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Deacs Decide is a nonpartisan organization that works to register students to vote as well as hosts election-related events.
Deacs Decide event educates students on misinformation
October 6, 2022
Social Sentinels AI tracks social media posts to determine threats to campus safety.
Wake Forest discloses use of social media monitoring service to detect campus threats
October 6, 2022
Amanda Clark refills the naloxone vending machine in the Forsyth County Law Enforcement Detention Center.
“They don’t deserve to die:” The downtown naloxone vending machine and harm reduction in Winston-Salem
October 6, 2022
Hit the Bricks is an annual tradition at Wake Forest, raising money for cancer research.
Hit the Bricks aims for another record-breaking year
October 6, 2022
Many Wake Forest students and faculty gathered to hear from the Yemeni filmmaker in the Scales Fine Arts Center.
Artist Protection Fund fellow presents recent projects
October 5, 2022
Last year, WAKE radio celebrated its 75th anniversary since it went live in 1948 playing the song “Dear Old Wake Forest.
Conversations with Ralph Herring, founder of WAKE Radio
October 6, 2022
Songbird Musical Service is a newly-founded club that provides musical therapy to residents diagnosed with dementia.
Songbird Musical Service spreads musical joy
October 4, 2022
Boxi Chen performs one of his 30 songs, which he has been writing since his senior year of high school.
Deacon Profile: Boxi Chen
September 29, 2022
McNeils book covers the life of journalist Wallace Caroll.
Mary McNeil recounts history on the run
September 28, 2022
Lydia Swortzel (left) and her husband, Stevien Reece (right) hold their baby, Oliver.
How a mother’s choice saved her child
September 26, 2022
Multiple signatories to the faculty groups letter mentioned Wake Forests motto: Pro Humanitate (for humanity).
Editorial: Contract workers deserve a living wage
September 22, 2022
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From the editor: A new tradition
August 26, 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
Mikhail Gorbachev has been a polarizing figure, which continues into his death, writes Hope Zhu.
Gorbachev’s death generates controversy
September 20, 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
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
Kentuckys loss to Ole Miss was one of many ranked losses.
A wild week in college football leads to AP Poll shakeups
October 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
October 6, 2022
Sam Hartman (No. 10 in black) had a career day, but the Demon Deacons fell just short against the Clemson Tigers.
Demon Deacons can’t claw back against Clemson
September 29, 2022
Wake Forests defense came up huge in Saturdays victory.
Records break, Wake Forest doesn’t versus Liberty
September 20, 2022
A photograph of a pass
Hartman returns, Demon Deacons find tempo in the Music City
September 12, 2022
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
Starting pitcher Josh Hartle went seven innings, giving up a run and three hits, to grab the win in Saturdays contest.
Wake Forest stays alive with win against Long Island
June 4, 2022
Graduate student Gabe Golob comes into the game after starter Rhett Lowder gives up five runs.
Wake Forest stumbles in opening game against UConn
June 3, 2022
Wake Forest, which went 1-1 at the ACC Tournament, will compete against Connecticut Friday.
Wake Forest baseball will travel to College Park for NCAA Tournament regional
May 30, 2022
Seth Keener, who started the game for the Demon Deacons, received a no-decision in the loss.
Wake Forest falls to NC State, awaits NCAA Tournament decision
May 25, 2022
Midfielder Colin Thomas (No. 26 in gold) gets the angle on two Blue Devil defenders before firing a shot on goal. Wake Forest outshot Duke 18-14 despite the loss, with Thomas leading the midfield unit to set up many of those opportunities.
Men’s soccer falls at home versus No. 4 Duke
October 6, 2022
The mens soccer team greets the crowd at Spry Stadium after a 6-1 victory over George Mason.
No. 1 men’s soccer improves to 9-0
September 27, 2022
The Wake Forest Mens Soccer Team high-five the Spry crowd after a home victory. The Demon Deacons have been ranked top five nationally in attendance each year since 2015
Demon Deacons sit atop national rankings
September 22, 2022
The mens soccer team is now ranked No. 4 in the nation.
Men’s soccer, now No. 4 in the nation, is dominating the field
September 14, 2022
A photograph of Wake Forest players hugging in front of the net
Women’s soccer notches three wins and a draw
August 31, 2022
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
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
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
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
Blues Clues was the most-watched show among respondents to the survey.
Changes in children’s media reflects broader phenomena
October 6, 2022
Billy Butcher and Homelander are both incredible characters with more similarities than fans might realize, writes Selinna Tran.
Billy Butcher and Homelander
October 6, 2022
Taylor Swift and Harry Styles have both made forays into the movie industry.
Harry Styles and Taylor Swift take to the big screen
October 5, 2022
Dont Worry Darling falls short of its mission of social commentary, writes Ally Werstler.
I think I should worry, darling
October 4, 2022
Adam Levines texts reveal dark secrets.
Should Adam Levine still be loved?
September 30, 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
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
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
N.C. voters can shape the election
October 29, 2020
Catch up on the Old Gold & Blacks sports podcast
Catch up on the Old Gold & Black’s sports podcast
July 21, 2022
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
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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
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Comedy Flourishes at Open Mic Night

March 22, 2018
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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
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Deacon Profile: Forest Richardson

February 22, 2018
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Negin Farsad Addresses Bigotry with Comedy

February 15, 2018
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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
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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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