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"Covers the campus like the magnolias"

Old Gold & Black
Editor-in-Chief Christa Dutton extends her congratulations and thanks to the Class of 2023.

Christa Dutton, Editor-in-Chief

Christa is a junior from Raleigh, North Carolina, majoring English and minoring in journalism and communication. She spends her free time reading, running while listening to podcasts, watching “Survivor” and grabbing coffee with her friends.

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Gigging Floundermen at Ziggy's (Left to right: John French, Chuck Dale Smith, Ed Bumgardner, Sam Moss, Mitch Easter) (Courtesy of Ed Bumgardner)

Songs of Winston-Salem

Christa Dutton, Story Editor/The Magnolia
April 29, 2024
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Letter from the Editor: Nine student papers report solutions for mental health

Christa Dutton, Senior Writer
March 21, 2024
Dr. Meredith Farmer, an associate professor of literature at Wake Forest, mitigates stress in her classroom by not requiring students to explain absences and offering extensions on assignments when needed.

How Wake Forest trains its faculty to be on the front line of mental health care

Christa Dutton, Senior Writer
March 20, 2024
Alex Katz's "Vincent with Open Mouth" next to James Casebere's "Spanish Bath" in Hanes Gallery. "Vincent with Open Mouth" is typically kept in storage because of its value.

‘Of the Times’ celebrates a unique Wake Forest tradition

Christa Dutton, Senior Writer
January 23, 2024
"I hear the conversations our stories start, and I witness the change we affect."

One last letter from the Editor: Thank you

Christa Dutton, Editor-in-Chief
December 1, 2023
Jerome with his twin granddaughters, Christa Dutton (left) and Caroline Dutton (right).

Still Writing

Christa Dutton, Editor-in-Chief
November 30, 2023
"If you come in there lurking, you're going to end up on the floor. What I'm saying is I don't try to weigh everything against everything. I stay in the present moment."(Courtesy of Wake Forest University)

In conversation with Debbie Allen

Christa Dutton and James Watson
November 15, 2023
Christina Sharpe has received high critical praise for her recent book, "Ordinary Notes." (Courtesy of the Boston Globe).

Breaking: Author Christina Sharpe cancels WFU visit following Professor Laura Mullen’s resignation

Christa Dutton, Editor-in-Chief
November 9, 2023
Hena, who was placed on leave suddenly last semester, is scheduled to teach three first-year seminars.

Brief: Course registration site confirms Dr. Omaar Hena’s return

Christa Dutton, Editor-in-Chief
October 23, 2023
In 2022, Wake Forest University was ranked No. 29 by U.S. News & World Report. Due to an overhaul in methodology, the university is now ranked No. 47.

‘Telling Our Story:’ Wake Forest & the US News Rankings

Harshil Jani and Christa Dutton
October 2, 2023
English Department course plan shows Dr. Omaar Hena will return to classroom

English Department course plan shows Dr. Omaar Hena will return to classroom

Christa Dutton, Aine Pierre, and Claire O'Brien
September 25, 2023
Wake Forest Baptist, and the story of its closing, reflects broader debates and conflict in the Baptist tradition and in Christianity as a whole (Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons).

The Final Word

Christa Dutton, Editor-in-Chief
September 7, 2023
Just over half of the students who have visited Student Health for an upper respiratory infection have tested positive for COVID-19, according to Campus Health Chair Dr. Warrenetta Mann (Courtesy of Wake Forest).

Student Health reports a spike in COVID-19 cases

Maddie Stopyra and Christa Dutton
September 7, 2023
Members of the UNC Chapel Hill community must now grapple with the latest shooting to occur on a college campus (Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons).

From the Editor: We stand with UNC

Christa Dutton, Editor-in-Chief
September 1, 2023
Wake Forest's strategic framework is built around three core goals: creating a community of learning, creating a community of inquiry and creating a community of partnership (Courtesy of Wake Forest).

Wake Forest looks toward 2034

Christa Dutton and Maddie Stopryra
August 31, 2023
Letter from the Editor: Welcome to the Class of 2027

Letter from the Editor: Welcome to the Class of 2027

Christa Dutton, Editor-in-Chief
August 28, 2023
In a typical Wake Forest class, about seven percent of students have legacy status, according to Vice President of Enrollment Eric Maguire (Courtesy of Wake Forest).

As national attention turns to legacy admissions, what are Wake Forest’s policies?

