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Virginia Noone

Virginia Noone, Opinon Editor

Virginia is a junior from Bridgeport, W.Va.  majoring in critical and creative media with a film concentration and minoring in English and journalism. Outside of the OGB, she is the prose editor of the 3-4 Ounces literary magazine and a writer for The Magnolia. In her free time, you can find her watercolor painting, reading and going on long walks.

All content by Virginia Noone
Women’s Club Rugby practices on Water Tower Field on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Women’s Club Rugby rebuilds after nearly a decade

Virginia Noone, Senior Writer
April 8, 2025
Before the digital media age, Americans read newspapers like the New York Times, which had clearly separated sections that were easily understood for their specific content. (Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons)

No, the media is not lying to you

Virginia Noone
March 7, 2025
Nate French (right) with students at the “First in the Forest Welcome Back” event in August 2024

First in the Forest continues to flourish

Virginia Noone, Senior Writer
February 21, 2025
Cole and Kim Parsons holding their rescue dogs, Tucker and Millie.

Sit and Stay at Tucker’s Tap Yard

Virginia Noone, Senior Writer
February 18, 2025
Although women's fashion in America has ebbed and flowed through trends and decades, it has consistently reflected popular societal beliefs and attitudes.

The politics of fashion

Virginia Noone
February 4, 2025
(Courtesy of Reynolda House Museum of American Art)

Still, They Rise: The Legacy of Five Row

Virginia Noone, Opinion Editor
December 6, 2024
"With three years left before graduation, Chicken Scratch looks forward to playing more student events while booking gigs at local venues in Winston-Salem."

Music from Scratch

Virginia Noone, Opinion Editor
November 20, 2024
"Having civil disagreements and conversations about the future is a vital part of democracy." (Courtesy of AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Maybe we should bring up politics this Thanksgiving

Virginia Noone, Opinion Editor
November 20, 2024
"Tanner wants to emphasize the importance of breaking down barriers surrounding mental health ––– especially when it comes to meditating." (Courtesy of Wake Forest University)

Where wellness and technology intersect

Virginia Noone, Opinion Editor
November 7, 2024
A box from the ZSR Archives includes documents from early WGA meetings as well as letters and transcripts pertaining to the admittance of women at the college.

Wake Forest’s rules and the women who broke them

Virginia Noone, Opinion Editor
November 6, 2024
All our parents are going to die. Ignoring this fact of life is merely doing a disservice to your future self. (Courtesy of Dennis Jarvis on Flickr)

All our parents are going to die

Virginia Noone, Opinion Editor
October 3, 2024
As America's political landscape seems to stray further from a battle of policies and closer to a battle of internet memes and strategic marketing, time will tell who wins the war of the baseball caps.

Baseball hats: America’s newest political battleground

Virginia Noone, Opinion Editor
September 24, 2024
"Chappell Roan's 80’s style music has drawn significant pink-cowboy-hat-wearing crowds to music festivals across the U.S." - Virginia Noone

It’s a ‘Femininomenon’ Phenomenon

Virginia Noone, Opinion Editor
July 27, 2024
Computer Science: Sydney Langenhagen

Computer Science: Sydney Langenhagen

Virginia Noone, Opinion Editor
May 2, 2024
Classical Studies: Maggie Quick

Classical Studies: Maggie Quick

Virginia Noone, Opinion Editor
May 2, 2024
Wake Forest alumnus Alexander Lloyd Blake ('10) recieved a Grammy for Best New Age, Ambient or Chant Album in in 2024. (Courtesy of Alexander Lloyd Blake)

In Harmony

Virginia Noone, Writer/The Magnolia
April 29, 2024
“The idea behind this philosophy is to split your time between two extremes: grinding out work and then releasing briefly to social activity before crashing — then repeating the cycle all over again.”

‘Work hard, play hard’ is incredibly overrated

Virginia Noone, Opinion Editor
April 17, 2024
"Rush is undoubtedly unpleasant for all parties, and although it may be more comfortable and convenient for current members to ride out the process from their own homes, you should be voting for what’s best for the majority of future PNMs and not only for yourself."

In-person rush will be less painful than the hybrid model

Virginia Noone, Opinion Editor
April 2, 2024
The tip jar at Campus Gas rests on the bar counter. Campus Gas, which is frequented by Wake Forest students and is owned and operated by Wake Forest alumni, is a business where its employees rely on tips to supplement their wages due to North Carolina law.

