Issue 12.8.16

Students promote building relationships with the custodial staff Page 6

Opinion: Conservative voices absent from discussions Page 9

Men's soccer advances to Final 4 Page 12

A guide to buying gifts from the campus bookstore Page 16

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Annual Lovefeast celebration unites the community For over 50 years, the traditional Moravian celebration has commenced the holiday season

BY HEATHER HARTEL Asst. News Editor harthf15@wfu.edu

Katie Dickens/Old Gold &Black

The move to the historic Innovation Quarter downtown Winston Salem has long been a dream for many. After years of planning, "Wake Downtown" will kick-off this spring semester.

Coming soon: Wake Downtown Eighteen courses will be relocated downtown to encourage students to engage in the community

BY KATIE DICKENS Staff Writer jorimm15@wfu.edu

The last time Lindsay ComstockFerguson was in Innovation Quarter’s Building 60, construction workers were adding drywall and wiring.

Fast-forward two months to the final weeks of the fall semester, and she is now moving into the building in less than a month to teach a biochemistry lab on Monday afternoons.

Comstock-Ferguson is an associate professor in the chemistry department. She will finally see the finished products of many of her department’s ideas for new lab designs for Wake Downtown, the monumental move that will relocate 18 courses from

nine departments to the Wake Forest Innovation Quarter.

275 students are currently enrolled in classes that will be offered downtown in the spring in Building 60, the repurposed manufacturing building once owned and operated by R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company.

The lab will use entirely new equipment, from the most basic pipette tools to more complex instrumentation.

Comstock-Ferguson said she looks forward to pre-med and pre-health track students opening their eyes to another part of Winston-Salem.

She looks forward to seeing undergraduates learn from medical school faculty, who will be next to Wake Forest students geographically and in the classroom, as Wake Downtown and the medical school both occupy Building 60.

“New technology is going to lead to

new ways of teaching,” she said. “It will open students’ eyes to opportunities downtown they might not have seen before. Students should be excited to be a part of the future for Wake Forest.”

“I’m assuming I’ll have to be flexible in the first few weeks and maybe start lab 10-15 minutes late,” she said. “We just have to all be flexible as we figure it out in January, which is the big obstacle.”

Sherlock Holmes mysteries await first seminar downtown Elsewhere in Building 60, first year seminar students will examine tobacco samples, an activity quite fitting for a remodeled tobacco factory.

See Downtown, Page 4

On cold, bleak, tired days, most people seek warmth, community and comfort.

For the past 56 years, Wake Forest’s annual Lovefeast has served as exactly that — as a beloved tradition to remember the Moravian roots of the community and to celebrate the beginning of the holiday season in unity.

The first celebration was held at Wake Forest in 1965 with only 200 students joining to partake the feast.

This year, over 2,000 members of the Winston-Salem community joined together to celebrate the annual Lovefeast.

For the first time, two services were held in order to accommodate schedules and capacity of Wait Chapel.

Services were also recorded for those who could not physically attend the cherished event.

Lovefeast offers all members of the congregation an opportunity to reflect upon biblical readings, listen to a relevant sermon and worship as a community.

This year, the speakers at the event did not ignore the overwhelming pessimism and societal divisions that occurred in 2016.

“As we gather this evening, we do not gather in ignorance,” said Timothy Auman, the university chaplain as he began the service. “We know there are people in our community that are genuinely and realistically fearful for their jobs, for the future of the planet and the way we are inclined to treat it, and we often have trouble comprehending how 95 percent of the world lives.”

See Lovefeast, Page 5

Students promote building relationships with the custodial staff Page 6

Opinion: Conservative voices absent from discussions Page 9

Men's soccer advances to Final 4 Page 12

A guide to buying gifts from the campus bookstore Page 16

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VOL. 100, NO. 30

T H U R S DAY, D E C E M B E R 8 , 2 016 “Cover s the campus like the magnolias”

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Annual Lovefeast celebration unites the community For over 50 years, the traditional Moravian celebration has commenced the holiday season

BY HEATHER HARTEL Asst. News Editor harthf15@wfu.edu

Katie Dickens/Old Gold &Black

The move to the historic Innovation Quarter downtown Winston Salem has long been a dream for many. After years of planning, "Wake Downtown" will kick-off this spring semester.

Coming soon: Wake Downtown Eighteen courses will be relocated downtown to encourage students to engage in the community

BY KATIE DICKENS Staff Writer jorimm15@wfu.edu

The last time Lindsay ComstockFerguson was in Innovation Quarter’s Building 60, construction workers were adding drywall and wiring.

Fast-forward two months to the final weeks of the fall semester, and she is now moving into the building in less than a month to teach a biochemistry lab on Monday afternoons.

Comstock-Ferguson is an associate professor in the chemistry department. She will finally see the finished products of many of her department’s ideas for new lab designs for Wake Downtown, the monumental move that will relocate 18 courses from

nine departments to the Wake Forest Innovation Quarter.

275 students are currently enrolled in classes that will be offered downtown in the spring in Building 60, the repurposed manufacturing building once owned and operated by R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company.

The lab will use entirely new equipment, from the most basic pipette tools to more complex instrumentation.

Comstock-Ferguson said she looks forward to pre-med and pre-health track students opening their eyes to another part of Winston-Salem.

She looks forward to seeing undergraduates learn from medical school faculty, who will be next to Wake Forest students geographically and in the classroom, as Wake Downtown and the medical school both occupy Building 60.

“New technology is going to lead to

new ways of teaching,” she said. “It will open students’ eyes to opportunities downtown they might not have seen before. Students should be excited to be a part of the future for Wake Forest.”

“I’m assuming I’ll have to be flexible in the first few weeks and maybe start lab 10-15 minutes late,” she said. “We just have to all be flexible as we figure it out in January, which is the big obstacle.”

Sherlock Holmes mysteries await first seminar downtown Elsewhere in Building 60, first year seminar students will examine tobacco samples, an activity quite fitting for a remodeled tobacco factory.

See Downtown, Page 4

On cold, bleak, tired days, most people seek warmth, community and comfort.

For the past 56 years, Wake Forest’s annual Lovefeast has served as exactly that — as a beloved tradition to remember the Moravian roots of the community and to celebrate the beginning of the holiday season in unity.

The first celebration was held at Wake Forest in 1965 with only 200 students joining to partake the feast.

This year, over 2,000 members of the Winston-Salem community joined together to celebrate the annual Lovefeast.

For the first time, two services were held in order to accommodate schedules and capacity of Wait Chapel.

Services were also recorded for those who could not physically attend the cherished event.

Lovefeast offers all members of the congregation an opportunity to reflect upon biblical readings, listen to a relevant sermon and worship as a community.

This year, the speakers at the event did not ignore the overwhelming pessimism and societal divisions that occurred in 2016.

“As we gather this evening, we do not gather in ignorance,” said Timothy Auman, the university chaplain as he began the service. “We know there are people in our community that are genuinely and realistically fearful for their jobs, for the future of the planet and the way we are inclined to treat it, and we often have trouble comprehending how 95 percent of the world lives.”

See Lovefeast, Page 5

OGB

“ was filled with highs and lows This semester This column represents the views of the Old Gold & Black Editorial Board.

At the beginning of the semester, the editorial staff of the Old Gold & Black wrote about what we were eager to cover and what many Wake Forest students would hope to get out of the semester.

As the semester and centennial year of the OGB come to an end, students are reflecting on what has happened during the past few months and anticipating what will come next semester.

Many positive things have happened throughout the semester. Wake Forest has brought many speakers to campus including Hillary and Chelsea Clinton, Michelle Obama, Peggy Noonan, Al Hunt and Scott Anderson to name a few.

These speakers are influential and prominent in their respective fields and provide a unique learning opportunity for students.

While this semester has had its hardships, we hope that with the new year and new semester that these issues can be addressed...”

In addition to this, support for our sports teams has grown with the increased success of football and men’s and women’s soccer. The excitement surrounding the mens soccer team reaching the Final Four in the NCAA tournament and the football team going to a bowl game has brought positive energy to campus.

Wake Forest students are gearing up for the rest of the soccer season, as well as the beginning of the basketball and indoor track and field seasons.

Another positive coming from the se-

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THE STUDENT NEWSPAPER OF WAKE FOREST UNIVERSIT Y SINCE 1916 CAITLIN HERLIHY EDITOR-IN-CHIEF herlcr13@wfu.edu

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mester is the additional day that we will get for fall break next year. This decision came after discussions surrounding the merit and desire of an extra day.

