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President Wente addresses the university community from the fourth floor of the Sutton Center.
Wente delivers annual presidential address
November 30, 2022
The CareYaya startup team meets.
Healthcare service CareYaya expands to WFU
November 30, 2022
A Wake Forest University Police vehicle is parked outside of Truist Field.
Trespassing suspect worked for campus dining, WFUPD major says
November 30, 2022
Students march around Hearn Plaza at an Aug. 28, 2021 protest concerning sexual violence.
‘We have work to do:’ Campus Climate Survey data released
November 22, 2022
Various signs promoting candidates running for local office are placed outside the Forsyth County Government Center, which served as an early voting site in downtown Winston-Salem.
A look at voter turnout in Forsyth County
November 16, 2022
Alice Hauser is one of 32 Americans who has received the prestigious Rhodes Scholarship this year.
Deacon Profile: Alice Hauser
December 1, 2022
Caleb Strickler poses with the head of the Demon Deacon costume.
Unmasking the Demon Deacon: Caleb Strickler
November 30, 2022
Aaron Hardwick, Wake Forests new orchestra director, poses with his baton.
Deacon Profile: Aaron Hardwick
November 28, 2022
Members of the club sip tea at High Climate Tea, a teahouse in Asheville, on Nov. 6. They also visited Dobra Tea, a nearby teahouse in the same city.
Meet the World Tea Association
November 17, 2022
The Last Resort includes both an indoor bar and nightclub dance floor, and an outdoor “tiki bar” and patio.
A look behind the scenes of Last Resort
November 16, 2022
A Native American Heritage Month flyer shows the Should We Go to Hawaii talk.
Tohi Talk asks: ‘Should we go to Hawaii?’
November 21, 2022
Deforestation has ravaged the Amazon rainforest in most South American countries with a stake in the land, including Peru (above), Brazil, and Ecuador. Environmental experts predict that president-elect Lula will focus on decreasing logging in Brazil.
Brazilian election delivers change for the Amazon
November 16, 2022
The graduate cohort draws heavily on the book All We Can Save.
Graduate cohort focuses on eco-justice
October 31, 2022
Students dress in sustainable Halloween costumes.
Making Halloween fashion more sustainable
October 26, 2022
Indigenous Peoples Day events at Wake Forest honor Indigenous teachings and sustainability practices.
Fostering connections on Indigenous Peoples Day
October 19, 2022
Wait Chapel is lit blue to support the University of Virginia. (Aine Pierre/OGB)
UVA, we stand with you
November 17, 2022
The Old Gold & Black has published for 106 years, in no small part due to a country and a university that respects the freedom of the press.
Editorial: (Don’t) stop the presses
November 3, 2022
A voting location at the First Assembly Church makes early voting easily accessible to Wake Forest students.
Editorial: Vote! Vote! Vote!
October 20, 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
The Old Gold & Blacks favicon logo
From the editor: A new tradition
August 25, 2022
An Old Gold & Black investigation reveals that many students do not feel safe on campus.
‘I do not feel safe:’ A deep dive into Wake Forest campus safety
December 1, 2022
A protest on Aug. 28, 2021 led to increased conversations around sexual violence on campus.
The brutal aftermath of a sexual assault at Wake Forest
November 30, 2022
A college student falls asleep on their textbook.
Is sleep the key to a better college life?
November 21, 2022
Joe Biden, who recently pardoned those convicted of federal marijuana offenses, speaks at a White House conference.
Biden’s pardon shows promise
November 2, 2022
Advocates for affirmative action protest outside of the U.S. Supreme Court building.
SCOTUS must uphold affirmative action
November 2, 2022
Tyree Appleby controls the ball en route to a 32-point performance in Madison, WI.
Appleby shines as Wake Forest stuns Wisconsin in Madison
November 30, 2022
Tyree Appleby (No. 1 in white) jumps to shoot a layup.
PHOTOS: Demon Deacons take down Georgia 81-71
November 12, 2022
Bobi Klintman (No. 34 in white) handles the ball in the Wake Forest offensive zone.
Men’s basketball opens season with win over Fairfield
November 11, 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 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
Sam Hartmans 313 passing yards lead the Demon Deacons to a 43-15 win over Boston College.
Demon Deacons earn second ACC victory against Boston College
October 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
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
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 16, 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
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 20, 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
The powerful Sridevi plays the role of Shashi in “English Vinglish”, displaying her confidence and strength when she arrives in Central Park in New York City.
Exploring the magic of Bollywood
December 1, 2022
Un Verano Sin Ti is an amazing listen.
Album of the year: ‘Un Verano Sin Ti’
November 30, 2022
George Saunders writes devastatingly simple stories, but there is usually hidden meaning beneath.
How George Saunders breaks your heart
November 29, 2022
Drake (right) performs with 21 Savage (left).
Drake returns to form in ‘Her Loss’
November 21, 2022
Takeoff raps on stage in an Atlanta Braves cap.
A tribute to Takeoff
November 21, 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
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
The Outside In: War in Ukraine
The Outside In: War in Ukraine
April 11, 2022
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Four Years of Reporting on Wake Forest Sports

