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President Susan Wente stands in the presidents office.
President Susan Wente reflects on her first year in office
May 19, 2022
The Class of 2022, newly-graduated, throw their caps in the air.
The Class of 2022 graduates
May 17, 2022
Van Jones delivers his commencement address to the Class of 2022.
Van Jones speaks to challenges, opportunities facing the Class of 2022 in exclusive interview
May 17, 2022
Students wrote messages in chalk on Hearn Plaza supporting abortion rights.
Students react to the potential overturning of Roe v. Wade
May 10, 2022
The speak out focused on the often invisible labor done by Black students, faculty and staff on Wake Forests campus.
At speak out, students call attention to invisible labor
April 30, 2022
2022 Graduation Tabloid
2022 Graduation Tabloid
April 28, 2022
Old Gold & Black Year in Review
Old Gold & Black Year in Review
April 28, 2022
The organization connects members to jobs and fosters professional connections.
Building community by Bridging the Gap
April 21, 2022
From right to left, Jon Krouse, Chris Tsetsekos and David Graham have dedicated the past several years to designing and testing Fuzemee before launching it to the public.
FuzeMee comes to Wake Forest University
April 21, 2022
Six Hundred Degrees boasts a live fire kitchen and a variety of unique dishes.
Six Hundred Degrees provides upscale dining in Winston-Salem
April 21, 2022
Letter from the Editor: Congrats, grads!
Letter from the Editor: Congrats, grads!
April 28, 2022
The ACC is currently headquartered in Greensboro.
ACC headquarters should remain in North Carolina
April 20, 2022
Almost half of American adults say they have faced harassment online in 2021.
Harassment has no place in the public forum
April 14, 2022
Autism Acceptance Month is an important moment to reflect on allyship.
The Old Gold & Black celebrates Autism Acceptance Month
April 5, 2022
A protest on Aug. 28, 2021 led to increased conversations around sexual violence on campus.
Editorial: Student participation in climate survey is imperative
March 17, 2022
Students offer perspective on financial sectors
Students offer perspective on financial sectors
February 24, 2022
TimelyCare, even in emergency situations, requires users to fill out a medical history questionnaire.
TimelyCare is inaccessible
February 17, 2022
Biden is now tasked with nominating a justice that will impact the court for years to come.
Oval Offense: Biden/Harris should not seek reelection
February 3, 2022
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
The Texas A&M Aggies dominated Wake Forest.
MBB falls in NIT Elite Eight
March 27, 2022
Alondes Williams dunk capped off a solid performance by the Demon Deacons.
Wake Forest defeats VCU, advances to NIT Elite Eight
March 21, 2022
Wake Forest will face VCU in the second round.
MBB defeats Towson in first round of the NIT, will face VCU
March 18, 2022
The Demon Deacons loss to Boston College in the ACC Tournament still looms large.
MBB misses out on March Madness
March 16, 2022
Alondes Williams takes the ball down court.
Forbes, Williams win top ACC honors
March 7, 2022
Wake Forest fans have high hopes for the 2022 season, starting with the Demon Deacon defense.
Football hires two new assistants
February 10, 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
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
April 19, 2022
The team celebrates a Friday night win over Duke.
Wake Forest sweeps series with Duke
April 12, 2022
Crawford Wade takes the mound against Boston College.
Baseball goes 2-1 against Boston College
April 5, 2022
The Wake Forest baseball team completes a pregame ritual.
Baseball goes 1-2 in series with Virginia
March 29, 2022
Baseball wins series with No. 10 Georgia Tech
Baseball wins series with No. 10 Georgia Tech
March 23, 2022
Nico Benalcazar runs to the soccer ball.