However, while there have been good changes and aspects to the semester, some negative occurrences need to be considered.

This past summer, a Wake Forest student was shot on Polo Road while he was at Wake Forest attending summer school. During the beginning of the year, students living off campus were robbed at gun point.

In addition to this, on Oct. 15, two different situations took place where students reported being punched by unidentified males near and on campus.

Oct. 30, a female student was assaulted on the upper quad.

These instances do not encompass

our safety issues and crime on campus, but Wake Forest has taken measures to combat these issues by increasing patrols on and near campus.

While safety has been a concern with crime, the safety of campus has also been questioned in the election aftermath.

The divisiveness of the student body has grown in the weeks since the election of Donald Trump as students have reported incidents of hateful speech and actions. However, President Hatch has addressed the tone of campus and has pushed for respect on campus.

While this semester has had its hardships, we hope that with the new year and new semester that these issues can be addressed and that Wake Forest can continue to expand on the positives from the first semester.

Happy holidays from the Old Gold & Black See you next year!

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Lovefeast: Celebration focuses on loving eachother Continued from Page 1 Reverend Amy Rio, the chaplain at Salem College, presented the main sermon.

Her message focused on the theme of loving one another, regardless of current challenges.

“It’s been a little more challenging than normal to come up with advent and Christmas messages with the difficulties and challenges that our society is facing these days,” Rio said. “As all of us know here, our country is extremely divided.

Hate incidents and crime have spiked dramatically in recent weeks. What is supposed to be a time of great joy is instead, for many, a time of pain, fear, anger and sadness.”

Yet, despite the overwhelming challenges felt locally and around the nation, the Lovefeast was still, at heart, a celebration. It is a celebration of traditions, of community and of the holiday season.

“We are always meant to reach out and love others, no matter what their response is, especially when that response is not what we want,” said Rio . “Loving one another can be tough. It takes a generosity of spirit.

Photo courtesy of lovefeast.wfu.edu

Part of the traditional Lovefeast celebration includes darkening all of Wait Chapel, except for the Moravian advent star at the center of the sanctuary. Slowly, participants in the ceremony light their beeswax candles together.

So I say to you today, go forth and love each other.”

Following the message on loving all members of a community, the traditional Lovefeast was served. The meal is originally intended to be simple and easily distributed, consisting of a sweetened bun and creamed coffee.

While the feast was served, traditional

Christmas hymns were sung in worship and fellow community members blessed the congregation. In the final moments of the celebration, Wait Chapel darkened except for the illuminated Moravian Advent star.

One by one, each member’s handmade beeswax candle was lighted. While the Chapel eventually brightens, the commu-

nity again joined to sing hymns. The space that was dark only moments before slowly became a bright, intimate space for all to reflect on during the holiday season.

“Lovefeast is so important to me because it brings the community together for a short time to help us remember that loving others is the real idea behind Christmas spirit,” said sophomore Mary Kate Gregor.

Faculty were vocal in the media this election cycle Over three dozenWake Forest faculty members appeared on various media platforms this year

BY HEATHER HARTEL Asst. News Editor harthf15@wfu.edu

As Wake Forest is a small, tight-knit community, a typical criticism is the ease in which they become trapped in what is colloquially known as the “Wake Forest Bubble.” In this space, students ignore the atmosphere around them and instead immerse themselves with exams, homework and campus news.

Yet this past semester brought undeniable changes to the campus dynamic as the election season resulted in faculty becoming more vocal and sharing their expertise with the community but also with the nation as a whole.

With this increased faculty presence in the media, staying immersed in the bubble inevitably became more difficult.

“Wake Forest faculty, like the students, are highly involved outside their academic pursuits,” said Katie Neal, executive director for Wake Forest News. “They tend to enjoy busy, full lives and volunteer for leadership roles on and off campus. For some, they extend the reach of the classroom by sharing their expertise with media and educating the public on timely topics.”

Wake Forest professors have recently

appeared on various media platforms, giving their expertise on a range of topics from presidential candidates, immigration, the electoral college, HB2, the youth vote and media coverage of the election.

Over three dozen faculty members shared their election-related expertise with various news outlets. This use of professors as an expert source is not unprecedented.

“Generally, media love working with faculty who can explain complex issues or research in easy, sound bitesized chunks are particularly good at translating their scholarship into Photo courtesy of The Communications Department a point of view that anyone can understand,” Neal said. “A faculty mem- Sherri Williams and Allan Louden are two of many faculty members on ber’s deep level of knowledge can be campus who shared their specific knowledge base with media outlets. particularly helpful when explaining tell it as I see it and assume that both media. Before her position at Wake complicated issues.” political camps’ dissatisfaction is a Forest, Williams worked as a print Allan Louden, the communications good sign of working toward balanced journalist for the “Associated Press.” department chair, has worked on vari- commentary. The academic’s job is “When I made the transition from ous campaigns as a consultant and is to add distinct perspective to what is news to the classroom, I went from also a commentator for different meotherwise available, to provide con- writing about people of color to studydia platforms during election cycles. text and background only available to ing what those images mean in the He specializes in debate, political ads long-time involvement with specialty.” media and how they impact people of and political commentary and shared As an academic, he argues, his role color in other ways,” Williams said. this knowledge base in “U.S. News & World Report,” “Voice of America” should be to provide his perspectives “It’s been a natural progression for me, from a specific knowledge base in or- this is something I still would’ve been and the “Charlotte Observer.”

In his opinion piece in “U.S. News der to add to the preexisting discus- interested in because I think telling these stories are important.” & World Report,” Louden discussed sion already occurring in the media.

Sherri Williams is a post-doctoral The relationship between the media how moderators should be more moderate than active during presidential fellow in the Anna Julia Cooper Cen- and academic experts is not unusual, debates so as to leave the candidates to ter who also teaches courses in the in fact is completely common. communications department.

For the Wake Forest community, the discuss the issues.

As a post-doctoral fellow, her research presence of faculty voices as experts in “You can expect to be criticized with vigor by some, emotions always run focuses on mass media and how people their fields demonstrates the commithigh,” Louden said. “My choice is to of color use and are represented in the ment to moving beyond the bubble.

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Downtown: Classes will begin next semester

Katie Dickens/Old Gold&Black

Innovation Quarter has long held historical significance in Winston-Salem as the old headquarters for R.J. Reynolds Tobacco. This spring, interdisciplinary courses will be held for Wake Forest students to experience a change of scenery from the typical classroom setting and explore the downtown scene.

Continued from Page 1

This spring, Bradley Jones, dean of graduate programs in arts and sciences and undergraduate professor, will join the other non-premed classes by teaching his 20th semester of his first year seminar downtown.

Rebecca Alexander, director of academic planning for Wake Downtown, spoke with Jones about the possibility of teaching his course in the new space when the idea was still in its beginning stages, and Jones immediately began to draw parallels between his curriculum and the scientific work being done by the Wake Downtown community.

As one of the first faculty members to pioneer the first year seminar program, Jones jumped at the opportunity for change and innovation. He is a lover of mystery and chemistry, a passion reflected in the life of the beloved Sherlock Holmes as told by Arthur Conan Doyle’s short stories and novelettes, the primary focus of the seminar titled “Analytical Methods of Sherlock Holmes.”

“Holmes’s interests were vegetable alkaloids like cocaine, morphine and caffeine, which are ultimately the root of medicine,” Jones said. “He’s a natural for Innovation Quarter. He isn’t as much an academic, but is more interested in using what he knows, which is what Innovation Quarter is.”

The class will reflect on how Sherlock Holmes went about solving problems with science as told through the romanticized lense of Arthur Conan Doyle. The students will have multiple opportunities to explore downtown as a result of the new location, including a potential screening of a movie at Aperture, the independent art cinema on 4th Street.

The seminar was also strategically timed offered from 5-6:15 p.m. by Jones so that

students will have the opportunity explore dinner options downtown after class, or even participate in a murder mystery dinner as a class one night.

The transition for Jones was mentally challenging at times, with freshmen taking longer than usual to fill the 16 seats available.

“There are definitely growing pains,” Jones said. “Usually my first year seminar is filled during the first round of registration.

I think the fact that it’s downtown might hold students back. It’s only a couple miles away, but it’s a quantum leap mentally.”

Creativity in innovation Jan Detter, visiting assistant professor of practice, will offer undergraduate entrepreneurship students the opportunity to take creativity and innovation in the heart of downtown’s hub for modernization. She has been teaching the class for 10 years in a traditional academic environment, but not in a traditional style.

