Freshman Issue 2012

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Our guide to navigating the Forest Dear Class of 2016, You are here. After three long summer months of anticipation, you have arrived at Wake Forest. From California to New Jersey, from Tennessee to Florida, you have found your way to campus.

While orientation is an enjoyable week for many, in which you can acquaint yourself with campus, meet your hallmates and outfit your dorm room, the sheer number of events can often be disorienting.

In order to facilitate your transition to campus, the Old Gold & Black staff has compiled this issue as a sort of “roadmap” to your first year at the Forest.

Sure, you’ve read all the glossy brochures each freshman receives in his mail. But do you want to find out what the brochures don’t say?

Check out page 7.

Already bored by the Pit? Visit page 6 for the best campus eats. Noticed the distinctive campus fashion? Head to page 12 for maintaining your individuality in the often homogeneous style scene at Wake.

Are you one of the lucky freshmen with a

car and excited to start exploring the bustling metropolis of Winston-Salem? We have all the hottest spots in town on page 10 for you to check out and meet some townies.

And for later in the semester, when you start thinking about joining Greek life, intramurals, political groups and religious organizations, we have compiled insider tips on how to navigate the often overwhelming extracurricular life on campus.

You have probably heard this countless times already, but your next four years on campus truly will be transformative. And they really do fly by. It may not seem like it during that hellish week when you have three tests, two papers and a presentation, but your college experience is fleeting.

While Wake is tough, no doubt about it, you will meet lifelong friends, take some fascinating classes and have some unforgettable experiences. So get off the right foot, and make the best of your first year on campus! Welcome, Class of 2016! We’re happy to have you here.

Best, Meenu Krishnan

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What’s Inside:

Orientation

Freshman Bucket List 3 Roommate Advice 4 Don’t Be “That Freshman” 4 Dorm Room Decoration 6 Campus Dining 6 Campus Twitters 7 What The Brochures Don’t Say 7

Academics/Campus Life

Best Campus Study Spots 9 Dating Scene 9 Campus Fashion 12 Divisionals Crash Course 12 Greek Life 14 Religious Life 15 Political Groups 15 Time Management 16 Academics 101 16 Wake Sports/Intramurals 18

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The Freshman Bucket List The top 25 to-dos for all freshmen Demon Deacons

BY KRIS KOLB Opinion Editor kolbkl11@wfu.edu

Having survived move-in day, tearful goodbyes and orientation, you’re probably wondering what to do next. Between social life, academics and the little things that make Wake Forest special, the Old Gold & Black has compiled a list of 25 experiences that will complete your transformation into a true Demon Deacon.

1. Support the Demon Deacs and attend as many games as you can.

1. Roll the Quad.

1. Make friends with some of the people in your dorm. Remember, they’re also experiencing the college life for the first time.

1. Get to know all of the fraternities and sororities. Even if you don’t plan on joining, you might just find your niche or at least make some new friends.

1. Take a class outside of your planned field of study and the divisionals while you still can. If this is too risky for you, at least sit in on one.

1. Successfully execute at least one “Pit Sit” — staying in the Pit for two meals or more.

1. Get photographed by Dean Shore.

Bonus points if you have your hair cut by him.

1. Work out at the fitness center at least once or run around the track. There are many great outlets for exercise on campus — use them!

1. Enjoy a fine arts production. Plays and concerts are performed throughout the year.

1. Get coffee at Campus Grounds in Taylor.

1. Explore events on campus. You might be surprised by your interest in unfamiliar cultural, political and religious groups.

1. Break the “Wake Forest bubble” by getting to know Winston-Salem (a.k.a “the Dash”).

1. Spend a night in the ZSR — or at least most of a night.

1. Become familiar with the university’s computer networks, especially WIN and Sakai. (Beware of WIN-stalking!)

1. Express your interest in every club and organization that catches your eye and try to attend at least one meeting for each one.

1. Create a “the usual” at the Pit. Perfect a sandwich or omelet recipe.

1. Get help from Information Systems.

If you’re having ThinkPad problems, take your computer to The Bridge in the library.

1. Get lost in Tribble Hall. Good luck finding your way back!

1. Get some sun on the Quad or Davis Field, and accidentally take a cat nap.

1. Decorate your dorm room and make it personal. It is your new home, after all.

1. Take a date out . . . to Shorty’s.

1. Figure out the study spot and studying style that suits you best, and perfect it by the end of the year.

1. Have at least one story (a clean one!) to tell your extended family when you return for holidays. Trust us, they’ll ask for one.

1. Attend at least one of the university’s special events like Shag on the Mag.

1. And last but not least, read the Old Gold & Black Black!

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Learning to live with your roommates Communication and an open mind ensure that you and your roommate start the year off well

BY AARON COLSTON Web Editor colsaj0@wfu.edu

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The biggest mistake you can ever make in these first couple of weeks is trying to obtain a first impression of someone through the Internet.

Everyone is excited about starting their first year of college, and that means new environments, new challenges and new roommates. You may think you know your roommate because of their tweets, Facebook posts or you guys may have even had the opportunity to talk before moving in together.

Despite these interactions, you have no idea how he or she is in a living space. It is easy to be cordial and friendly in the beginning, but as time progresses so do people.

Be as honest as possible with yourself and your roommate to make sure you are setting yourself up for a successful relationship.

For many, transitioning from your own room and bathroom to sharing spaces with others can be difficult. But, it doesn’t have to be. The best advice is

to never assume. When you arrive on campus you have an idea of what your college experience may look like.

For some it may be staying up late, studying hard and partying harder, whereas for others, it may be finding out who you are or finding a career path. No matter what the expectation, I can assure you that nobody›s outlook is the same.

It all begins with a conversation about likes, dislikes and those allimportant expectations.

No one wants to have those discussions when they first arrive to college, but I cannot stress enough their importance — they will set the tone for the rest of the year. As the school year progresses, you will be thankful that you have made your living needs clear.

The next piece of advice is to be clean and respectful. Although it would be awesome to find a best friend in a roommate, this is not always the case.

However, it is fairly easy to have a functional relationship with someone you live with if you remember to be conscientious of the other person’s space.

Of course everyone has different levels of tidiness, but just be aware of those differences and try to find common ground. Generally speaking, roommate problems tend

to be more common among females.

This is not always the case, but the common denominator is the lack of communication. Mulling over issues can only be suppressed so long.

Eventually, tensions will rise and that one minor issue that you may have had will snowball into a major breakdown.

So basically, communication is key.