Christa Dutton, Editor-in-Chief
August 26, 2023
Using the new app, visitors to Wake Forest can find information about the art displayed on campus (Courtesy of WaketheArts)

University unveils app for its art collections

Christa Dutton, Editor-in-Chief
August 18, 2023
Wake Forest plans to develop the area around its athletic stadiums. (Courtesy of Wake Forest)

Wake Forest chooses developers for proposed new Deacon Boulevard project

Christa Dutton, Editor-in-Chief
August 17, 2023
Wake Forest's new, non-binding early action option for first-generation students will take effect this year (Henry Bonilla/Old Gold & Black Archives)

Wake Forest creates Early Action application for first-generation students

Christa Dutton, Editor-in-Chief
August 3, 2023

Police presence in Reynolda Village Trails area: Live updates

Maddie Stopyra, Christa Dutton, and Breanna Laws
May 17, 2023
Graduates throw their caps into the air.

The Class of 2023 graduates

Christa Dutton, Editor-in-Chief
May 16, 2023
K. Killian Noe is the founder of the Recovery Café Network.

To Noe and love

Christa Dutton, Editor-in-Chief
May 15, 2023
It is unclear whether English professor Dr. Omaar Hena will be returning to Wake Forest to teach next semester or at any point in the future.

English professor’s future unclear after students uncover explicit images of him on social media

Christa Dutton and Maddie Stopyra
April 27, 2023
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From the Editor: Cheers to the Class of 2023

Christa Dutton, Editor-in-Chief
April 27, 2023
Classical Studies: Maddie Koontz

Classical Studies: Maddie Koontz

Christa Dutton, Editor-in-Chief
April 27, 2023
A sign hanging in the Pit Wednesday night shows a B rating and a score of 85. The Pit has since been reinspected and earned a grade of 91.5.

Pit, Magnolia room earn an “A” after reinspection

Christa Dutton, Editor-in-Chief
April 21, 2023
Some of the university's nine art collections are stored off campus.

Reflecting the times

Christa Dutton, Editor-in-Chief
April 12, 2023
(Courtesy of Student Government)

Here are the candidates running for Student Government

Christa Dutton, Editor-in-Chief
March 31, 2023
K. Killian Noe is the founder of the Recovery Café Network.

WFU announces K. Killian Noe (’80) as 2023 commencement speaker

Christa Dutton, Editor-in-Chief
March 31, 2023
Capt. Shelley Lovejoy addresses the media at a press conference.

WSPD captain: Gunfire at Forsyth Tech came from visiting high-school student

Christa Dutton, Editor-in-Chief
March 30, 2023
This is the third editorial the Old Gold & Black has written this year about gun violence on college campuses.

Gunfire reported at Forsyth Tech: Live updates

Christa Dutton, Maddie Stopyra, Daniel Parolini, and Isabella Romine
March 30, 2023
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From the editor: Year 107

Christa Dutton, Editor-in-Chief
January 19, 2023
A viral video shows a student being arrested in a Winston-Salem State University classroom.

Winston-Salem State University faces pushback after student is arrested in a classroom

Christa Dutton, Editor-in-Chief
December 20, 2022
Students march around Hearn Plaza at an Aug. 28, 2021 protest concerning sexual violence.

‘We have work to do:’ Campus Climate Survey data released

Christa Dutton, Breanna Laws, and Connor McNeely
November 22, 2022
Poll observers are appointed by political parties to observe polling places.

Election anxieties drive increase in poll observers

Christa Dutton, News Editor
November 8, 2022
A poster protesting the Chinese government hangs in Tribble Hall.

[Photo] “My family would be in danger”

Breanna Laws, Staff Writer
November 3, 2022
Dean Jonathan Walton led the School of Divinity through the COVID-19 pandemic.

Dean Jonathan Walton to leave School of Divinity, Walker named interim dean

Christa Dutton, News Editor
October 24, 2022
The Old Gold & Black spoke to students struggling to pay for basic necessities in the wake of inflation.

The Cost of Living: Students share experiences with inflation

Christa Dutton, Maddie Stopyra, and Aine Pierre
October 20, 2022
A tree in front of Benson University Center leans sideways on Friday morning after strong winds knocked it over.

Hurricane Ian sweeps through North Carolina, Wake Forest

Christa Dutton and Hope Zhu
October 4, 2022
Lydia Swortzel (left) and her husband, Stevien Reece (right) hold their baby, Oliver.

How a mother’s choice saved her child

Christa Dutton, News Editor
September 26, 2022
Swortzel was faced with a harrowing choice.