Four Years of Reporting on Wake Forest Sports

December 15, 2017
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Demon Deacons take down Fighting Illini

December 3, 2017
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Demon Deacons down Hoyas at Spry Stadium

November 17, 2017
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Deacon Spotlight: Isla Bint

November 10, 2017
Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports

Deacons seek vengeance against Cardinals

October 26, 2017
Photo courtesy of Wake Forest Athletic communications

Men’s basketball aims to improve upon last year’s success

October 19, 2017
Lindsay Moran/Old Gold & Black

Demon Deacons axed by Seminoles, fall to 4-1

October 6, 2017
Brian Westerholt/Sports on Film

Demon Deacons drop Tigers as ACC play ramps up

September 28, 2017
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Wake Forest takes down Pittsburgh at home

September 21, 2017
Photo courtesy of Wake Forest Athletic Communications

Deacon field hockey tops Ohio State, North Carolina

September 14, 2017
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Football team faces challenging second half of season

September 7, 2017
Brian Westerholt/Sports on Film

Demon Deacon football predictions for 2017

September 1, 2017
Anna Gustin: Japanese

Anna Gustin: Japanese

April 27, 2017
Margie Feng: French

Margie Feng: French

April 27, 2017
Deacon Spotlight: Mens golf Head Coach Jerry Haas

Deacon Spotlight: Men’s golf Head Coach Jerry Haas

April 20, 2017
Spotlight: Robert Heppenstall

Spotlight: Robert Heppenstall

April 13, 2017
Deacon Spotlight: Jonathan Pryor

Deacon Spotlight: Jonathan Pryor

March 30, 2017
Deacons drop Yellow Jackets, fall to Fighting Irish

Deacons drop Yellow Jackets, fall to Fighting Irish

February 10, 2017
Spotlight: Hunter Roberts

Spotlight: Hunter Roberts

February 10, 2017
Deacon Spotlight: mens soccer Head Coach Bobby Muuss

Deacon Spotlight: men’s soccer Head Coach Bobby Muuss

February 3, 2017
Sawvel steps in as defensive coordinator

Sawvel steps in as defensive coordinator

January 26, 2017
Deacons look to build during Spring season

Deacons look to build during Spring season

January 20, 2017
Four takeaways from win over Hurricanes

Four takeaways from win over Hurricanes

January 20, 2017
Football finishes tumultuous season as champions

Football finishes tumultuous season as champions

January 12, 2017
Wake Forest beats Temple 34-26

Wake Forest beats Temple 34-26

December 27, 2016

Wake Forest fans looking forward to today’s game

December 27, 2016
Breaking: Former Wake Forest assistant football coach leaked gameplans for two years

Breaking: Former Wake Forest assistant football coach leaked gameplans for two years