Roommate Help If you don’t get along: 1. Talk to your RA for mediation 2. Room Thaw: You can change rooms in the first few weeks of the semester. Contact your RA and Hall Director.

For more info go to: www.rlh.wfu.edu

Avoid being “that freshman” guy or girl Don’t pigeonhole yourself in your first few weeks. Beware of these deadly social turn-offs.

BY MOLLY DUTMERS Life Editor dutmmk11@wfu.edu

No one wants to be “that guy” or “that girl” — the person with a reputation that precedes them. As much as we like to pretend that first impressions are not everything, let’s face it, they are.

The first week of college is a time to get to know your new classmates, and no one wants to be the person that is not well received into their new community. Some attitudes and personalities do not go over well and it is no fun being “that kid.”

The Absentee One of the most enjoyable parts of freshman orientation is getting to know your hallway.

These are the people that you are going to live with until May and it is important to get off on the right foot with them.

However, it is difficult to get to know your hallway if you are never there.

Even if you already have a group of friends from a pre-orientation program, sports teams, or high-school, try and spend a little time getting to know your hallmates so that you are not the one who is always left out.

The Snob You may have gone to the best boarding school in the country. You may have more clothes than you ould possibly fit into your small dorm closet. You may even have a private jet on speed dial, but do not mention all that immediately upon meeting someone.You will only turn people off, not impress them.

The Party Animal Try not to start sentences with this phrase, “I was so wasted and I…” Do not be “that kid” that comes home from their first night of fratting and yells obnoxiously loud nonsense in the middle of the hallway or, worst of all, gets sick. Your hallmates will automatically resent you for being an annoying disturbance.

as “Work Forest.” Remember that you are not the only one with a lot of work and challenging classes.

Therefore, everyone is in the same boat and no one has the right to complain excessively about how hard their test was, how long they spent in the ZSR or how much reading they have to do.

Obviously, a little bit of venting about your course load from time to time is acceptable, but when you walk around with a “woe is me” attitude, you will rub some people the wrong way.

The Judger Everyone is different in college, and you have to accept that. You may despise Justin Bieber, but your roommate may love him.

It doesn’t mean that you can’t be friends or that your roommate is an immature moron.

Or you might think that your neighbor who never comes out of the room because they are too engrossed in their video games is an antisocial nerd, but they may be totally normal and just a little bit shy.

The Complainer When classes start up, you will quickly realize why Wake Forest earns its nickname

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Dorm room decorating for dummies Wondering how to turn those plain cement walls into an expression of yourself that you can live with?

BY AMBER BURTON Life Editor burtab11@wfu.edu

By this point in time, you have scoured numerous home decor stores, ventured through the busy aisles of Target and spent hours upon hours shopping online — all in effort to find the perfect items for your new room.

Ok, so maybe your dorm room decor quest wasn’t that intense, but as all incoming students must, you searched and hopefully found furnishings for this new place you will call home for the next nine months.

Perhaps a comforter in your favorite shade of yellow or the wild poster that your mom would never let you mount in your room at home has been purchased.

I bet you’re feeling pretty accomplished, with a tinge of freshman excitement, seeing all of your new stuff in your very own dorm room. But wait… your stuff clashes with your roommate, there is a lack of storage and to be honest, your room looks downright plain. What now?

Let’s go over the key points of dorm room decorating: organization, flow and spunk.

Organization is the secret to staying sane, flow is the key to creating a room that coexists with your roommate and last but not least, spunk is the personality your room needs in order to scream “you!”

Organization Try buying stackable storage bins that have drawers that slide out. They create a perfect place for all the extra T-shirts you acquire during orientation, as well as form the perfect bedside table. You would be surprised how fast the provided drawers

fill up with belongings from home. These can be bought at pretty much any store that sells office supplies.

Hanging shoe racks for the back of your closet door won’t be a waste of money either. When it comes to finding a matching pair of shoes while running late for class, a shoe rack can become your best friend.

The hanging shoe rack also comes with the added benefit of saving a great deal of space.

Flow When it comes to arranging furniture in your new room, flow is very important.

Flow creates a space that welcomes visitors while also creating a positive environment for you and your roommate.

If you are lucky enough to have a graciously sized room, try leaving an aisle of space for people to walk freely without bumping into a desk on their way out.

Creating a partition in the middle of the room with a desk or small shelf creates a great division of space.

Also, color coordination might sound like something only emphasied by your mother, but you will soon find that a few items matching throughout a room can create a more cohesive feel. It can be as simple as purchasing coordinating throw pillows for your beds or decorating the walls with fun prints and posters that follow a similar theme.

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Spunk An item as simple as a Lady GaGa poster brings your personality into the room.

Embrace the fact that you have a chance to transform your room into a space that truly reflects you. Paintings, pictures, rugs and even displayed video game collections are acceptable.

The combination of these key decor factors will not only create a great room, but an awesome space.

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The absolute best of campus dining options The Pit isn’t the only choice for a meal on campus. Check out some of our staff’s favorite campus foods.

BY MEENU KRISHNAN Editor-in-Chief krism9@wfu.edu

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Freshmen, you’re in luck. You are arriving on campus right just in time for the launch of the newly revamped dining system.

A major change is the introduction of Old Gold swipes, a flexible swipe used in campus dining locations like Chick-fil-a, Forest Greens, Starbucks, Moe’s and Subway.

While students will still have designated Pit swipes, Old Gold swipes can also be used for combo meals like a salad and beverage from Forest Greens or a chicken sandwich, fries and a beverage from Chick-fil-a.

Multiple locations are also expanding hours, thereby catering to students’ desire for more late-night options.

For example, Subway will be open 24/7 and will gain seating capacity of about 50 students, while Shorty’s will offer a special late-night menu from 11 p.m. to 3 a.m.

Despite all these drastic changes, you will surely tire of campus dining options soon enough. Nevertheless, there are a few hidden gems scattered among the gourmet facilities on campus. Below, we’ve compiled some of our favorite eats on campus. Bon appetit!

1. The Mr. Wake Forest with sweet potato fries at Shorty’s 2. Chicken Philly Cheesesteak with provolone at Take Two Grill 3. Seasonal treats from Starbucks — in particular, pumpkin bread, peppermint mochas and eggnog lattes 4. South of the Border burger with extra ancho ranch at Shorty’s 5. Spicy Chicken sandwich with waffle fries at Chick-fil-a 6. Moe’s quesadilla with ground beef, fresh jalapenos, lettuce and cheese, coupled with the spiciest salsa, sour cream, chips and queso on the side 7. Chicken pizziola sandwich at Subway 8. Piping hot slices of Papa John’s pizza at the Sundry in Benson 9. Chai lattes at Campus Grounds 10. Cobb salad at Forest Greens

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Campus figures to follow on Twitter Twitter has become increasingly popular at Wake. Which campus individuals should you follow?

