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The annual party so dear is a highlight of Homecoming.
Homecoming festivities spread joy
September 22, 2022
Signs reading No New Student Housing in Oak Crest have appeared on Polo Road.
Wake Forest students are advised to be more respectful to their neighbors
September 21, 2022
Wake Forest fell one ranking from last years ranking of 28.
Wake Forest University ranks 29th among national universities
September 20, 2022
Deacs Decide and the Office of Civic and Community Engagement hope students will turn out to the polls this midterm season.
Here’s what you need to know about registering to vote
September 20, 2022
Multiple signatories to the faculty groups letter mentioned Wake Forests motto: Pro Humanitate (for humanity).
Faculty group calls for contract workers to be paid a living wage
September 18, 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
Queen Elizabeth II lies in state in London.
Abroad in London, Wake Forest students get a front row seat to history
September 25, 2022
David Link tends to his bees at Campus Garden.
Pollen, pollinators and people
September 22, 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
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
A photo of a football lineup near Wake Forests endzone
Griffis shines as Wake Forest sails past VMI
September 2, 2022
A photograph of Sam Hartman, #10 in white, in the pocket.
With or without QB1, the show must go on
August 25, 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
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 three soccer players in white jerseys celebrating a goal
Men’s soccer opens its season with two home wins
August 30, 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
Prarthna Batra, originally from New Delhi, India, writes about her first month and a half at Wake Forest.
Life Through the Lens: Prarthna Batra
September 29, 2022
What I Talk About When I Talk About Running is an inspiring read.
Taking inspiration from ‘What I Talk About When I Talk About Running’
September 28, 2022
Emma Chamberlain has gained fame from her YouTube channel.
Analyzing Emma Chamberlain’s successful rebrand
September 28, 2022
Students order at Camino Bakery, located in ZSR Library.
Quick! Which is better: Camino or Starbucks?
September 23, 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
September 22, 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
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
Letter to the Editor: Alumnus Provides Advice to Graduating Seniors
Letter to the Editor: Alumnus Provides Advice to Graduating Seniors
May 19, 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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November 10, 2017
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Demon Deacon baseball schedule announced

September 21, 2017
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Vintage Sofa Bar opens up downtown

September 21, 2017
The logo of the lilting banshees: a silhouette of The Thinker in a jesters cap against a yellow background.

Lilting Banshees kick off school year

September 1, 2017
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An open letter to the class of 2021

August 26, 2017
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The case for joining a Greek organization on campus

August 26, 2017
Branden Cook: Theater

Branden Cook: Theater

April 27, 2017
Rachel Simmons: Math Business

Rachel Simmons: Math Business

April 27, 2017
Luisa Fernandez: Health and Exercise Science

Luisa Fernandez: Health and Exercise Science

April 27, 2017
David Brinsky: German

David Brinsky: German

April 27, 2017
An open letter to the Class of 2017

An open letter to the Class of 2017

April 27, 2017
No. 17 ranked Deacs catch momentum

No. 17 ranked Deacs catch momentum

April 6, 2017
University to outsource more janitors to Budd Group

University to outsource more janitors to Budd Group

March 30, 2017
Jon Meacham named as 2017 Commencement speaker

Jon Meacham named as 2017 Commencement speaker

March 23, 2017
Concerns arise over funding of Eudaimonia Institute

Concerns arise over funding of Eudaimonia Institute

March 23, 2017
Wake Forest announces Commencement speaker

Wake Forest announces Commencement speaker

March 21, 2017

Administration shares approach to unrecognized fraternities

February 24, 2017
WFU commemorates Angelou’s legacy

WFU commemorates Angelou’s legacy

February 24, 2017
Inside the Uncommon Grounds

Inside the “Uncommon Grounds”

January 26, 2017
Film uncovers realities of North Carolinas past

Film uncovers realities of North Carolina’s past

January 20, 2017
Lochte should be punished, not celebrated

Lochte should be punished, not celebrated

September 8, 2016
“Cursed Child” is missing the magic

“Cursed Child” is missing the magic

September 8, 2016
Volleyball team sets goal to gain “respect”

Volleyball team sets goal to gain “respect”

September 1, 2016

Zick’s adds variety to classic options

September 1, 2016
What the brochures don’t tell you...

What the brochures don’t tell you…

August 24, 2016
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Eboo Patel to give 2016 Commencement address

April 16, 2016
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Innovation Quarter Expanding

March 20, 2016
Spotlight: Stuart Fairchild

Spotlight: Stuart Fairchild

February 29, 2016
Tedx event sparks conversation on global issues

Tedx event sparks conversation on global issues

February 25, 2016
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Experts debate party ideologies

February 18, 2016
Campus CMT handles unexpected emergencies

Campus CMT handles unexpected emergencies

February 11, 2016
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Deacon Profile: Jessica Richard

January 14, 2016
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Downtown gains renowned hotdog restaurant

December 3, 2015
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Campus mourns the loss of Jordan Bayer

November 12, 2015
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WSPD bike patrol secures downtown

October 22, 2015
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Campus hosts Habitat for Humanity build

October 15, 2015
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How to tailgate the Wake Forest way

August 22, 2015
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Create a personalized dorm room

August 22, 2015
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