“One of the best ways my students learn is from putting case studies about real human creative people in front of them and educating them on what it looks like to be creative in variety of fields,” Detter said.

“In my class I introduce the idea that creativity is a way of being in world with an endlessly open mind to solving problems,” she added. “It isn’t always painting paintings or composing music, it’s anything that is helpful, novel and useful.”

Her class filled during the first two days of registration, and the waitlist reached capacity soon afterward.

“I’ve probably received 50 email inquiries trying to get in my class,” Detter said.

“Six or seven a day. There’s a lot of curiosity about Innovation Quarter. My biggest

concern was that students wouldn’t want to leave campus to go downtown. I was nervous about the transportation factor, but I thought it was worth the risk in the end.”

Detter moved to the heart of downtown when her daughter was 13 and lived there for 10 years.

“My daughter grew incredibly and learned to be independent,” she said. “She navigated on her bike or walked to local businesses, restaurants and galleries downtown. It’s one of the reasons I’m thrilled to be moving to Innovation Quarter; it seemed very natural to me.”

Detter said she is ready for her students to learn the key lesson of community literacy.

“Many students who have lived in sheltered situations at home then come here and never leave campus aren’t as prepared to jump into a big city for their first job,” she said. “I hope they realize downtown isn’t more dangerous, just different. I think they’ll thrive.”

Spreading the word Students such as junior chemistry major Bobby Grady have largely been unaware of the planning and offerings of Wake Downtown. Many students like Grady are excited about the possibilities for scientifically-minded students, such as working alongside medical school faculty. However, many of these students have been largely unaware of the planning and offerings of Wake Downtown.

“I don’t understand how the classes are going to be different,” Grady said. “I would assume they’ll be smaller. I would assume the labs will be more updated and nicer, but I don’t even know what’s out there right now.”

At 5 p.m. on Nov. 29, faculty invited the student body to a Wake Downtown infor-

mation session in ZSR auditorium to combat the confusion surrounding Innovation Quarter.

Rebecca Alexander began the session with an overview of Innovation Quarter and the transformation of Building 60 itself, sharing before and after photos and the move by the numbers.

She spoke of the new degree offerings for chemistry and biology and tackled the buzzing topic of the engineering program. She smiled as she informed the crowded room that the building had just received its temporary certificate of occupancy, and that all was set in motion for move-in day on Jan. 2, 2017.

Emily Neese, associate vice president for strategy and operations, spoke next, addressing nitty gritty details. She shared that shuttles will run outside Benson from Monday to Friday from 8 a.m.-11 p.m. and 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. on the weekends, with very limited parking options.

She walked the students through safety procedures, including the fact that all Wake Forest students and faculty will be required to display their DeaconOne cards in wearable badge holders while in the building for security measures.

The student questions that quickly followed mainly addressed parking, the shuttles and the possibility of Wake Forest purchasing apartments in Innovation Quarter’s new residential and retail complex due for completion in 18 months. Would Wake Forest buy a block of rooms to become part of inventory for ‘on-campus’ housing?

“It’s a wait and see,” Neese said.

Her response summed up what has been a semester full of anticipation for Wake Forest’s monumental move to Innovation Quarter; a semester of asking questions, tackling logistics and logging hours upon hours of planning and construction.

It’s a wait and see.

OUTSIDE THE BUBBLE

U.S. Army Corps of engineers Violent earthquake hit Indo- New efforts began to fight ISIS in Libya blocked the DAPL nesia, injuring many citizens After months of peaceful protests on Sioux Standing Rock reservation lands, the Dakota Access Pipeline will be re-routed off of tribal lands. Instead of passing through Lake Oahe, which is a major source of water and traditional burial grounds for the Siox tribe, the pipeline will be rerouted.

On Wednesday, Dec. 7, an earthquake struck the northwest Aceh province of Indonesia, killing at least 100 and seriously injuring more than 600.

Search-and-rescue teams quickly arrived to the scene in order to search for victims and survivors stuck in the remains of major cities.

Libyan fighters recently declared victory over ISIS warriors in the city of Surt. This victory ends the group’s progress towards creating a caliphate in the Meditteranean. However, economically weaker parts of Libya are still at high-risk to fall to the remaining Islamic State presence in the country.

News | Old Gold & Black

Thursday, December 8, 2016 | Page 5

Saying goodbye to our OGB Seniors

BY EDITORIAL STAFF wfuogb@gmail.com

Name: Melissa Libutti Position: News Editor Major/Minor: English/Journalism

Name: Caitlin Herlihy Position: Editor-in-chief Major/Minor: Communications/Journalism & Film Studies

How did you get started at the Old Gold & Black?

It was actually very spur of the moment for me. I had never even thought about pursuing journalism or being involved on a newspaper. Coming back from abroad my spring semester of my junior year, I wanted to try something different that was still in my wheel house of skills.

So, as an English major, I decided to take Introduction to Journalism with professor Justin Catanoso. It ended up being one of the best decisions I had made in college thus far. Caitlin Herlihy and McKenzie Maddox came to one of our first classes to pitch writing for the OGB and within the day I emailed asking to get more involved on the paper. I joined as a production assistant, by the end of the semester I became assistant sports editor, and then went on to become news editor this semester.

What are your plans as a post-grad?

My plan immediately following graduating from Wake Forest is to go to law school. I hope to study international human rights law and have the opportunity during my three years and hopefully after to join a law firm that works with immigration, refugees and human trafficking issues on a global scale. However, eventually after having some law experience I do hope to pursue a career in journalism. I love writing, and I love storytelling.

What will you miss most about the Old Gold & Black?

The Old Gold & Black office is my home, and the editorial staff is my family. I'll miss the infectious energy on production nights and the thrill of breaking news. There’s nothing like seeing your article printed on the front page. The OGB is such a great organization because our staff comes from all corners of campus, and we're all working together to meet a common goal. We’ve all chosen to join the staff because we care about the Wake Forest community and value honest reporting. I'll really miss the staff's unity and the group camaraderie the most. The staff makes the late nights and extra workload worth it. They’re the best part of my week and the best part of my college experience.

What are your plans as a post grad?

I hope to attend law school next fall. While I’d love to stay close to home in North Carolina, I’m excited for the forthcoming adventure, no matter where I end up. Right now I’m most interested in family law, but I’m open minded and eager to learn about the different fields of practice. I hope life leads me back to a news room at some point or another, but I know my passion for writing will spill into whichever career I pursue.

Name: Grace Young Position: Life Editor Major/Minor: History/English & Journalism What is your favorite memory from your time at Wake Forest?

It's probably either this year's Lovefeast or, and this is going to sound absolutely nerdy — declaring my major. Of course, Lovefeast is always an amazing experience, especially when you're in the choir, but I feel like our campus and our community really needed it this year. I just felt this overwhelming sense of wonder and excitement this year when I looked out from the choir loft and saw two thousand people all gathered together. On the other hand, declaring my major stands out in my head because to me, it was a sign that I was growing up and deciding my path in the world. That, however, begs the question: "What are you going to do with your life?" so that always makes me think long and hard about my future.

What are your plans as a post-grad?

I'm currently in the process of applying to graduate school programs for history at the Universities of Edinburgh, Aberdeen, Glasgow and St. Andrews. If I go to Glasgow, St. Andrews or Aberdeen, I'll be specializing in Scottish History, while Edinburgh offers a more general history track, so we'll see. Otherwise, I'm looking at jobs with the U.S. Government, various museums or as a journalist.

POLICE BEAT Larceny • Unknown suspect(s) removed an unsecured bike near the creek of Reynolda Gardens. The report was filed on Nov. 28 at 10:48 a.m.

• Unknown suspect(s) removed a wallet and two textbooks from an unsecured study office in Salem. The report was filed Nov. 29 at 3:07 p.m.

• Unknown suspect(s) took $80 from a victim's wallet who was working at North Campus Dining Hall. The report was filed on Nov. 30 at 3:49 p.m.

Miscellaneous • Subject entered an unlocked residence room in Babcock and stole a credit card.

The report was filed on Dec. 3 at 2:35 p.m.

• An intoxicated student was located and transported to Student Health from Collins.

The report was filed on Dec. 3 at 10:30 p.m.

• An underage student consumed alcohol and refused treatment in South. The report was filed Dec. 4 at 12:37 a.m.

• An underage student was transported to Student Health from Johnson. The report

was filed on Dec. 4 at 2:03 a.m.

• Offender took two pairs of jeans from the laundry room of South. The offender was identified and forwarded to the Dean's office. The report was filed on Dec. 2 at 1:21 a.m.