[Photo] Emergency

September 26, 2022
Wake Forest leaders, following the Supreme Court's decision, reaffirmed the university's commitment to creating a diverse community.

Faculty group calls for contract workers to be paid a living wage

Christa Dutton and Maddie Stopyra
September 18, 2022
A miscroscope photograph of the virus that causes COVID-19.

University does not plan for COVID-19 dashboard to return

Hope Zhu, Aine Pierre, and Christa Dutton
September 7, 2022
A photograph of Wait Chapel

News Recap 2021-2022

Aine Pierre and Christa Dutton
August 18, 2022
A graphic of multiple gears telling students to "set goals," "seek feedback," "reflect on experiences" and "build relationships."

Your network is your net worth

Connor McNeely and Christa Dutton
August 18, 2022
Coronavirus and DNA, virus mutation. New variant and strain of SARS CoV 2. Microscopic view. 3D rendering

Wake Forest announces COVID-19 policies for Fall 2022

Emily Toro and Christa Dutton
June 17, 2022
Music Performance: Katarina Sams

Music Performance: Katarina Sams

Christa Dutton, News Editor
April 28, 2022
Elementary Education: Lauren Robertson

Elementary Education: Lauren Robertson

Christa Dutton, News Editor
April 28, 2022
Mathematical Economics: David Li

Mathematical Economics: David Li

Christa Dutton, News Editor
April 28, 2022
Elementary Education: Lauren Robertson

Elementary Education: Lauren Robertson

Christa Dutton, News Editor
April 28, 2022

News

Emily Toro and Christa Dutton
April 28, 2022
Brad Bannon and Christine Mumma, defense attorneys for Christopher Bryant and Rayshawn Banner, respectively, give an interview after the first day of the hearings. Mark Rabil and Julie Boyer (not pictured) represent Jermal Tolliver and Nathaniel Cauthen, respectively.

‘Winston-Salem Five’ seek exoneration

Christa Dutton, Cooper Sullivan, Daniel Parolini, and Aine Pierre
April 24, 2022
Jessicah Black cries during her testimony.

[Photo] Day Five

April 24, 2022
Asya Taylor (left) and Dimarvin Puerto (right) pose with the first place trophy.

Taylor and Puerto take top honors at debate tournament

Christa Dutton, News Editor
April 21, 2022
The FYS on misinformation presented posters about conspiracy theories, algorithms and news literacy.

[Photo] WFU classes travel to D.C. for ‘ACCelerate’ festival

Maddie Stopyra, Staff Writer
April 13, 2022
Wahl competes on Season 33 of "Survivor".

Deacon Profile: Will Wahl

Christa Dutton, News Editor
April 13, 2022
Del Rosario’s tweet and her account have since been deleted, and she has issued an apology to the school.

WFU medical student placed on leave of absence

Christa Dutton, News Editor
April 6, 2022
After 10 years, Provost Rogan Kersh will step down as provost in order to pursue full-time teaching and research, and Dean Gillespie will succeed him beginning July 1.

Provost Kersh steps down; Gillespie to succeed

Emily Toro and Christa Dutton
April 6, 2022
Many students are expressing dissatisfaction with the housing selection process.

Explaining 2022-2023 housing selection

Christa Dutton, News Editor
March 30, 2022
Wearner writes in his appeal that the committee's actions led to the defamation of his character.

Wearner files ‘An Appeal to Address a Violation of Rights and Defamation of Character’

Emily Toro and Christa Dutton
March 29, 2022
Derby Days, which usually sees high participation from the Panhellenic Council, may not include the involvement of Panhellenic's eight sororities.

Panhellenic votes to boycott Sigma Chi fundraiser

Aine Pierre and Christa Dutton
March 3, 2022
a Feb. 24 email, Wake Forest University will begin revising mask mandates on March 5 and no longer require masks in classrooms starting March 19.

University to lift indoor mask mandates

Christa Dutton and Emily Toro
March 2, 2022
A poster in Benson University Center outlines Wake Forest's current masking policy.

Winston-Salem to lift its mask mandate; Wake Forest still undecided

Christa Dutton and Emily Toro
February 18, 2022
Clark’s photographs “Bladerunner Scape 1” and “Bladerunner Scape 2” reflect the aesthetic of the film “Bladerunner”.

New stArt exhibit features student photography

Christa Dutton, News Editor
February 17, 2022
Wake Forest students and faculty receive MLK award

Wake Forest students and faculty receive MLK award

Christa Dutton, News Editor
February 10, 2022
Smoke is visible on North Campus during the Weaver Fire.

