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The Judiciary Committee of Student Government poses for a picture. Connor Dier (leftmost) will not serve as a justice, Aman Khemlani (front left) will serve as chief justice pro tempore, Alondra Janicek (front right) will serve as chief justice. Associate justices will be Joey Crane (back center) and Jeffrey Ayako (back right).
Student Government establishes Student Organization Judicial Assembly
February 1, 2023
Flowers sit outside of Star Ballroom Dance Studio in Monterey Park, Calif.
Asian students reckon with shootings during the Lunar New Year
February 1, 2023
Assistant Vice President for Health and Wellbeing Dr. Warrenetta Mann (right) speaks with attendees at a Jan. 24 kick-off event.
University launches “We are Wake” initiative
January 30, 2023
The $30.7 million grant will cover a five-year period.
Program for Leadership and Character receives $30.7 million
January 30, 2023
Piedmont Environmental Alliance Education Coordinator Christopher Perdomo watches as an elementary student powers light bulbs by riding a bike.
Wake Forest hosts MLK Day read-in
January 27, 2023
CC Carjaval poses with her seeing-eye dog.
Deacon Profile: CC Carjaval
February 3, 2023
Across the country, ChatGPT sparks discussion about the role of AI in education.
ChatGPT threatens academic status quo
February 1, 2023
Members of the archery club practice at Waterfall Field near Reynolda Village.
Keeping a bullseye on Archery Club
January 26, 2023
Feldman, a senior Stamps Scholar, wants to work with the U.S. government for his career.
Deacon Profile: Tal Feldman
January 18, 2023
Wake Forest professor Dr. Cynthia Gendrich, with the assistance of Michles, directed a performance of Up and Away designed to be accessible to autistic theatergoers.
Wake Forest student makes theater more accessible
January 18, 2023
A haze of smoke from the Weaver Fire covers the quad.
Looking back, moving forward: One year after the Weaver Fire
February 1, 2023
Trash cans line an area behind Reynolda Hall.
Chronicling the journey of Wake Forest’s trash
January 31, 2023
Earth Sage is divided into multiple sections — laundry, kitchen, cleaning, beauty and health are all broken down into specific shelves and spaces within the store.
Explore Earth Sage, Winston-Salem’s first refill, low-waste shop
January 24, 2023
Despite efforts to decrease their impact on the planet, many grocery stores, like Publix, still use plastic bags.
How eco-friendly is your favorite Winston-Salem grocery store?
January 13, 2023
The Office of Sustainability and Campus Gardens have created lots of programming for the Spring 2023 semester.
Sustainable events in the new year
January 12, 2023
Mourners gather in Half Moon Bay to commemorate the lives of those who died in a Jan. 23 mass shooting.
Editorial: We must support the WFU Asian community
February 2, 2023
Editor-in-Chief Connor McNeely is pictured outside of the Old Gold & Black office.
A goodbye from the editor
December 20, 2022
Wait Chapel is lit blue to support the University of Virginia. (Aine Pierre/OGB)
UVA, we stand with you
November 17, 2022
The OGBs recent coverage on sexual assault and campus safety displays a failure of memory and a lack of intention, writes campus life fellow Bea Pearson (22).
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
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis blocking of AP African American Studies shows he has politicized education, writes Dillon Clark.
Florida’s education standards are steeped in hypocrisy
February 1, 2023
Films like Good Will Hunting could be tainted by the involvement of figures like Harvey Weinstein, but sometimes, you can just enjoy art, writes Conor Metzger.
Guilt should not dictate the enjoyment of art
January 19, 2023
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
Tyree Appleby leaps toward the basket in a loss against Duke Tuesday.
Duke claims revenge game against men’s basketball
February 3, 2023
Damari Monsanto attempts to block a shot. His 25 points kept Wake Forest in the game.
Can men’s basketball still make the dance?
February 2, 2023
Cameron Hildreth shoots a contested layup.
Demon Deacons lose late lead against NC State
January 29, 2023
Cameron Hildreth falls to the floor on offense against NC State.
Men’s basketball loses two heartbreakers
January 29, 2023
Cameron Hildreth shoots a jumper.
PHOTOS: Men’s basketball loses its third straight
January 29, 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
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
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 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
Two characters from The Last of Us travel through the snow.
HBO’s ‘The Last of Us’ captures the magic of the hit game
February 1, 2023
A popular subreddit discusses solipsism.
Being watched, feeling solipsistic
February 1, 2023
The members of boygenius mimic Nirvana.
Stop calling boygenius a girl group
February 1, 2023
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Conceptualizing Indie Sleaze
January 30, 2023
Lets Start Here takes inspiration from Pink Floyd.
The dark side of the boat: reviewing Lil Yachty’s Pink Floyd-inspired album
January 30, 2023
The OGBs recent coverage on sexual assault and campus safety displays a failure of memory and a lack of intention, writes campus life fellow Bea Pearson (22).
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
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Selinna Tran

Selinna Tran, Print Managing Editor

Selinna Tran is a senior studying Computer Science and Environmental Studies. If she isn't reading or painting, she’s listening to The Strokes while writing salaciously opinionated articles (for the Life section).
All content by Selinna Tran
Subversive fashion relies on the basics, and, as Wyla Solsbery writes, it may be the future of high fashion.

