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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
"Covers the campus like the magnolias"

Old Gold & Black
"Covers the campus like the magnolias"

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Samantha Wexler

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Wexler with the Demon Deacon before the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions.

Senior discusses Wake Forest sports

Samantha Wexler, Senior Writer
April 29, 2021
Tom Brady & the Bucs celebrate Super Bowl win

Tom Brady & the Bucs celebrate Super Bowl win

Samantha Wexler, Staff Writer
February 22, 2021
Sarah Fuller pictured in the locker room before the game (Photo courtesy of Twitter)

Ladies in the game

Samantha Wexler, Staff Writer
December 16, 2020
The state of college football...take two

The state of college football…take two

Samantha Wexler
October 8, 2020
MBB: ACC coaches exploring expanded tourney

MBB: ACC coaches exploring expanded tourney

Samantha Wexler, Staff Writer
September 17, 2020
College football season begins with a bang

College football season begins with a bang

Samantha Wexler
September 3, 2020
Demon Deacons look to tear up the links this fall

Demon Deacons look to tear up the links this fall

Samantha Wexler
September 3, 2020
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Coronavirus Shuts Down XFL For Good

Samantha Wexler
April 13, 2020
Senior Spotlight: Mens Golf

Senior Spotlight: Men’s Golf

Samantha Wexler
March 29, 2020
Senior Spotlight: Womens Golf

Senior Spotlight: Women’s Golf

Samantha Wexler
March 29, 2020
NCAA Works To Find Path Forward

NCAA Works To Find Path Forward

Samantha Wexler
March 23, 2020
NFL Looks To 2020 Season

NFL Looks To 2020 Season

Samantha Wexler
March 21, 2020
The seats are empty at the Amway Center in Orlando, home of the NBAÂ’s Orlando Magic, on Thursday, March 12, 2020. The NBA has suspended the season due to the coronavirus -- as have other sports. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel/TNS)

NBA Spurs Other Leagues Into Cancellation

Samantha Wexler
March 18, 2020
GREENSBORO, NORTH CAROLINA - MARCH 12: The Florida State Seminoles, lead by Head coach Leonard Hamilton (L), are presented with the regular season trophy following the cancelation of the remainder of the 2020 Mens ACC Basketball Tournament at Greensboro Coliseum on March 12, 2020 in Greensboro, North Carolina. The cancelation is due to concerns over the possible spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). (Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images/TNS)

ACC Tournament Cut Short Amid COVID-19 Concerns

Samantha Wexler
March 16, 2020
Women’s Basketball Looks Towards ACC Tourney

Women’s Basketball Looks Towards ACC Tourney

Samantha Wexler
March 5, 2020
Running Hopefuls Compete For Spots In 5,000-Meter

Running Hopefuls Compete For Spots In 5,000-Meter

Samantha Wexler
March 5, 2020
Deacon Spotlight: Tyler Witt

Deacon Spotlight: Tyler Witt

Samantha Wexler
February 27, 2020
Emma Coburn, left, of the U.S. battles Kenyas Hyvin Kiyeng Jepkemoi for the silver and bronze medal on the last lap of the 3,000-meter steeplechase on Monday, Aug. 15, 2016 at the Rio 2016 Olympics in Brazil. (Wally Skalij/Los Angeles Times/TNS)

Hopefuls To Compete For Spot In Steeplechase

Samantha Wexler
February 27, 2020
Winslows Charly Dutton competes in the 4x800 relay at the Olympic/Tri County Conference Meet. Toms River, NJ. Saturday, January 11, 2020.

Olympic Hopefuls To Compete In 10,000-Meter Run

Samantha Wexler
February 20, 2020
Deacon Spotlight: Adriana Piekarewicz

Deacon Spotlight: Adriana Piekarewicz

Samantha Wexler
February 20, 2020
Runners Compete To Join Team USA In Tokyo

Runners Compete To Join Team USA In Tokyo

Samantha Wexler
February 13, 2020
Deacon Spotlight: Alex Sharp

Deacon Spotlight: Alex Sharp

Samantha Wexler
February 13, 2020
Womens Tennis Starts Season Strong

Women’s Tennis Starts Season Strong

Samantha Wexler
February 6, 2020
Deacs 2020 Football Schedule Is Released

Deacs’ 2020 Football Schedule Is Released

Samantha Wexler
January 30, 2020
Deacon Spotlight: Bobby Seymour

Deacon Spotlight: Bobby Seymour

Samantha Wexler
January 30, 2020
Hoover Looks To Guide Team To Tournament

Hoover Looks To Guide Team To Tournament

Samantha Wexler
January 23, 2020
Photo courtesy of Wake Forest Athletic Communications