BY MEENU KRISHNAN Editor-in-Chief krism9@wfu.edu

@WakeForest1834 This one’s a no-brainer. An online clearinghouse for all things Wake, the university’s official Twitter features Deacons in the news and the latest campus updates. If you get lucky, they might Retweet you!

@WFU_Pit

@wakesg

If you’re in the mood for some witty mocking of our often absurd campus life, be sure to follow @WFU_Pit. Nobody knows who actually operates this Twitter account, but we know the baton has been passed from one sardonic student observer to the next.

Some sample Tweets: “I find it strangely appropriate there’s a girl in the Pit reading The Hunger Games” and the simple, yet apt, “#whereisthetoaster.”

Freshmen, if this doesn’t make sense, give the Pit about a week.

You’ll see.

New year, new Student Government leadership.

Among other outlets, SG will likely use Twitter to keep the student body appraised of all its activities, so make sure you stay in the loop.

@PresidentHatch

Graphic by Matt Poppe/Old Gold & Black

The official Twitter account of the beloved Natty O, @PresidentHatch seems to be largely operated by the university president himself.

We love his semi-regular Q&A feature, #10at10, in which he answers both lighthearted and serious questions posed by Twitter followers.

How else would the average student find out what his favorite U2 song is? (It’s “I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For,” by the way).

vs. Humans, flag football and the hugely popular Wake the Library, which provides food and coffee to students during finals.

Follow ZSR to make sure you take complete advantage of the library’s countless services. @WFUPress

A self-described “policy wonk, avid eater, music maven, bibliophile, higher-ed devotee,” oh, and our new Provost, Kersh regularly Tweets fascinating links to news stories, infographics and education reports.

Want to hear a little-known fact about Wake Forest? It’s home to Wake Forest University Press, one of the premier publishers of Irish poetry in North America.

The Press hosts regular events for its multiple book launches and provides internship opportunities for students.

@wfucampuslife and @wfusu

@WFUOrientation

Want to keep up-to-date with all the social events occurring at Wake? Follow Campus Life and Student Union.

You should probably be already following this account, as it’s your guide to everything Orientation.

@rtkersh

@zsrlibrary Our library is one of the best libraries around, and you’ll likely spend hours upon hours there during your four years here.

Aside from providing research assistance and featuring all the spectacular content housed within its walls (for all you bibliophiles, ZSR has quite a collection of rare books), the library is also home to such stress-relieving events like Zombies

Media Organizations: @wakeradio, @3to4ounces, @WakeTVNews, @hcwakeforest, @wakestudent and @wfu_ogb Wake has a small but vibrant media scene, so follow these accounts for all the latest student-generated news, literature, art, music and TV straight from the fifth floor of Benson (or as those in the know call it, “Pub Row”).

What the brochures don’t tell you Every freshman receives glossy pamphlets before their first semester, but what don’t they tell you?

BY IAN RUTLEDGE Executive News Editor rutlig11@wfu.edu

There’s no escaping now. You have paid your tuition, bought every item in the college life section at Target and waved goodbye to Dad while Mom convulsed into fits of sobbing.

But now that you have made it into the Forest, it’s time to draw back the curtain from your picture-perfect conception of Mother So Dear.

Wake Forest boasts great academics and excellent opportunities for extracurricular involvement, reinforcing its status as one of the top 25 national universities.

Nevertheless, we cannot ignore that the university exaggerates some of its qualities to appeal itself to prospective students. It is time to expose what the brochures don’t tell you.

First, the “convenient” shuttle service that “everyone uses” is basically kept in business by two groups: upperclassmen coming to campus for class, and freshmen returning from their distant parking lot after a late night Cookout run.

Second, no one actually wears the tie-dye nation shirts to sporting events any more.

Also, even though this image is plastered on every website and pamphlet, I have yet to see a professor roll a chalk board out onto the Quad for an outdoor class. And last of the minutiae, while Maya Angelou is quoted everywhere you look on this campus, the likelihood you will see her — much less take a class with her — is about as likely as the Deacs making it to the Final Four of the NCAA basketball tournament.

Now for some larger deceits. Any pamphlet that you picked up on this campus boasts pictures of students from widely diverse backgrounds.

While the university

does deserve some credit for their efforts to increase the level of diversity, you will soon realize, however, that this percentage is still quite small at around 20 percent.

Finally, the university advertises being located in the “vibrant” city of WinstonSalem. While Winston-Salem does have some hidden gems, you have to search for them.

And even on campus, the questions everyone asks: does Greek life dominate the campus social scene? The answer: somewhat. The university advertises that Greek life is a welcome part of a vibrant campus life community, and it is true that there are several student organizations with wonderful social, academic and volunteer opportunities.

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However, if you are looking to go out with your friends Wednesday through Saturday, your best bet for a social scene with a pulse is heading over to the nearest frat lounge that is blaring music and overflowing with people.

So do all these faults and exaggerations mean you wasted your college decision on coming to this university?

Of course not. Most of you will love it here, discover great friends, take fascinating courses and have a transformative four year experience. Just don’t expect the exact place you thought you were coming to.

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The top six study spots on campus Find your niche with these helpful tips about the best areas to hit the books throughout campus

and light that seeps in from the high windows, but finding a seat here can get pretty hairy, especially during finals. For those who crave caffeine and don’t mind noise, Starbucks is the perfect choice in the Library, but the congestion can get unbearable.

BY DANIEL SCHWINDT News Editor schwd11@wfu.edu

A great campus study spot can help focus a student and ensure that their studying doesn’t become (quite literally) a mind-cramping situation.

From the Library to Benson to the Upper and Lower Quads, study spaces are everywhere and anywhere.

Finding the perfect spot, though, may be a little more challenging. To make things easier, check out our list for the best study spots on campus.

Library The Z. Smith Reynolds Library is, of course, the most obvious spot. However, the key to the library is to find the niche study spots for you. The library contains two 24/7 quiet study rooms (located across from the Starbucks in the Library) and are perfect for quiet studiers. The 6th, 7th and 8th floors are also quiet study areas.