Amidst backlash, university cancels classes for the remainder of the week

Christa Dutton, Emily Toro, Connor McNeely, and Aine Pierre
February 2, 2022
From Polo Residence Hall, the smoke from the fire obscures Wait Chapel.

Wake Forest community reacts to Weaver Fertilizer fire

Aine Pierre, Christa Dutton, and Emily Toro
February 1, 2022
Harjo, citizen of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation, is the first Native American to serve as U.S. Poet Laureate.

U.S. Poet Laureate visits Wake Forest

Christa Dutton, News Editor
January 28, 2022
The plays funded by the new grant will be performed in Wait Chapel as part of the National Black Theatre Festival.

Henry Luce Foundation grant aids WFU plays

Christa Dutton, News Editor
January 28, 2022
Wake Radio showcases at the 2017 Fall Involvement Fair.

Activity fair moves to February over COVID-19 concerns

Christa Dutton, News Editor
January 14, 2022
Wake Forest will lift its mask mandate in phases beginning on March 5

WFU updates COVID policies for Spring 2022

Christa Dutton, News Editor
January 13, 2022
Most Panhellenic sororites continue to appropriate hand signs.

Panhellenic votes to hold the remainder of recruitment online

Christa Dutton, News Editor
January 9, 2022
Shea Kidd Brown named new Vice President for Campus Life

Shea Kidd Brown named new Vice President for Campus Life

Christa Dutton, Staff Writer
December 15, 2021
“Grip of the Past/Silenced” (pictured above), a piece of protest art by freshman Sofia Trujillo, is on display this week and next in Reynolda Village as part of the StArt Gallery.

StArt gallery showcases student artwork

Christa Dutton, Staff Writer
December 2, 2021
First Omani student shares her national pride

First Omani student shares her national pride

Christa Dutton, Staff Writer
November 23, 2021
Wake Forest celebrates NAHM

Wake Forest celebrates NAHM

Christa Dutton, Staff Writer
November 18, 2021
Community discusses renaming at forum

Community discusses renaming at forum

Christa Dutton, Staff Writer
November 4, 2021
After serving in the position of VP for Campus Life since 2013, Rue will be departing from Wake Forest.

Search forum draws student input

Christa Dutton, Staff Writer
October 21, 2021
Wake Forest’s chapter of the International Justice Mission hopes their thrift shop will help fund missions to end slavery.

International Justice Mission opens thrift store

Christa Dutton, Staff Writer
October 14, 2021
The tradition returns to in-person operations, which organizers hope will raise more money than last year’s virtual event.

Hit the Bricks returns to the upper quad

Christa Dutton, Staff Writer
September 30, 2021
Malcolm Gladwell to visit WFU

Malcolm Gladwell to visit WFU

Christa Dutton, Staff Writer
September 9, 2021
The Festival of Books & Authors was forced to cancel its programming last year, but it is now back, and will feature a Wake Forest professor.

Bookmarks Festival returns after hiatus

Christa Dutton, Staff Writer
September 2, 2021
Isabel Wilkerson has won many awards for her writing, including the National Humanities Medal (award ceremony pictured above), which she received from then-President Barack Obama.

Face-to-Face features author Isabel Wilkerson

Christa Dutton, Staff Writer
April 15, 2021
Wake N' Shake takes hybrid format

Wake N’ Shake takes hybrid format

Christa Dutton, Staff Writer
March 25, 2021
The Intercollegiate Marching Band, of which five Wake students were a part, performs at the College Football Playoffs National Championship.

Five students named to Intercollegiate Band

Christa Dutton, Staff Writer
January 28, 2021
Meredith Grey, played by Ellen Pompeo, is dressed in the hospital’s COVID-19 gear, as the show picks up a plot line that veers much too close to reality (Photo courtesy of imdb.com)

Medical classic brings back fan favorite

Christa Dutton, Staff Writer
November 19, 2020
Photo courtesy of Izzy McMahon

Deacon Profile: Izzy McMahon

Christa Dutton, Staff Writer
October 29, 2020
Deacon Profile: Lisa Highet

Deacon Profile: Lisa Highet

Christa Dutton, Staff Writer
October 8, 2020
Deacon Profile: Hannah Cook

Deacon Profile: Hannah Cook

Christa Dutton
September 24, 2020
Best Buddies fosters friendship, community

Best Buddies fosters friendship, community

Christa Dutton
September 17, 2020
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