Two Demon Deacons Selected In 2020 MLS Draft

Samantha Wexler
January 16, 2020
Take Me Out To The (Foot)ball Game: Deacs Arrive In NYC For The New Era Pinstripe Bowl

Take Me Out To The (Foot)ball Game: Deacs Arrive In NYC For The New Era Pinstripe Bowl

Samantha Wexler
December 28, 2019
Deacs Fare Well At ACC Championships

Deacs Fare Well At ACC Championships

Samantha Wexler
November 7, 2019
Wake Forest Universitys Demon Deacon spends some time with his fans Tuesday, November 28, 2017.

Guha Rajan: Mathematical Business

Samantha Wexler
May 3, 2019
WFU School of Business. 9/1/17

Blake Wynveen: Business & Enterprise Management

Samantha Wexler
May 3, 2019
Deacs Capture Two ACC Championships

Deacs Capture Two ACC Championships

Samantha Wexler
April 25, 2019
Spotlight: John Currie

Spotlight: John Currie

Samantha Wexler
April 18, 2019
Spotlight: Zach Murphy

Spotlight: Zach Murphy

Samantha Wexler
April 11, 2019
Kupcho Makes History In Augusta

Kupcho Makes History In Augusta

Samantha Wexler
April 11, 2019
Wake Forest Athletics Director Ron Wellman poses for a portrait in front of the Demon Deacon statue at Deacon Tower on Wednesday, September 4, 2013.

Spotlight: Ron Wellman

Samantha Wexler
April 4, 2019
Womens Golf Rewriting History Book So Far

Women’s Golf Rewriting History Book So Far

Samantha Wexler
April 4, 2019
Spotlight: Borna Gojo

Spotlight: Borna Gojo

Samantha Wexler
March 28, 2019
Wake Forest Tennis Trouncing The ACC So Far

Wake Forest Tennis Trouncing The ACC So Far

Samantha Wexler
March 28, 2019
Spotlight: Robert Heppenstall

Spotlight: Robert Heppenstall

Samantha Wexler
March 21, 2019
Spotlight: Jake Benzinger

Spotlight: Jake Benzinger

Samantha Wexler
March 7, 2019
Spotlight: Alva Hicks

Spotlight: Alva Hicks

Samantha Wexler
February 28, 2019
Heppenstall Highlights ACC Indoor Championships

Heppenstall Highlights ACC Indoor Championships

Samantha Wexler
February 28, 2019
A Tale Of Two Different Documentaries

A Tale Of Two Different Documentaries

Samantha Wexler
February 21, 2019
Florida Panthers goaltender James Reimer (34) fights the puck against the Buffalo Sabres at the BB&T Center in Sunrise, Fla., on Tuesday, Feb., 19, 2019. The Panthers won, 4-2. (Charles Trainor Jr./Miami Herald/TNS)

NHL: Competition Heats Up For Playoff Crunch

Samantha Wexler
February 21, 2019
The Wake Forest Demon Deacons played host to the North Carolina Tar Heels in ACC womens tennis action at the Wake Forest Tennis Center on March 29, 2017 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. The Tar Heels defeated the Demon Deacons 6-1. (Brian Westerholt/Sports On Film)

Spotlight: Emma Davis

Samantha Wexler
February 21, 2019
Spotlight: Eric Bae

Spotlight: Eric Bae

Samantha Wexler
February 14, 2019
Columbus Blue Jackets right wing Josh Anderson (77) skates around Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) during the third period on Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2019 of at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio. (Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch/TNS)

NHL: Teams Begin To Battle For A Playoff Spot

Samantha Wexler
February 14, 2019
AAF Makes Promising Debut With First Game

AAF Makes Promising Debut With First Game

Samantha Wexler
February 14, 2019
Spring Season Looks Bright For The Deacons

Spring Season Looks Bright For The Deacons

Samantha Wexler
February 7, 2019
Spotlight: Morgan McSweeney

Spotlight: Morgan McSweeney

Samantha Wexler
February 7, 2019
Tampa Bay Lightning center Steven Stamkos , seen celebrating his Dec. 10 hat trick, is playing some of his best hockey.[DIRK SHADD | Times]