• Subject was found in an unlocked vehicle that did not belong to them in Lot Q but did not take anything. The report was filed on Dec. 2 at 4:48 p.m.

• Unknown suspect(s) damaged a window in a bathroom on the first floor of Johnson.

The report was filed Dec. 3 at 10:28 p.m.

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Old Gold & Black | News

Gentry series presents experts in mathematics The annual lecture series allows students to learn about current interdisciplinary research

BY JULIA HAINES News Editor hainjm15@wfu.edu The Wake Forest department of mathematics and statistics hosted distinguished mathematician Mark Newman of the University of Michigan last week for its 32nd annual Gentry Lecture.

Newman spoke in Pugh Auditorium on Dec. 1 to a packed audience of students and faculty, sharing findings from his research on the topic of data networks and how they can be applied to map relationships between groups and individuals.

His presentation was titled “Epidemics, Erdos Numbers and the Internet: The New Science of Networks.” He spoke about how mathematics can be used to map connections and relationships between people, animals, businesses and the world in general.

One study that Newman referenced was the Small World Experiment, which attempted to trace how many first-name basis relationships it took to connect two complete strangers from different states. The answer — about six — was much smaller than anyone would have originally predicted.

Essentially, one of Newman’s main points was that all relationships and con-

nections — whether they be between humans, biological organisms, companies, web pages, blogs, book topic or research partners — can be mapped, and that map can be used to predict divisions. For example, if the relationships of an office space are mapped in a data network, that information may be used to predict along which lines the staff may divide given some future conflict.

“I found his research both compelling and convincing, as well as applicable to my own life,” sophomore Anna Ellis said.

“His discussion on epidemics, social media and relationships forced me to consider the wide scope of mathematics not just in the academic work, but in society as a whole.”

“We look for prominent speakers that are extremely revered in their field, but who we also believe can give an interesting seminar to a general audience,” said Staci Hepler, a professor in the department of mathematics and statistics.

The Ivey and Nell Gentry Lectureship began in 1986 to honor the late Ivey Gentry, who graduated from Wake Forest College in 1940 and returned as a professor in 1949, where he worked for 40 years until his retirement in 1989. During this time, he was the chairman of the department of mathematics for 25 years and oversaw the department throughout the 1987 transition of Wake Forest College into Wake Forest University.

This year’s attendance was much larger

than that of recent years, with only standing room in the back of Pugh Auditorium.

“Compared to previous years, we did see a much larger number of students attend this lecture,” Hepler said. “We also saw more faculty from departments outside of mathematics and statistics attend.

I attribute this to the interdisciplinary nature of Dr. Newman’s research.”

While Newman’s first presentation focused on more general applications of the field, his second presentation — given a day later in Manchester-Kirby — was much more specialized and geared for an audience of mathematician. Although the second lecture did have a smaller crowd, there was only standing room in the back of both presentations.”

“It seems there was wide appreciation for Mark’s lectures,” said Kenneth Berenhaut, a professor in the department of mathematics. Berenhaut was especially excited to hear Newman speak, given the similarities in their respective fields of study and was therefore instrumental in bringing Newman to campus.

“When we bring in a Gentry lecturer, folks also interact with the speaker outside the lectures. [Newman] had a very nice lunch on Wednesday with my research students, and I very much enjoyed my personal discussions with him on research,” Berenhaut said. “He also met with other faculty in the department at a reception on Wednesday night and a lunch on Thursday.”

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Mark Newman spoke last week on his research.

While not all in the audience got a chance to speak personally with Newman, many came away from the lecture stimulated by the ideas that had been presented.

“Even though the audience was so large and diverse, the talk was such that everyone who attended got something valuable out of it,” Hepler said.

Students promote campus custodial appreciation Students took action to recognize the hard work that custodians do daily on campus

BY JULIA HAINES News Editor hainjm15@wfu.edu Many students of the Wake Forest community have stepped up in recent weeks to promote appreciation for campus custodial staff members, a position which makes a large impact in the lives of students but one that frequently goes unrecognized.

According to the preliminary results of a small survey conducted by seniors Alexandra Quick, Tanie Montalvo and Andrew Wiehe, 75 percent of students do not know the names of the custodians in their building, and less than half of students interact with their building’s custodians more than three times in a month.

Quick and her classmates began the study as a project for their leadership class in the business school, and through taking data and hosting a card writing campaign they aim to “help bridge the gap between students and residents and facilitate meaningful relationships.”

With the encouragement of Quick, Montalvo and Wiehe, a few resident advisors on campus have made flyers containing “get to know you” information about their building’s custodial staff and, in the spirit of the holiday season, have made “thank you” cards for stu-

dents to sign.

Sigma Pi fraternity members planned and hosted an appreciation breakfast last week, offering early morning employees fruit and bagels and encouraging students passing by to write notes of thanks on a white board for custodial staff members to read.

“We chose to host his event because there are many events already on campus that focus on helping students, so we wanted an event that focused on the people who are not given enough attention: the cleaning and maintenance staff,” sophomore Sam Embree said. “By doing this project, we were able to put focus on the people who often go unnoticed and show them that we do, in fact, appreciate everything they do to keep the campus up and running.”

Tables were set up in Davis, Babcock, Poteat and Dogwood ensuring that the appreciation breakfast was available and accessible for staff members across campus. More than 30 students volunteered at the event, and nearly 50 cleaning and maintenance crew members attended.

“It’s the least we could do for all they do every day to make our lives as smooth as possible,” junior Ben Mahoney said.

Jane Barr, who works as a custodian in Taylor, was appreciative of the students’ efforts.

“It’s really great to see students do something like this,” Barr said. “It’s such a true act of kindness.”

The preliminary results of the survey, which was sent out a day after the appreciation breakfast by Quick, indicate that

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Sophomore Jack Hupper stands at a table of pastries, fruit and coffee as a part of a custodial staff appreciation breakfast. more than 90 percent of all students had not participated in any type of custodian appreciation activities in the current semester.

“I think the main barrier keeping students from developing relationships with custodians is the lack of an ice breaker,” Quick said. “If students make a point to introduce themselves to their custodians in the first few weeks of living in their dorm, those relationships will continue to grow throughout the year and we can bring more unity into the Wake Forest community.”

Although she had not heard of the Sigma Pi appreciation breakfast event, Quick was supportive of the event and

was impressed to hear that other students on campus see the same problem that her and her classmates are trying to address.

“It is really encouraging to see that other students and organizations on campus also think it is important to give back to the custodial staff,” Quick said. “We want the custodial staff to know they are appreciated by the students and encourage everyone to get involved, regardless of how they do so.”

“The staff seemed very appreciative of the event and it gave them a nice break from their workday,” Embree said of the breakfast. “We would love to host this event on the same scale in the future.”

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Student musicians play carillon bells daily Each day, a group of willing students joins to play a recital for all walking around the quad

BY LILY WALTER Staff Writer waltlm15@wfu.edu

If you’ve ever been outside on campus at 5 p.m., you’ll know it’s impossible to miss the daily playing of the bells in Wait Chapel, known to those who play them as the carillon.

Each day, different songs are played.

Sometimes it’s “O Come All Ye Faithful” sometimes it’s “Star Wars” and sometimes it’s just ringing.

Unbeknownst to many, the bells are actually played by Wake Forest students, who take turns heading up into the tower to practice and display their skills.

The carillon is really a keyboard, similar to a piano, that is connected to numerous individual bells at the very top of Wait Chapel. The keyboard is in a small room in the lower part of the tower of the chapel where students learn to play from the director of this group, Ray Ebert.

The selected students each receive a key to the tower of Wait Chapel, so they can play when it’s their turn.

They’re also able to go up and practice at any time on a carillon keyboard that’s not actually attached to the bells. Nine current Wake Forest students that are a part of this group.

Ebert has been the university Car-

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Every day at 5 p.m. from September to May, a group of nine students joins to play the carillon in Wait Chapel, just as groups before them have done for years.

illonneur since July 2012. He graduated from Wake Forest in 1960.

“In 1998, the university Carillonneur was a student — Matthew Phillips,” Ebert said. “He sang in the church choir where I was organist. I asked him for a carillon lesson and he agreed to exchange it for an organ lesson. I’ve been playing the Wake Forest carillon once or twice a week ever since.”

The group has been around for a long time. The daily ringing of the bells is a tradition at Wake Forest, a frequent celebration of Wait Chapel and our campus’ beauty and history.