December 13, 2016
Deacons prepare for No. 23 Temple in Military Bowl

Deacons prepare for No. 23 Temple in Military Bowl

December 8, 2016
Demon Deacons move to 7-2 on the season

Demon Deacons move to 7-2 on the season

December 8, 2016
Men’s basketball meeting expectations early in year

Men’s basketball meeting expectations early in year

December 3, 2016
Spotlight: John Collins

Spotlight: John Collins

December 3, 2016
Spotlight: Alec Ferrell

Spotlight: Alec Ferrell

November 17, 2016
Nicola Pluta (34) of the Wake Forest Demon Deacons pushes the ball up the field during first half action against the Virginia Cavaliers in semi-final action at the 2016 ACC Field Hockey Championship at Kentner Stadium on November 4, 2016 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. The Cavaliers defeated the Demon Deacons 3-2 in overtime. (Brian Westerholt/Sports On Film)

Demon Deacons fall to Virginia in ACC Semifinals

November 10, 2016
Spotlight: John Wolford

Spotlight: John Wolford

November 10, 2016
The Wake Forest Demon Deacons played host to the Duke Blue Devils in ACC field hockey action at Kentner Stadium on October 14, 2016 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. The Blue Devils defeated the Demon Deacons 2-1. (Brian Westerholt/Sports On Film)

Field Hockey finishes regular season with confidence

November 3, 2016
Spotlight: Jon Bakero

Spotlight: Jon Bakero

November 3, 2016

Spotlight: Duke Ejiofor

October 20, 2016
Spotlight: Kylie Long

Spotlight: Kylie Long

October 13, 2016
Women’s basketball looking to build on returnees

Women’s basketball looking to build on returnees

October 6, 2016
Spotlight: Madi Julius

Spotlight: Madi Julius

October 6, 2016
Demon Deacons remain optimistic at 4-1

Demon Deacons remain optimistic at 4-1

October 6, 2016
Spotlight: Alexis Franco & Courtney Meredith

Spotlight: Alexis Franco & Courtney Meredith

September 22, 2016
Men’s tennis eager to build on last season

Men’s tennis eager to build on last season

September 22, 2016
Spotlight: Maddie Huster

Spotlight: Maddie Huster

September 15, 2016
Men’s soccer stumbles in final game of homestand

Men’s soccer stumbles in final game of homestand

September 15, 2016
Women’s soccer continues to steamroll foes

Women’s soccer continues to steamroll foes

September 8, 2016
Deacons escape Tulane Green Wave

Deacons escape Tulane Green Wave

September 8, 2016
Men’s soccer is finding defensive groove

Men’s soccer is finding defensive groove

September 8, 2016
Spotlight: Ian Harkes

Spotlight: Ian Harkes

September 1, 2016
Twumasi’s goal propels Wake Forest past Cal Poly

Twumasi’s goal propels Wake Forest past Cal Poly

September 1, 2016
Beat the hangover blues this semester

Beat the hangover blues this semester

August 24, 2016
Unholy error: skipping class

Unholy error: skipping class

August 24, 2016
Each brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise that will enrich our students learning experiences and contribute to our reputation as a top-tier business school, Dean Annette Ranft said.

Business school lacks environmental education

January 14, 2016
Photo courtesy of Wake Forest Athletic Communications

Jack Harrison signs with Adidas, turns pro

January 14, 2016
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Football team ends season with close loss to Duke

December 3, 2015
Brian Westerholt/Sports On Film

Spotlight: Ariel Stephenson

December 3, 2015
Photo courtesy of Wake Forest Athletic Communications

Irish get lucky, defeat Deacs 1-0

November 12, 2015
Photo courtesy of Wake Forest Athletics

Spotlight: Jennifer Kupcho

November 5, 2015
Jeremy Brevard/USA Today Sports

Football: Wake Forest embarrassed by Wolfpack

October 29, 2015
Photo courtesy of Wake Forest Athletics Communications

Spotlight: Valerie Dahmen

October 22, 2015
Photo courtesy of Wake Forest Athletic Communications

Spotlight: Dylan Intemann

August 27, 2015
Brian Westerholt/Sports on Film

Women’s Soccer: Wake starts hot

August 27, 2015
Men’s soccer preview Q&A

Men’s soccer preview Q&A

August 27, 2015
Photo courtesy of police.wfu.edu

Safety should always be your first priority

August 22, 2015
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