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University should shed light on baseball
This column represents the views of the Old Gold and Black Editorial Board

Another initiative to improve student life on campus, adding lights to Gene Hooks Baseball Stadium, has recently been embroiled in controversy.

Young team deserves more recognition
This column represents the views of the Old Gold and Black Editorial Board

When the field hockey team shut out Penn State in the NCAA finals, they did much more than simply win a national title.


Offensive mascots must go
By Will Wingfield
As a child in elementary school, many of you may remember being told to sit "Indian style" during reading time or playing "Cowboys and Indians" in the playground during recess.

Fear of power loss leads to class strife
By Jamie Kidd

Most of us, even at Wake Forest, have experienced a brief moment of panic or deprivation because of a lack of money. However, these four years are the closest we will ever be to poverty.

Officers' experience shows different view of WINSEC
By Maj. Bob Seals

I have also taught at the United States Army Infantry School alongside the WINSEC course and have seen first-hand WINSEC graduates serving in the armies of several foreign nations.

Descriptive names an art
By Stephanie Bennett
Because, do you know Emily? You know, the girl with dark hair? I think she has some sort of accent. I'm not exactly sure where she's from, though ...

Floods not cool since Noah
By John Harman

Do you have any understanding of how embarrassing it is to call in sick because you forgot your floaties and can't swim? I didn't think so.

Saying 'sorry' soothes souls
By Ryan Whitley

While attending a conference in Switzerland this summer I had the opportunity to hear a talk on the subject of apology.

Split politics benefit campus
By Chris Plumblee
The traditional stereotype of the college professor as a liberal social activist is borne out on our campus, but the stereotype of the college student as a liberal social optimist is not.

Choices excused by alcohol?
By Jenny Billings

I don't know why the weekends are becoming such an inspiration for my writing, but this week I write about communication and taking responsibility.

Don't let exam week take fa la la from holiday
By Krys Mroczkowski

And although winter and the clap have both touched our campus recently, I'm speaking of something else. I am speaking of exam week.

United Way takes wrong turn
By Sangya Trivedi

Wake's monetary donations to the Forsyth County United Way have linked us, students attending and representing Wake Forest, as supporters of discriminatory practices.

Wise words from Worrell
By Jenn Thompson

There are a few things I have learned about life while living in the Worrell House.



 


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