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A Wake Forest University Police vehicle is parked outside of Truist Field.
Campus police undergoes accreditation process
June 25, 2022
The Womens Center logo, which features a tree with golden leaves.
Wake Forest names new Women’s Center director
June 21, 2022
A photo with a superimposed rainbow background. #LGBTQ@WFU and, on the next line, The WFU LGBTQ+ Center, are written over the image.
LGBTQ+ Center announces staffing changes
June 21, 2022
Coronavirus and DNA, virus mutation. New variant and strain of SARS CoV 2. Microscopic view. 3D rendering
Wake Forest announces COVID-19 policies for Fall 2022
June 17, 2022
Korean War veteran James Brown (center) stands with his legal team, 2022 WFU Law graduates William Crotty (left) and Ashley Willard (right).
With help from WFU law students, a Korean War soldier will finally receive his purple heart
June 2, 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
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
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
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
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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Four Years of Reporting on Wake Forest Sports

Four Years of Reporting on Wake Forest Sports

December 15, 2017
Betsy Mann/Old Gold & Black

Demon Deacons take down Fighting Illini

December 3, 2017
Photo courtesy of Wake Forest athletic communications

Demon Deacons down Hoyas at Spry Stadium

November 17, 2017
Photo courtesy of Wake Forest Athletic Communications

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 28, 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
Ken Bennett/Wake Forest University

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
Timothy Valshtein/Old Gold & Black

Football team ends season with close loss to Duke

December 4, 2015
Brian Westerholt/Sports On Film

Spotlight: Ariel Stephenson

December 4, 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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