WAKE IN A WEEK

Christmas Luncheon and Sing-a-Long Time: Dec. 8, 11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Location: Wingate Hall, Lower Auditorium The School of Divinity is hosting an event to encourage students to enjoy the company of the community and the Christmas spirit before finals and departing for winter break.

Duke University has a similar carillon in their chapel tower. These twin towers are a symbol of the bells.

“Students can study either for free or for credit. The new students are sometimes friends of a current student who have come to observe the playing,” Ebert said. “They also can be ones who hear the carillon and wonder how it plays or tour the tower with one of their academic classes. Keyboard experience is most, most helpful, since the carillon is set up just like a piano keyboard.”

Junior Alex Anderson is a part of this group. He got involved his sophomore

Holiday Choral Concert Time: Dec. 8, 7:30 p.m.

Location: Brendle Recital Hall The Choral Department will present holiday music during their annual event. The Concert Choir, Collegium Vocal Ensemble and soloists will be performing.

year and has been playing ever since.

“My older brother played the carillon as an undergrad, which piqued my interest. I visited the tower with him a few times and began lessons with Ray shortly before the Lovefeast my sophomore year. It’s a special aspect of my time at Wake Forest, and I’m so grateful to have the privilege of playing,” Anderson said.

Sophomore Grant Keenan began playing during his freshman year.

Although he no longer plays, it was a memorable part of his time here.

“I saw playing the bells as a unique opportunity to get involved on campus. It feels good to be part of the Wake Forest tradition,” said Keenan.

While many in the Wake Forest community have become accustomed to the daily ringing of our bells, it couldn’t happen without the many students behind this group who work to bring our campus music each and every day.

According to Ebert, the students perform a carillon recital every day during the week from September through May. Matthew Philips, the student carillonneur from the 1990s continues to play the bells once a week here at Wake Forest.

On Sunday, before and after the Lovefeast, the students performed multiple concerts on the carillon as a part of the ceremony. There is a live stream of the event, including the performances by the students.

Campus Kitchen 10th Anniversary Time: Dec. 8, 4 p.m.-6:30 p.m.

Location: Kitchin 115 Join Campus Kitchen faculty and staff to reflect upon and celebrate 10 years of helping out the Winston-Salem community. The event will be a short program followed by a reception.

“More Barn” Concert Series Time: Dec. 8, 8 p.m.

Location: The Barn at Reynolda Village The “More Barn” Concert Series presents Caleb Caudle and his guest Daniel Bachman. Tickets are $12 in advance or $15 at the door. Doors will open at 7 p.m.

WaFoWriMo Workshop Time: Dec. 9, 3 p.m -5 p.m.

Location: ZSR, 477 WaFoWriMo is a series of engaging workshops to promote all types of student writing. Each workshop will provide resources to inspire and encourage writing projects.

Incarnation Celebration Time: Dec. 9, 7 p.m.-10 p.m.

Location: Wingate Hall, Lower Auditorium Student Leadership Council in the School of Divinity is holding their annual Christmas celebration.

The event will include an ugly Christmas sweater contest, karaoke, cookie decorating and more.

An Introduction to Google Drive Time: Dec.13, 9 a.m.-11 a.m.

Location: ZSR 204 With Google Drive, users can create, share and collaborate on documents. This course will help students and faculty better understand how to create and share files.

Late Night at the Writing Center Time: Dec. 11, 8 p.m -11:59 p.m.

Location: ZSR, 426 Writing Center is hosting a late night event to give students the opportunity to utilize the workspace, while tutors are available to answer questions. Students should register online.

Miller Center Finals and Break Schedule Monday-Wedesday: 8 a.m.-9 p.m.

Thursday: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Friday: 8 a.m.-1 p.m.

Dec. 19th-Dec. 23: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Dec. 24-Jan. 8: Closed Jan. 9th: 6 a.m.-11 p.m.

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Students celebrate the lighting of the quad The Wake Forest community came together to light the quad with sparkling lights to celebrate the holiday season

BY JULIA SAWCHAK Contributing Writer sawcjw15@wfu.edu Despite the freezing temperatures on Tuesday night, student’s hearts were warmed at the annual Lighting of the Quad.

The 13th annual edition of the event included speeches, acapella performances, hot chocolate and cookies.

The annual event brightens the mood in the otherwise stressful finals period for students, providing a reminder of the cheery season ahead.

“I went to the Lovefeast on Sunday,” said sophomore Leeden Rukstalis. “I loved it, so I wanted to keep the spirit going. I also needed a break from studying.”

Students brought hats, scarves, gloves and blankets to donate.

The event embraced a theme of acceptance by including both a Christmas tree and a menorah in the lighting.

Ben Campbell, a sophomore whose mother is Jewish and father is Christian, said that having both symbols reminded him of his family’s traditions “After having a multifaith upbringing, it was enjoyable to be at a multifaith celebration,” Campbell said.

Reverend Auman, the university chaplain, was sure to include multiple faiths in his remarks.

“Most of what we celebrate is Christmas and Hanukah, but there are 14 other traditions at this time of year,” Auman said.

Musical performances were also accepting of multiple traditions.

A wide range of music was represented from secular hit “Last Christmas,” to traditional carol “Angels We Have Heard on High.”

The performers included the gospel choir and all six campus acapella groups: Melodeacs, Innuendo, Minor Variation, Chi Rho, Plead the Fifth and Demon Divas.

Trenor Philbin of the new coed acapella group Melodeacs said the group was excited to make their Lighting of the Quad debut.

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A beloved campus tradition, the lighting of the quad this year included a capella performances, hot chocolate and a candle lighting ceremony to begin the holiday season.

“Christmas music is fun to sing especially with the lighting of the quad happening,” Philbin said.

One of the most popular performances was not by an acapella group, but rather the Jewish Student Group, who lead the crowd in a rousing rendition of “I Have a Little Driedel,” a hallmark song of the Hanukah anthology.

Freshman Student Union member Caleb Woody was excited to help provide this experience to his peers.

While Student Union runs the logistics of the event, they also added a meaningful philanthropy aspect by pairing up with the Volunteer Service Corps to run a clothing drive benefiting the Potter’s House, an organization that provides social services to the Winston-Salem community.

“I’m most looking forward to when we light the candles,” Woody said.

The event ended with a solemn yet hopeful mo-

SG SPECIAL SESSION

BY AMANDA WILCOX Asst. News Editor wilcaf16@wfu.edu

I. Resolution: Designating Wake Forest a “Sanctuary Campus”: An emergency Senate was summoned on Dec. 6 to debate and vote on Resolution #3: Designating Wake Forest University a “Sanctuary Campus.”

Wake Forest School of Law Professor Margaret Taylor offered an unbiased perspective on Deferred Action Childhood Arrival (DACA) status and answered questions.

Taylor said that there are currently

11 million undocumented individuals in the United States, and residing in the U.S. without lawful status is not a criminal offense.

Approximately 750,000 young people in the United States have DACA status, and many of them are enrolled in colleges and universities.

The resolution was a statement of solidarity with undocumented students on campus, not a bill or policy action. It urged the university to prohibit campus security from disclosing students’ immigration status or cooperation with ICE or Customs and Border Protection.

ment with students and community members circling around the quad with candles in hand, passing light from person to person until the entire quad is illuminated.

President Hatch reminded the community that the tradition is not only beautiful but also symbolic.

“We illuminate our individual candle to remind us of the strength of a community such as Wake Forest,” Hatch said.

The tradition is also based in Christian symbolism, reminding us of our potential to bring peace and hope to those around us.

“I wish you light in this world symbolized by darkness,” Auman said.

In this season which is filled with stress, fear and anxiety, our community needs to be reminded by the light that carries us through the day more than ever.

DECEMBER 6 II. Debate and Discussion: An undocumented constituent remarked, “Until now on the Wake Forest campus I have not felt unsafe.

We fear being sent back to a place I have not seen for the past 12 years.”

Freshman senator Ludan Gbaye said, “I don’t think most of us know what it’s like to have an insecure future...we have to give the rest of our colleagues a fair future.”

Richard Caban Cubero, a cosponsor of the resolution, said, “I want to stress that laws are made by people and they’re not always just.”

He emphasized that Wake Forest has been on the forefront of advo-

cating for progressive issues. It integrated earlier than other campuses, held same-sex marriage ceremonies in Wait Chapel, and passed a resolution rejecting House Bill 2.

All notes in the student government suggestion box urged the Senate to pass the resolution.

The resolution passed 39-1 and will be presented to President Hatch.

III. Constituent Concerns: Constituents expressed interest in public voting records to hold Senators accountable and suggested using social media to make meetings more accessible to the student body.

