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"Covers the campus like the magnolias"

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"Covers the campus like the magnolias"

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Addison Schmidt

Addison Schmidt, Environment Editor

Addison is a junior from Winston-Salem, N.C. double majoring in environmental science and history. Outside of the OGB, she is a member of the Alpha Phi Omega national service fraternity and the culturality club. In her free time, you can find her hiking, reading contemporary literary fiction or watching YouTube videos about metro and rail systems.

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The PFAS blood-levels of over 1,000 residents across Pittsboro, Fayetteville, and the Lower Cape Fear region were tested as part of the GenX Project. (Courtesy of the GenX Project)

PFAS blood levels may be decreasing in Cape Fear River Basin residents, study shows

Addison Schmidt, Environment Editor
November 20, 2024
On Saturday, Nov. 16 volunteers including Wake Forest University President Dr. Susan Wente packaged food, diapers and pet food to be sent to western North Carolina.

Wake Forest continues to aid in Hurricane Helene recovery efforts

Addison Schmidt, Environment Editor
November 20, 2024
The inside of sophomore Zaina Singh’s parents’ gas station in Biltmore Village following Hurricane Helene. (Courtesy of Zaina Singh)

‘It’s all gone.’

Addison Schmidt and Mia Springer
October 9, 2024
Asheville, N.C. was decimated by Hurricane Helene (Courtesy of Mike Stewart/Associated Press)

Forsyth County organizations aid recovery efforts from Hurricane Helene in western North Carolina

Addison Schmidt, Environment Editor
October 1, 2024
The renovated greenhouse returns to the spirit of the original greenhouse owned by R.J. and Katharine Reynolds with a glass roof whilst also showcasing the latest technologies like automatic shades.

[Photo] The “Crystal Palace” returns

Reese Lile, Contributing Writer
September 25, 2024
The walkway to Reynolda Village features stunning foliage each autumn.

Forests beyond The Forest

Addison Schmidt, Environmental Editor
September 11, 2024
Environmental Science: Garrett McGraw

Environmental Science: Garrett McGraw

Addison Schmidt, Environment Editor
May 2, 2024
Anthropology: Anna Brooker

Anthropology: Anna Brooker

Addison Schmidt, Environment Editor
May 2, 2024
Rachel Gauthier (left) and Paul Garber (right) in WAKE Radio's studio.

The Deaconlight Shining

Addison Schmidt, Writer/The Magnolia
April 29, 2024
"It was with this in mind that I decided to forgo a restful week away from “Work Forest” in favor of embarking upon a physically arduous backpacking trip led by Outdoor Pursuits along the Georgia coast this spring break."

Island time in Georgia

Addison Schmidt, Environment Editor
April 4, 2024
"Four scholar-activist justice panelists joined: Arielle King, José Saucedo, Leah Thomas and Alexis Raeana." (Courtesy of Wake Forest University)

Climate panel opens up environmental discussions

Ella Klein and Addison Schmidt
April 3, 2024
Cars zoom by the construction of a pedestrian crosswalk at the intersection of University Parkway and Long Drive.

Walkability in Winston-Salem must be improved

Addison Schmidt, Environment Editor
February 29, 2024
An artistic rendering of the Bachman’s Warbler demonstrates what the songbird may have looked like prior to its extinction. The bird was last spotted in the US in the 1960s. (Courtesy of Terry Sohl)

Fly high, Bachman’s Warbler

Addison Schmidt and Mia Springer
January 25, 2024
Environmental and Sustainability Studies: Meredith Power

Environmental and Sustainability Studies: Meredith Power

Addison Schmidt, Environment Editor
April 27, 2023
Environmental Science: Charlotte Ramirez

Environmental Science: Charlotte Ramirez

Addison Schmidt, Environment Editor
April 27, 2023
Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies: Ashley Davis

Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies: Ashley Davis

Addison Schmidt, Environment Editor
April 27, 2023
Earlier this semester, the environment section covered a tour of rocks on campus.

Environment

Addison Schmidt, Environment Editor
April 27, 2023
Hopes for a new boygenius album were slim just a few months ago, but the group's second album impresses.

Troy Bolton was right, the boys ARE back

Addison Schmidt, Environment Editor
April 12, 2023
Students converse and eat pizza during Culturality's Black History Month event.

Culturality hosts Black History Month event

Addison Schmidt, Environment Editor
February 27, 2023
The College Board's educational tyranny is unacceptable, writes Addison Schmidt.

It’s time to fail the College Board

Addison Schmidt, Environment Editor
February 16, 2023
A haze of smoke from the Weaver Fire covers the quad.

Looking back, moving forward: One year after the Weaver Fire

Addison Schmidt and Bella Ortley-Guthrie
February 1, 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?

Addison Schmidt, Environment Editor
January 13, 2023
Mourners gather in Colorado Springs to mourn the victims of the Club Q shooting.

Everything about the Club Q shooting is political

Addison Schmidt, Assistant Environment Editor
November 30, 2022
A Native American Heritage Month flyer shows the "Should We Go to Hawaii" talk.

Tohi Talk asks: ‘Should we go to Hawaii?’

Addison Schmidt, Assistant Environment Editor
November 21, 2022
Deacs Decide encourages students to vote in elections and provides nonpartisan information on voting.

Deacs Decide gears up for the midterms

Addison Schmidt, Staff Writer
October 11, 2022
Solar panels adorn the roof of South Residence Hall.

Solar energy from a foreign land

Addison Schmidt, Staff Writer
October 5, 2022
David Link tends to his bees at Campus Garden.

Pollen, pollinators and people

Addison Schmidt, Staff Writer
September 22, 2022
A photograph of four volunteers helping out in a garden

At Campus Garden, volunteers “dig-in” to the school year

Addison Schmidt, Staff Writer
August 30, 2022
A photograph of Pilar Agudelo at her desk

Deacon Profile: Student Body President Pilar Agudelo

Addison Schmidt, Staff Writer
August 25, 2022
The 20th DESK event in 2019 saw over 400 Wake Forest students, faculty and staff come out to Poteat Field to paint 42 desks.

DESK provides opportunity for educational outreach

Addison Schmidt, Contributing Writer
April 13, 2022
Students in “Living in Color” visit the Southeastern Center for Community Art to view the Black@Intersection exhibit as part of their curriculum.

‘Living in Color’ raises awareness of diversity

Addison Schmidt, Contributing Writer
April 6, 2022
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