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'Covers the campus like the magnolias'
"Covers the campus like the magnolias"

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"Covers the campus like the magnolias"

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James Watson

James Watson, Arts & Culture Editor

James Watson is a sophomore from Wilmington, N.C. 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
The new maps -- the third set created by the state in three years -- were met with controversy after their passage in October (Courtesy of North Carolina General Assembly).

Lawsuit claims NC Senate maps are racially gerrymandered

James Watson, Arts & Culture Editor
November 30, 2023
If you come in there lurking, youre going to end up on the floor. What Im saying is I dont try to weigh everything against everything. I stay in the present moment.(Courtesy of Wake Forest University)

In conversation with Debbie Allen

Christa Dutton and James Watson
November 15, 2023
Scorsese effortlessly stages the vicious conspirators of the Osage murders. (Courtesy of IMDb)

‘Killers of The Flower Moon’ haunts the American West

James Watson, Arts & Culture Editor
November 13, 2023
“The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar” is a faithful adaptation of Roald Dahl’s original short story. (Courtesy of IMDb)

Who in the world is stopping Wes Anderson?

Adam Coil and James Watson
October 18, 2023
Wake Forest and Winston-Salem both receive money for tourism investments.

Winston-Salem and Wake Forest cash in on state budget

James Watson, Arts & Culture Editor
October 9, 2023
James Watson shares his tips for success in college (OGB Archives).

Tips and tricks to master college

James Watson and Adam Coil
August 28, 2023
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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