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Students cover each other in colorful powders in observance of Holi.
Holi celebration returns with flying colors
March 22, 2023
Rajmohan Ghandi (center) speaks with history department chair Dr. Raisur Rahman (left) and African American Studies program director Dr. Corey D.B. Walker (right).
Rajmohan Gandhi, grandson of Mahatma Gandhi, calls students to action
March 20, 2023
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
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
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Professor Emeritus Harold Tedford poses on the stage in Scales Fine Arts Center that now bears his name. The beloved theatre professor passed away on Oct. 20.

[Photo] In Memoriam: Dr. Harold Tedford

October 28, 2021
Wake Forest and Winston-Salem State University students joined first responders from Forsyth County at Truist Field on Saturday.

[Photo] Wake Forest, W-S State honor 9/11 victims

September 16, 2021

[Photo] Deacon Profile: Jim Mussetter

April 15, 2021
Wake Forest Fellows program headshots, Thursday, August 8, 2013. Brad Shugoll (13).

[Photo] Deacon Profile: Bradley Shugoll

October 1, 2020
Bostwick Residence Hall, on the campus of Wake Forest University, Friday, October 27, 2017.

[Photo] Quad dorms offer superior socialization

September 17, 2020
Construction work continues at Deacon Tower, the Wake Forest University football facility at BB&T Field, on Tuesday, July 29, 2008. A view of the stadium from the roof level.

[Photo] Major concerns loom as universities contemplate the risks and rewards of a fall sports season

July 24, 2020
Wake Forest Presidents Aides headshots, Tuesday, May 7, 2019. Alexander J. Holt (20).

[Photo] Alexander Holt: Sociology

April 30, 2020
Wake Forest sophomore Gracie Zvara moves into Davis Residence Hall with help from her paretns, David and Bharathi Zvara, on Monday, August 18, 2008. Gracie is an orientation advisor.

[Photo] Senior Passes On Words of Wisdom to Incoming Freshman Class

April 28, 2020
Wake Forest students show the results of their research projects during Undergraduate Research Day in the Z. Smith Reynolds Library on Friday, September 28, 2018. Hannah Scanlon talks about music volunteering in Costa Rica and the Galapagos Islands.

[Photo] Hannah Scanlon named 2020 Barry S. Goldwater Scholar

April 28, 2020
Johnson Residence Hall, on the campus of Wake Forest University on Thursday, November 2, 2017.

[Photo] Student Belongings Moved Out of Bostwick, Johnson and Polo Residence Halls

April 22, 2020
Construction is almost finished on The Barn, a student venue at Wake Forest University, on Friday, April 29, 2011.

[Photo] Capital Projects, Campus Construction Next Victims of COVID-19

April 18, 2020
Wake Forest students enjoy a pizza and conversation at Zicks, a dining area on Hearn Plaza, on Wednesday, April 2, 2014. From left, Glenn Bergesen (’14), Kristi Chan (’15), Emily Nedvidek (’15), and Walker Ranson (’15).

[Photo] Contract Workers Face Financial Instability Following University Closure

April 9, 2020
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[Photo] RL&H Relocates Students Living On Campus

April 4, 2020
Members of the Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity gather outside the fraternity lounge in Davis Residence on the campus of Wake Forest University on Friday, September 17, 2010, to relax at the end of the week.

[Photo] Our Wake Forest: Senior Reflects On College Experience

April 1, 2020
Wake Forest University hosts the 2016 Commencement Ceremony on Hearn Plazas on Monday, May 16, 2016. The graduates process onto Hearn Plaza.

[Photo] “I Didn’t Even Get To Say Goodbye:” Seniors’ Spring Semester Comes To A Halt

March 22, 2020
A red maple tree on Hearn Plaza, on the campus of Wake Forest University, shown here on Wednesday, April 20, 2011, will be dedicated to the Kirby Family iin a ceremony later in the week.

[Photo] Campus Continues Limited Operations Amid COVID-19 Outbreak

March 21, 2020
Davis Residence Hall on the campus of Wake Forest University, Sunday, November 5, 2017.