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Immigrants“ must be treated with respect Tried and Drew| Immigration

During President-electTrump’s term, immigrants need to be treated with dignity and respect Drew Finley

Staff Columnist finlag15@wfu.edu

The future of America’s immigrants is more uncertain than it has ever been in recent years.

Roughly 235 thousand immigrants were deported in 2015, and even that number is the lowest figure since President Obama came into office in 2008. Four years ago, deportations — officially referred to as “removals by the Department of Homeland Security — reached their peak, with over 400 thousand people being deported in 2012.

However one feels about this issue, it is clear that no one person or group has all the answers to the problem.

Given the ranging situations and circumstances from which these immigrants come and the varying scenarios that occur both before their attempts to cross the border and after, any type of blanket policy, general rule or overarching principle has been and will continue to be insufficient to fully address the dilemma of immigration to the U.S.

Both sides must remember to treat immigrants with the dignity and respect that they deserve as human beings ...”

The predicament is such a difficult one, in fact, that in 2014 Congress was almost completely deadlocked over the question of what it should do to ameliorate the state of affairs.

Leaders from both parties expressed sentiments that the immigration system at the time was broken and needed to be fixed.

However, that seemingly pressing desire to resolve the matter was ironically juxtaposed with no legislation whatsoever from Congress.

In what has become a trope in American politics over the years, the legislative branch, faced with an undeniably tough task, effectively abdicated its role as principal drafters of policy and left the rest of the government (and more importantly the people whom the legislation most directly affected) swinging in the wind.

Understandably frustrated by a total lack of action despite recurrent pleas for compromise, President Obama stepped in and issued an executive order in November of 2014.

Among other provisions, the directive established a legal reprieve to the undocumented parents of U.S. citizens and

permanent residents who had resided in the country for at least five years, and it expanded the 2012 Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program.

Republicans in Congress were furious, denouncing the order as unconstitutional and an aggrandizement of power by Obama.

The debate over immigration, which was already a polarizing one before the 2016 election, has now become almost a culture war.

Once Donald Trump unequivocally called for a physical wall between Mexico and the U.S., the immigration debate reached an entirely new level of intensity.

Many conservatives, embarrassed that Trump had advocated for such an extreme and ultimately impractical policy, condemned Trump’s rhetoric.

Many liberals, seizing on the opportunity to defame Trump altogether, likewise decried the proposal and used it as evidence that he was temperamentally unfit to be commander-in-chief.

The more sinister result of these heated exchanges, however, was that both sides began to treat immigrants like pawns. As opposed to constantly reminding themselves that these immigrants are indeed human beings with dreams and aspirations, liberals and conservatives alike instead did whatever they could to fit immigrants’ stories into their policy preferences.

It is not true that all immigrants come to

the U.S. as desperate, wayward youth who have no hope of any kind in their homeland, as some liberals asserted.

And it is also not true that all immigrants who come to the U.S. have taken away jobs from hard-working Americans, as some conservatives claimed.

Both sides have distorted the issue and have made it into something it is not.

Regrettably, the story in recent days here at Wake Forest mirrors what has happened at the national level over the years: both sides claimed to have all the answers, and each side refused to accept that the other had anything valuable to contribute to the debate.

The two petitions that have been circulating around campus recently provide support for this idea.

While both of the petitions do clearly outline their stances on the topic of immigration, neither of them validated the other side of the argument in any way at all.

This sort of action is cause for concern.

Student Government, faced with mounting emotions from both sides, initially voted to table the resolution to make Wake Forest a sanctuary campus. However, in a special senate on Dec. 6, the resolution passed 39-1, with six abstentions.

Even with the resolution passed, both sides must remember to treat immigrants with the dignity and respect that they deserve as human beings, and they must also do the same to each other.

“ are hypocritical in nature Identity politics Zach-Attack| Identity Politics

The divisiveness of identity politics is not beneficial when discussing and making policy Zachary Rhines Guest Columnist rhinzl14@wfu.edu

America has almost always been a nation divided, facing internal political, social and economic struggles throughout its history. The 2016 election exemplifies such struggles quite well.

In an ideal world, we would all agree on everything, and every aspect of our society would run perfectly. But this is not the case and believe it or not, this is a good thing.

In every conflict, many people determine their positions based on their individual and group identities. In any event, these identities are normally based on values, race, gender, religion or a combination of any of these things.

By saying that one group of people cannot have an opinion ... due to their ... perceived identity ultimately discredits what could be a valid, constructive opinion.”

The idea of using identity to push a political agenda is known as “identity politics.” Modern identity politics play a huge role in how people vote and what people think. Unfortunately, it has slowly devolved into a quasi-communist mob mentality that is silencing dissenting voices.

Identity politics silence dissent in two ways. The first is that it perpetuates the idea that if you belong to one group, you must agree with that group’s collective opinion, or else you are ostracized. Highly intelligent and successful people, such as Sen. Tim Scott (R - S.C.), and political commentator Larry Elder, have repeatedly been shamed and ostracized by the leftist black community. They have been called names such as “Uncle Tom” which exemplifies the inherent bigotry of this hive mentality.

When Larry Elder challenges a main-

stream leftist movement like Black Lives Matter by positing that crime problems within the black community are due to an internal cultural problem, black community leaders criticize him for not conforming to the accepted view.

People like Elder are consistently told that they must think a certain way because of their identity, and when they dissent, they are essentially cast out. This phenomenon is not unlike that experienced by liberal Christians during the rise of the “religious right” and exists across all ideologies. Do you see the hypocrisy yet?

If not, consider the fact that identity politicking also silences dissenting voices by telling people that they cannot speak on an issue that is traditionally attributed to one group.

If you are at all aware of the social justice movement, you may have used, or at least heard, the word “mansplaining.” It essentially means that a man is speaking on a topic over which society believes that women should solely govern — such as abortion — and he should therefore hold no opinion.

The absurdity and hypocrisy of this thought process is unimaginable. In the

instant case of abortion, this statement casts “pro-life” men as hateful against women, which is empirically untrue.

By saying that one group of people cannot have an opinion about a policy due to their race, gender or other perceived identity ultimately discredits what could be a valid, constructive opinion. This is akin to saying, “I don’t agree with you, and therefore I will find some arbitrary reason to devalue your opinion based on an attribute that you cannot control.”

This is bigotry, and is counterproductive to a goal of equality and open discourse.

The most troubling aspect of identity politics is that it gives the oppressing party an unearned sense of moral superiority that it tends to exercise over opposition.

The mob mentality of identity politics magnifies the sense of moral superiority in each individual that subscribes to that identity group.

Make no mistake, this mentality is prevalent on both the right and the left and is inherently elitist and hypocritical.

Ultimately, the divisive nature of identity politics has no place in objective discussions of law or policy.

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Nattitude | Campus Discourse

“ present but missing from conversation Conservatives are If we can’t engage with differing opinions, voices are missing from a community dialogue Natalie Wilson

Life Editor wilsnh15@wfu.edu

A university setting is a unique space to build and develop one’s personal identity and beliefs where students are surrounded by their peers of similar in age, interests and academic caliber. There are few other spaces where so many people can collectively think, question, unite, mobilize and engage in discourse. The potential for valuable discussion intellectual diversity is vast.

Does Wake Forest’s campus climate prevent its students from accessing this full potential?

It’s arguable that Wake Forest is a conservative campus; yet, aren’t the opinions that are generally visible and accessible more often progressive, liberal ones? Are liberal views construed as correct and more aligned with the truth than conservative ones?

Granted, my own views are very liberal.

Whether issues are social or fiscal, I’m about as left-winged as it gets. But I was raised

When it comes to social change, it is less important that the message is spoken and more important that it is heard.” conservatively, and I only developed my own current positions over time by listening to those whose opinions differed from my own. And I’m still learning and growing every day.

I believe I hold many of my views because they seem to be respectful and inclusive of the most individuals, but who’s to say I’m right? Liberal views seem to often be coupled with a pompous disdain for other views; a progressive stance is a compassionate, open-minded one, but not to those who don’t share it.

Many individuals who hold conservative views on this campus and have commented on this issue have been rejected due to being perceived as privileged on this campus in other ways.

Those with conservative views certainly aren’t oppressed for holding them on this campus when so many others think similarly, especially when one considers that this is a privileged identity often coupled with other privileged identities. Individuals on this campus have been the targets of racial slurs, hate crimes, sexism, rape culture, xenopho-

bia and many other identity-based offenses.

I imagine it truly is personally difficult in some classroom settings to feel comfortable expressing conservative views when it seems as though the entire room, including the professor, will not be receptive to them.

