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Andrew R. Klein will begin work as dean of the law school on July 1.
Andrew R. Klein named dean of the law school
May 25, 2023
Police presence in Reynolda Village Trails area: Live updates
May 17, 2023
Graduates throw their caps into the air.
The Class of 2023 graduates
May 16, 2023
Brian White currently serves as the general counsel and vice chancellor for legal affairs at the University of Kentucky.
University names Brian White its next vice president, general counsel and corporate secretary
May 6, 2023
Interim Dean of the School of Divinity, African American Studies Program Director and Wake Forest Professor of the Humanities Dr. Corey D.B Walker speaks at the Commemoration of the Enslaved.
University hosts fifth annual Commemoration of the Enslaved
May 2, 2023
K. Killian Noe is the founder of the Recovery Café Network.
To Noe and love
May 15, 2023
Dr. Michael Nader leads the Center for Addiction Research at Wake Forests medical school.
Wake Forest research supports a multi-treatment approach to the drug abuse crisis
May 6, 2023
The 2023 Graduation Edition
The 2023 Graduation Edition
April 27, 2023
Some of the universitys nine art collections are stored off campus.
Reflecting the times
April 12, 2023
This piece, titled “Patchworked Identities,” invites viewers to add their charcoal handprint onto the canvas, which is made of recycled cloth as a criticism of the fast-fashion industry.
‘Artivists’ bring together art and local activism
April 12, 2023
Armon White (23) performs at Wakeville. The festival placed an emphasis on both the arts and sustainability.
Arts and environment take center stage at Wakeville
April 18, 2023
A magnolia tree, for which Wake Forest is famed, stands on Wake Forests campus.
The lungs of our campus
April 13, 2023
A Greeks Go Green sticker is displayed on a water bottle.
Are Greeks really going green?
April 13, 2023
A Wake Forest alumna hopes to combat deforestation with QR codes.
Scanning for sustainability
April 13, 2023
Students peruse North Pits food options.
The North Pit aims to reduce food waste on campus
April 6, 2023
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From the Editor: Cheers to the Class of 2023
April 27, 2023
Notes of encouragement to survivors are displayed at the Safe Office Crews March 30 Speak Out event.
Editorial: Building on Sexual Assault Awareness Month
April 13, 2023
This is the third editorial the Old Gold & Black has written this year about gun violence on college campuses.
We stand (again) with victims of gun violence
April 11, 2023
Hasan Pyarali (left) and Jackson Buttler (right) participate in a presidential election debate.
Old Gold & Black announces Student Government endorsements
April 3, 2023
Editorial: Womens History Month is especially important now
Editorial: Women’s History Month is especially important now
April 3, 2023
Studies suggest that more university students vote when they have Election Day off.
Make Election Day ‘Democracy Day’ at Wake Forest
April 18, 2023
After Donald Trump was indicted, he surrendered and was arraigned at a Manhattan courthouse, an event which received ample media coverage.
Trump indictment lacks integrity
April 18, 2023
A drag performer performs at a Student Union event.
Drag bans limit self-expression (for more than just performers)
April 11, 2023
A surveillance balloon flies above the United States.
Less popping balloons, more breaking down barriers
March 23, 2023
A 7.8-magnitude earthquake causes massive damage in Turkey.
Earthquakes underscore impact of refugee crisis
March 23, 2023
Bobi Klintman takes the ball into the paint against NC State.
Bobi Klintman declares for the 2023 NBA Draft
April 7, 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
Wide Receiver AT Perry (No. 9 in black) prepares for a snap against Boston College.
Former Demon Deacons look ahead to the NFL Draft
April 12, 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
The Demon Deacons celebrate after winning the Winston-Salem Regional.
Baseball dominates George Mason again, advances to super-regional
June 5, 2023
3rd basemen Brock Wilken celebrates after his single brings Lucas Costello across home plate for the first score of the game.
Delay does nothing to disrupt the Deacs
June 4, 2023
Seth Keener walks off the mound after one of his seven scoreless innings.
Seth Keener, Justin Johnson lead baseball over George Mason
June 3, 2023
Danny Corona (front center) celebrates with his teammates.
Baseball advances to the ACC Tournament semifinals
May 26, 2023
Brock Wilken (left) hit his 59th home run on Tuesday night, making him the all-time home run leader for Wake Forest
Baseball clobbers No. 6 Coastal Carolina
April 26, 2023
The mens soccer team huddles on the field at Spry Stadium.
Men’s soccer shows promise in Spring Soccer Cup
April 24, 2023
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
Wake Forests losses to No. 6 Duke and No. 10 Carolina bring the teams ACC record to 4-7.
Women’s tennis drops two road matches
April 11, 2023
Filo Moroni serves the ball.
Men’s tennis sweeps weekend slate
March 30, 2023
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
The womens golf team celebrates after winning a national championship.
Women’s golf enters the history books
May 25, 2023
Wake Forest womens golf competes in the ACC Championship.
Women’s golf falls in ACC Championship semifinals
April 17, 2023
Cameron Young prepares to hit the ball.
Men’s golf alumnus Cameron Young places top-10 at the Masters
April 10, 2023
Graduate student Emilia Migliaccio walks on the green.
Three Demon Deacons compete in Augusta National Women’s Amateur
April 3, 2023
A photo of Will Zalatoris
Zalatoris to miss out on Tour Championship
August 24, 2022
Emily Reeves cheers on the Demon Deacons at Truist Field.
Deacon ‘Sportlight:’ Emily Reeves
March 31, 2023
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
Nate Amos and Rachel Brown of Water From Your Eyes pose below a sign.
The Old Gold & Black speaks to Water From Your Eyes
April 28, 2023
“Ted Lasso does something no other show has succeeded in accomplishing; it shows us, honestly, what it means to be human, writes Carolyn Malman.
The strength of ‘Ted Lasso’ is its humanity
April 24, 2023
Snail Mail performs at a March 2022 concert.
Talking sad girls and showbiz
April 14, 2023
Hopes for a new boygenius album were slim just a few months ago, but the groups second album impresses.
Troy Bolton was right, the boys ARE back
April 12, 2023
Cooper Sullivan is not enjoying his semester abroad.
I’m a WFU student who hates my study abroad
April 12, 2023
Terms for officers and senators elected today will begin on April 26.
Letter to the Editor: Elections Comission must not rig another election
April 3, 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
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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Una Wilson