Group study rooms can also be reserved for up to two hours five days in advance, but be warned that the demand is often too high. The atrium is also quite popular because of the wide open space

Tribble For those trying to escape the claustrophobic feeling that studying in the library can give, Tribble may be for you. Tribble is filled with classrooms and the entire building is open 24/7 so you can grab any classroom or hallway and get to work. Though I personally find the death-quiet off-putting, the open hours and dearth of classrooms makes Tribble a prime study area for those seeking quiet.

A special treat in Tribble is the Harry Potter classroom, so named because of its dark, Victorian style and odd artifacts, including mirrors.

Quads For those of you who can’t stand sitting at a cramped desk for several hours or more, sitting out on the quad can bring out your focus. The Upper Quad and Mag Quad combine picturesque views (especially during the Spring and when the Quad is rolled) with the stillness of nature to get you as far away as you can from the plaster and brick interior of other study places.

Benson With couches, tables, comfy sitting chairs and Moe’s and Chick-fil-a in the basement below, Benson Center is another prime choice for studying. The two biggest disadvantages to Benson are that a) it gets crowded and loud (especially when people insist on playing the piano) and b) it closes at midnight — so no allnighters or even late-nighters.

Roof For freshmen, the roofs of their dorms and the sundeck on the third floor of South offer a more unconventional study spot. The roof is great for bathing in the sun, grabbing a book and relaxing and studying outdoors while also getting a great view of all of south Campus. Just watch out for rain. And smokers.

Law School Library The more adventurous freshmen may want to look beyond the confines of the traditional undergraduate side of campus.

If so, check out the law school library located just beyond the Tennis courts.

The law school library contains many desks and areas for quiet study, and if you get tired of sitting inside you can always go out to the courtyard where you will see many of the Graduate business students.

Ping pong tables are also located in the courtyard.

Study break, anyone?

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The ins and outs of romance in the Forest Keep an eye out for that special guy or girl by following these guidelines

BY RENEE SLAWSKY Print Managing Editor slawrb9@wfu.edu

Call me, maybe? No, call me definitely or I am breaking up with you.

We like to just hook up in college. It is easy. Finding that special someone to last you until your buzz wears off may be the goal for some of us, but for others we want the hand-holding and the googly eyes.

Dating in college can be hard.

Nights spent drinking in dark frat basements leaves little room for romance, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t possible.

Successfully dating while at Wake involves a few guidelines to doing it right.

Rule number one: it can happen anywhere. You are probably expecting me to say that you shouldn’t find the one to date while intoxicated, but that just isn’t true. You (the dater) can meet the datee anywhere: a bar, your dorm, the Pit, on the Quad, Davis Field, the library, your Sociology class, in Chipotle…

Photo courtesy of thecollegecrush.com the places are endless.

You just have to keep your eyes open.

Be a romantic!

We all like a little romance in our lives.

Channel your inner Wordsworth while sitting at Starbucks and notice more in that guy than his crispy middies or his fantastic vest-wearing ability.

In order to find the right datee, you have to be open to the idea at ANY GIVEN TIME. Head on a swivel and a heart like a 13 year-old girl, people.

It is at this point that I want to share some first date hot spots.

I am old-school in that I think you should get a little dressed up and go somewhere nice for dinner.

The goal should be to be able to talk as much as possible.

Places like concerts or movies are unacceptable in that you can’t talk, and also we aren’t in 8th grade anymore.

Dating is a mature thing so doing things like going to dinner or getting coffee isn’t weird.

So you met someone you think you want to spend more than five minutes with.

This is where it gets tricky.

At this point, people can have different expectations of what that next step will be.

For some, it is just a simple night out, enjoying each other’s

company, and that may be the only time it happens.

For others, it immediately means you are boyfriend and girlfriend.

And when it comes to the extreme daters, it means something along the lines of three kids, a golden retriever named “Bear” and a white picket fence.

The first or second date are a little too soon but after that — once you get to the “threepeat” stage — it isn’t unreasonable to voice your expectations and make sure no one gets the wrong impression.

The main thing to keep in mind is that dating is something that shouldn’t be overlooked while at college.

From the years 18 to 22 you are in that weird stage of you can’t just “like” someone and then you are “going out” the next day, like in high school.

However we also probably aren’t at the point of dating with the ultimate goal of marriage in mind.

So keep it simple and remember that it is a learning experience — learning what you like in people, what you really don’t like.

Maybe you will find something about yourself like your new favorite meal at that nice restaurant at which you ate.

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Venture into the Dash

BY RENEE SLAWSKY Print Managing Editor slawrb9@wfu.edu

Dining If you hear people complain that there is no place good to eat in Winston-Salem, ignore them.

There are plenty of hidden delicacies in the Twin City that you should check out while you are here!

Breakfast Of Course on Trade Street is delicious. It is really quirky and cute, and you can get a modest amount of food for a modest price. I think their Eggs Benedict are to die for.

Sidenote: on Sundays, the line is hella long.

Mama Zoe’s is a hole-in-the-wall spot that is usually populated by older people or families, but the food is great. Typical breakfast or lunch fare with some twists, but all delectable.

Milner’s Café looks sub-par on the outside, but the food is terrific. They have a nice selection of salads and sandwiches for a lunch out. Also, great sweet tea.

The Loop is a favorite with students and professors. The pizzas are great, but the real star is the Blue Cheese Chips. You order your food at the counter and then they call you up, making the atmosphere a little bit more laid back.

Willow’s is consistently good for dinner. It is a little bistro with nice outdoor seating and a really cozy indoor area as well. They have specials that will blow your mind like swordfish platters and a myriad of great pasta options.

Sweet Potatoes serves up delicious Southern cuisine including the Southernly Fried Chicken, the three-cheese macaroni and country ham souffle and the phenomenal sweet potato cheesecake.

Downtown Thai serves up the usual Thai offerings (think pad thai, spicy curries and stir fry) but with an elegance that is all the restaurant’s own.

Midtown Cafe & Dessertery is known for its distinctive pancakes for main meals, but its dessertery, which features an Italian cream cake and a triple chocolate cheesecake, is truly what attracts hordes of customers.

Art Scene In the mood for a different movie scene than the AMC or Carmike? A/perture, the independent film theater downtown, will satisfy your need. Screening both mainstream flicks like Beasts of the Southern Wild» and lesser-known movies. Winston-Salem also has a bustling gallery/craft store scene, centered on Trade Street. The Downtown District Arts Association hosts regular gallery hops on the first Friday of each month. It’s a wonderful way to see what the Winston-Salem art scene has to offer.

No matter where you come from, Winston-Salem is your new home.

Use this guide to find the hottest eats and hangouts in the Dash.

Nightlife Once you become of age, going out in Winston-Salem is not half bad.

