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Old Gold & Black | Freshman Issue

INSIDE THE ISSUE Letter from the Editor What the tour doesn’t tell you...

Don’t be “that” freshman

Official bucket list

Best tips from a senior

Hangover cures How to deal with homesickness On making friends Decorating your dorm Roommate advice

Pit hacks

The true value of Old Golds

Student’s map of campus

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Student’s map of campus

11 Don’t stress about your major

12 Building relationships with professors 12 Wake Forest in photos

13 Campus traditions 14 Inside Wake Forest sports 14 Getting involved 15 The “Work Forest” myth 15 Pros and cons of going Greek 16 Study abroad 17 Living on a college budget 17 Exploring Winston-Salem 18 Where to study 19

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ear Class of 2023,

Welcome! Whether you were the first to excitedly jump in the car on your journey here or you had to be dragged out of the comfort of your home by your parents, you have arrived on this undeniably beautiful campus.

I will admit that three years ago, I was in the latter group. I was absolutely scared out of my mind (which means it’s okay if you are, too). I had lived my entire life in one small New Jersey town and had never been on my own so far away in my entire life. Let’s just say that my one stint in the sixth grade at sleepaway camp, in New Jersey no less, did not go well. At all.

Yet, here I was, 600 miles away from home. It was my decision to come here, no matter how much I dreaded it.

I came to Wake Forest because I thought it could offer me the kind of college experience I wanted — somewhere in a different part of the country, with small-sized classes, great school spirit, engaging traditions, an array of extracurriculars.

And offer it did.

What nobody told me is that I had to grab that offer by the horns.

First semester was extremely rocky. I felt that I didn’t fit in with the perceived, typical Wake Forest student.

I was painfully shy and hyper-aware of myself. Making friends and getting involved proved difficult to me, and, of course, it seemed like everyone around me had found groups of friends, whether or not they would last past second semester.

With less than a year to my own graduation, I’ll tell you this in writing: I thought seriously about transferring as a freshman. So much so that I applied — and there’s no shame in that. All I knew was that back in May of my senior year of high school, I had made the right decision for me then. It may not have continued to be the right decision for me at the end of freshman year (spoiler alert: it was again the right decision for me at that time). While

Wake Forest may not be where you end up, you are here now and it is a part of your journey.

The one thing that made it hard to walk away was this very paper, my beloved Old Gold & Black.

I knew that I couldn’t give up on Wake Forest just yet — I still had to brave spring semester. So, I did what many freshmen don’t do: I went to the Spring Involvement Fair. I walked around, perusing my options, and found out when the Old Gold & Black was having an interest meeting. I attended that interest meeting and signed up to get emails, one of which invited potential staffers to come up to the office for production. And on a Wednesday night, I stood outside our office and talked myself into knocking on the door. They only expected me to stay for a few minutes; I stayed for four hours. On my way out, I heard the staff talking about me, and one of the executive editors said that they could see me running the place one day.

Now I do. And I now have a group of friends and people in my life who always offer to get me something from the POD, who know which Moe’s salsa is my favorite and bring me some with their chips, who laugh with me, who support me. Being on the Old Gold & Black made me more confident in academics and in social situations.

The Old Gold & Black was my saving grace, but it was only because I talked myself into returning and knocking on our office door week after week, until I didn’t have to knock anymore.

Everyone tells you how great college is, but they don’t tell you the caveat: you have to put in effort to make it great.

You have to be uncomfortable in order to get comfortable.

Mother So Dear offers almost everything you could ever need and want. Go and grab it by the horns (or find it first, if you need). I hope that you, the Class of 2023, will put in effort. If that is the only thing you do consistently in college, you will come out for the better.

Go Deacs, Lillian Johnson Editor-in-Chief Class of 2019

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WFU after dark: what the tour glosses over Your experience as a freshman will be markedly different than the campus tour guides would have you believe

BY REN SCHMITT Print Managing Editor schmwm16@wfu.edu Congratulations! You have made it to campus, and according to pamphlets, campus tours and hours perusing countless poorly-written comments on college review blogs, Wake Forest may be the world’s best locale since Eden … right?

Well, in keeping with the biblical metaphor, your first semester will enlighten you to both good and evil knowledge of Wake Forest. Fear not, you will come to find that much of the propaganda you were fed about Wake Forest closely resembles the truth, but, honestly, what would a first semester of college be without surprises?

For starters, though you were shown spacious dorm rooms with towering ceilings on your tour, I know that five out of seven of you are not living in South or Angelou, so embrace the fact that your dorms were once occupied by people who remember when Kennedy was shot. To those of you who won the lottery, you are going to catch flak for it, as your living situation rivals that of any student at Wake Forest, no matter their grade.

I lived in Johnson Hall freshman year. When I first swung open the door of my room, I was shaken by its appearance. Those of you in Johnson, Bostwick, Luter, Babcock and Collins will quickly become used to life in the not-so-friendly confines of your hall, but there will be an adjustment period.

Furthermore, the air conditioning and general cleanliness of these Cold War-era buildings is lacking at best, and you are bound to encounter some hardships.

Personally, I lived with a chronic cough and periodic bouts with pinkeye during my first semester, though

eventually, I suppose that my immune system was forced to adapt or die, so your health, too, will likely reach a sort of equilibrium by second semester.

These dorms are essentially petri dishes surrounded by brick, as no one really takes especially good care of his or her hygiene, and your cramped, cattle farm-like quarters only encourage the spread of contagions.

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The dorm, mind you, is only your first wakeup call.

Those of you who brought your car to campus will soon realize that putting men on the moon was ostensibly simpler than busing freshman to their cars. Yes, shuttles run relatively frequently to the off-campus freshman lot, but the logistical inconvenience of moving your car to and from the lot for football games will prove to be more frustrating than expected.

For this reason, freshmen are basically land-locked on campus for a majority of their first year. This is not as

bad as it sounds, and it comes with some upside, as you are forced to socialize more than perhaps you would if an escape were simpler.

By the way, if you illegally park your car, you are almost guaranteed to receive a ticket (I learned this lesson the hard way … five or six times), so I would prescribe extreme discernment when selecting a parking spot that can elude the hyper-diligent eyes of the parking police.

Your roommate situation also may not go as smoothly as you hoped it would. Wake Forest claims to hold a roommate matching success rate somewhere in the 90 percent range, and while it is true that most people do not go through the process of switching roommates, many of you will at least encounter moments of turbulence in your roommate relationship.

It is important to remember that your roommate does not need to be your best friend, although if it works out that way, more power to both of you. If you establish a relationship with your roommate that can at least be described as functional, then everything will work out; however, passive aggression, excessive messiness and frequent late-night visitors can wear down anyone’s good will.

Lastly, Wake Forest tends to stress the importance of creating diversity. They might say something like, “We want to create a student body that brings all types of experience to the table in order to cultivate a varied learning environment.”

Now, when you consider that the annual price tag is more than $70,000 and rising, it should not be surprising that the reality is not always as simple as a tour guide would have you believe.

In fact, according to a study in The New York Times, Wake Forest has more students in the top 0.1 percent than the bottom 20 percent (yes, I said 0.1 percent, not 1 percent).

As you grow comfortable in your new home, these issues will fall by the wayside, though, and you will come to love Wake Forest at its highs and its lows, even if the smell of your residence hall elicits gags.

How to avoid being ‘that’ Freshman Valuable tips and tricks for acting older than you really are, designed to stifle your inner obnoxious freshman

BY WILL MAY News Editor mayws16@wfu.edu We all remember “that” freshman from high school.

They would get lost in the hallways or violate some rule, all while behaving in a way that screams “FRESHMAN!” What you may not realize is that “that” freshmen are not relegated to high school; they appear on college campuses, too.

Of course, being an obvious freshman is inevitable. The denizens of your 2023 class, like the classes before, come from a wide variety of backgrounds and regions of the globe. It makes perfect sense that you stick out like sore thumbs. Everyone has a “that” freshman moment, and it’s not a big deal. Most upperclassman find it cute and endearing.

However, we at the Old Gold & Black understand that fitting in is paramount, so we’ve decided to provide some helpful tips to quell your inner frosh. We shall begin by examining the most egregious examples of “that” freshman behavior.

“That” freshman gives off a distinct aura of unfamiliarity and uncertainty. To combat this, they oftentimes dress in ways that powerfully indicate their newness: excessive Wake Forest gear is an example. Unless you’re an athlete, you can probably leave your Demon Deacon visor and matching polo at home, or at least alternate the two

between days (or weeks). While we’re on the subject, you shouldn’t leave your key lanyard dangling out of your pocket for all to see. For God’s sake, put that thing away.

The uncertain atmosphere that ensconces “that” freshman is also immediately apparent by the constant presence of their parents, or in some cases, their entire family. It is understandable, of course, that you would want to spend some time with your family to show them your new home. However, your time at college is meant, in part, to teach you how to live away from home.

Baby Bird must eventually leave the nest and won’t learn independence if Mama and Papa Bird are hovering and pecking at them weeks after all the other parent birds have gone home. Also, for your parents’ sake, please don’t bring them in for a meal at the Pit. They deserve better food than that.