A study published by “The New York Times” suggested that only two percent of English professors are Republicans and found that the highest number of first year college students since 1973 now consider themselves left of center.

Maybe the real issue, however, is not that there is a liberal slant among instructors, but that a truly open Wake Forest community dialogue does not exist.

A college campus can provide a necessary space for uncensored discourse. We will make mistakes, we will say harmful things, and we will hurt each other — we are all works in progress. But all students at Wake Forest need to feel comfortable truthfully and authentically expressing themselves.

There is a lot of pressure in campus discussions to come to the table already educated on all social justice issues and then to have already developed the most progressive viewpoints on those issues. Individuals who think differently but who may not have already had time to reconsider their views are shut down before they even have a chance.

However, when it comes to social change, it

is less important that the message is spoken and more important that it is heard.

The natural response to being called out aggressively for oppressive behavior is to become defensive and shut down.

This doesn’t create any space for the behavior to change or for growth to occur. Because we have been raised by, taught by and operate within oppressive systems, we forget the institutional roots of others biases and beliefs while overlooking our own.

Students need to remember to see classmates as peers, and authors of articles shared online as real people behind their screens.

Respect the hard work of student organizations; when they make mistakes or take stances that seem deliberately aggressive, it’s easy to forget that they’re made up of hardworking individuals and that your words impact them.

We should extend to others the patience and compassion we would want for ourselves as growing, changing people.

Overall, we need to be hard on systems but soft on people, and we need to be receptive to engaging with differing viewpoints.

After all, the loudest liberal voices shouted that Hillary Clinton had already won, but someone very different will be entering the White House in a month. What are we missing when half the country’s — or half the campus’ — voices aren’t at the table?

We must work“with President-elect Trump for U.S. success Tell(efsen) Me About It| Trump Presidency

Even those who opposeTrump should work with him in an effort to help and benefit the U.S. Ben Tellefsen

Guest Columnist tellbm16@wfu.edu

President-elect Donald Trump may have won the electoral college, but he lost the popular vote by a lot.

Ballots are still being counted in some places, but currently Hillary Clinton has received at least 2.5 million more votes than Trump. She’s also received more votes than any U.S. presidential candidate in history besides Barack Obama.

For that reason, Trump has no mandate to enact his proposed ideas. If Trump were a normal politician, the best way to deal with him would be obstructing him in the same way that Republicans have with Obama for eight years —despite him winning two elections overwhelmingly.

But Trump is not normal. He has shown himself to be ignorant of how government works and to be without a moral or ideological compass.

Anyone who believes that Congress will work to stop Trump has obviously

Those opposed to Trump must work with him, offering him any advice and constructive criticism he is willing to receive, as well as trying to find common ground on issues.” already forgotten the events of the election.

After calling Trump’s attacks on Judge Gonzalo Curiel “the textbook definition of a racist comment,” House Speaker Paul Ryan proceeded to endorse him.

Since the election, Ryan has shown little willingness to criticize the President-elect, instead gearing up to use Trump for his own agenda, privatizing Medicare and Social Security. And although the 48 Democrats in the Senate do have some power, numerous laws will still end up passing through the Republican-controlled Congress.

For all these reasons, those opposed to Trump must work with him, offering him any advice and constructive criticism he is willing to receive, as well as trying to find common ground on issues. Because if the opposition doesn’t work with Trump, despicable characters will. Many already are.

Steve Bannon, Michael Flynn and Jeff Sessions are all cabinet members or advisors that Trump has proposed, and none of them inspire confidence. RNC chairman Reince Preibus and Trump’s son-inlaw Jared Kushner will also likely be in Trump’s administration, and while nei-

ther are suspected to have bad intentions, neither have had experience working in government.

I don’t know whether Trump is in his heart a racist or a sexist. But I do know that Trump is a petty man who can easily be manipulated by people like Bannon, or worse, by foreign actors.

A person with control of the military, international relations, judiciary appointments, and the entire federal bureaucracy cannot be surrounded only

by people who aren’t disgusted with his conduct.

Former and currently serving Democrats (and Republicans who opposed him during the campaign), especially talented policy experts, should take a job in his administration or offer him counsel if he will accept it.

I don’t like Trump, but I want him to succeed — not in enacting his campaign promises — but in doing his job decently for four years. Our country depends on it.

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Keeping it Cas-u-well |Final Exams

Studying for“ finals is hard but manageable It is important to take care of yourself before and during exam week so that you perform your best Chris Caswell

Staff Columnist caswck14@wfu.edu

With exams right around the corner, many have already started their self-imposed exile in the library (or their own study spot of choice). We all want to do well on exams to raise that stubborn GPA and be showered with praise when we go home for break, but we also should not sacrifice our mental or physical health for a letter on our transcript.

Exam week is not a fun time for anyone, but make the most of it by taking care of yourself both mentally and physically.”

First and foremost, make sure you continue to eat well leading up to and during exams. Panicked biology students studying in Winston-Salem can tell you: your body needs food to work.

In the grand scheme of things, the 15 to 20 minutes it takes to grab food from the Pit or Benson will not determine your grade on an exam, so try to eat real, healthy meals.

Second, go to the gym, go for a walk or even use those intense FitDesks — think stationary bikes complete with a desktop — in the library. Whatever it is, do some sort of exercise. Not only is it good for your health to get up and move after basically be-

coming one with your spot, it will also help you continue to focus and retain information. After you’re burnt out from memorizing a bunch of vocabulary or from working on that research paper for hours, working out is the perfect way to clear your mind.

Try to get enough sleep, too. Sleep often isn’t a priority — even earlier in the semester — but it should be, especially during exams when you push yourself to learn such a vast quantity of material.

Sometimes, late nights are unavoidable, but try to plan your study schedule in advance so you’re not left with a ton to do the night before your exam.

Try to finish studying for the day earlier in the evening to leave time to relax and digest what you’ve studied and get plenty of time to sleep. Running on little sleep is unsustainable, even just for a week, and it will hurt you when the time comes to sit down and take your exam.

The last piece of advice I have to help survive exams is to take advantage of the resources the university offers during this time of year.

My personal favorite are the therapy dogs.

Sitting and petting dogs goes a long way towards reducing stress, and it helps me survive the last few days until I get to see my own dog. There are other activities and resources as well.

During exams, there is often free food at night in the library and meditation or massage booths that appear around campus.

Exam week is not a fun time for anyone, but make the most of it by taking care of yourself both mentally and physically. Be sure to eat full, healthy meals, exercise, get a full night’s sleep and take advantage of resources the university offers to reduce stress.

Good luck, and remember: you get to see your pets soon.

The far left and“radical right are not as different as perceived No Weak Link| Polarization

The differences in our modern political ideals are not as polarized as we think Robert Link

Staff Columnist linkrs15@wfu.edu

As someone who identifies more socially and fiscally with liberals, yet, is unafraid of voicing a heretical opinion, I believe to have noticed something within our politics that most people have not.

The far left of our own country seems in alliance with an even more radically right-wing than that of our own Republicans, fighting the freedoms America has always sought to protect and fighting each other instead of governmental encroachments into personal rights, for globalization and for small people’s

Modern liberals sometimes think that the path to political or social truth is not by relying on the validity ... of one’s argument, but by the popularity ... of said argument.” protection against large corporations. The most obvious example of this alliance is found in millennials’ willingness to stifle free speech: a phenomenon that has been fought by many comedians and public speakers, such as Bill Maher, Louis C.K., George Carlin and others.

Modern liberals sometimes think that the path to political or social truth is not by relying on the validity and soundness of one’s argument, but by the popularity or acceptability of said argument. This is not only fundamentally un-American, but shameful, as I find many truths within the liberal worldview.

Very inarticulately put, having the right answers for the wrong reasons is less honest than having the wrong answers for the right reasons.

I also view the fight against cultural appropriation as a sometimes extreme manifestation of social conservatism. In all cases I will lend you my ears, and in many, my support in pursuit of retaining a culture’s nuance, tradition and meaning in a more global and commercial world; however, this fight has only served to prevent the mixture of cultures in America.

When people call for certain styles of hair, clothing or foods to be protected against modification by members of another culture or race, I can’t hope to grasp at their intention. It seems as though they wish for an even further divided America.

People have the right to free expression and bodily autonomy, not the right to deny another person’s rights on the grounds of cultural offense. In fact much of the most valued modern and contemporary art can be interpreted as a permutation of or rebellion against other cultures or earlier ages.

