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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
Adam Levines texts reveal dark secrets.
Should Adam Levine still be loved?
September 30, 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
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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Wexler with the Demon Deacon before the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions.

Senior discusses Wake Forest sports

April 29, 2021
Tom Brady & the Bucs celebrate Super Bowl win

Tom Brady & the Bucs celebrate Super Bowl win

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

Ladies in the game

December 16, 2020
The state of college football...take two

The state of college football…take two

October 8, 2020
MBB: ACC coaches exploring expanded tourney

MBB: ACC coaches exploring expanded tourney

September 17, 2020
College football season begins with a bang

College football season begins with a bang

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

Demon Deacons look to tear up the links this fall

September 3, 2020
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Coronavirus Shuts Down XFL For Good

April 13, 2020
Senior Spotlight: Mens Golf

Senior Spotlight: Men’s Golf

March 29, 2020
Senior Spotlight: Womens Golf

Senior Spotlight: Women’s Golf

March 29, 2020
NCAA Works To Find Path Forward

NCAA Works To Find Path Forward

March 23, 2020
NFL Looks To 2020 Season

NFL Looks To 2020 Season

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

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

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

Women’s Basketball Looks Towards ACC Tourney

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

Running Hopefuls Compete For Spots In 5,000-Meter

March 5, 2020
Deacon Spotlight: Tyler Witt

Deacon Spotlight: Tyler Witt

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

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

February 20, 2020
Deacon Spotlight: Adriana Piekarewicz

Deacon Spotlight: Adriana Piekarewicz

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

Runners Compete To Join Team USA In Tokyo

February 13, 2020
Deacon Spotlight: Alex Sharp

Deacon Spotlight: Alex Sharp

February 13, 2020
Womens Tennis Starts Season Strong

Women’s Tennis Starts Season Strong

February 6, 2020
Deacs 2020 Football Schedule Is Released

Deacs’ 2020 Football Schedule Is Released

January 30, 2020
Deacon Spotlight: Bobby Seymour

Deacon Spotlight: Bobby Seymour

January 30, 2020
Hoover Looks To Guide Team To Tournament

Hoover Looks To Guide Team To Tournament

January 23, 2020
Photo courtesy of Wake Forest Athletic Communications

Two Demon Deacons Selected In 2020 MLS Draft

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

December 28, 2019
Deacs Fare Well At ACC Championships

Deacs Fare Well At ACC Championships

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

Guha Rajan: Mathematical Business

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

Blake Wynveen: Business & Enterprise Management

May 3, 2019
Deacs Capture Two ACC Championships

Deacs Capture Two ACC Championships

April 25, 2019
Spotlight: John Currie

Spotlight: John Currie

April 18, 2019
Spotlight: Zach Murphy

Spotlight: Zach Murphy

April 11, 2019
Kupcho Makes History In Augusta

Kupcho Makes History In Augusta

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

April 4, 2019
Womens Golf Rewriting History Book So Far

Women’s Golf Rewriting History Book So Far

April 4, 2019
Spotlight: Borna Gojo

Spotlight: Borna Gojo

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

Wake Forest Tennis Trouncing The ACC So Far

March 28, 2019
Spotlight: Robert Heppenstall

Spotlight: Robert Heppenstall

March 21, 2019
Spotlight: Jake Benzinger

Spotlight: Jake Benzinger

March 7, 2019
Spotlight: Alva Hicks

Spotlight: Alva Hicks

February 28, 2019
Heppenstall Highlights ACC Indoor Championships

Heppenstall Highlights ACC Indoor Championships

February 28, 2019
A Tale Of Two Different Documentaries

A Tale Of Two Different Documentaries

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

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

February 21, 2019
Spotlight: Eric Bae

Spotlight: Eric Bae

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

February 14, 2019
AAF Makes Promising Debut With First Game

AAF Makes Promising Debut With First Game

February 14, 2019
Spring Season Looks Bright For The Deacons

Spring Season Looks Bright For The Deacons

February 7, 2019
Spotlight: Morgan McSweeney

Spotlight: Morgan McSweeney

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

January 31, 2019
Spotlight: Jennifer Kupcho

Spotlight: Jennifer Kupcho

January 31, 2019
Spotlight: Petros Chrysochos

Spotlight: Petros Chrysochos

January 24, 2019
Demon Deacons Place Sixth In Directors Cup

Demon Deacons Place Sixth In Director’s Cup

January 24, 2019
Spotlight: Gina Conti

Spotlight: Gina Conti

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

Deacons Defeat Memphis In Birmingham Bowl

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

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

How Wake Forest And The ACC Fared In Bowl Selection

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

Third Year Is The Charm For Clawson’s Deacons

November 29, 2018
Spotlight: Jule Grashoff

Spotlight: Jule Grashoff

November 15, 2018
Running Community Addresses Womens Safety

Running Community Addresses Women’s Safety

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

Field Hockey Makes Big Run In ACC Tournament

November 8, 2018
The Wolves Portrays Adolescence

“The Wolves” Portrays Adolescence

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

October 25, 2018
Spotlight: Anne van Hoof

Spotlight: Anne van Hoof

October 18, 2018
Spotlight: Omir Fernandez

Spotlight: Omir Fernandez

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

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

September 20, 2018
Wake Forest Womens Soccer Makes Waves

Wake Forest Women’s Soccer Makes Waves

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

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

Deacon Football: Predictions For This Fall Season

August 30, 2018
Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times/TNS

First Round of NHL Playoffs Proves Exciting

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

Young Quarterbacks in NFL Draft Will be Stars

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

Touching Sports Moments that Make you Smile

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

The Best of College Football Prepares for the NFL Draft

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

Teams Emerge in Both Divisions Before NHL Playoffs

March 22, 2018
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