To tip or not to tip

Virginia Noone, Opinion Editor
February 23, 2024
Maybe Valentine’s Day would be more enjoyable if we reject every aspect of it that many of us hate and feel obligated to do — instead, just tell the people you love that you appreciate them.

The case for romanticizing Valentine’s Day

Virginia Noone, Opinion Editor
February 14, 2024
"Nothing else says true love like a unique gift made by willing, environmentally conscious participants!"

[Photo] The commercial cupid: Don’t get struck!

Mia Springer, Staff Writer
February 10, 2024
"It is a detriment to collegiate sports as a whole if we continue to allow the same teams to be competitive every year."

[Photo] NIL is Ruining Collegiate Sports

Jack Bissonnette, Contributing Columnist
February 10, 2024
Felix Catton (Jacob Elordi), pictured above, is the source of violent, sexual obsession from Oliver Twist (Barry Keoghan) in the film. (Courtesy of FilmSpeak)

Seeing Beyond “Saltburn’s” Sex Scenes

Virginia Noone, Opinion Editor
January 25, 2024
Dispensaries with an assortment of menstrual products have been placed in various buildings across campus such as the LGBTQ+ Center in Benson University Center (pictured).

Student Government and the Women’s Center start the Menstrual Access Project

Virginia Noone, Photography Editor
November 30, 2023
Eight staff photographers make up the inaugural year in review sports photo gallery.

The best sports photos of 2023

Cooper Sullivan, Aaron Nataline, Sean Kennedy, Evan Harris, and Virginia Noone
December 14, 2023
"Campus Gas’s relationship with the Wake Forest community has been deeply rooted since its founding but has increased as it hired over thirty students throughout the years and often hosts events for different departments and school-sponsored functions."

Campus Gas bridges the gap between campus and community

Virginia Noone, Photo Editor
December 1, 2023
“When it comes to statements, arbitrary decision-making opens the door for confusion on when, how and why schools comment on issues outside of their educational mandate.”

[Photo] Higher education must be more cautious when speaking out on public crises

Jacob Graff, Contributing Columnist
November 30, 2023
My brother, Gregory, trick or treating in his 'costume'.

It’s more than a sports team, it’s a culture.

Virginia Noone, Photo Editor
November 28, 2023
"On Tuesday, students attended a talk where experts shared advice and information about female orgasms."

Third annual ‘Sex Week’ goes off with a bang

Virginia Noone, Photography Editor
November 15, 2023
Divinity School's Kiosk.

Women's Center Storage.

Alix Earl (left), Emma Chamberlain (second from the left), Margot Robbie (second from the right) and Taylor Swift (right) each have an aesthetic that girls think they must follow perfectly.

Enough with your eras

Virginia Noone, Photography Editor
October 26, 2023
(Photo from 1980 edition of The Old Gold and Black)

A deep dive into Wake Forest’s underground world

Virginia Noone, Photo Editor
November 3, 2023
Spectrum Vice President Snowy Deville (center) speaks with attendees at the banquet.

Spectrum honors Omar Benjamin during memorial banquet

Virginia Noone, Photography Editor
October 26, 2023
Babacar Niang dribbles past two Robert Morris defenders.

[Photo] Men’s soccer’s win streak reaches eight games

Aaron Nataline, Sports Editor
October 19, 2023
Peyton Alley, lead singer of The Barons, performs at Wake Forest.

The Barons are back in town

Virginia Noone, Photography Editor
September 22, 2023
Wake Forest should not compromise on its values as a liberal arts institution, writes Virginia Noone.

Drop in rankings exemplify America’s ongoing attack on liberal arts education

Virginia Noone, Photography Editor
September 21, 2023
Bonny Shade speaks to members of Panhellenic sororities on Sept. 18.

Panhel’s Bonny Shade event is met with backlash

Virginia Noone and Natasha Heisenberg
September 20, 2023
During the "Climb to Remember," participants climb the one stair for every victim of the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks.

Winston-Salem community, Wake Forest students climb to remember

Virginia Noone, Photography Editor
September 11, 2023
Wake Forest plans to develop the area around its athletic stadiums.

