game.
Wake Forest goes 2-2 in contests against Davidson and NC State
May 4, 2021
On April 20, the third baseman, Wilken, hit his 11th home run of the season, putting him seventh among freshmen in home runs in program history.
Deacon baseball continues to struggle in ACC
April 29, 2021
Mascolo has pitched in nine games this season, and Wake Forest has won four out of his five starts. He threw a season-high five strikeouts at Appalachian State.
Deacon Spotlight: Reed Mascolo
April 22, 2021
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
Graduate forward Jenna Menta dribbles down the field with the ball. She scored Wake Forest’s sole goal of the game in the 31st minute.
Florida State tops Wake Forest 1-0 in semifinals
November 11, 2021
Brylin and Killingsworth defeated Old Dominion in the final match in three sets.
Deacon Spotlight: Brylin and Killingsworth
October 21, 2021
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
Taha Baadi defeated his UNC opponent, but the Deacs still fell short.
Tennis falls to UNC in ACC Tournament
April 29, 2021
Tennis beats three opponents over the weekend
Tennis beats three opponents over the weekend
March 25, 2021
Men’s tennis looks to go to another NCAA championship.
Men’s and women’s tennis have varied success
March 11, 2021
Deacon Sportlight: Mckenzie Maier
Deacon Sportlight: Mckenzie Maier
January 28, 2022
Sofia Rossi has played in 21 games this season and has totaled 1,539 minutes so far.
Deacon Spotlight: Sofia Rossi
November 18, 2021
Deacon Spotlight: Julian Kennedy
Deacon Spotlight: Julian Kennedy
October 14, 2021
Sophomore Cristian Escribano played 90 or more minutes in five games last year.
Deacon Spotlight: Cristian Escribano
September 30, 2021
Benalcazar was one of two players to start all matches during the 2020-21 season.
Deacon Spotlight: Nico Benalcazar
September 9, 2021
“He will be remembered ... for his heart. Thich Nhat Hanh will be remembered in all of us when we enact peace and mindfulness.”
Remembering Thich Nhat Hanh
January 28, 2022
Short Story: The Perilities of Love
Short Story: The Perilities of Love
January 28, 2022
Guys conveys the feeling of friendship
“Guys” conveys the feeling of friendship
January 28, 2022
La Catedral de Asunci n de la Virgen stands beautiful and grand in Salamanca, where visitors are welcome to view its architecture.
Los Mariquelos set a positive example
January 28, 2022
Snapchat may be more stressful than it is worth.
Snapchat complicates social life
January 28, 2022
Residence Life and Housing will be providing housing for students over Winter Break, the office announced in an email sent on Nov. 10. The change came after students expressed concern over logistics.
Residence Life updates Winter Break policies
November 18, 2021
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
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
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
Katie Fox / OGB
Difficult realities: Wake Forest grapples with sexual, racial violence
September 2, 2021
Editorial Staff: Wake Forest must reflect on aftermath of protest
Editorial Staff: Wake Forest must reflect on aftermath of protest
August 30, 2021
Residence Life and Housing will be providing housing for students over Winter Break, the office announced in an email sent on Nov. 10. The change came after students expressed concern over logistics.
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
"Covers the campus like the magnolias"

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

Old Gold & Black

Jack Portman, Senior Writer

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Jack Portman tells all in his last ever Opinion article

Jack Portman tells all in his last ever Opinion article

April 29, 2021
University set to relax drug policy

University set to relax drug policy

April 1, 2021
Transportation dilemma lingers in Winston-Salem

Transportation dilemma lingers in Winston-Salem

March 18, 2021

Wake Forest Must Rectify Racist History

February 4, 2021

Forsyth community suffers in wake of pandemic

January 28, 2021

Aesthetic values mediate hierarchy

October 22, 2020
New exhibit showcases Black American artists

New exhibit showcases Black American artists

October 8, 2020
A24 documentary is purposefully political

A24 documentary is purposefully political

September 24, 2020
Netflix releases new Charlie Kaufman film

Netflix releases new Charlie Kaufman film

September 17, 2020
Texas athletic director Chris Del Conte greets former Longhorns football coach Mack Brown with a handshake during Del Conte’s introductory press conference at UT in December 2017. [STEPHEN SPILLMAN FOR STATESMAN]

