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The photography of Katie Fox (front center), shows campus life during the height of COVID-19 (Collage: Daniel Parolini).
The days the world shut down
March 16, 2023
A quarantine station awaits travelers to China.
As restrictions lift, Chinese international students look back
March 16, 2023
Speakers at the event pose in front of Wait Chapel.
TedxWakeForestU thanks you for coming to its TED Talk
March 13, 2023
Back Story is centered around the story of two siblings.
Ten students, two roles: WFU Theatre presents ‘Back Story’
March 13, 2023
Collins Residence Hall is generally less well regarded than some of its freshmen dorm counterparts, like Maya Angelou Hall.
On-campus housing costs, explained
March 2, 2023
Georgia Kathryn Duncan poses with her tools.
Creativity during COVID-19
March 16, 2023
Sophomore Annie Russell still experiences symptoms of COVID-19.
Deacon Profile: Annie Russell
March 16, 2023
Phil Berger Jr. has been a justice of the N.C. Supreme Court since 2020.
WFU Law graduates on the NC Supreme Court: Phil Berger, Jr.
March 15, 2023
Richard Dietz poses in his judges robes.
WFU Law graduates on the NC Supreme Court: Richard Dietz
March 15, 2023
The National Eating Disorders Association trains college-aged women to lead The Body Project on their campuses to combat unrealistic beauty ideals.
The Body Project fights ‘eating disorder culture’
March 2, 2023
A surgical mask, which some use to protect against COVID-19, is found during a beach cleanup.
The good, the bad and the ugly truth: COVID-19 and its environmental impacts
March 16, 2023
A family of skiers race down a mountain.
Skiing: A slippery slope
March 14, 2023
Peter Schlachte (‘19)s job involves documenting the impact of Earthworks’ efforts and raise financial support from foundations.
Alumnus advocates for the environment
March 14, 2023
In the birthplace of the environmental justice movement, protesters march against the proposal of a PCB landfill in a predominantly Black neighborhood in Warren County, N.C., in 1982.
Past and present: Moving toward environmental justice
March 2, 2023
Visitors to Reynolda Gardens are treated to its colorful flowers and various plants.
A look into Reynolda Gardens’ past, present and future
March 2, 2023
From Exec: Celebrating our success and moving forward
From Exec: Celebrating our success and moving forward
March 16, 2023
Kenneth Townsend from the Office of Leadership and Character welcomes Bryan Stevenson to the Wait Chapel stage.
Editorial: Bryan Stevenson is right; we need to get proximate
March 2, 2023
The Rock, which is the center of MSUs campus, is converted to a memorial for the victims of the Feb. 13 students.
Editorial: We stand with MSU
February 24, 2023
Flags on Tribble Courtyard represent Americans struggling with mental health challenges.
Editorial: Mental Health week remains important
February 16, 2023
A.P. African American Studies, and education as a whole, are too important to be decided by politicians, the Editorial Committee writes.
Editorial: AP course underlies danger of academic censorship
February 13, 2023
Bar Refaeli attends a 2010 film festival with Leonardo DiCaprio, who is 10 years her senior.
Hollywood age gaps are not funny, they’re just weird
March 2, 2023
Yellow caution tape blocks off the scene of a shooting at Michigan State University.
The college experience no one asked for
March 2, 2023
The Spanish Parliament meets. Earlier this month, Spain passed the first menstrual leave law in Europe.
Spain’s menstrual leave law is significant
March 2, 2023
Fizz, and apps like it, allow students to make serious claims anonymously.
Fizz has bad Karma
February 28, 2023
Failure may seem daunting, but it is a part of college life, writes Lourdes Lopez.
Failure is inevitable in college, just don’t let it define you
February 28, 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
Damari Monsanto is helped off the field after sustaining an injury.
Damari Monsanto will have season-ending surgery
February 24, 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
Sam Hartman (No. 10 in white) is sacked by the Louisville defense.
Third-quarter collapse sends Louisville over Demon Deacons
October 31, 2022
The baseball team celebrates its 18-2 victory against Mount St. Marys on Friday afternoon.
Baseball sweeps doubleheader on way to 4-0 weekend
March 1, 2023
Wake Forest celebrates a Nick Kurtz grand slam in Fridays game against Youngstown State.
Baseball goes 4-0 in its opening homestand
February 21, 2023
Adam Cecere rounds third after hitting Wake Forests first home run of the year.
PHOTOS: Wake Forest takes down Youngstown State on opening day
February 20, 2023
Sophomore Rhett Lowder winds up to pitch during a game. Lowder received preseason All American honors by Baseball America.
All eyes on Omaha as WFU baseball kicks off this weekend
February 14, 2023
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
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
Defender Garrison Tubbs (No. 32 in black) makes a play on the ball.
Men’s soccer advances to ACC semifinals
November 9, 2022
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
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
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
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
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
Adam Coil, donning a mask and apron, poses during the COVID pandemic.
A COVID-19 Odyssey: constructing a new me
March 16, 2023
Encouraged to stay indoors, many turned to media to pass the time.
The media that got us through quarantine
March 16, 2023
On appreciating pop music
On appreciating pop music
March 15, 2023
Joe Goldberg is pictured in a trailer for Season 4.
‘You’ switches it up in its fourth season
March 15, 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
March 15, 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
Students exhibit Pro Humanitate ethos
October 29, 2020
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
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