MLS teams select three Demon Deacons
January 16, 2022
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
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
Wake Forest made it to the second round of the tournament.
Tennis competes at ITA Championships
February 24, 2022
Mens tennis wins big in ITA kickoff
Men’s tennis wins big in ITA kickoff
February 3, 2022
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
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
USA wins Ryder Cup in dominant fashion
USA wins Ryder Cup in dominant fashion
September 30, 2021
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
Wake Forest track & field and cross country athlete Kenton Bachmann was named to the Indoor 2021 All-ACC First Team and the Indoor 2021 ACC Academic Team.
Deacon “Sportlight”: Kenton Bachmann
April 13, 2022
Midfielder Jacob Schulte in action in the game against Coastal Carolina on April 3. Wake Forest currently holds a 6-1 record, and Schulte has scored 6 goals total this season.
Deacon Sportlight: Jacob Schulte
April 6, 2022
Baadi and the rest of the tennis team are set to play Virginia Tech away on Friday.
Deacon “Sportlight”: Taha Baadi
March 24, 2022
Stirsman looks forward to the first home tournament of the spring on Monday.
Deacon “Sportlight”: Clay Stirsman
March 2, 2022
You are about to enter another dimension, a dimension not only of sight and sound but of mind. A journey into a wondrous land of imagination. Next stop, the Twilight Zone!
“Black Mirror”, “The Twilight Zone” present valuable social commentary
April 28, 2022
The Easter Bunny was popularized in America in the 1700s, with the Easter basket representing a nest for the bunny to leave some eggs inside.
Sharing unique holiday traditions
April 21, 2022
Gullibology is a technique that is taking the music world by storm.
Gullibology introduces controversy in music
April 21, 2022
Colaturas first LP will release on April 22.
Colatura to release “And Then I’ll be Happy”
April 21, 2022
Jack Harlow performs during the Osheaga music festival in 2018.
Why you should love Jack Harlow?
April 21, 2022
The 2013 fertilizer plant explosion in West, Texas, resulted in the death of 15 people, an additional 150 people injured, and nearly 150 buildings being destroyed or damaged.
Examining EPA policies related to Weaver
March 23, 2022
Despite government warnings about health, safety and environmental hazards, the synthetic fertilizer ammonium nitrate is still widely used in the U.S.
Evaluating Wake Forest’s use of Weaver fertilizer
March 2, 2022
Winston-Salem residents voiced their concerns at a City Hall meeting regarding health, financial, and environmental issues in the aftermath of the Weaver fire.
Weaver fire reveals environmental racism
February 24, 2022
Wait Chapel was blanketed by a smoky fog last week.
Environment appears to be safe after Weaver Fire
February 7, 2022
Smoke covers the Road Houses on Thursday afternoon as a rainstorm swept through the area.
Webinar addresses lingering fire concerns
February 4, 2022
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
A protest on Aug. 28, 2021 led to increased conversations around sexual violence on campus.
Aftermath of protest reveals racial concerns
September 2, 2021
Protesters walk to the quad to continue the protest.
Difficult Realities: Wake Forest grapples with sexual, racial violence
September 2, 2021
Many students are expressing dissatisfaction with the housing selection process.
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
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
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 Outside In: War in Ukraine
The Outside In: War in Ukraine
April 11, 2022
Deacs & Democracy Podcast
Deacs & Democracy Podcast
September 13, 2020
Old Gold & Busy at Home Podcast
Old Gold & Busy at Home Podcast
September 3, 2020
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Amanda Wilcox: Economics