[Photo] Wake Forest chooses developers for proposed new Deacon Boulevard project

Christa Dutton, Editor-in-Chief
August 17, 2023
Some public figures, like Louisiana State University gymnast Olivia Dunne (pictured above) use photoshop on their social media posts (Screenshots of since-deleted Instagram posts by Olivia Dunne and Louisiana State University).

Is photoshopping on social media ethical?

Virginia Noone, Photography Editor
September 5, 2023
Two Wake Forest students hold "Black Out Rage Gallons," or BORGs, at a party.

Breaking down the BORG: Harm reduction or glorified binge-drinking?

Virginia Noone, Photography Editor
May 2, 2023
Religious Studies: Conor Metzger

Religious Studies: Conor Metzger

Virginia Noone, Photography Editor
April 27, 2023
Critical and Creative Media: Parker Beverly

Critical and Creative Media: Parker Beverly

Virginia Noone, Photography Editor
April 27, 2023
Art History: Jessy Ren

Art History: Jessy Ren

Virginia Noone, Photography Editor
April 27, 2023
Students participate in Beach Weekend in 2022.

[Photo] Is Beach Weekend feasible? Does it matter?

Walker Newman, Staff Columnist
April 11, 2023
Police respond to a report of gunfire in or near Reynolda Hall Sunday night.

[Photo] WFUPD: ‘No threat to campus’ after anonymous report of gunfire

Aine Pierre, Online Managing Editor
April 9, 2023
Emily Reeves cheers on the Demon Deacons at Truist Field.

Deacon ‘Sportlight:’ Emily Reeves

Virginia Noone, Photography Editor
March 31, 2023
Georgia Kathryn Duncan poses with her tools.

Creativity during COVID-19

Virginia Noone, Photography Editor
March 16, 2023
Fizz, and apps like it, allow students to make serious claims anonymously.

Fizz has bad Karma

Virginia Noone, Photography Editor
February 28, 2023
Flags on Tribble Courtyard represent Americans struggling with mental health challenges.

[Photo] Editorial: Mental Health week remains important

Editorial Committee
February 16, 2023
Signs across campus advertise Mental Health Week on campus.

[Photo] Student Government hosts Mental Health Week

Anita Dongieux, Staff Writer
February 16, 2023
Signs near North Campus Apartments inform students that composting is an option.

[Photo] NCA composting program expands waste-reduction initiatives

Anna Beim, Staff Writer
February 15, 2023
A student eats alone in the Pit.

[Photo] Let’s face it, we are still lonely

Neriah Olivier, Contributing Columnist
February 2, 2023
A photographer snaps a photo of a model during Paris Fashion Week.

Stars dazzle in Paris Fashion Show

Virginia Noone, Photography Editor
January 30, 2023

‘White Lotus’ keeps momentum in its second season

Virginia Noone, Photography Editor
January 26, 2023
A firetruck arrives at Reynolda Hall to extinguish the fire.

[Photo] BREAKING: Pit dishwasher catches fire; no injuries reported

Cooper Sullivan, Multimedia Managing Editor
November 2, 2022
Joe Biden, who recently pardoned those convicted of federal marijuana offenses, speaks at a White House conference.

Biden’s pardon shows promise

Virginia Noone, Photography Editor
November 2, 2022
Generation Z is the first generation to grow up with music streaming services.

Unpacking our generation’s music crisis

Virginia Noone, Photography Editor
October 24, 2022
'House of the Dragon' continues to excite

‘House of the Dragon’ continues to excite

Virginia Noone, Photography Editor
October 20, 2022
A tree in front of Benson University Center leans sideways on Friday morning after strong winds knocked it over.

[Photo] Hurricane Ian sweeps through North Carolina, Wake Forest

Christa Dutton and Hope Zhu
October 4, 2022
"As women, we continuously search for ways to fix a cultural problem that is none of our doing," writes Virgnia Noone.

I’m done burning my clothes

Virginia Noone, Photography Editor
October 4, 2022
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[Photo] Aine Pierre

October 21, 2020
Emma Chamberlain has gained fame from her YouTube channel.

Analyzing Emma Chamberlain’s successful rebrand

Virginia Noone, Photography Editor
September 28, 2022
Lil Nas X showcases his Fashion Week look.

Reviewing NY Fashion Week

Virginia Noone, Photography Editor
September 22, 2022
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