Self-interest obscures trust in social life

September 10, 2020
Michaela Coel explores trauma in new show

Michaela Coel explores trauma in new show

September 3, 2020
A24 stagnates new independent filmmaking

A24 stagnates new independent filmmaking

September 3, 2020
Understanding WFUs history with racism

Understanding WFU’s history with racism

September 3, 2020
Community Involvement is Invaluable

Community Involvement is Invaluable

August 14, 2020
Choosing a Major Requires Patience

Choosing a Major Requires Patience

August 14, 2020
Winston-Salem, NC remain in Phase 2 of COVID-19 Restrictions

Winston-Salem, NC remain in Phase 2 of COVID-19 Restrictions

July 6, 2020
Matthew Capps: Anthropology

Matthew Capps: Anthropology

April 30, 2020
Lindsey Ross: Religious Studies

Lindsey Ross: Religious Studies

April 30, 2020
Silin Serenity Chen: Theater

Silin “Serenity” Chen: Theater

April 30, 2020
Documentary Explores Visionary Artist’s Overlooked Career

Documentary Explores Visionary Artist’s Overlooked Career

April 28, 2020
Citizenship Belies The Desert Of Political Rights: U.S. Must Extend Aid To Immigrants

Citizenship Belies The Desert Of Political Rights: U.S. Must Extend Aid To Immigrants

April 9, 2020
This image released by Neon shows Adèle Haenel, left, and Noémie Merlant in a scene from Portrait of a Lady on Fire. (Neon)

“Portrait Of A Lady On Fire” Rebels Against Structures Of The Patriarchy

April 9, 2020
Students Host TEDx Event On Campus

Students Host TEDx Event On Campus

February 27, 2020
Charles Munger, newspaper company executive and Berkshire Hathaway vice chairman, said U.S. newspapers have no future. (Vasily Smirnov/Dreamstime/TNS)

Perpetual Media Chaos Obscures Reality

February 20, 2020
Newspaper

Media Representation Shapes Perception

February 13, 2020
Virginia Reader, 72, of Lake Orion, Michigan, takes one Prometrium pill, left, each night and wears a Vivelle-Dot patch, right, continually, changing patches on Sundays and Wednesday, as part of her Hormone Replacement Therapy. (Patricia Beck/Detroit Free Press/MCT)

Legislation Undermines Trans Medical Access

February 6, 2020
Photo courtesy of Jack Portman

Motherwell Exhibit Opens In Scales

January 30, 2020
English Students Design Exhibit Of Rare Books

English Students Design Exhibit Of Rare Books

January 30, 2020
Institutional Inequities Preclude Justice

Institutional Inequities Preclude Justice

January 23, 2020
Photo courtesy of amazon.com

Sandler Stars In ‘Chaotic’ Film

January 16, 2020
Fiction Explores Political Implications

Fiction Explores Political Implications

January 16, 2020
Political Ecology Salvages And Sustains Native Praxis

Political Ecology Salvages And Sustains Native Praxis

December 5, 2019
Bezos Award Belies His Dubious Business Practice

Bezos’ Award Belies His Dubious Business Practice

November 21, 2019
Good Art Explains Mystery Through Manners

Good Art Explains Mystery Through Manners

November 14, 2019
Street Photography Captures Socio-Political Reality

Street Photography Captures Socio-Political Reality

October 24, 2019
Indigenous Epistemologies Can Aid Western Logos

Indigenous Epistemologies Can Aid Western Logos

October 17, 2019
Political Correctness Remedies Unconscious Tradition

Political Correctness Remedies Unconscious Tradition

September 26, 2019
Banksys New Work Subverts The American Ethos

Banksy’s New Work Subverts The American Ethos

September 19, 2019
Ethical Consumerism Requires Constant Vigilance

Ethical Consumerism Requires Constant Vigilance

September 12, 2019
Critical Theory Can Illuminate Vital Intersectionality

Critical Theory Can Illuminate Vital Intersectionality

September 5, 2019
Eun Hye Kim: Womens, Gender & Sexuality Studies

Eun Hye Kim: Women’s, Gender & Sexuality Studies

May 3, 2019
Anna Grace Guercio: Anthropology

Anna Grace Guercio: Anthropology

May 3, 2019
Lil Nas X Produces Genre-Breaking Song

Lil Nas X Produces Genre-Breaking Song

April 25, 2019
Social Reform Takes More Than An Election

Social Reform Takes More Than An Election

April 18, 2019
Mass Reproductions Of Masterworks Limit The Viewer

Mass Reproductions Of Masterworks Limit The Viewer

April 11, 2019
The Admissions Scandal Illustrates Systematic Flaws

The Admissions Scandal Illustrates Systematic Flaws

April 4, 2019
We Must Reconcile With Images That Arbitrate History

We Must Reconcile With Images That Arbitrate History

March 28, 2019
Republicans Show A Blinkered Concept Of Discourse

Republicans Show A Blinkered Concept Of Discourse

March 21, 2019
Opinions Maintain A Useful Intersubjective Dialogue

Opinions Maintain A Useful Intersubjective Dialogue

March 7, 2019
Misplaced Outrage Deflects Conversations About Race

Misplaced Outrage Deflects Conversations About Race

February 28, 2019
Art Gives Form To Abstract Flickers of Existence

Art Gives Form To Abstract Flickers of Existence

February 21, 2019
Simplified Gender Theory Ignores Subjective Reality

Simplified Gender Theory Ignores Subjective Reality

February 14, 2019
Museums Deracinate Art Under Guise Of Accessibility

Museums Deracinate Art Under Guise Of Accessibility

February 7, 2019
Exhibition Effectively Engages Photographers Work

Exhibition Effectively Engages Photographer’s Work

January 31, 2019
Photographic Praxis Essentializes Certain Cultures

Photographic Praxis Essentializes Certain Cultures

January 24, 2019
Book Covers Should Reflect Content

Book Covers Should Reflect Content

December 6, 2018
Art Requires You To Embrace All Of Its Aspects

Art Requires You To Embrace All Of Its Aspects

November 29, 2018
Voting And Drinking Water In Class Should Be Easy

Voting And Drinking Water In Class Should Be Easy

November 8, 2018
Artists Politics Incite Qualms From Consumer

Artist’s Politics Incite Qualms From Consumer

October 4, 2018
Raj Patel Discusses Worldwide Food Issues

Raj Patel Discusses Worldwide Food Issues

September 27, 2018
Critique Plagued by Hyperbole is Ineffective Satire

Critique Plagued by Hyperbole is Ineffective Satire

April 12, 2018
Photo Courtesy of Nickpdx

Old-Growth Forests Face a Worldwide Decline

February 15, 2018
Wake Forest University/Ken Bennett

Margot Lee Shetterly shares the story of “Hidden Figures”

February 8, 2018
Photo Courtesy of corpsafrica.org

CorpsAfrica targets Sustainable Development

December 15, 2017
Israel-Palestine conflict is more than a zero-sum game

Israel-Palestine conflict is more than a zero-sum game

December 3, 2017
Masha Gessen discusses democracy under Trump

Masha Gessen discusses democracy under Trump

November 10, 2017
Journalism should strive for independent objectivity

Journalism should strive for independent objectivity

November 10, 2017
Professor comments on coastal African urbanization

Professor comments on coastal African urbanization

November 2, 2017
Professors confront epistemic questions within disciplines

Professors confront epistemic questions within disciplines

October 19, 2017
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Museum of Anthropology exhibit celebrates Day of the Dead

September 28, 2017
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App State professor explains the challenges of trans medicine

September 21, 2017
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