Amanda Wilcox: Economics

April 30, 2020
Alex Yarosh: Mathematical Business

Alex Yarosh: Mathematical Business

April 30, 2020
Photographs of Wake Forest University. All rights reserved.

Casa Artom Shut Down Due To The Coronavirus

March 5, 2020
Sorority Reaches Settlement In Lawsuit

Sorority Reaches Settlement In Lawsuit

February 6, 2020
The Barn, a new student social space on the campus of Wake Forest University, Monday, August 1, 2011.

Judge Must Decide If Sorority Should Be Dropped From Lawsuit

November 14, 2019
Say Goodbye To Sakai, Say Hello To Canvas

Say Goodbye To Sakai, Say Hello To Canvas

October 24, 2019
Wake Forest University hosts a Wake Will capital campaign event at the New York Public Library on Monday, May 2, 2016.

Wake Will Lead Campaign Succeeds

October 17, 2019
Judge Denies Motion To Dismiss Lawsuit

Judge Denies Motion To Dismiss Lawsuit

October 3, 2019
Downton Abbey Delights Dedicated Fans

“Downton Abbey” Delights Dedicated Fans

September 26, 2019
Wake Forest Responds To Threatening Emails

Wake Forest Responds To Threatening Emails

September 26, 2019
Threatening Emails Alarm Wake Forest

Threatening Emails Alarm Wake Forest

September 19, 2019
Wild Blue Offers More Options

Wild Blue Offers More Options

September 19, 2019
WSSU Joins WFU Band For Halftime Show

WSSU Joins WFU Band For Halftime Show

September 5, 2019
Wake Forest Seeks Dismissal In Wrongful-Death Lawsuit

Wake Forest Seeks Dismissal In Wrongful-Death Lawsuit

August 29, 2019
Volleyball Coach Bill Ferguson Resigns

Volleyball Coach Bill Ferguson Resigns

August 29, 2019
To Rush Or Not To Rush: Pro-GDI

To Rush Or Not To Rush: Pro-GDI

August 24, 2019
How To Hack Your Meals At The Pit

How To Hack Your Meals At The Pit

August 23, 2019
Editor-in-Chief Welcomes Class Of 2023

Editor-in-Chief Welcomes Class Of 2023

August 23, 2019
Sophie Hollis: English

Sophie Hollis: English

May 3, 2019
Katherine Phillips: Classical Studies

Katherine Phillips: Classical Studies

May 3, 2019
Seth Jones: Chemistry

Seth Jones: Chemistry

May 3, 2019
Letter To The Class Of 2019

Letter To The Class Of 2019

May 3, 2019
Administration Hosts Community Conversation

Administration Hosts Community Conversation

April 25, 2019
Deacon Profile: William Morgan

Deacon Profile: William Morgan

April 18, 2019
New Vice President Of Enrollment Announced

New Vice President Of Enrollment Announced

April 11, 2019
Head Volleyball Coach Bill Ferguson Pleads Not Guilty

Head Volleyball Coach Bill Ferguson Pleads Not Guilty

April 4, 2019
Campus Administrators Respond To College Admissions Scandal In Which Head Volleyball Coach Was Indicted

Campus Administrators Respond To College Admissions Scandal In Which Head Volleyball Coach Was Indicted

March 21, 2019
Photo courtesy of Winston-Salem Journal

Head Volleyball Coach Suspended Following Indictment in College Admissions Scandal

March 13, 2019
Deans of Admissions Pictured Before Confederate Flag In 1980s

Deans of Admissions Pictured Before Confederate Flag In 1980s

February 28, 2019
Lilting Banshees Host Reunion Show

Lilting Banshees Host Reunion Show

January 31, 2019
Melissa Harris-Perry Tweets About Conflict With WFU

Melissa Harris-Perry Tweets About Conflict With WFU

January 31, 2019
Affluence Plays A Role In Party Culture

Affluence Plays A Role In Party Culture

January 31, 2019
Wake Forest Purchases Deacon Place

Wake Forest Purchases Deacon Place

December 6, 2018
High-Risk Drinking Declines Amongst First-Years

High-Risk Drinking Declines Amongst First-Years

November 15, 2018
Sigma Alpha Epsilon Chapter Placed On Interim Suspension

Sigma Alpha Epsilon Chapter Placed On Interim Suspension

November 8, 2018
Controversial Email Results In Interim Suspension of Sigma Chi Fraternity

Controversial Email Results In Interim Suspension of Sigma Chi Fraternity

October 31, 2018
Professor Speaks On The Importance Of The Amazon

Professor Speaks On The Importance Of The Amazon

October 25, 2018
Nicolette DeLorenzo

Deacon Profile: Hit The Bricks Directors

October 4, 2018
LGBTQ Center Sponsors Womens Senior Soccer Game

LGBTQ Center Sponsors Women’s Senior Soccer Game

September 27, 2018
Deacon Profile: Anna Shutley

Deacon Profile: Anna Shutley

September 13, 2018
Electoral Map To Be Revised Post-Midterms

Electoral Map To Be Revised Post-Midterms

September 6, 2018
Photo courtesy of Wake Forest University

Arizona Senator John McCain Dies At 81

August 30, 2018
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How To Make The Most Of Your Dining Hall Meals

August 24, 2018
Eli Bradley: Theater

Eli Bradley: Theater

May 4, 2018
Lucy Zhou: Music Performance

Lucy Zhou: Music Performance

May 4, 2018
Nandan Patel: Biology

Nandan Patel: Biology

May 4, 2018
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DJ/Singer gnash to Headline Spring Concert