Una Wilson, Environment Editor

Una is a junior from Winston-Salem, North Carolina who is majoring in Biology with minors in Environmental Studies and Journalism. Outside of the OGB, she is the Communications and Events Intern at the Office of Sustainability and is involves with Wayward Fashion and WAKE radio. In her free time, you can find her identifying fungi to her friends, playing tunes on her radio show or digging at the Campus Garden.
All content by Una Wilson
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

Una Wilson, Environment Editor
November 16, 2022
Campus Garden hosts daily volunteer hours that are open to all Wake Forest students.

Get involved with sustainability on campus

Una Wilson, Assistant Features Editor
August 18, 2022
A photograph of a party inside a tent.

What I wish I’d done freshman year

Una Wilson, Assistant Features Editor
August 18, 2022
Mathematics: Sarah Ruth Nicholls

Mathematics: Sarah Ruth Nicholls

Una Wilson, Assistant Features Editor
April 28, 2022
Environment and Sustainability Studies: Sophia Masciarelli

Environment and Sustainability Studies: Sophia Masciarelli

Una Wilson, Assistant Features Editor
April 28, 2022
Engineering: Julianna Hopper

Engineering: Julianna Hopper

Una Wilson, Assistant Features Editor
April 28, 2022

Features

Meredith Prince, Chase Bagnall-Koger, and Una Wilson
April 28, 2022
Features covered many events, such as Earth Month.

Wake Forest celebrates Earth Month

Una Wilson, Assistant Features Editor
April 20, 2022
The Godzilla movies are in part based on the Bikini Atoll nuclear test.

Godzilla serves as metaphor for human destruction

Una Wilson, Assistant Features Editor
March 30, 2022
Native insects and pollinators are buzzing around the campus garden, indicating the coming of spring.

Campus Garden celebrates the spring equinox

Una Wilson, Assistant Features Editor
March 15, 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

Una Wilson, Assistant Features Editor
March 2, 2022
Winston-Salem residents voice their concerns at a City Hall meeting regarding health, financial, and environmental issues in the aftermath of the Weaver fire. According to the Winston-Salem Journal, 81%-85% of residents near the blaze were people of color.

Weaver fire reveals environmental racism

Una Wilson, Assistant Features Editor
February 24, 2022
Using Powerpoint and an energy-producing bike, senior Julia McElhinny and sophomore Emy Yamamto visit WSFCS seventh-grade classrooms to talk about sustainability

Energizing the next environmental leaders

Una Wilson, Assistant Features Editor
February 17, 2022
Harjo, citizen of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation, is the first Native American to serve as U.S. Poet Laureate.

Joy Harjo’s poetry sparks discussions on environment

Una Wilson, Assistant Features Editor
February 3, 2022
Smoke covers the view of Wait Chapel from Polo Residence Hall in Feb. 2, 2022.

Explaining the Weaver Fire

Connor McNeely, Cooper Sullivan, Aine Pierre, and Una Wilson
February 1, 2022
As many Wake Forest students shop at the Goodwill on University Parkway, being respectful of the surrounding community members keeps the practice inclusive to all.

Mindful fashion: Think before you thrift

Una Wilson, Assistant Features Editor
January 28, 2022
Volunteers, like those who come to help out at Campus Gardens, can put a dent in food insecurity in Winston-Salem, but certain gardens have greater impact than others.

Garden volunteers reveal inequity in Winston

Una Wilson, Contributing Writer
November 18, 2021
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