Moving into college for the first time is stressful. You’ll find that many of your peers relieve a bit of that stress by unwinding with their friends, perhaps by staying up late or indulging in alcohol. These are all typical and reasonable (if perhaps not university-endorsed) methods of relaxing, but they can be dangerous if taken to extremes. Don’t be “that” freshman that goes to the hospital their first week because they overindulged. “Everything in moderation” is the key to success.

It’s important to consider that your first year will be far from perfect. You’re new at this and in a strange living situation with a plethora of new people to meet and new experiences to have. It’s going to be a bumpy ride. The best way to navigate the troubled waters is to accept them while striving to persevere and be the best possible version

of yourself. If you happen to occasionally cross into “that” freshman territory, so be it.

Also, make sure to pick up a copy of this paper. To not read the OGB is such a “that freshman” move.

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Official Old Gold & Black Bucket List

Elizabeth Maline Staff Writer malied17@wfu.edu

Pull an all-nighter in ZSR. You don’t really understand the meaning of “Work Forest” until you see the sun rising up from behind your laptop. Grab some friends, a couple of blankets, some snacks and you’ll be good to go.

Stay for an entire football game. This may feel like an impossible feat, especially when the sun is beating down on the student section, but you’ll be happy you did. You don’t want to miss that game-winning moment by leaving early!

Pit sit. Really take advantage of your meal swipe and stay in the Pit from opening until closing. You’ll get three meals for the price of one!

Roll the quad. This is a rite of passage for all Wake Forest students after the Deacs win big. There’s nothing quite like throwing on a pair of random shoes, grabbing a roll of toilet paper and sprinting out the door to join the mob of students chanting on the quad.

Meet President Hatch. Natty O. is essentially a celebrity on campus, but he’s always happy to talk with students. Pro tip: he’s a huge basketball fan and loves to read, if you need talking points.

Late night run to Cook Out. Milkshakes from Cook Out will single-handedly get you through the next four years. Whether you need a study break or some late-night grub, North Carolina’s finest fast food never fails. Plus, it’s insanely cheap.

Go inside the Wait Chapel bell tower. This is usually something you can check off the bucket list during senior year. The top of the tower is the highest point on campus, where you can see the skyline of downtown in the distance. Make sure to sign your name on the wall!

See the Lilting Banshees perform. This comedy troupe is made up of the funniest people on campus. They perform live sketches SNL-style, in which they poke fun at different aspects of campus life. They only put on limited shows each semester, so make sure to get your tickets early before they sell out.

Take a picture with the Demon Deacon. Or better yet, get one with the entire Deacon family at Family Weekend. You’ll definitely see the Deacon around, but only a lucky few spot him with his parents.

Go to a professor’s house for dinner. You may get to do this as early as your first week with your freshman adviser. This is a great way to get to know professors on a personal level.

Befriend Maria in the Magnolia Room. She is the sweetest person on Wake Forest’s campus and always greets every student with a smile or even a hug. Also, just go to the Magnolia Room. For just one Pit swipe, you can eat better food at a nicely set table with real dishes and silverware. It’s the most underrated, best deal on campus, and as you can see, maximizing your Pit swipes is essential.

Go to Lovefeast. If you haven’t already noticed, Wake Forest is steeped in tradition. Even if you’re not religious, Lovefeast is a unique religious service. It brings the entire community together just in time for the winter holidays.

Explore downtown Winston-Salem. It can be easy to get caught up with what’s happening on campus, but don’t forget there’s an entire city at your disposal. Winston-Salem is growing every day, with new restaurants and shops constantly opening.

Learn your way through Tribble. And then teach me. The layout of this building is something you have to experience for yourself to fully understand its confusion. Tribble was constructed during the Cold War era, supposedly to shield people from a nuclear attack.

Take the tunnel tour. An intricate underground tunnel system spans the entirety of campus.

Occasionally, students can tour the tunnels and navigate the campus underground.

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The keys to success: a Wake senior’s guide Some useful tips and tidbits for school and home life from a senior student at Wake Forest

you will find a group of students who share them. Heck, I’m even on a team that participates in competitions to recommend Federal Reserve monetary policy actions.

BY AMANDA WILCOX Online Managing Editor wilcaf16@wfu.edu

College is a grown-up world

Welcome, Wake Forest Class of 2023, to one of the most pivotal transitions of your life. You will face yawning uncertainties every day, and while the newness of college life is exciting, being in complete control of your own social life, academic Emily Beauchamp/Old Gold & Black schedule and eating and sleeping habits Enjoy the short time that you spend in the Forest, because for the first time can be intimidating. you will be on the cusp of graduation before you know it.

While three years have passed since I prepared to move into my room on up and who does not. Plus, while simply Try a little of everything the third floor of Bostwick and meet completing assignments may have been my roommate, I acutely remember the good enough to secure a passable grade One of the best ways to feel at home apprehension and anticipation that I felt in high school, it just isn’t sufficient to at Wake Forest is to immerse yourself in in the autumn of 2016. do well in high-standards classes at Wake activities outside of class. Getting out of Now that six semesters in the Forest your dorm room or the library is critical Forest. have flown by, here are some words of You should also do the reading, but for you to thrive academically and socially. advice that I wish I heard when I was just even if you haven’t (we’ve all been there), Don’t worry about spreading yourself starting out. too thin — attend the fall Involvement you still need to go to class — strange Fair and sign up for the email listservs of and wonderful things happen in class every organization that catches your eye.

Go to class discussions, and no matter what, you’ll I promise, you really aren’t committing It seems obvious, but it stands repeating: benefit from your classmates’ insight. anything by signing up, and you can give you need to go to class. Even if your Your professors are world-class, and you’re lots of activities the so-called “old college professors don’t take attendance, they’re here to get an education. Soak up every try” and see what sticks. No matter your smart, and they know exactly who shows drop of their expertise that you can. interests or passions, I assure you that

College is a big and complex place, and there’s no use sugarcoating it — you and your friends may find yourselves facing challenges that are far more grown-up, confusing, complicated and just plain difficult to handle than you faced in high school. On the topic of drinking: like on most campuses, it is rampant at Wake Forest. Be smart and safe, look out for your friends and never get behind the wheel of a car drunk or with someone who is intoxicated. Don’t trust a friend who says they’re sober enough to drive.

In addition, many students will start their first sexual relationships in college.

Get tested, use protection and know that respect, trust and informed, enthusiastic consent are of paramount importance.

Finally, mental health is just as important as physical health. Don’t be afraid to ask for help if you need it.

Over the next few months, you’ll learn more in and out of the classroom than you probably ever have in your life. You’re in for an exhilarating, frustrating, eyeopening, stressful, fun adventure. I only wish that I could start it all over again.

A layman’s guide to curing a hangover If you’re going to drink, you should be armed with the best medicine for the next day’s fallout

BY KYLE FERRER Opinion Editor ferrka16@wfu.edu

Each hangover varies in tone and texture; each alcohol provides a specific netherworld, one that has distinct qualities while sharing a general blueprint of misery. To cure a hangover is difficult, especially if that 8 a.m.-er is staring you in the face and your professor decides to try out coldcalling. We’ve all weighed the options: the fast-twitch up-and-out as class settles, the slender slither out the door mid-lecture or the stoic remaining, determined to toss about in the internal maelstrom. All are inevitable realities, but how can you avoid them? How can you flick pain aside and awake with a view of the 12-hour horizon that is clear and concise, aware and excited to tackle tribulation? In short, how do you combat a hangover?

I could trot out the platitudes: pop a few Advil, drink water, sip Canada Dry, plunge into a lengthy shower whose prickly heat you hope will jumpstart your brain. None of that works to perfection though. Having done each and combined all, the verdict is a case-by-case morass. So, what’s my advice, at least in the short-term, to get

through your ten-person English class that appears as though it will finish shredding the particles of your life?

Keep drinking.

Parents, hang with me here. I’m not advising folks to stumble over the academic threshold stewed as the local wino, slurring “here,” when presence is a more than a tenuous thing. I’m saying take a few nips before class to stir the brain bowl, just enough to smooth out the weather.

After shuffling like a geriatric into weekly bingo, the next 50 (or, sorry, 75) minutes of class can go from clenching horror to easy listening. Time will not cling to you, nibbling the crumbs of your vitality, but unmoor and expand, making the sunlight less venomous and the world a pleasant distraction.

The professor, no longer pedantic or boring, slips into an archetype, and you become a silent observer of academic theater. The jack-hammering din of class now forms a song as the booze galvanizes disparate noise into an orchestra, and your formerly frayed reality collects into a recognizable object. You will have, via a few reluctant gulps, manufactured an eye of a storm — in essence, stalled, but at least now you aren’t sweat-lodging Chaucer.

Once back to your cave, with the symphony starting to thin back into throngs, pop those Advil, drink a liter of Gatorade and slink into the shower.

Throw the car in neutral and glide

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A hangover can be downright miserable, but one remedy includes some so-called “hair of the dog” and a strong pain reliever. into the station. You made it. Wake up around 2 p.m., not necessarily refreshed, but sufficiently leaden, and hit the Pit for some healthy roundtable.