April 26, 2018
In Memoriam: Maggie OSullivan

In Memoriam: Maggie O’Sullivan

April 26, 2018
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Bees are Terrorizing our Campus

April 26, 2018
Photo Courtesy of Zack Chan

Deacon Profile: Sebastian Irby

April 19, 2018
Photo Courtesy of Ben Weekley

Deacon Profile: Ben Weekley

April 12, 2018
Transportation System Eyes a Green Future

Transportation System Eyes a Green Future

April 5, 2018
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“Love, Simon” Tells a Story Long Overdue

March 22, 2018
Photo Courtesy of Campus Grounds

Comedy Flourishes at Open Mic Night

March 22, 2018
Heather Hartel/Old Gold & Black

A Negative Perspective on the “Take Two” Station

March 16, 2018
Sexual Assault Reckoning Has Yet to Come at Wake Forest

Sexual Assault Reckoning Has Yet to Come at Wake Forest

March 15, 2018
Prospective Students Allowed to Engage in Protests

Prospective Students Allowed to Engage in Protests

March 1, 2018
Photo Courtesy of Francis Sto. Domingo

Deacon Profile: Francis Sto. Domingo

March 1, 2018
Photo Courtesy of Forest Richards

Deacon Profile: Forest Richardson

February 22, 2018
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Negin Farsad Addresses Bigotry with Comedy

February 15, 2018
Photo Courtesy of Savarni Sanka

Deacon Profile: Savarni Sanka

February 15, 2018
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Robert Lipsyte to Continue Visits to Wake Forest

February 15, 2018
HOW TO: Creative Pit Creations

HOW TO: Creative Pit Creations

February 8, 2018
John Salangsang/BFA/Sipa USA/TNS

Kylie Jenner’s Pregnancy was a Close-Guarded Secret

February 8, 2018
Photo Courtesy of Xiaoying Yu

Deacon Profile: Xiaoying Yu

January 25, 2018
Campus Responds to Verbal Racism Incident

Campus Responds to Verbal Racism Incident

January 25, 2018
Freshman Admits to Using Racial Slur in Online Video

Freshman Admits to Using Racial Slur in Online Video

January 21, 2018
Photo Courtesy of Emma Butturini

Deacon Profile: Emma Butturini

January 18, 2018
Photo Courtesy of WFU/Mitchell Loll

SOTOGAB on the Road: Wake Forest’s Marching Band Performs at Belk Bowl

January 7, 2018
Procrastination is Normal and Shouldnt be Shamed

Procrastination is Normal and Shouldn’t be Shamed

December 15, 2017

Deacon Profile: Sarah Lewiecki & Andy Rosenwald

December 3, 2017
Artist and typewriter find temporary home in ZSR

Artist and typewriter find temporary home in ZSR

November 17, 2017
Sports Possess Intrinsic Beauty

Sports Possess Intrinsic Beauty

November 17, 2017
It is never too early for Chrismas cheer

It is never too early for Chrismas cheer

November 10, 2017
Photo courtesy of Lucy Porter

Deacon Profile: Lucy Porter

November 2, 2017
The art of the love letter should be revived

The art of the love letter should be revived

November 2, 2017
Two best friends reflect on their friendship

Two best friends reflect on their friendship

October 28, 2017
Photo courtesy of Sabin Sidney

Deacon Profile: Sabin Sidney

October 26, 2017
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Deacon Profile: Smiti Kaul

October 19, 2017
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New novel by Green covers mental illness

October 19, 2017
Title IX forum discusses potential changes

Title IX forum discusses potential changes

October 6, 2017
Chrissy Teigen is an overrated role model

Chrissy Teigen is an overrated role model

October 6, 2017
It is acceptable to not miss people from home

It is acceptable to not miss people from home

September 28, 2017
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Deacon Profile: Dr. Olga Pierrakos

September 14, 2017
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Asian fusion replaces Boar’s Head in Benson

September 7, 2017
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Deacon Profile: Zack Chan

September 7, 2017
Writing center debate designed after March Madness

Writing center debate designed after March Madness

April 7, 2017
Can bioethics contribute to addressing racism?

Can bioethics contribute to addressing racism?

March 2, 2017
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