[Photo] RAs Will Not Receive Pay During Remote Learning

March 16, 2020
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[Photo] Casa Artom Shut Down Due To The Coronavirus

March 5, 2020
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[Photo] Stormwater Drainage Has An Impact On Campus

March 5, 2020

[Photo] Deacon Profile: Lainey Drake

March 5, 2020
The Forklift Danceworks company, led by Wake Forest alumna Allison Orr (93), follows landscaping staff on their morning duties as part of an artist-in-residence program on Wednesday, September 19, 2018. The company will work with facilities staff to create and stage a dance program in the fall of 2019.

[Photo] “From The Ground Up” Features Staff

October 3, 2019

[Photo] Freshman Dorms Have RA Vacancies

September 19, 2019
The Wake Forest Office of Personal and Career Development hosts an event, Diversity Matters, for students to talk with recruiters from regional and national companies, in the Magnolia Room on Tuesday, January 23, 2018.

[Photo] Diversity Matters Career Fair Convenes

September 12, 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.

[Photo] Spotlight: Ron Wellman

April 4, 2019
Piccolo Residence Hall, on the campus of Wake Forest University, Monday, November 6, 2017.

[Photo] Residence Life & Housing Closes Dorms For Fall 2019

April 4, 2019
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[Photo] Tartuffe Is A Comedic Commentary

February 28, 2019
The Worrell Professional Center at Wake Forest University houses the Babcock Graduate School of Management and the Wake Forest School of Law.

[Photo] Wake Forest School Of Law Goes Green

February 14, 2019
Wake Forest students in Engineering 111 hold a Project Expo to display their work during the semester, including chairs made from cardboard, at Wake Downtown, on Tuesday, December 12, 2017. Garrett Odell (21) talks about his project with Richard Eskridge from Duke Energy.

[Photo] Engineering Joins Prestigious Network

September 6, 2018
New Wake Forest faculty members pose for headshots on Wednesday, August 17, 2016. Christopher Brown.

[Photo] Deacon Profile: Chris Brown

August 30, 2018
WFU Presidents Aides headshots, Tuesday, May 8, 2018. Zachary Zhang.

[Photo] In Memoriam: Zachary Zhang

July 6, 2018
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[Photo] Teacher-Scholar Legacies: Mary Lynn Redmond

May 29, 2018
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[Photo] Teacher-Scholar Legacies: Ray Kuhn

May 29, 2018
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[Photo] Teacher-Scholar Legacies: Paul Escott

May 29, 2018
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[Photo] Teacher-Scholar Legacies: Patricia Dixon

May 29, 2018
Wake Forest junior Asia Parker studies outdoors on campus on Monday, November 14, 2016.

[Photo] Asia Parker: History

May 4, 2018
Wake Forest junior David Ostrowski (18) poses for a photo outside the library on Thursday, April 27, 2017.

[Photo] David Ostrowski: Biophysics

May 4, 2018
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[Photo] School of Business Avoids Promoting Sustainability

April 19, 2018
Photo Courtesy of Leslie Spencer

[Photo] Spring Musical Presents Relatable Themes

April 12, 2018
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[Photo] New Rules for Walking on the Quad

April 1, 2018
Wake N’ Shake, an annual event to raise money for cancer research, is always a big hit among Wake Forest students.

[Photo] Wake ‘N Shake Continues Fundraising Growth

March 29, 2018
Photo Courtesy of Wake Forest News

[Photo] Alumnus Richard Burr Donates his Congressional Papers to WFU

March 15, 2018
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[Photo] Deacon Profile: Dr. José Villalba

September 1, 2017
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[Photo] Winston-Salem offers fun summer activities

April 20, 2017
Wake Forest Schools of Business headshots, July 27, 2010. Anna Cianci, Asst Professor of Accounting.

[Photo] TEDX Wake Forest sparks our curiosity

February 23, 2017
Wake Forest professor of communication Allan Louden poses in his office in Carswell Hall on Monday, October 6, 2014.

[Photo] Faculty were vocal in the media this election cycle

December 8, 2016

[Photo] Professor hosts forum on political advertising

September 15, 2016
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[Photo] Meet Richard Carmichael

April 14, 2016
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[Photo] WFU to offer gender – neutral housing option

March 3, 2016
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[Photo] Saying “hi” can make Wake Forest more inclusive

October 29, 2015
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[Photo] Advice from campus celebrities

August 22, 2015
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[Photo] Build a relationship with professors

August 22, 2015
A portrait of Wake Forest Associate Provost Michele Gillespie in her office in Reynolda Hall on Wednesday, March 5, 2008.

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