My same argument can be broadened to the efforts of some Republicans as well: the type that wants the Pledge of Allegiance or prayers forced upon kids in schools and state institutions in direct violation of the establishment

clause of the First Amendment to our constitution.

The most egregious form this alliance takes is the opprobrium surrounding Islamophobia. It should be understood that an attack upon a faith or ideology is not an attack upon either its members or any ethnic group; however, many liberals can’t appear to stop equating islamophobia with racism.

The term is also clever as it conflates criticism of the faith with a fear of or prejudice against its constituents, something the term anti-semitic doesn’t do. I’ve even heard women who openly protest rape culture in America justify the serial rape of women in majority Muslim countries as a cultural and religious difference that one would be bigoted to denounce.

To be clear, I don’t ever think it is okay to harass someone or prejudge someone based upon their religion or religious dress. I only mean to say that I don’t think it is a coincidence that the labelling of others as Islamophobic is popular both among Islamist groups such as the Muslim Brotherhood as it is popular among liberals in the name of multiculturalism or multicultural etiquette.

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“The library Starbucks.”

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“The reading room in the library.”

Margie Feng (‘17)

“A classroom in Tribble Hall.”

Will Friaerson (‘18)

“The atrium of Farrell Hall.”

Sam Clarke (‘17)

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Wake Forest is headed to the NCAA Men's College Cup in Houston, Texas, for the first time since 2009 and is hoping to win their first College Cup since 2007. The Demon Deacons and head coach Bobby Muuss will face Denver University, Muuss's former team, in their final four game on Dec. 9.

Freshman striker Twumasi scores brace in Elite Eight win over Virginia Tech to help Deacs advance to Final Four

BY MELINA JORIZZO Staff Writer jorimm15@wfu.edu Freshman Ema Twumasi’s two consecutive goals only two minutes apart against Virginia Tech sends the

Wake Forest men’s soccer team to Houston, Texas, to compete in the NCAA semi-finals against No. 6 Denver on Friday.

The ACC championship winning team played in Spry Stadium in front of 3,401 fans.

This win marked the team’s 12th in a row and puts them back in the Final Four for the first time since 2009. Stanford and the University of North Carolina are the other two teams to make it to Houston and will also compete on Friday night.

The two teams had not seen each other since the fall

of their 2014 seasons when the Hokies won 2-0. The Deacs possessed the ball from the very beginning and outshot the Hokies 18-5. In the second half alone, the Deacs had eight shots on goal while Virginia Tech only had two. They were, however, unable to put the ball in the back of the net until the 80th minute of play.

“We were a little impatient at times, because things weren’t falling, but we knew they were an aggressive team so we just kept playing through them and playing

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Deacons prepare for No. 23 Temple in Military Bowl In head coach Dave Clawson's third year, Demon Deacons reach postseason for first time since 2011

BY RYAN JOHNSTON Sports Editor johnrc14@wfu.edu For the first time since 2011, the Wake Forest football team will be playing in a bowl game. The Deacs will take on No. 23 Temple in the Northrop Grumman Military Bowl in Annapolis, Maryland, at the NavyMarine Corps Memorial Stadium.

For Wake Forest - who went 6-6 in the regular season but only 1-5 over their final six games - getting to a bowl was the objective of this season.

“A major goal of ours at Wake Forest was to get to a bowl,” head coach Dave Clawson said.

For Clawson, this is the sixth time in 17 seasons, as a college football head coach, that he has reached the postseason. He is right on schedule for his time at Wake Forest, though.

In Clawson’s third year as head coach, he’s transformed a program that hadn’t reached six wins in five years into a program that has prided itself on a defensive identity gained through tough ACC matchups week after week.

Wake Forest has also had to fight through its share of adversity this season with sophomore quarterback Kendall Hinton sustaining a season-ending injury in the third game of the season after being named the starter prior to the first game.

In his place, junior quarterback John Wolford has shown great improvement from his first two years at the position and led the offense to a place that

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Junior quarterback John Wolford has risen to the task and led the Demon Deacons to their first bowl game since 2011.

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Demon Deacons move to 7-2 on the season Wins over Richmond and Charlotte give Deacons confidence before ACC play

BY RYAN JOHNSTON Sports Editor johnrc14@wfu.edu Wake Forest’s men’s basketball team has found a star in the making in sophomore forward John Collins. Following a 75-67 win at Richmond on Dec. 3 and a 91-74 route over Charlotte on Dec. 6, Collins is second in the nation in offensive rating and has four straight double-doubles for the 7-2 Deacons.

Posting a line of 22 points and 15 rebounds in just 21 minutes against Charlotte, Collins has been hyper efficient for Wake Forest.

When asked how many minutes Collins would optimally play if he keeps up this efficiency, Wake Forest head coach Danny Manning responded “40,” or the entire game.

“This was a really good game for him in 21 minutes,” Manning said.

Wake Forest’s win over the Richmond Spiders on Dec. 3 vaulted them to 6-2, and proved that the Deacons are at their best when the scoring load is shared.

Collins, graduate transfer Austin Arians, junior Konstantinos Mitoglou and redshirt sophomore Keyshawn Woods all reached double figures in scoring, keeping the game just out of reach for the Spiders, who never led throughout the contest.

Returning home to face off against the Charlotte 49ers, Wake Forest used their rebounding skills to maintain a consistent advantage over the 49ers. The Deacs finished with a 37-28 rebounding advantage.

Against Charlotte, it wasn’t just Collins filling up the stat sheet, though. Three other Deacs notched double digits in points, with sophomore Bryant Crawford, Woods and Mitoglou dropping 15, 12 and 11. Woods was playing against his former team, and there was a small altercation in the second half involving multiple players from each team.

Perhaps the most promising sign for Wake Forest, though, was their proficiency from the free throw line. After shooting 66 percent from the line last season, shooting 27 for 34 from the free throw line at 79 percent is a huge step that

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Wake Forest will need to maintain their game to take on teams like Duke and NC State.The statistics show that the Demon Deacons are doing their best when the scoring is shared.

Wake Forest will need to continue to consistently take in order to simply stay in the game with the likes of Duke and NC State.

Wake Forest will play UNC Greensboro on the road on Dec. 9 in their last tune-up before they enter a tough stretch of their schedule and ACC play. After UNCG, they’ll play

Xavier and LSU and begin their ACC schedule with a game at Florida State on Dec. 28.

After going 2-16 in conference play last season, reaching a .500 record would be incredibly promising for the Deacons, albeit probably unlikely in a conference as strong as the ACC.

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solidified Wake Forest as a team that opponents must prepare for on defense. As a result, Wake Forest will play in their 11th bowl game as a program and hopes to improve on their 6-4 all-time record.

Playing Temple will be a test for a Wake Forest team that has struggled recently, especially against teams with explosive offenses such as Temple’s.

The Golden Owls will be coming into the Military Bowl having outscored their last five opponents a combined 157 to 33, and while Wake Forest’s defense is the best it’s been in years, the offense will have to prove it can consistently stay on the field.

“We’re excited for the challenge of the opponent,” Clawson said.

Wake Forest will be relying on freshman running back Cade Carney and the running game to maintain drives, as they have all year. Temple finished the regular season third in total defense, though, so Clawson and his coaches will have to design a playbook that maximizes yardage everywhere possible.

Brian Westerholt/Sports On Film Bowl games often feature trick plays and schemes Wake Forest ended their regular season on a low note with a 14-17 loss against Boston that offenses haven’t had a chance to run all season, College on Nov. 26. They will take on No. 23 Temple in the Military Bowl on Dec. 27. so Deacon fans should expect to see some creativity “We want our players to enjoy it, but we’re community in the DMV area, the Deacs are exfrom the coaching staff. For seniors, reaching the also there with the purpose of winning a football pected to have a large fan presence at the game. bowl game means fulfillment of a goal that they game,” Clawson said.

Wake Forest will be excited for the opportunity stepped into college with. As Clawson echoed in Wake Forest has shown love to the Military Bowl to take the program to the next level, and a win his press conference, though, simply reaching the throughout the season, and with a large alumni would do just that. game isn’t the end goal.

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Exciting week of games across the country in the NFL Tampa Bay Buccaneers are tied for the lead in the NFC South thanks to their win against the San Diego Chargers last week

BY ELIZABETH HARVELL Staff Writer harvea13@wfu.edu Kansas City Chiefs at Atlanta Falcons The now 9-3 Chiefs travelled to Atlanta to face the Falcons on Sunday, Dec. 4. Chiefs defensive back Eric Berry was the superstar in the second half and led his team to victory. In the third quarter, