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Andrew R. Klein will begin work as dean of the law school on July 1.
Andrew R. Klein named dean of the law school
May 25, 2023
Police presence in Reynolda Village Trails area: Live updates
May 17, 2023
Graduates throw their caps into the air.
The Class of 2023 graduates
May 16, 2023
Brian White currently serves as the general counsel and vice chancellor for legal affairs at the University of Kentucky.
University names Brian White its next vice president, general counsel and corporate secretary
May 6, 2023
Interim Dean of the School of Divinity, African American Studies Program Director and Wake Forest Professor of the Humanities Dr. Corey D.B Walker speaks at the Commemoration of the Enslaved.
University hosts fifth annual Commemoration of the Enslaved
May 2, 2023
K. Killian Noe is the founder of the Recovery Café Network.
To Noe and love
May 15, 2023
Dr. Michael Nader leads the Center for Addiction Research at Wake Forests medical school.
Wake Forest research supports a multi-treatment approach to the drug abuse crisis
May 6, 2023
The 2023 Graduation Edition
The 2023 Graduation Edition
April 27, 2023
Some of the universitys nine art collections are stored off campus.
Reflecting the times
April 12, 2023
This piece, titled “Patchworked Identities,” invites viewers to add their charcoal handprint onto the canvas, which is made of recycled cloth as a criticism of the fast-fashion industry.
‘Artivists’ bring together art and local activism
April 12, 2023
Armon White (23) performs at Wakeville. The festival placed an emphasis on both the arts and sustainability.
Arts and environment take center stage at Wakeville
April 18, 2023
A magnolia tree, for which Wake Forest is famed, stands on Wake Forests campus.
The lungs of our campus
April 13, 2023
A Greeks Go Green sticker is displayed on a water bottle.
Are Greeks really going green?
April 13, 2023
A Wake Forest alumna hopes to combat deforestation with QR codes.
Scanning for sustainability
April 13, 2023
Students peruse North Pits food options.
The North Pit aims to reduce food waste on campus
April 6, 2023
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From the Editor: Cheers to the Class of 2023
April 27, 2023
Notes of encouragement to survivors are displayed at the Safe Office Crews March 30 Speak Out event.
Editorial: Building on Sexual Assault Awareness Month
April 13, 2023
This is the third editorial the Old Gold & Black has written this year about gun violence on college campuses.
We stand (again) with victims of gun violence
April 11, 2023
Hasan Pyarali (left) and Jackson Buttler (right) participate in a presidential election debate.
Old Gold & Black announces Student Government endorsements
April 3, 2023
Editorial: Womens History Month is especially important now
Editorial: Women’s History Month is especially important now
April 3, 2023
Studies suggest that more university students vote when they have Election Day off.
Make Election Day ‘Democracy Day’ at Wake Forest
April 18, 2023
After Donald Trump was indicted, he surrendered and was arraigned at a Manhattan courthouse, an event which received ample media coverage.
Trump indictment lacks integrity
April 18, 2023
A drag performer performs at a Student Union event.
Drag bans limit self-expression (for more than just performers)
April 11, 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
Bobi Klintman takes the ball into the paint against NC State.
Bobi Klintman declares for the 2023 NBA Draft
April 7, 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
Wide Receiver AT Perry (No. 9 in black) prepares for a snap against Boston College.
Former Demon Deacons look ahead to the NFL Draft
April 12, 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
Danny Corona (front center) celebrates with his teammates.
Baseball advances to the ACC Tournament semifinals
May 26, 2023
Brock Wilken (left) hit his 59th home run on Tuesday night, making him the all-time home run leader for Wake Forest
Baseball clobbers No. 6 Coastal Carolina
April 26, 2023
Bennett Lee (No. 27) celebrates with his teammates during a game against Pitt.
Baseball rallies to take series from Pitt
April 26, 2023
Wake Forest celebrates a home run in the series opener against Louisville.
Baseball takes two of three from No. 12 Louisville
April 19, 2023
Two Wake Forest baseball players don masks.
Looking back on baseball’s pandemic season
April 12, 2023
The mens soccer team huddles on the field at Spry Stadium.
Men’s soccer shows promise in Spring Soccer Cup
April 24, 2023
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
Wake Forests losses to No. 6 Duke and No. 10 Carolina bring the teams ACC record to 4-7.
Women’s tennis drops two road matches
April 11, 2023
Filo Moroni serves the ball.
Men’s tennis sweeps weekend slate
March 30, 2023
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
The womens golf team celebrates after winning a national championship.
Women’s golf enters the history books
May 25, 2023
Wake Forest womens golf competes in the ACC Championship.
Women’s golf falls in ACC Championship semifinals
April 17, 2023
Cameron Young prepares to hit the ball.
Men’s golf alumnus Cameron Young places top-10 at the Masters
April 10, 2023
Graduate student Emilia Migliaccio walks on the green.
Three Demon Deacons compete in Augusta National Women’s Amateur
April 3, 2023
A photo of Will Zalatoris
Zalatoris to miss out on Tour Championship
August 24, 2022
Emily Reeves cheers on the Demon Deacons at Truist Field.
Deacon ‘Sportlight:’ Emily Reeves
March 31, 2023
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
Nate Amos and Rachel Brown of Water From Your Eyes pose below a sign.
The Old Gold & Black speaks to Water From Your Eyes
April 28, 2023
“Ted Lasso does something no other show has succeeded in accomplishing; it shows us, honestly, what it means to be human, writes Carolyn Malman.
The strength of ‘Ted Lasso’ is its humanity
April 24, 2023
Snail Mail performs at a March 2022 concert.
Talking sad girls and showbiz
April 14, 2023
Hopes for a new boygenius album were slim just a few months ago, but the groups second album impresses.
Troy Bolton was right, the boys ARE back
April 12, 2023
Cooper Sullivan is not enjoying his semester abroad.
I’m a WFU student who hates my study abroad
April 12, 2023
Terms for officers and senators elected today will begin on April 26.
Letter to the Editor: Elections Comission must not rig another election
April 3, 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
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"

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"Covers the campus like the magnolias"

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James Watson

James Watson, Life Editor

James Watson is a freshman from Wilmington, NC who plans on majoring in politics and international affairs and minoring in classical studies. Outside of OGB, James is heavily involved in state and local politics and the director of Deacs Decide on campus. A host on Wake Radio, James loves the sound of his own voice. He is also a serial tweeter.

All content by James Watson
Nate Amos and Rachel Brown of Water From Your Eyes pose below a sign.

The Old Gold & Black speaks to Water From Your Eyes

Maryam Khanum, James Watson, Joey De La Viesca, and Daniel Nesbit
April 28, 2023
Accountancy: Maddie Zietsman

Accountancy: Maddie Zietsman

James Watson, Life Editor
April 27, 2023
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology: Samantha Robinson

Biochemistry & Molecular Biology: Samantha Robinson

James Watson, Life Editor
April 27, 2023
The life section featured coverage on our generations preeminent artists, like Ice Spice.

Life

James Watson and Adam Coil
April 27, 2023
Snail Mail performs at a March 2022 concert.

Talking sad girls and showbiz

James Watson, Maryam Khanum, and Daniel Nesbit
April 14, 2023
From right to left, Rob Eastman-Mullins, Lauren Gunderson and Cindy Gendrich participate in a talk-back session.

Waiting for Gunderson

James Watson, Life Editor
April 10, 2023
Encouraged to stay indoors, many turned to media to pass the time.

The media that got us through quarantine

James Watson, Life Editor
March 16, 2023
[No Bears] is one of the most remarkable, creative and innovative films in recent memory, and it deserves to be treated as such, writes Life Editor James Watson.

‘No Bears’ should have been nominated

James Watson, Life Editor
March 15, 2023
Dragon New Warm Mountain I Believe In You still retains the impact it had at its release, writes James Watson

Believing in the dragon

James Watson, Life Editor
March 1, 2023
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Conceptualizing Indie Sleaze

James Watson, Life Editor
January 30, 2023
Every 10 years, the British Film Institute (BFI) asks directors, artists and critics around the world to submit 10 films that they would deem to be “the greatest of all time” in their “Sight and Sound Critics’ Poll.”

Examining the ‘new’ greatest films of all time

James Watson, Life Editor
January 18, 2023
In TÁR, Lydia Tár conducts a damning portrait of abuse and power.

‘TÁR’ is virtuosic

James Watson, Staff Writer
November 11, 2022
A/perture captures its audiences imagination with their diverse lineup of films.

An Ode To A/perture, Winston-Salem’s Art-House Oasis

James Watson, Staff Writer
November 6, 2022
Arthur Russells music is a hidden gem, writes James Watson.

Unearthing the lost art of Arthur Russell

James Watson, Staff Writer
October 19, 2022
Wake Forest was designed in the 1950s, but its design makes it feel older and grander.

Virginian Brick So Dear: Exploring the architecture of Wake Forest University and beyond

James Watson, Staff Writer
September 22, 2022
A photograph of a movie playing on a drive-thru theatre screen.

‘Blue Velvet’ defines the American South

James Watson, Contributing Writer
September 7, 2022
A still from The Rehearsal in which two characters chat at a restaurant while a third character looks on.

The Fielder Method 101: HBO’s ‘The Rehearsal’ Reviewed

James Watson
August 25, 2022
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