A lot of Wake students can be found at bars like Tate’s, Rec’s Billards, Finnigan’s Wake and Single Brothers. They are all your typical spots where you find people hanging out, drinking some nice, alcoholic beverages. Don’t come in your dancing outfits though — there is no dancing to be found at these places. It’s like the town in Footloose.

Cafes If you’re in need of a hot cup of java and want to expand beyond the typical Starbucks offering, Winston boasts quite a few ubercool cafes where you can kick back, relax and even get a little studying in. Krankies Coffee downtown is a hipster haven with its gritty vibe, exposed brick walls, alternative music and the most nontraditional drink offerings.

Camino Bakery on Fourth Street is a little more mainstream, with warm lighting and rustic wood tables. Its a wonderful place to enjoy some tasty pastries and crank out a paper.

Sports The local minor league team may not be real winners but going to their games is really fun.

The Dash have a nice stadium where you can comfortably watch the game, grab a ballpark frank, and chill with some buds.

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Old Gold & Black | Freshman Issue

Unpack your pastels and preppy prints Don’t let yourself get caught off guard by the university’s singular fashion styles

BY HILARY BURNS Staff Writer burnhs0@wfu.edu

It was the first home football game of my freshman year. I woke up a few hours before kickoff and threw on my new black and gold Wake Forest T-shirt with a pair of jean shorts. I ran down the stairs of Babcock and waited outside to meet my friends who lived across the courtyard in Luter.

They were also dressed in Wake T-shirts and shorts, and we started to make our way across campus to wait for the shuttle to take us to the game.

As we walked across the Mag quad, we started to notice that girls were wearing sundresses and Jack Roger sandals, while boys were wearing pastel colored shorts with button downs and bow ties.

We wondered where the nearest country club was when we realized they were also walking to the football shuttles. We missed the memo.

To our disbelief, the majority of the student population was dressed to the nines to attend a football game.

The northern tradition of wearing sweatshirts, jerseys and jeans to games is contradicted in the South where you dress

up with croakies, Lilly Pulitzer dresses and sports jackets to show your school pride.

This was the first time I realized that Wake Forest is a classy place.

The yoga pants, old sweatshirts and UGG slippers that so many of my peers wore to class in high school were nowhere to be seen.

Brands like Tory Burch, Vineyard Vines, Hunter Boots, Southern Tide, Sperry and J.Crew were all over campus, and I realized the undeniable fact that students here at Wake epitomize the term “preppy.”

According to urbandictionary.com, “Preppy is a dress style, a social culture and a way of life.” The term was originally formed for young people attending prep schools or private colleges in New England back in the 1950s.

Today, preppy kids belong to country clubs, play lacrosse, golf or sailing and vacation on Martha’s Vineyard or Nantucket.

(And just a little hint for those of you not from New England, the pink whale you see all over the place is the logo for Vineyard Vines.)

To dress preppy is to dress simply: classic pieces in bright colors. Since the ‘50s, the preppy style has moved down the coast and is especially prevalent in many colleges in the South.

Since Wake is a small private school, the majority of the students dress very “preppy” as opposed to larger schools, which feature a mishmash of styles.

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This preppy clothing goes hand-in-hand with the Greek life culture on campus. It is considered “fratty” to wear croakies and pastel shorts with button downs tucked in. Sperry boat shoes, bow ties and visors complete the look. You will soon hear the clichéd phrase “You look so fratty” time and time again. Both girls and guys can look “fratty.” Lilly Pulitzer dresses with croakies or a Vineyard Vines quarter zip pull you into the label.

Before blindly succumbing to the “mold”, be sure to maintain a sense of individuality in your wardrobe. Let your own personality shine through the frattiness, because otherwise everyone will just look the same.

Since you are now part of a well-dressed student body, let your creativity shine.

Keep the preppy lifestyle of college students in mind, but don’t just dress to match the person you are sitting next to in class.

The five best divisional courses for freshmen Choosing which divisionals to take doesn’t have to be stress inducing madness — let us help

BY AARON COLSTON Web Editor colsaj0@wfu.edu

One of the many beauties of going to a liberal arts school is the opportunity to expand your interests and uncover new ones. If you are one of the few who knows exactly what they want to do in the future, congratulations. As for the rest of us, you have time to figure it out. Use divisionals to your advantage, allow them to work to your benefits, expanding your horizons and obtaining new strengths and insights into various subject matters.

Division I: Humanities

Division II: Literatures

This category includes history, philosophy and religion. To meet graduation requirements, you have to take two different classes within this division.

Introductory history courses will have you leaving your professor’s lectures in awe at their in-depth knowledge and mastery of dates and facts. In a philosophy course, the readings will be difficult at times to digest on the first read. Philosophy classes will push you to rethink what you already think is true. Similar to history, religion courses are straightforward and the readings and discussions are interesting.

No matter what course you take in this category be ready to read and participate in class discussions.

Literature courses are meant to open text past face value.

The best option is to choose a genre you are generally interested in.

You can choose from literature in English or works in translation, both dealing with a wide variety of topics.

Staff Favorites: REL 101, Lynn Neal; HST 107, Charles Wilkins

Staff Favorites: ENG 190, Rachael Deagman ENG 165, Omaar Hena RUS 341, Kurt Shaw

Division III: Fine Arts

Division IV: Social Sciences

Division V: Math and Natural Science

Don’t worry, you won’t have to buy jazz shoes or purchase an instrument (unless you want to) to satisfy this divisional.

Most of these courses are history or theory based. Even if you are not expert dancers, artists or actors, these courses provide students with access to scholarly study of the arts. Studying the fine arts, ensures that students become more well-rounded.

This division offers the most flexibility as it has the most departments to choose from including anthropology, communications, economics, education, political science, psychology and sociology. Anthropology and sociology will read a lot of case studies regarding human subjects. economics and psychology will be driven more by the textbook, with many definitions and theories.

You have to pick two within this category, but it will be easy to find something suitable.

All of these courses count for four credit hours because they include some sort of lab or additional component outside of the lecture. Departments include: biology, chemistry, computer science, mathematics and physics. Now beware that some of these courses will be filled with pre-med students.

It would be wise to pick an introductory course that doesn’t coincide with pre-med requirements, unless that is your track. Another piece of advice: make sure you pick a good lab partner on the first day.