Shore up the stomach with a greasy slice or two and proceed to enlighten the ignorant. It may even earn you a free shot or two.

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How to manage homesickness at college Important advice for alleviating any feelings of homesickness that you might experience as a freshman

BY CAROLINE WALKER Asst. News Editor walkct18@wfu.edu

Going to college can be incredibly exciting, nerve-wracking and a mixture of both. You are on the cusp of expanding your horizons, but you are also moving away from the place that you have called home for the last few years of your academic studies, extracurricular endeavors and social activities.

Regardless of your cultural, academic or social background or the location of your physical home, you may experience bouts of homesickness as you adjust to the new social climate of Wake Forest. These feelings of homesickness are normal for incoming college students, and learning how to successfully manage them is a critical part of a college experience.

For those who begin to feel that their dorm is a source of physical or emotional discomfort, compounding the issue of homesickness, one of the most effective solutions is to leave the room and explore campus. As you find new study spots, trek through Reynolda Gardens and make new friends, Wake Forest will begin to feel like a “home away from home.”

Meanwhile, if you still struggle with returning to your dorm after a long day, try to recreate similar sights, sounds and smells from home. You could decorate the blank walls with pictures of your family and friends from home, fill the quiet space with music from your favorite soundtrack or freshen the air with familiar scents with aromatic oils.

While you attempt to mitigate these feelings of homesickness, also know that your family and friends are only a phone call away. Scheduling time each week to talk to people from your hometown is a great way to keep in touch. You might even find that your best friend who went to another college is also struggling with homesickness.

It is also important to note that you likely will also have the chance to visit with family and friends during breaks in the academic schedule or Family Weekend.

Cherish these valuable moments that you are Lexington Herald Leader 2001/TNS able to spend with your family on and off campus.

Another way to combat homesickness is to find Whenever homesickness afflicts you, remember activities to occupy any gaps of time in your that these people and moments are always in your schedule. Join student organizations that appear heart and thoughts, even if they are not physically fascinating, find a new hobby or play in an with you. intramural league — these are great opportunities Whichever solutions you find are most applicable to become involved in the community surrounding to your particular situation, you will hopefully you. An added benefit is filling time that otherwise find unpleasant emotions subsiding as they are would have been spent worrying about things at eventually replaced with a sense of belonging in home. the Wake Forest community.

Making new friends and keeping old ones Friendships, like any relationship, require effort from both sides, but Wake Forest is a great place to find lasting friends

BY OLIVIA FIELD Staff Writer fielor17@wfu.edu

I can clearly remember the 12-hour car ride heading up to Wake Forest. Mostly consisting of my dad blasting the Grateful Dead and Ozzy Osbourne in our minivan — which was chock full of clothes, toiletries and probably too many tchotchkes — it was also the moment that I realized I was leaving home for the next four years.

With that reality finally sinking in and a good chunk of time to kill, I spent much of the drive thinking about what my roommate, hallmates and classmates would be like. I was sad to be leaving home and all of my friends behind, but simultaneously excited for and dreading the fact that I would have to make friends all over again.

As I enter my third year at Wake Forest, I can say with confidence that my level of dread was a little dramatic.

Despite balancing the unfamiliar environment, classes and people, I made lifelong friends freshman year, and with much more ease than I imagined.

Although there is no universal freshman-friendmaking-experience, there are a few pieces of wisdom I can share.

First, embrace the natural process. I know — you are shocked and dumbfounded by this original piece of advice … Who could have thought of this? In all seriousness, though, don’t fret over those who aren›t reciprocating your energy.

You will meet a ton of people your first few weeks of college, and most of them won’t end up being in your core group of friends. That’s okay. Even though it’s been a few years since you’ve started relationships from complete scratch, you will find that you will click with certain people, and it all kind of just flows from there.

stop hanging out with someone if you don’t allot time to hang out.

Whether that manifests in a weekly meal together, dates to the gym or going out, it is necessary to both reach out to and be receptive to new friends.

Similarly, it’s easy to stick with the friends you have made in your hall or dorm building. Only a floor below or a few doors down, you will have much easier access to these people. That being said, I implore you to branch out and meet people in your classes and extracurriculars.

If you like someone’s outfit, the comment they made in class or even the stickers on their computer, ask them to grab a coffee or a meal after class one day. I’ve made some great friends this way, and it also allows you to branch out of your specific dorm bubble.

As I’ve previously mentioned, the first month of college is a whirlwind of “new” — new experiences, new challenges, new friends, new passions. No one expects you to be as connected with your high school friends as you were at home, but that doesn’t mean that your relationships are of any less value.

My hometown friendships have evolved greatly from when I was still in high school.

Although I don’t talk to them as often as I did when I saw them for eight hours a day, I feel as close to them as ever. There is value in a weekly or monthly FaceTime call, as well as the weeks that you all get to spend together during breaks. Continue to appreciate their presence in your life, respect their Photo courtesy of publicdomainpictures.com personal growth and remind them that you are there However, that doesn’t mean that you don’t have for them in times of hardship. to put in any effort to cement and maintain college There are a lot of reasons to be stressed out during friendships. Between having schedules that vary college, but finding friends shouldn’t be one of them. wildly, different extracurricular interests and possibly With some effort and confidence, you’ll find your living in different dorms, it’s exceptionally easy to people in no time.

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Tips for spicing up your dorm room

Photo courtesy of Elizabeth Maline

When you first enter your new home, its apperance may shock you.

Fear not, as the possiblities for dorm improvement are limitless.

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Sports decorations help indicate to visitors where you came from.

There’s also nothing wrong with causing sports rivalries on your hall.

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Fairy lights or LED strips jazz up a dorm room’s ambiance, and they provide reprieve from your built-in, blinding overhead light.

Photo courtesy of Elizabeth Maline

If you feel like getting extra aggressive with your remodeling, cover your cinderblock walls with contact paper and eliminate that dorm-room feel.

Mastering proper roommate etiquette Living in a confined space with a stranger for a year is not always easy, but even a worst-case scenario can be managed

BY WILL MAY News Editor mayws16@wfu.edu

Attending a university for the first time is startling in a variety of ways. For many of you freshmen, the most immediately apparent and drastic change will be in your living situation. The transition from having your own personal space with your own bathroom to living a few feet away from another person and sharing a bathroom with at least ten others isn’t going to be completely smooth.

Considering that, there are ways to minimize the awkwardness of having a roommate, thereby ensuring a productive and happy living space for all. The noblest way of going about this is to be as reasonably accommodating of your roommate as possible. Try your best to follow the Golden Rule: treat them how you want

to be treated, respect their privacy and be considerate. If they want some time alone with a significant other (or just by themselves), you should allow them, if they ask nicely and respect your time.

You should try to keep your standard of living reasonable, too. It is true that extremely clean and extremely messy people will probably have more difficulty with one another, but it is far from impossible. If your standards for your room are absurdly high, then neither you nor your roommate will ever be pleased.

That being said, it is also important to put your foot down and let your roommate know if they are violating your boundaries. Poor communication only exacerbates problems in romantic relationships, and the same rules apply within your roommate relationship.

If your roommate is repeatedly loud or inconsiderate, or sexiles you without your permission, you should make sure to find some way to communicate your displeasure to them before you take your complaints to the higherups. OneRepublic lied to you: it’s never too late to apologize.

The single most important thing to keep in mind when dealing with your roommate can be summed up by

the most potently all-encompassing phrase the English language has ever concocted: it is what it is.

Your freshman roommate might be your roommate for the next four years, or you could have nothing in common with them and never speak again after moving out. Both situations are possible, as is the immense middle ground between them. Homies or strangers, you will survive it.

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How to hack your meals at the Pit Food in a college dining hall can quickly become predictable, so have these tricks up your sleeve

Quesadilla: For when you no longer have food dollars to spend at Moe’s.

1. At the sandwich station, ask for the tortilla wrap of your choice.

2. Ask for several slices of cheese with nothing else. Avoid eye contact when doing so, as you will get a weird look.

3. Fold the tortilla in half. Hit up the salad bar for add-ins or the grill for some chicken to add if you desire. Place the folded tortilla on the panini press and press until the cheese is melted.

BY LILLIAN JOHNSON Editor-in-Chief johnlg16@wfu.edu

Welcome to the Pit, where the options will decline marginally as each week passes (that is, until Family Weekend and the visit of the Board of Trustees, when the options will significantly increase in quality).

In all seriousness, it’s not so much that the options will decline … you’ll just eventually realize that the rotation of options has come around three times already and you’re tired of the meatloaf.

So, what’s a college student to do? At Wake Forest, we’re all creative (we all did complete those strange supplements and still got in, didn’t we?).

Here are the best ways to hack your Pit experience.

Breakfast Burrito: For when cereal just won’t cut it.

1. Get in line at the egg station.

Customize with your personal selection of vegetables and meats. For cheese, I

2. As your bread is toasting, head over to the coffee station and grab a packet of granulated sugar (the white one, not the artificial pink and blues).

3. Check on the toast. If it’s toasted to your heart’s desire, butter that piece of bread and sprinkle on the sugar.

4. Last but not least, head over to the middle of the salad bar, where you can find cinnamon in the spice rack, and add some on top of your toast.

Avocado Toast: for Gen Z’ers who wish they were Millennials.

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personally recommend cheddar, but it’s also optional for the lactose intolerant.

When it’s your turn, ask for a scramble with however many eggs (or whites) you’re hungry for.

2. While you’re waiting for your eggs to be cooked, go to the sandwich station and ask for the wrap of your preference.

3. Retrieve your cooked eggs and place them in the open wrap. Roll into a burrito (or a very large taco). Add hot sauce if desired.

1. Find a piece of bread, from the gluten-free station for our gluten-free and vegan friends. Toast until golden brown.

2. Head to the grill station, where in their toppings bar you should find some avocado. Spread on your desired amount on top of your toast.

3. Throw a dash of salt and pepper on. Head to the salad station for some toppings, or eat as is.

Cinnamon Toast: For those craving a taste of comfort.

1. Start at the toasting station and place a piece of bread into the toaster.

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Make the most of your Old Gold swipes You have a limited number of these special swipes, and not all Old Golds are created equal

BY EMILY BEAUCHAMP Life Editor beauea17@wfu.edu

All students who live on campus are required to have a meal plan. Each plan differs slightly, but they all come with some combination of meal swipes, Old Golds and food dollars. Meal swipes can be used to “swipe” into the Pit (The Fresh Food Company) and food dollars can be used to buy nearly anything on campus aside other than coffee at Campus Grounds and merchandise at the bookstore.

However, what is the elusive and mysterious Old Gold swipe?

When the Pit just isn’t cutting it, an Old Gold is the reliable friend you can fall back on. It’s easily described as a combo meal at many locations across campus including Subway, Chickfil-A, Einstein Bagels and more. When eating at these places, students are able to use either food dollars, real dollars or an Old Gold meal swipe. You can order anything you want off of these menus and pay for it with food dollars or “real” money, or you can purchase a pre-set combo meal and pay with an Old Gold.

Most restaurants on campus offer Old Gold options, but with a limited

number of Old Golds, you need to know where to spend them.

Chick-fil-A: chicken nugget meal, chicken sandwich meal, chicken mini meal Chick-fil-A is a haven for Old Gold options, a popular choice for students with several great options. With that being said, I really couldn’t narrow it down to just one, so I’ll just give you a rundown of their three Old Golds.

The first, and the best of the three, is the classic chicken nugget meal.

This comes with eight-count chicken nuggets, a side of waffle fries and a drink of your choice. The second (although also known as the #1 on the menu) is the chicken sandwich meal. Essentially the same as the nugget meal, just with an original chicken sandwich. Last but not least is the chicken mini meal. This meal is only served at breakfast, so until about 10:45 a.m., so it’s a great way to start your day. It comes with four chicken minis (small chicken nugget sandwiches inside of sweet Hawaiian rolls), a side of hash browns and a drink. With any of these meals, don’t forget to ask for your favorite sauce — it’ll be their pleasure.

Shorty’s: chicken tender meal

If you’ve eaten Chick-fil-A too many times this week, but are still feeling some chicken, Shorty’s in Benson is the way to go. They have a fairly long list of Old Golds, and my favorite Old Gold option at Shorty’s is the chicken tender meal. With this you receive five chicken tenders, a side of fries and a drink of your choice. When you pair a Tapingo order (an on-campus mobile order app) with an Old Gold, it’s the perfect place to grab lunch or a quick to-go dinner.

Subway: Six-inch sub combo Subway definitely has one of the best Old Gold options on campus.

It’s open 24 hours a day, so it’s a great midnight snack, and you can get any sub you can dream up. At most regular Subways, any additional meat will be an extra cost, but not here, as they will lump it all into an Old Gold, so go ahead and get salami and ham. This meal also comes with chips and a drink, so that just makes it even better. If you need more food than just a six-inch sub, you can order a footlong sub, and they will just charge you two Old Golds. Make sure you grab another drink and an extra bag of chips, too.

Starbucks: Tall coffee and pastry Starbucks selling Old Golds sounds like it’s a great deal, especially if you’re addicted to caffeine like I am.

However, it’s only a good deal if you prefer a plain cup of coffee over specialty espresso drinks. A Starbucks Old Gold consists of one tall cup of hot or iced coffee and one pastry of your choice. Of course you can add cream and sugar, but no fancy syrups or flavorings. When you can get a whole meal for the same swipe somewhere else on campus, we recommend against using your Old Golds here and just sticking to food dollars to pay for your caffeine needs.

Moe’s Southwest Grill: Burrito/ Bowl Welcome to Moe’s! The Southwest Grill in the Benson food court has tasty Tex-Mex options. Their best Old Gold option best consists of either a burrito or burrito bowl, and you can add anything you want, even queso.

This will also come with a side of chips, a drink and access to the free salsa bar. With something for everyone — including vegan, vegetarian and carnivorous combinations — this is an awesome deal for all dietary needs.

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Old Gold & Black | Freshman Issue

Why changing your major isn’t a tragedy Just like people, plans change, and altering your academic trajectory is not the end of the world

BY EMILY BEAUCHAMP Life Editor beauea17@wfu.edu

First things first, changing your major is okay. I cannot stress this enough. Whether you start your first year knowing what you want to do in the future or not, plans change, you will change and that’s okay. Don’t stress if you decide that the major you originally intended to declare doesn’t work for you.

You — especially you pre-med folks — may be thinking, “No, I know exactly what I want to do; I have all four years planned out, and I know exactly what classes I’m taking each semester until graduation.” While that’s wonderful, and planning ahead is great, things change. Almost every student will go through what I like to call the “midcollege crisis,” so I’m here to tell you how to navigate through it when the time comes.

When I originally applied to Wake Forest, I wanted to be a psychology major. Right before my first year began, I thought that maybe the business school was for me and decided to pursue pre-business in my first

two years. However, halfway through sophomore year, I realized the business school wasn’t for me and that it was time to change my major. This was the beginning of my mid-college crisis.

If or when this happens to you, it may feel like you wasted the past couple of years on a major that you no longer want to pursue. You may feel like there’s absolutely no way to choose a new major before declaration week starts and you have to declare some major. You may even feel like you have to just suck it up and keep pursuing a path you don’t want to walk anymore because you’re worried you can’t start and finish a new major in the amount of time you have left. Well, don’t feel that way, because you’re wrong.

Take a deep breath and think about it.

Do you feel like you have wasted your time here so far? Think about it this way: you spent the last two years completing most of your divisionals. Now, you are

able to go into the second half of your sophomore year focusing on your new intended major and minor. As tidying guru and Netflix star Marie Kondo would advise, your old classes, though no longer useful, served a purpose on your academic journey. Thank them for their service and move on.

Do you feel like there’s no way you can pick a new major before declaration week? At this point, you’ve probably taken a ton of divisionals in several different departments. Which one of them spoke to you, and which did you enjoy the most? Maybe a major in that department will work out the best. Remember, while your major is important, it isn’t the deciding factor in your future career, so make sure you’re majoring in something you love above all else. Your college experience will be much better.

If you can’t think of any divisional that truly speaks to you, go to the Office of Academic Advising or the Office

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of Personal and Career Development (OPCD). Either make an appointment or just comb through their website.

They have tons of useful information on all of the majors, and speaking to a staff member is useful to help plan out your future classes. On their website, they explain that students perform better when they’re in classes that they enjoy.

While that may sound like common sense, many people put themselves through classes they hate because they think the classes are beneficial to their future career. If you hate the class, then there’s a chance you’ll also hate the career, so make sure you’re staying true to yourself and choose classes that you enjoy.

Finally, do you feel like there’s no way you can finish your new major in the amount of time you have left? Think about it this way: the average major is around 30-40 credits, and most minors range from around 12-18 credit hours.

The average student takes 15 credit hours a semester. You can come close to finishing your entire major in one year and an entire minor in a semester.

Don’t fret about time; you have enough of it.

If you take nothing else away from this article, remember this: everyone goes through their own version of a mid-college crisis, and it’s okay to change your major.

Befriend your professors, and life improves Though initially frightful, reaching out to professors outside of class can help you develop as a person

BY KYLE FERRER Opinion Editor ferrka16@wfu.edu

He knew I played tennis, that old professor of mine, who asked if I had ever read David Foster Wallace’s essay “Tennis, Trigonometry and Tornadoes,” about the author’s Midwestern boyhood mostly spent as a reasonably talented tennis player.

He probably knew I hadn’t, but knew I was a reasonably talented tennis player, too. As I read it, Wallace’s flippant brilliance set flame to all my handed-down hopes of college tennis. My foggy future burned away, but Wallace revealed and guided me toward a different one, filled with books. Yet I would not have found Wallace, nor perhaps that future, if Mr. Burns, in passing, had not asked me that simple question, and without knowing, in a moment no one noticed, not even me, changed my academic life.

I dramatize that moment as memory dictates, through a kind of criminal nostalgia. But the broader circumstance, if not a single instance, was no doubt a fulcrum on which my life turned. The relationship that followed between Mr. Burns and myself remains one of reciprocity,

but I detail the event because all it took was a whispered inkling sent across that chasm of silence to start a lifelong dialogue. People, so pedantic with themselves, nervously intimidate themselves with entire universes of inaccuracies. They get everyone else wrong, and then wrong again, as the late Philip Roth said. Yet the simplest vocalization ablates all these delusions because it forces a physical interrogation onto our mental insistence.

Wake Forest, as you no doubt have heard, can be an intellectually intimate place. Or, like any potentially intimate pace, it can be an isolating one. When say that, I exclude the intellectual communion of your peers. The invaluable mealtime conversations, the bleary-eyed school nights splayed out around a library table, will come easier, and with time. Those realities are more certain, determined less by overt effort. Intimacy arises from infinite moments shared. But with professors the issue must, to an extent, be forced. Activating that relationship feels like asking out a member of the preferred sex — tenuous, inarticulate and worrisome — except you are unlikely to be rejected simply because of syntax or sexiness. The thousandleagues-perceived between teacher and student exist only as illusion; mutual forgiving flows, and professors usually reward your herculean effort to speak with invaluable treasures.

Yet it all sounds strenuous, arduous even. Why try to engage outside the classroom, especially if you feel your hand shoots up the requisite amount?

Because they cherish it. Just like athletes practice for endless hours before a game, professors study and prepare for class. Any inspiration, however minutely (or largely) provocative, makes them want to do even better.

Think of something you like, something you know a lot about.

What is it like when you share it with someone else? The controlled flood of emotion and intellect onto another person leaves an amicable residue. Recognition and reception of knowledge inverts into an admiration of expertise. It is more symbiotic than it appears. Not only can a professor introduce you to culture both old and new, but to him or herself. They can illuminate their past in ways that evolve your present, situating actions of intense social import as performative guesswork, or stamp your latent curiosity with their affirmative intelligence.

Don’t be afraid to linger, because lingering usually indicates a nascent, if fierce, something that has prickled your mind or spirit, begging for articulation. And if lingering doesn’t cohere into a curious tremolo, there are always office hours, where professors are stored away, hoping students with interests come and express them.

What is knowledge for if not sharing?

What does teaching aspire to if not creating excitement? Professors do not exist as temporary, 50-to-75-minute floods, but as intellectual ecosystems that crave additions, whether it be as a mite or a weevil or a redwood.

You must not worry about bulletproof inquiry or thesis-defense-level quips, just offering your thoughtful presence is enough Here, try this: “Professor, that thing, in class today, you mentioned, I’ve been thinking about it…” and off you go.

Who says it’s not like the movies?

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Freshman Issue | Old Gold & Black

Wednesday, August 21, 2019 | Page 13

Wake Forest history in photographs Wake Forest has a rich past. It is filled with both difficult truths and academic, scientific and athletic triumphs. The university has also often been a microcosm of socio-political change on a national scale. Below are photos that capture the arc of history on Wake Forest’s campus.

BY AMANDA WILCOX Online Managing Editor wilcaf16@wfu.edu

Photo courtesy of Wake Forest Historical Museum

1836: The original endowment for Wake Forest includes the sale of enslaved persons.

Photo courtesy of Wake Forest University Special Collections

Photo courtesy of Wake Forest University Special Collections

Photo courtesy of Wake Forest University Special Collections

June 1839: First class of graduates receives their diplomas from Wake Forest College.

1906: Wake Forest plays its first basketball game, defeating Trinity College (now Duke).

Photo courtesy of Wake Forest University Special Collections

Photo courtesy of Wake Forest University Special Collections

1923: OGB sports writer coins “Demon Deacons” for the football team’s “devilish play.”

1942:With many men preparing for war,Wake Forest admits 47 female undergraduates.

1945: The S.S. Wake Forest Victory, a cargo ship, is placed into service during World War II.

Photo courtesy of Wake Forest University Special Collections

Photo courtesy of Smithsonian Institute (Greensboro sit-in)

Photo courtesy of Wake Forest University Special Collections

1950: President HarryTruman breaks ground for the library at the Winston-Salem campus.

Photo courtesy of Associated Press News

1988: Presidential candidatesGeorge H.W. Bush and Michael Dukakis debate in Wait Chapel.

1960: Ten Wake Forest students protest segregation at the Woolworth’s in Winston-Salem.

Photo courtesy of Huffington Post

1993:UniversitySenate votes to include sexual orientation in the non-discrimination clause.

1986: North Carolina Baptists vote overwhelmingly to break ties with Wake Forest.

Photo courtesy of Wake Forest University News

2016: Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton and first lady Michelle Obama campaign at LJVM Coliseum.

• When Wake Forest was founded in 1834, students at the Wake Forest moving vans packed with 4,500 boxes of books to transfer the collecManual Labor Institute were required to perform three hours of labor a tion from the original campus. day. They were also required to bring their own axe and hoe.

• Dancing was banned on campus by the Baptist State Convention until • Wake Forest closed briefly during the Civil War when conscription to the the Board of Trustees passed a resolution allowing it in 1957.

Confederate Army made all but five students eligible for the military.

• Unrestricted visitation between the sexes in residence halls was not • When the new library opened at the Reynolda Campus, it took nine allowed until 1984.

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Old Gold & Black | Freshman Issue

Top five Demon Deacon traditions Part of being a Demon Deacon is participating in Wake Forest’s timehonored campus traditions

BY CAROLINE WALKER Asst. News Editor walkct18@wfu.edu While there are many campus traditions in which you will participate over the next four years, here are five of the most notable.

Rolling the Quad Start stashing rolls of toilet paper now, new Deacons, in hopes that Wake Forest’s athletic teams will pull off a big victory soon! When this happens, grab your rolls of toilet paper and rush to the upper quad with your friends in tow as you join the Wake Forest community in this frenetic fan-favorite tradition. Once you have mastered the art of haphazardly adorning the trees with strands of toilet paper, you will be able to bask in the glory of the finished toilet paper masterpiece every time that you walk by Wait Chapel over the next few days.

Hit the Bricks Whether or not you’re athletically inclined, this annual relay race is a great way to become immersed in the Pro Humanitate spirit by joining students, faculty and staff as they raise money for the Brian Piccolo Cancer Research Fund. You can participate by running just a few laps around the upper quad or by staying the whole time to run and cheer on your friends. Either way, you won’t want to miss out on the remembrance lap at the end of the day, when everyone walks around the luminary-lined path in silence as they remember those who have battled cancer.

Project Pumpkin Starting to notice a pattern? This event also centers on the upper quad, which once again becomes a hub of Demon Deacon activity as Wake Forest hosts a Halloween-themed night for children from the Winston-Salem community to come and trick-ortreat. You can become involved as a volunteer, leading children from booth to booth around the quad, or you can help at one of the booths manned by student organizations by running games and handing out candy.

Lovefeast Plan to arrive early for this celebration, because the Wake Forest community fills the seats (and standing area) of Wait Chapel each December in eager

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anticipation of this heartwarming Moravian celebration of Christmas. During the event, the Christmas story is told, traditional hymns are sung, the Lovefeast meal consisting of a sweet bun and creamed coffee is served and candles are lit until the entire chapel is filled with light and song.

Wake ’N Shake Each spring, this twelve-hour dance marathon attracts students from all corners of campus who seek to raise money and awareness for cancer research. You can participate by helping to plan the event as a committee member or dancing for a champion (a cancer survivor) during the event. You will be moved both physically, as the hype team teaches dances to the participants or as a rave commences, and emotionally, as the cancer survivors deliver inspirational speeches throughout the event.

A Final Note As you become excited to participate in these campus traditions, just know that you will discover your own personal favorite traditions. By no means is this an exhaustive list of traditions; in fact, there are other events that might capture your attention, and you might decide to create your own small traditions among friends. You might want to witness the beauty of Lighting of the Quad, watch the Masters on Arnold Palmer Day or dance the night away at Shag on the Mag. Or you might start your own traditions, like gathering weekly with a close-knit group of friends at the Magnolia Room on Fridays to enjoy the sundae bar or sitting on the quad to hear the carillon bells every day at 5 o’clock or simply wearing a lucky (and hopefully recently washed) pair of socks to all of the football games.

A look inside upcoming Wake sports After a successful year for many Wake Forest teams, there looks to be even more to cheer about during the coming months

BY RAFAEL LIMA Sports Editor limara17@wfu.edu While listing the pros and cons of Wake Forest, did someone ever pitch you to how great our football team is? Probably not, right?

Well, that is about to change this fall. Wake Forest has never been known as a football school, and rightfully so.

Until fairly recently, the most notable student-athlete alumni hailed from other sports, such as basketball, golf, tennis and soccer.

However, this upcoming football season has all the ingredients to be a special one. The Deacs are coming off three straight bowl victories against the likes of Temple, Texas A&M and Memphis. Wake Forest has been building up a lot of positive momentum under Head Coach Dave Clawson, and opening night against Utah State on Aug. 30 should be one of the most electrifying opening games in recent history. You’ll definitely want to check this game out and perhaps stick around past halftime too.

Another program that has been consistently good, if not great, over the past five-plus years is our soccer program.

Both the men’s and women’s teams figured in the top 25 nationally last season, with the men’s team spending a good portion of the past season at the No. 1 spot. This season, the men’s team is ranked fourth nationally and will open another season with championship aspirations, also on Aug. 30, against the University of Central Florida.

The women’s team will start their season a little earlier on

Aug. 22 against Temple. The atmosphere at Spry Stadium is one of the best Wake Forest has to offer across all sports, and watching a game there is a must for any Wake Forest student.

Moving along with probably the most well-known program in Wake Forest’s history, our men’s basketball team has hit a rough patch as of late. The Demon Deacons have not had a winning basketball season since the 2016-17 season, which saw the Deacs advance to the First Four round of the NCAA Tournament. This will be Coach Danny Manning’s sixth season leading the Deacs, and he will be under a ton of pressure to turn things around and generate a winning season. Look for returning players such as senior Brandon Childress, junior Chaundee Brown and sophomore Isaiah Mucius to be the cornerstones of the team this upcoming season.

The men’s basketball season starts later in the semester on Nov. 10 against Columbia at the LJVM Coliseum, also known as the place where the President’s Ball will be held (definitely go to that as well).

Our men’s tennis and women’s golf teams have also had some really great runs over the past few years. We have made the championship final in tennis for the past two years, with a title in 2018. The women’s golf team has been equally impressive with an ACC Championship for the 2018-19 season and with Jennifer Kupcho, now a Wake Forest alumna, winning the individual 2018 NCAA Golf Championship and winning the first-ever Augusta National Women›s Amateur tournament in 2019. Both sports have events throughout the whole academic year, so keep an eye out for further news.

Last but not least, our field hockey team reached an improbable Final Four in 2018 as an at-large qualified team. Coach Jennifer Averill has been in charge of the field hockey team for the past 27 years, winning three

consecutive national championships between 2002 and 2004. Expect Averill to have her team hungry for another championship run in 2019. The field hockey team will open their season at Kentner Stadium on Sept. 15, against Northwestern.

Stay tuned for all the exciting sports stories that are about to unfold in 2019, cheer on your fellow Demon Deacons as hard as you can, and as always, go Deacs!

Photo courtesy of Wake Forest Athletic Communications

Head Coach Dave Clawson is looking to lead the football team to its fourth straight bowl victory.

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Old Gold & Black | Freshman Issue

Tips for getting involved on campus Pursuing your passions both inside and outside the classroom will enrich all aspects of your college experience

BY CAROLINE WALKER Asst. News Editor walkct18@wfu.edu

Wake Forest currently offers more than 200 student organizations that cater to a wide variety of interests present among the student body.

However, the sheer number of organizations can also be overwhelming. Here’s how to navigate the plethora of opportunities available in order to find your niche on campus, make lifelong friends and develop marketable skills.

One of the best ways to find out about student organizations is the biannual Student Involvement Fair. Take advantage of this opportunity to pose questions to current members about the time and work commitment, group dynamic and other pros and cons.

Spending a little more time learning about the different options and talking to other students can lead you to make smarter decisions about which clubs to join. Remember, you will have to balance extracurricular time with academic requirements and your social life, so a few meaningful commitments are better than many weak attachments to various organizations.

That being said, there are many avenues for exploration, and there is no club that is one-size-

fits-all. With many options for clubs, you can easily choose to continue your involvement in similar activities during high school, or you can branch out and join new clubs.

There are organizations geared toward the many different types and groups of people that constitute Wake Forest’s student body. Athletic and adventurous enthusiasts might want to join a club or intramural team, become involved with Outdoor Pursuits or work for Campus Recreation.

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Performing and visual artists might find a home within the Lilting Banshees comedy troupe, the Fiber Arts Club, a cappella groups like Chi Rho or Minor Variation or other creative organizations.

Aspiring writers might craft resolutions within Student Government or write for the Old Gold & Black. Whatever your talents or inclinations, you can find something for you.

In addition to joining these clubs, many Wake Forest students also find ample opportunities to give back to the surrounding community through service-oriented organizations and clubs.

You might decide to formally rush Alpha Phi Omega, the co-ed service fraternity, or you might volunteer at Campus Kitchen, train service dogs through Woof Forest, and lead environmental change through work at the Office of Sustainability.

These are just a few ways to become involved with community service and begin immersing yourself in Wake Forest’s defining spirit of Pro Humanitate.

Even if you look at all of these suggestions and don’t feel attracted to any of them yet, there are other ways for you to become involved. You could decide to develop your own organization, try out something that you’ve never done before or ask your peers or faculty about options that they might recommend for you.

No matter what path you ultimately follow, just know that you will always have the option and the time to change directions or pursue new routes during your time at Wake Forest.

Mental Health in “Work Forest” Freshman year can be a whirlwind of emotions, and making time to maintain and monitor your mental health is essential

group, niche and comfort zone at Wake Forest.

Joining a club or attending campus-wide events can do wonders for your mental state. Do not fall for the mistake of burning yourself out

BY RAFAEL LIMA Sports Editor limara17@wfu.edu

You just unpacked your stuff, you still find the food at the Pit delicious with a wide range of options and you simply cannot stop looking at the gorgeous sunset fitting perfectly with the Georgian architecture of the Reynolda Campus.

You are probably not thinking much about all the mental stress and what kind of challenges you might face as a first-year student at Wake Forest, but don’t worry, we’ve got you covered on how to handle the “Work Forest” experience.

First, you have to know that the “Work Forest” standard is a real thing. Professors want to challenge you and push you to your best, even though that might not lead to the “A” grade you might have been accustomed to in high school.

At some point in your college life, you will find yourself clueless or perhaps overwhelmed with a class or an assignment. We have all been there — even though it might feel like you are the only one struggling, always keep in mind that your fellow first-year students and even upperclassmen have been as clueless and as lost as you are.

If you feel like you do not belong or you are not up to the task of being a Wake Forest student (the so-called impostor syndrome), rest assured that you do belong here and you will find your

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studying endlessly for classes. Make sure you are reserving some quality time to do something you like, or even time to do nothing at all if you feel like a break is needed. I usually play a FIFA match with friends or watch bits of a random live game whenever I feel like I cannot stare at my laptop’s screen anymore.

Having a high GPA is definitely important, but so is keeping yourself physically and mentally healthy. That’s why it is also important not to bottle things up and just try to push through the problems you face in college.

Having a support system that you can rely on — be it friends, faculty or the University Counseling Center — can be the difference between feeling hopeless and feeling recharged to tackle a problem. Do not wait until the last minute to seek outside help whenever you feel overwhelmed. Also, talk with your professors; they are more understanding than you might think and will try to work with you to go through whatever challenges you might be having.

Lastly, always remember that your college life should be about owning your story. This is probably the first time in your life that you do not have your parents, or, as a matter of fact, anyone to tell you what you should do.

You should take the time to try new things out and take some risks as well. It’s ok to be lost and to not have a plan at first.

This should be the time of your life to discover yourself. Borrowing the words from The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, don’t panic and enjoy the sunset for a little longer, because everything will be fine.

Old Gold & Black | Freshman Issue

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To Rush Or Not To Rush?

Pro-Greek

BY CAROLINE WALKER Asst. News Editor walkct18@wfu.edu

Whether or not to rush a Greek organization is a difficult decision, but perhaps less so at Wake Forest.

With rush occurring at the start of the spring semester each year, all students have ample time to acclimate to campus life and weigh their options.

Ultimately, this self-directed search process leads more than half of Wake Forest students to the decision that they should join a sorority or fraternity.

One notable reason to go through the rush process is to diversify and broaden your social network. You can meet new people in your grade and bond over shared experiences during events and traditions within your organization. Greek life also gives you the opportunity to befriend upperclassmen who can give you valuable and helpful advice on classes, social life, studying abroad, extracurricular involvement and many other matters pertinent to your college experience. Whether through your Greek lineage of “bigs” and “littles” or larger group of members, you are likely to form life-long friendships within your organization and create countless new memories throughout your next few years of membership.

Additionally, you will likely find new ways to expand your leadership skills and become involved in extracurriculars. Whether you find a position in your sorority or fraternity as an officer or accompany your new “big” to a community service event, you are likely to find a multitude of ways to channel your passions into both leading and serving others.

Pro-GDI

BY LILLIAN JOHNSON Editor-in-Chief johnlg16@wfu.edu

Building on this aspect of Greek life, members are also encouraged to actively carry out the Pro Humanitate spirit of Wake Forest.

One key tenet of Greek life is organizing and hosting a plethora of philanthropic events on campus.

Also, Greek organizations regularly form teams that participate in popular campus fundraisers such as Wake ’N Shake or Hit the Bricks. Finding ways to serve the community around you is much easier when you join a Greek organization.

In addition to these social advantages, you will likely find other tangible benefits. As a part of Greek life, you are much more likely to have better options for housing on campus. From North Campus Apartments to dorms near the quad, you are much more likely to secure an ideal rooming spot with your friends by applying to live in your Greek organization’s housing block. As an added bonus, many of these housing arrangements are adjoined by a lounge area for active members to use for anything from attending formally organized events to just hanging out with their friends.

However, keep in mind that the location or name of a Greek organization is not the sole determinant of your college experience. Have an open mind throughout your first semester and decide if rushing is the right option for you. Whichever path you opt to pursue, you will still be able to make friends from all corners of campus and become involved in different aspects of campus life.

I always thought “Greek life isn’t a big deal at Wake Forest” was the biggest lie I was ever told on a tour.

Particularly as a female freshman, it can feel hard to fit in when it seems like everyone around you is joining a sorority. A goddamn independent, also acronymized as GDI and shortened to geed, is a student at Wake Forest who chooses not to rush a fraternity or a sorority.

Personally, I decided not to rush a sorority; however, after the initial shock of second semester freshman year when most of my friends were rushing a sorority, I have found that being a geed, while a definite part of my identity here, has not defined my time at Wake Forest.

I was pretty adamant about not wanting to join Greek life. To me, the recruitment process seemed like it could be unfair and exhausting.

Recruitment, informally known as rush, is a process during which potential new members go around to each of the sororities and interact with that organization’s members to try to get a feel for them. At the end of each day, you have to “drop” a certain number of sororities that you do not want to continue seeing, and the sororities do the same to you.

This is supposed to whittle it down so that you can eventually find the right fit. As someone who tries not to judge others based on limited knowledge and interactions, I did not want to do that nor have others do that to me.

Thinking ahead, I did not want to want to pigeonhole myself into the stereotyped personalities of whichever Greek organization I may have joined. I’ve seen for myself many of these stereotypes to be untrue, but it’s difficult to escape them overall. I think one of the biggest stereotypes about Greek life is that it completely isolates an entire group of students from others. Independents and Greek lifers do live in harmony and, in numerous cases, are the best of friends. Yet, I would not want anyone to stereotype my personality and interests without knowing me personally based on an organization of which I was a part.

Lastly, I felt that being in an organization that I had to pay hundreds of dollars a semester to be in was not worth it. That would be an added expense for college, one I couldn’t have afforded.

I won’t deny the benefits of Greek life. It’s a great way to meet new people and have a steady network.

Joining a fraternity and sorority can enrich a student’s college experience.

However, a geed can enjoy a life on campus that is every bit as rich as that of a Greek lifer.

Ultimately, one of the most important factors in defining your college experience is the people you choose to surround yourself with, and you will find people who make you feel whole and inspire you to be a better person in and out of Greek organizations.

Greek life isn’t for everyone, and that’s okay.

Old Gold&Black’s Official Laundry Tips

1. Do check the Speed Queen app to see if there are machines available in your building.

2. Don’t accidentally throw your phone into the washer and start the cycle.

3. Do add only a moderate amount of detergent so you don’t fill the laundry room with suds.

4. Do remember to come and retrieve your clothes in a timely fashion.

5. Do leave the washer door open so it can dry out and doesn’t smell.

6. Do check the labels on your clothes so you don’t reduce your favorite sweater to the size of a puppet.

7. Do clean the lint trap when you’re finished with the dryer.

8. Do wash your clothes at least a few times during the year.

Freshman Issue | Old Gold & Black

Wednesday, August 21, 2019 | Page 17

Take advantage of study abroad programs Wake Forest’s study abroad office offers countless opportunities for students

BY REN SCHMITT Print Managing Editor schmwm16@wfu.edu

Though you have just arrived on campus, I am sure you and the rest of the freshman class have already become aware of the fact that study abroad opportunities are one of Wake Forest’s selling points. If you have not heard yet, prepare to be inundated with posters, signs, emails and fairs urging you to join the ranks of more than half of the student body who will study abroad during their time here.

Of course, you will not be going abroad soon. The majority of students do so during their junior year, but that should not preclude you from reading the literature. Even if you haven’t the slightest inkling of where you would like to go, browsing the options can help reveal the plethora of options Wake Forest has to offer.

Luckily, there are few locations worldwide that Wake Forest cannot help you travel to in some way — barring, say, North Korea. Though not every program is led by Wake Forest

you have access to an array of affiliate programs, run by other universities and companies, which offer an abroad experience in nearly every location.

Once you have determined that you are indeed interested in enrolling in a program, one of the most difficult choices students make is between an abridged summer session or a fulllength semester, either in the fall or the spring of the academic year. There

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are strong cases to be made for any of these choices, but each one has its share of drawbacks.

Going abroad in the summer allows students to experience eight full semesters on campus, which is perhaps the most appealing part of studying abroad during the summer.

Not having to miss a semester of fun with friends is the most obvious reason to choose a summer program, but it also allows you to accumulate credits outside the academic year, potentially placing you ahead in your classes. Limited course offerings in certain fall or spring programs could set you back or keep you stagnant, depending on your major.

Summer programs, however, are often shorter than their counterparts in the spring and fall. They usually last around two months as opposed to four. Furthermore, students who choose to study abroad in the summer also take a larger financial hit. If you are not awarded a scholarship, which most of you already know are rare at Wake Forest, you will exit the summer several thousand dollars lighter than you entered it.

In the spring or fall — fall being the more popular choice — students often spend less money on their program than they would on room,

board and tuition during a semester at Wake Forest. One of the perks of having chosen a prohibitively expensive university is that a $25,000 study abroad program can save you up to $10,000 during that semester.

Fall and spring programs also allow you to immerse yourself in the culture of your home city or country more than the shorter summer programs do, and you will have far more weekends to visit neighboring nations, diversifying your experience and slowing what could be a frenetic pace of travel forced by a summer program.

In short, the bottom line is that, no matter where you go or when you go, just be sure to go.

Imagine yourself 25 years from now for a moment. You could have children, an incredibly taxing job, limited vacation and bills up to your eyes. Full of regret, you may utter an oft-heard lamentation about wishing you had taken your lone shot to study abroad. It will almost surely be decades before you find another tailor-made opportunity to drop everything to study and to live in a foreign country. So, go live a lot and study a little before the real world rears its ugly head.

A guide to saving money in college Being a student can be expensive, but budgeting will save you from an empty wallet

BY CATHERINE REGEN Staff Writer regecl17@wfu.edu

For anyone who finds themselves on budget, college life presents a challenge to creating and maintaining a fiscally responsible lifestyle. The first step is to take a look at your bank account and sit down and have a serious conversation with your parent or guardian about what your financial responsibilities are if they are part of the equation. The second step is to write out a plan — what percentage of your money should be allocated towards textbooks, eating out, shopping, etc.?

The skills of budgeting do not just apply to your personal money, but will come in handy for knowing how many food dollars or Old Gold swipes you have per week. Trust me when I say there is no greater joy during finals when you can afford a venti pumpkin spice latte from Starbucks.

A big source of stress for some students is being able to afford the textbooks and course materials required for many Wake Forest courses. While the campus bookstore is convenient and will most definitely

have all the books you need, including used and rental books for lower costs, there are definitely cheaper options.

Amazon is a popular place for rental textbooks.

However, the best option I have found is Chegg. While Chegg is known by some students for having helpful study guides and detailed solutions to textbook problems, Chegg also offers a textbook rental service. Their prices are ridiculously low and they will give you access to an online version of your textbook until the physical copy arrives in the mail. Even the return shipping is

free; you just have to print the label and tape it to the box. This sounds like an advertisement, but I promise, I am simply a satisfied customer.

In terms of activities outside of class, the trick to sticking to a budget in college is finding the deals. There are discounts, promo codes and straight-up free stuff around every college campus corner.

To get you through the start of the week, venture off campus: on Mondays get a free cake square at any Dewey’s Bakery location (no purchase necessary — just walk right up to the counter) and on Tuesdays,

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the Mission Pizza located downtown offers a $10 special on any of their signature pizzas. Both The Grand and a/perture cinemas offer discounted movie tickets to students with a student ID card.

For many students, finding walletfriendly meals and activities isn’t a big problem, but many struggle with finding a steady source of income that doesn’t take up all their time.

Check if you qualify for a work-study position designated and assigned by the school. If not, several offices around campus have applications on their individual websites. Whether you apply to work at the copy center or at the resource desk in the library or at the gym, there are numerous positions all over campus.

I would be remiss not to remind the reader that this very publication, the Old Gold & Black, pays students to write articles and work on the editorial staff.

We send out weekly topic suggestion emails by section, you write what tickles your fancy, and we print.

After three trial articles, we pay $12 an article and $3 for every picture.

Go to a campus event? Write about it! Have an opinion about something that must be printed? Write about it!

Do you care more about sports than school? Write about it! We’re always looking for new writers and editors.

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Old Gold & Black | Freshman Issue

Where to go in Winston-Salem As Winston-Salem grows, it has become easier to break out of the Wake Forest bubble and explore the surrounding areas. Here are some of the best restaurants, coffee shops and activities that the city has to offer.

BY OLIVIA FIELD Staff Writer fielor17@wfu.edu

Restaurants Although Winston-Salem may not seem like a “foodie” destination, the city has become home to a variety of quality, affordable and enticing restaurants.

Beginning with breakfast, head downtown to Trade Street. There, you will find two of Winston-Salem’s ultimate breakfast destinations: Mary’s Gourmet Diner and Famous Toastery. Walls filled with colorful paintings and imaginative murals, Mary’s serves brunch from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. every day except for Tuesday.

While drinking their mocha ($4.50) out of a one-ofa-kind mug, you can enjoy dishes ranging from cinnamon swirl French toast ($12) to the breakfast burrito ($12). Make sure to head to Mary’s as early as possible, as it fills up quickly.

Although it is a chain with multiple restaurants in the South, Famous Toastery still serves up fresh and comforting breakfast foods. With classics such as the flapjacks ($10) and innovative dishes such as the huevos rancheros and Cali eggs benedict ($11.30), Famous Toastery has something on the menu for everyone.

Newer to the Winston-Salem scene, Yamas Medditeranean Street Food and Penny Path Cafe & Crepe Shop are both delicious and affordable lunch options.

Located Downtown, Yamas embraces the “build-yourown” style of dining. Customers can build their own

grain bowl, salad bowl or sandwich ($8.99), filling it with proteins such as falafel or chicken souvlaki and topping it with a wide variety of condiments like tomato and cucumber salad, sumac pickled onions, white chocolate baba ghanoush and garlic toum.

Only a short walk from campus, Penny Path Cafe is located in Reynolda Village. Available for breakfast and dinner, their menu boasts both savory and dessert crepes. With simple options like a ham and cheese or Nutella crepe, as well as the innovative “kitchen sink” crepe, Penny Path Cafe is the perfect lunch spot for a salt lover or a sweet tooth.

Also recent editions to Winston-Salem, Cugino Forno and Campus Gas have become favorites among students for a quick and delicious dinner. Cugino Forno dishes out Neapolitan-style pizzas like the pomodoro ($16.95) and bianca ($16.95) that are perfect for sharing. Head to their outdoor seating and grab a picnic table for a great meal with friends. Just a quick walk off campus onto Polo Road, Campus Gas is a bar and restaurant serving up hot dogs, hamburgers and other comfort food daily. Started by Wake Forest alumni, the restaurant is the perfect choice for a dinner off campus when an Uber ride is looking a little too pricey.

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Coffee

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With this article being geared towards new college students, it only makes sense for coffee shops to get their own section. Winston-Salem is home to three different, yet equally innovative, establishments that serve up delicious cups of coffee and all the appropriate accoutrements.

Located on Fourth Street in the Downtown neighborhood, Camino Bakery is a Winston-Salem staple. With delicious seasonal drinks, like summer’s coconut cooler (iced coffee with coconut milk and cinnamon) and freshly made baked goods, including a vegan banana chocolate chip muffin ($3.55) and ginger molasses cookies ($2.99), Camino always delivers deliciousness.

Twin City Hive, which can be found in the Brookstown neighborhood, is the perfect spot to

indulge in a latte and hole up to work on a paper. If you arrive early enough in the day, it’s easy to grab a table with electrical outlets in reach. Although they don’t have as many baked goods as their counterparts, Twin City Hive offers a variety of specialty drinks that use in-house roasted coffee.

On top of their full breakfast and lunch menu, Krankies cranks out delicious cups of iced and hot coffee throughout the day.

Only a quick walk from Wake Downtown, Krankies has a delicious chai latte, which can be made iced ($4 -$4.50), and classics like the cappucino ($4) and nitro iced coffee ($3.50). Pair your drink with the avocado toast ($7.50) or even the fried chicken sandwich ($6.75) to complete the experience.

Weekend “worth-its” Getting off campus during the week can be pretty difficult, but the weekends free up enough time to experience what Winston-Salem and the surrounding area has to offer.

If you or a friend have a car, take a drive to either Hanging Rock State Park or Pilot Mountain. Both of these locations have scenic hiking trails that are easily accessible and range in level of difficulty for both new and seasoned hikers.

Continuing the theme of “staying active,” Winston is also home to a variety of workout studios.

Make your weekend feel a little more productive by heading to CycleBar for a morning cycling class or practice your Vinyasa flow at a session hosted by Yoga Dogz, a non-profit yoga studio in Reynolda Village.

For a relaxing evening, head to a/perture cinema to catch an indie film. The independent theatre screens multiple movies a day and offers a student discount at $9 a ticket. Overall Winston-Salem has a lot of amazing things to explore during your time here.

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Freshman Issue | Old Gold & Black

Wednesday, August 21, 2019 | Page 19

Wake Forest’s best study spots When your dorm room feels cramped, here are the some of the best study spots on and around campus

Many upperclassmen like to camp out in the Pit while they work, a practice called a “Pit sit.”

Its central location allows for efficiency when studying between classes as well as the advantage of easy meals. You can even save a Pit swipe or

BY WILL MAY two if you stay for multiple meals. Unlimited News Editor coffee really helps put the edge on for an all-day mayws16@wfu.edu grind.

Speaking of caffeine, Campus Grounds is “Work Forest” is a nickname that most of another study spot deserving of more freshman you freshmen have undoubtedly heard; when classes start, the full extent of its meaning will be impressed upon you. It is the unfortunate responsibility of the Old Gold & Black to be the bearers of bad news: another, unforeseen difficulty awaits you. Where will your foundation of your academic triumphs be built? How can you know what scenery will most potently increase your productivity?

Don’t fret! Our campus is teeming with a variety of spectacular places to get your study game on.

And not only that, we at the OGB have put together a handy guide to the best study spots.

Salem. This part of campus is mostly unknown among the underclassmen, so if you want to get an edge on your peers, hop on the shuttle bus in front of Benson. Plenty of food and beverage options are downtown if you need a quick break.

Study Spot Staples The Z. Smith Reynolds Library, affectionately dubbed the ZSR, is the obvious first stop for any Photo courtesy of Wake Forest News

Secret Study Spots These spots are of the utmost secrecy, yet we love. Nestled in the front of Taylor Residence at the newspaper are obligated by the tenets of Hall, the student-run coffee shop serves cold and journalism to pass this information on to you, at hot drinks, steeped in love and guaranteed to provide the edge you need to finish that paper or ace that exam.

Another hidden gem can be found all around South Campus: the academic buildings. Many freshmen assume that these buildings are off-limits in the evenings; not an erroneous assumption, as faculty and student organizations sometimes make use of them. However, a great number of classrooms are unoccupied during these times, and make for nice private study spaces. You can also bring a friend, or several friends, if you like studying in groups. Come finals week, it will be hard to find rooms that are not filled with other students!

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student. The more sociable studiers would enjoy the immense atrium on the ground floor, but those who need isolation will also feel at home here, as the building has eight more floors teeming with nooks and crannies to cram in. There is also a Starbucks for the caffeine-inclined on the ground floor with plenty of tables and a room that is open for 24 hours a day right across the way. This room also has a recliner-filled corner named the “ziesta room,” for those in need of a quick nap in between assignments.

The Benson University Center, adjacent to the ZSR, is also a great place to study. This building is home to many student organization rooms and administrative offices, but still has a plethora of chairs and couches for students to bear down on.

The ground floor has a food court if you need brain nourishment.

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the risk of irritating the powers that be. Still, we ask you to please keep these on the down-low.

The Wake Forest Law School, right across the way from the practice fields, is an excellent spot to hit the books. Its lobby sports a variety of sprawling tables decorated with outlets, and is almost always deserted, except for the occasional law student. It even has a café.

By Winston Hall on South Campus there is a trail that leads to Reynolda Village, a quaint cluster of shops and restaurants adorned by some of the most scenic sights our school offers.

While not technically on-campus, it is still a Emily Beauchamp /Old Gold & Black picturesque spot for those in need of some peace Hidden Gems The Pit, everyone’s favorite dining hall, is a You can also find some great study spots at Wake and quiet, away from the hustle and bustle of our supremely undervalued spot to hit the books. Downtown, our campus in downtown Winston- beloved university.

MOVE-IN

MAD LIBS

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Old Gold & Black | Freshman Issue

Move-in day is one the of the most exciting days of your life, however it can also be very stressful. Take a little bit of time to unwind by filling in the move-in Mad Libs.

BY EMILY BEAUCHAMP Life Editor beauea17@wfu.edu

It was a/an _________ August afternoon and campus was buzzing with _________, Plural Noun

Adjective

moving boxes and _________. Many students _______________ about their Plural Noun

Verb ending in -ed

schedules for the semester, while others discussed the _________ orientation events Adjective

that were to come. It was finally move-in day and that meant it was time to say goodbye. A large crowd of ___________ rushed their children into _______________ Plural Noun

Building on Campus

for their first orientation event. The room was decorated with _________ banAdjective

ners and _________. It was _______ and that meant the class of 2023 had to Plural Noun

Time

say goodbye to ____________. The chapel bells rang which signaled the start of Guardian's Name

________________________. You and __________, your new roommate, try to Most Anticipated Orientation Event

Name

find your RA in the crowd. “I have never seen so many ________ before,� you said, Plural Noun

before wandering off across campus to start your new college career.