[Photo] Subversive basics may be the future of high fashion

January 18, 2023
The OGBs recent coverage on sexual assault and campus safety displays a failure of memory and a lack of intention, writes campus life fellow Bea Pearson (22).

“Letters Left Unanswered”: A short story

November 1, 2022
Billy Butcher and Homelander are both incredible characters with more similarities than fans might realize, writes Selinna Tran.

Billy Butcher and Homelander

October 6, 2022
Those who promote the Great Replacement Theory should be held accountable for the violence those ideals incite, writes Selinna Tran.

The Buffalo massacre shows the danger of Great Replacement Theory, and those who promote it

July 21, 2022
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[Photo] 2022 Graduation Tabloid

April 28, 2022
Chinese Language and Culture: Brae Troutman

Chinese Language and Culture: Brae Troutman

April 28, 2022
English: Lauren DeMarco

English: Lauren DeMarco

April 28, 2022
Physics: Will Caulkins

Physics: Will Caulkins

April 28, 2022
Studio Art: Quynh Nhu-Vu

Studio Art: Quynh Nhu-Vu

April 28, 2022
Dave Clawson and Steve Forbes have contributed to the revitalization of two storied Wake Forest programs.

[Photo] A Tale of Two ACC Coaches of the Year

April 7, 2022
Life Through the Lens: Food, Beauty & Culture

Life Through the Lens: Food, Beauty & Culture

April 7, 2022
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[Photo] Adam’s Culture Column

March 23, 2022
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[Photo] Meet the candidates for Student Government’s executive positions

March 20, 2022
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[Photo] Speaker of the House: Jackson Buttler

March 19, 2022
Sullivan’s first outfit was my attempt at a stylish outfit with the options I had available. Sullivan is not one to shy away from fun prints so a shirt that screams “YEAH, I’M A RACING FAN” was perfect. I wanted neutral colors so I chose white and tan and finished the look off with a contrasting green vest. - Selinna

Life on the Street: Still Grimey

March 16, 2022
Looking up at the stars can lead one to ponder key questions.

Dealing with existentialism in college

February 24, 2022
“He will be remembered ... for his heart. Thich Nhat Hanh will be remembered in all of us when we enact peace and mindfulness.”

Remembering Thich Nhat Hanh

January 28, 2022
Cultural tolerance proves to be limited

Cultural tolerance proves to be limited

January 20, 2022
Exploring the psyche of the meh emoji, Gene

Exploring the psyche of the meh emoji, Gene

December 2, 2021
Essex Thayer is heated while imagining the disappointment of flat soda.

How I remain tenacious in my workplace

November 11, 2021
A watercolor piece of a four piece set, illustrating the steps of healing.

Reminiscing on my relationship with art

November 4, 2021
POV: Youre the lead singer of an indie band

POV: You’re the lead singer of an indie band

October 21, 2021
Holding on to the abandoned and forgotten

Holding on to the abandoned and forgotten

October 14, 2021
Selinnas guide to landing your crush

Selinna’s guide to landing your crush

September 30, 2021
Autumn leaves on campus can be quite beautiful.

Autumn encapsulates the emotions of life

September 23, 2021
This satellite image of the Earth supports the notion of a flat planet.

New society emerges: Flat Earth

September 16, 2021
Marvel releases Shang-Chi’s origin

Marvel releases Shang-Chi’s origin

September 9, 2021
Life through the lens

Life through the lens

September 2, 2021
Reflecting on “The Emoji Movie”

Reflecting on “The Emoji Movie”

August 26, 2021
Old Gold & Black tips for a new semester

Old Gold & Black tips for a new semester

August 19, 2021
Traditions define student life on campus

Traditions define student life on campus

August 19, 2021
In order to set yourself up best for success at Wake Forest, build relationships with your teachers and fellow students.

Navigating profs and office hours

August 19, 2021
Journalism awards hanging on the walls of the OGB’s office.

Discover Wake Forest extracurriculars

August 19, 2021
Joseph Rafshoon - Chinese

Joseph Rafshoon – Chinese

May 7, 2021
Natalie Bradford - English

Natalie Bradford – English

May 7, 2021
Noah Meyer - Physics

Noah Meyer – Physics

May 7, 2021
Ed Morgan - German Studies

Ed Morgan – German Studies

May 7, 2021
John Farrell - Computer Science

John Farrell – Computer Science

May 7, 2021
Scooters cause havoc on campus

Scooters cause havoc on campus

April 15, 2021
Policing women protects men, not women

Policing women protects men, not women

March 25, 2021
Coca Cola with Coffee (Coca-Cola)

Flat soda is good, guys, I swear

March 18, 2021
Student defends warm cheesecake

Student defends warm cheesecake

March 11, 2021
Cheesecake is best served after being heated up for a small amount of time to the point where it is warm, soft and gooey.

The beauty of eating cheesecake warm

March 4, 2021
Rainy days bring good vibes

Rainy days bring good vibes

February 19, 2021
Fun ways to show your significant other you care this Valentine’s Day

Fun ways to show your significant other you care this Valentine’s Day

February 14, 2021
Trump administration has corroded public trust

Trump administration has corroded public trust

February 14, 2021
The letters were created using mostly repurposed papers and items found at Cookie’s antique shop located in downtown Winston-Salem.

Using letters to communicate during COVID-19

January 28, 2021
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