NHL: State Of The League At The All-Star Break

Samantha Wexler
January 31, 2019
Spotlight: Jennifer Kupcho

Spotlight: Jennifer Kupcho

Samantha Wexler
January 31, 2019
Spotlight: Petros Chrysochos

Spotlight: Petros Chrysochos

Samantha Wexler
January 24, 2019
Demon Deacons Place Sixth In Directors Cup

Demon Deacons Place Sixth In Director’s Cup

Samantha Wexler
January 24, 2019
Spotlight: Gina Conti

Spotlight: Gina Conti

Samantha Wexler
January 17, 2019
Photo courtesy of Wake Forest Footballs public Twitter account

Deacons Defeat Memphis In Birmingham Bowl

Samantha Wexler
December 24, 2018
Birmingham Bowl: What To Expect When The Deacons Take On Memphis

Birmingham Bowl: What To Expect When The Deacons Take On Memphis

Samantha Wexler
December 16, 2018
How Wake Forest And The ACC Fared In Bowl Selection

How Wake Forest And The ACC Fared In Bowl Selection

Samantha Wexler
December 6, 2018
Third Year Is The Charm For Clawsons Deacons

Third Year Is The Charm For Clawson’s Deacons

Samantha Wexler
November 29, 2018
Spotlight: Jule Grashoff

Spotlight: Jule Grashoff

Samantha Wexler
November 15, 2018
Running Community Addresses Womens Safety

Running Community Addresses Women’s Safety

Samantha Wexler
November 15, 2018
Field Hockey Makes Big Run In ACC Tournament

Field Hockey Makes Big Run In ACC Tournament

Samantha Wexler
November 8, 2018
The Wolves Portrays Adolescence

“The Wolves” Portrays Adolescence

Samantha Wexler
November 1, 2018
The Chicago Blackhawks Jonathan Toews (19) talks with teammate Dominik Kahun (24) during the second period against the Anaheim Ducks at the United Center in Chicago on Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2018. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune/TNS)

NHL Is Off To A Roaring Start This Season

Samantha Wexler
October 25, 2018
Spotlight: Anne van Hoof

Spotlight: Anne van Hoof

Samantha Wexler
October 18, 2018
Spotlight: Omir Fernandez

Spotlight: Omir Fernandez

Samantha Wexler
October 4, 2018
The Wake Forest University Football Team takes on Boston College at BB&T Field, Thursday, September 13, 2018.

Sawvel Ousted Following Loss To Notre Dame

Samantha Wexler
September 23, 2018
Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin skates with the Stanley Cup after defeating the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 5 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on June 7, 2018. (John Crouch/Cal Sport Media/Zuma Press/TNS)

Four NHL Storylines To Watch This Season

Samantha Wexler
September 20, 2018
Wake Forest Womens Soccer Makes Waves

Wake Forest Women’s Soccer Makes Waves

Samantha Wexler
September 13, 2018
(Boston, MA, 02/13/18) Boston Bruins Riley Nash, right, is congratulated by teammates Charlie McAvoy, left, and Tim Schaller (59) after Nash scored against the Calgary Flames during the second period of an NHL hockey game at TD Garden in Boston on Tuesday, February 13, 2018. Staff photo by Christopher Evans

NHL Preview: What To Look For This Season

Samantha Wexler
September 6, 2018
Deacon Football: Predictions For This Fall Season

Deacon Football: Predictions For This Fall Season

Samantha Wexler
August 30, 2018
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First Round of NHL Playoffs Proves Exciting

Samantha Wexler
April 26, 2018
Max Faulkner/Fort Worth Star-Telegram/TNS

Young Quarterbacks in NFL Draft Will be Stars

Samantha Wexler
April 19, 2018
John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune/TNS

Touching Sports Moments that Make you Smile

Samantha Wexler
April 5, 2018
Abby Drey/Centre Daily Times/TNS

The Best of College Football Prepares for the NFL Draft

Samantha Wexler
March 29, 2018
Anthony Souffle/Minneapolis Star Tribune/TNS

Teams Emerge in Both Divisions Before NHL Playoffs

Samantha Wexler
March 22, 2018
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