Staff Favorites: POL 116, Thomas Brister SOC 151, David Yamane

Staff Favorites: CSC 101, Brian Kell PHY 109, Eric Cook

Staff Favorites: DCE 202, Nina Lucas ART 111, Bryan Ellis ART 103, John Curley

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Old Gold & Black | Freshman Issue

Don’t let it all be Greek to you With the choice in your hands, learn the advantages and disadvantages of joining a fraternity or sorority

BY HILARY BURNS Staff Writer burnhs0@wfu.edu

As first-year students become acclimated to university life during orientation, upperclassmen will begin to trickle back onto campus. The upper Quad will soon become alive with eager students ready to see their friends once again. The whole campus will start buzzing with energy, and shirts embellished with strange letters will appear in the masses.

These strange letters are Greek, and they stand for the names of the sororities and fraternities on campus.

The university currently has 11 total sororities and 15 total fraternities on campus. Also according to the university’s website, about 33 percent of university women are Greek in the coming fall semester and 51 percent in the spring (after Spring rush and once students are back from abroad). For men, about 28 percent are Greek in the fall semester and 37 percent in the spring.

Greek life is the undeniable core within Wake’s social scene. While students are by no means obligated to join Greek life in order to have a wonderful experience at the university, it is nearly impossible to ignore its existence.

Before you become overwhelmed by the bright colors and strange letters on T-shirts and lounges across campus, remember you have an entire semester to decide if Greek life is right for you. Here is a pro and con list of Greek life to make your life and your decision a little easier.

Pro: A permanent circle of friends to meet at the Pit, go out with, or even schedule study rooms in the ZSR together. You share a lifelong bond with the people in your sorority or fraternity.

Con: As with every scenario where people form social groups, there are inevitable stereotypes that follow each group. While not every stereotype is negative, you lose a bit of individualism when you put on those letters.

Pro: Each Greek organization has different philanthropy opportunities to take part in. These

consist of fun activities like softball tournaments, tugs of war over Jell-O, dance competitions and bake sales to raise money for great causes.

Con: There is a monetary obligation as well as time commitment required when you join a sorority or fraternity.

Dues can cost up to hundreds of dollars per month on top of extra fees for shirts and other paraphernalia.

As for time, there are required chapter meetings to attend every week on top of new member meetings.

Additionally, social functions and philanthropic activities are often time-consuming.

Pro: More social functions than you can imagine!

Mixers, date functions, “sister/brother” bonding activities, lineage dinners, mountain weekends, beach weekends – enough fun to fill up your weekends.

Time management is key!

Con: If you are in a Greek organization, it is easy to lose touch with friends not in Greek life or in different Greek organizations. It’s also easy to break ties with other organizations you are involved in. Remember that it is important to keep these ties to make your Wake Forest experience a well-rounded one.

Pro: Grades do matter. Greek organizations have a GPA requirement to join and to remain an active member.

According to the university’s website, the AllSorority GPA average (3.28) is typically higher than the general female GPA average (3.22) on campus.

The All-Fraternity GPA average is just below (3.08) the independent male GPA average (3.09) on campus.

Con: It is easy to become absorbed in your Greek organization. Students often wear their Greek letters on sweatshirts and T-shirts instead of Wake Forest clothing. Don’t forget that first and foremost, we are all Demon Deacons.

No matter what you decide, you will find your niche at Wake Forest.

Whether it is in a club sports team, a publication on campus, a religious group or a Greek organization, there is really something for everyone at the university.

Keep an open mind while you meet new people and join new groups because at the end of the day, the knowledge learned and relationships made define your college experience — not your Greek letters.

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Seeking religious balance away from home Using the university as a medium to strengthen and explore spirituality, religion and faith

BY ADE ILESANMI Opinion Editor ilesao11@wfu.edu

Spirituality is one of those concepts that comes in different shapes and sizes. Wake’s wide-reaching and inclusive religious life tries to tailor itself to all the spiritual needs of students’ various faiths.

Whatever your flavor of faith is, there are plenty of opportunities to expose yourself to different modes of worship and service.

Various student organizations on campus allow for students of different faiths to gather together, grow closer and strengthen their respective faiths.

It is important to keep in mind that all of these organizations, while named or labeled as belonging to a particular faith, are open to students from all walks of faith (or lack thereof ).

They all serve as opportunities to meet students with similar or not-so-similar spiritual compasses, to learn about places

of worship in the community and to provide perspective and a chance to reflect on one’s own life.

Organizations for members of the Christian faith include the Baptist Student Union, Campus Crusades for Christ, Emmaus, Episcopal Student Fellowship, Intervarsity Christian Fellowship, Lutheran Student Movement, Orthodox Christian Fellowship, Presbyterian Student Fellowship, Presbytatrian USA, Reformed University Fellowship, Student-to-Student, United Methodist, Wake Forest Catholic Community and the Wesley Foundation.

Post-graduate students are also invited to the Graduate Christian Fellowship.

Student organizations for other faiths include: the Muslim Student Association, led by Imam Khalid Girggs, an Associate Chaplain for Muslim Life; Hillel, a Jewish organization led by Rabbi Michael Gisser, also an Associate Chaplain of Jewish Life.

Additionally, faculty advisers are available to counsel students of other faiths such as Hinduism.

Oftentimes athletes have difficulty finding time to attend these groups’ meetings.

In that case, all athletes are welcome to attend Athletes in Action. International students can also partake in the activities

of the International Campus Ministries of the Triad as a way to meet other international students, faculty and staff from colleges and universities throughout the Piedmont Triad region.

If you are someone who know likes yoga or pilates, or who just likes to sit and think, then you might drop in on a Meditation Group session which occurs throughout the school year and summer. These 30 minute sessions incorporate many Buddhist Zen meditative traditions.

They take place in the Interfaith Meditation Room in Reynolda Hall, adjacent to the Chaplain’s Office.

If you enjoy praise and worship, consider auditioning for one of Wake’s Christian Acappella groups, such as Chi Rho, an all-male group, or Minor Variation for women.

If you dislike the pressure of auditioning or prefer larger groups, you can join Wake’s Gospel Choir. All are sensational hits both on and off campus, so even if you cannot carry a tune you do not have to miss out on the entertainment. To learn more about these organizations and the staffs who help to run them, you can visit the website for the Chaplaincy Department at chaplain. studentlife.wfu.edu.

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Discovering the political pulse on campus In light of America’s quickly heating up political contest, how can you get involved in the race?

BY KEN MEYER Senior Writer meyeka9@wfu.edu

In the heart of an electoral swing state, your new home in North Carolina will feel politically and ideologically charged during your first months at Wake Forest. How can you get involved? Who are the major political players on campus? What will the campus look like after election season? Senior Gerard Neely (GN), president of College Democrats, and Senior James Rex (JR), president of College Republicans, face off in this Q&A for your vote.

Q. Could you give a brief overview of your organization?

GN: The Wake Forest College Democrats’ main objective is to raise political awareness on campus.

We believe that regardless of political leanings, Wake Forest students should be aware of key political issues currently impacting our lives and how these issues will impact the future of our country. Also, we plan to help register voters around the Winston-Salem area.

Although we support Democratic candidates up and down the ticket, we are open to everyone and we hope that by sharing diverse viewpoints on campus we can create a positive political dialogue that will help move this country forward.

JR: Wake Forest College Republicans bring together like-

minded individuals who tend towards more conservative values, both in social and fiscal issues.

Additionally, the organization exists to raise awareness on partisan issues and provide information on areas of national interest. College Republicans work with various representatives throughout the state of North Carolina and beyond to communicate the Republican perspective and volunteer on the campaigns of public servants with conservative values.

Q. What goals do you have coming into the 2012 election season? After the election season?

GN: Our number one goal is to reelect President Barack Obama! We plan on being involved with the day-to-day efforts of campaigning for the president and other Democratic candidates.

Also, we plan on expanding the reach of our club by discussing issues that impact different segments of our student body.

Finally, after the election we are going to focus on political education and voter outreach.

JR: The main goal of Wake Forest College Republicans will be to elect Former Governor Mitt Romney, the Republican nominee, in the general election this November. Our chapter will provide multiple opportunities for members to contribute to the election through volunteering at call centers, distribution of campaign materials, voter registration drives (which are inherently non-partisan) and other campaign initiatives.

The post-election goals of the Wake Forest Col-

Contact Info for Political Groups Leaders College Democrats: Gerard Neely neelgk9@wfu.edu College Republicans: James Rex rexjb9@wfu.edu lege Republicans will be to strengthen the knowledge of the Republican party and conservative values by bringing speakers to campus, volunteering with local Republican public servants, networking with conservatives in Washington, D.C. at CPAC, and providing a “safe space” for Republicans to discuss opinions.

Q. Rather than right-leaning or leftleaning, many argue that Wake Forest is simply apathetic. What does that mean for the political organizations on campus?

GN: I would say at Wake many people are not apathetic, but have not yet formed opinions about their politics. The fact that many students are politically unaffiliated certainly makes political organizing on campus interesting. I would encourage students that are unsure or leery of the political process to explore all the political organizations on campus and find their own niche.

JR: As chair of College Republiment is cans, I believe this argument

short-sighted Wake Forest students have strong political leanings, both left and right, and many choose to provide their service to the university and community in different areas other than political organizations.

Many individuals hold very private beliefs and chose to keep these beliefs private.

This is not a symptom of apathy but of personal liberty. I will always advocate for a more educated electorate, and College Republicans exist to educate individuals who might be unsure as to their political leanings.

We will always provide a community for those willing to stand publicly by their beliefs.

However, one need not be a member of College Republicans to be a Republican, just as an individual need not be a member of the NRA if they own a rifle.

Q. Your best argument in 50 words or less for putting your man in office?

GN: Throughout his first term, the President has advocated 21st century solutions to problems that currently face our country. Under his leadership, the American economy has created over 4 million private sector jobs. Also, the president has shown a serious commitment to education, debt and deficit reduction.

JR: Governor Romney has a deep history of public service and private sector experience. He has a strong moral compass and irreproachable character. He is a pragmatic and thoughtful conservative with a fundamental belief in America’s greatness. I would be proud to call him the president.

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Old Gold & Black | Freshman Issue

Organize your time and be a successful Deac

BY DANIEL SCHWINDT News Editor schwd11@wfu.edu

College life can be stressful. Wake students are expected to juggle academics and extracurriculars, all while finding time to cut loose to save some sanity.

To help this year’s class of freshmen and to provide a little mental relief, we have put together a little list of time management tips that can help you balance your commitments.

Triage In medicine, doctors sort patients into a triage or three categories so they know which patients need immediate attention, which can wait and which can be seen last.

Take this wisdom with you when you study or are trying to sort through your workload.

Which projects, papers and whatnot are more important? When is each of these things due?

You can then mentally rank each item, saving you some problems later on.

Figure out if you’re a night owl or morning person As you will no doubt soon find out, different people have different study schedules.

For the proverbial night owl, studying at night makes the most sense and for them studying early would definitely not be worth the loss of sleep.

For those students who wake up at 5:00 a.m. bright-eyed with smiles beaming at 100 watts, studying too late (when your energy is lower) would be a waste.

The moral then is to determine what kind of schedule your body naturally operates on, and then to tune your study schedule to that circadian rhythm.

Divide big tasks A 20-page paper sounds like a lot of work (and it is!), and you will soon become well-acquainted with such Draconian assignments. Don’t panic though. The best course of action is to chop up the assignment into shorter more manageable pieces.

Instead of writing it all at once (say, the night before it is due) separate the smaller tasks like research collection, body-text writing, introduction writing, into a task that you do over the course of a week or a few days.

That way, a 20-page paper becomes more manageable (and less stressful than an all-nighter).

Loosen up!

While it is important and helpful to plan out a schedule to fit your academic needs, set aside time to free yourself up. Time management doesn’t just mean setting aside study times, it should also include all the other activities that you want to do.

College should be something to enjoy! Besides, no schedule should be so designed that it can’t be flexible or adaptable. Setting aside time to do other things (this includes sleep) will balance what you want to do, and keeping a flexible schedule will prevent stressing out over the inevitable waves of course work.

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Balance academics and a social life by following these time management tips

Calendars A calendar is a great way to collect all the disparate activities, projects, and other things going on in your busy college life.

It is important to begin using some kind of calendar early. (We recommend a planner that gives you more room for notes as well.) Your dorm room wall would make a great place to put a big calendar up to mark important events to make sure you never fall behind.

Class of 2016, welcome to “Work Forest” Wake Forest lives up to its rigorous nickname — but do not be discouraged

BY JULIE HUGGINS News Editor huggjn0@wfu.edu

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Despite how it may seem during orientation week, Wake Forest really is a rigorous academic institution.

It does, in fact, live up to the nickname “Work Forest” and if you are not prepared, the academics can be extremely overwhelming.

But don’t freak out just yet.

The academic side of being at the university can be managed, and it may turn out that those classes turn out to be (almost) as fun as the social side of college.

At Wake, students don’t declare their majors until the second semester of their sophomore year.

This gives everyone time to think about and explore different classes, programs and majors.

Those divisional requirements that appear annoying and unnecessary are meant to give students a well-rounded education.

Never be afraid to take a class that sounds interesting, especially if it fulfills a divisional requirement. Likewise, not every

foray into WIN to register for classes is going to be a smooth ride that turns up the perfect schedule.

Being the nerd that I am, one of my favorite things to do is plan out my next semester’s schedule.

I get really excited dreaming up how awesome my next semester is going to be, and every time I go to register, inevitably, one of my perfect classes is filled, as are the backups.

Not once has a registration session gone according to the plan.

Yet those unexpected and hurriedly joined classes, or the ones I had to jump on the waitlist for, have turned out to be some of the best and most interesting classes I have taken.

Another valuable academic asset that many are unaware of freshman year is the mentor.

This could be a really great professor that you keep in contact with, an academic advisor that listens or even your work study boss in a department you’re interested in.

Those mentors can provide a great deal of support when you’re confused about what you should do and where you’re headed.

Finally, studying truly is important.

I know, everyone says it.

Everyone has heard it. Like many people before me and like nearly

everyone who will read this, I didn’t believe it.

I had gotten through high school without studying and wasn’t planning on doing it much in college. You’re probably going to ignore me and say that you will be the exception.

You will not. No one is the exception. “Work Forest” can be a daunting place and the workload exhausting, but it’s not impossible and it does get easier as time goes on when you start to really enjoy the classes you are taking.

Hopefully now, you have a good idea of what you came to college for — to study.

Dates to remember August 29 | First day of classes September 12 | Last day to add October 3 | Last day to drop October 15-18 | Mid-term exams October 19 | Fall break November21-25|Thanksgivingbreak December 7 | Last day of class December 8 | Reading day December 10-15 | Final exams Dec. 16- Jan. 11| Winter break

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Old Gold & Black | Freshman Issue

Wake sports primer for newcomers Demon Deacons take part in impressive athletic programs beyond the betterknown basketball and football teams

BY TY KRANIAK Sports Editor krantr11@wfu.edu

Every year, just over 1,000 incoming students are shoved into a community that not only supports Wake Forest athletics, but actually bleeds black and gold.

While adjusting to such a culture may be difficult, it is essential that every Wake Forest-er unleashes his or her inner Demon Deacon. With this in mind, there are some things that incoming freshmen must know about Wake Forest sports.

Traditionally, Wake Forest has been seen by the outside world as a “basketball school.” Home to legends such as Tim Duncan and Chris Paul playing for Mother So Dear and boasting team rankings as high as No. 1 in the nation, Wake Forest became known across the nation.

However, the once glorified program has turned into what many would call a “rebuilding phase.” The team led by senior C.J. Harris and junior Travis McKie begs to differ.

On the gridiron, many sports analysts claim that Wake had a “freak year” in 2006 when the team won the ACC and played in the Orange Bowl.

Early on last season, it seemed as though history would repeat itself when the Demon Deacons jumped out to a 4-1 record, but their fate had turned sour when they went on to finish 6-6 in the regular season before losing their bowl game.

This year, Wake will be relying on junior Tanner Price and redshirt junior Michael Campanaro to connect on passes to help fuel the offense.

Apart from the highly anticipated football and basketball seasons, Wake offers other sports, some of which are among the best in the country.

The women’s soccer team qualified for the College Cup last year (the Final Four of soccer) and returns all of their starters this season.

Historically, men’s soccer fields a healthy program steeped in glory with multiple players now competing professionally and a 2007 National Championship trophy.

Both the track team as well as cross country teams have many former Demon Deacons competing in the Olympics, and the men’s and women’s golf teams have also represented the school well with PGA greats such as Arnold Palmer, Bill Haas and Webb Simpson teeing off at Wake.

On the baseball field, Wake Forest was the last ACC School to win a National Championship as a member of the conference back in 1955, and just missed a shot at the NCAA Tournament this past spring.

The volleyball team struggled last year, but it possesses young talent that should be primed to play this year.

Field hockey has been one of the steadiest programs at Wake behind beloved coach Jennifer Averill. Her teams won the National Championship three years in a row from 200204.

As far as tennis is concerned, the women’s tennis team is looking to forget a tough season this past year and become an elite ACC school on the courts.

The men’s team showed signs of potential, but is nonetheless ready for an improved record under head coach Tony Bresky.

Remember, that the Deacs rely upon students for success. So, come to the games, be loud and support the Demon Deacons!

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Organized sports for amateur Deacon athletes Campus Recreation offers 15 different sports for students to participate in during the fall and spring semesters

BY MAX WOHLMUTH Sports Editor wohlmj11@wfu.edu

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If you’re like me, you need to be involved with sports. Whether that means being a spectator or an athlete, you just need sports in your life.

Luckily, the university’s Campus Recreation provides students with a wide array of organized sports to fulfill all of your needs.

With 15 sports to choose from, split between both the fall and spring seasons, you should have no problem finding one that is right for you.

The question is: how do you get involved in one of these sports, and how do you find a group of people to play with at Wake?

Before you begin finding a team to play with, you should first register for Intramural (IM) leagues on the Campus Recreation’s intramural sports website. Campus Recreation gives you the step by step process needed in order to create an account. After you create your account, it’s time to find yourself a team.

In my opinion, the easiest way to find a group of guys or girls to play with is to just ask the people on your freshman hall. Although it might be a little nerve racking to ask a bunch of new acquaintances to play, you are bound to find someone interested in the same sport and they

may know some other students willing to join your team.

You’ll be able to find a team with very little effort and be playing in no time.

Once the team is formed, the team captain, whether you or another student, can log on to the WFU intramural sports website, create a team and invite members of the team to join online.

Likewise, members of the team can search for the captain’s name on the league’s page, request to join the team and all the captain needs to do is accept the request.

Once again, Campus Recreation has outlined this process online and it can be done easily as long as every team member has registered for an IM sports account.

Unfortunately, you may not be able to find anyone who wants to play or you are just not the social butterfly you thought you were and are terribly afraid to ask people if they would like to start a team. Do not fret, there is a solution even for you. I’m sure you’ve heard of free agency in professional sports. Well, the university’s intramural sports also has a free agency option.

By visiting the intramural sports league page, you can also list yourself as a free agent. Through the list of free agents, team captains can request you to join their team. Although this option allows you to find a team without meeting anyone, it is important to note that you are not guaranteed to be part of a team. Regardless of how you join an intramural team, just be ready to get out there and have fun competing aganst other students.

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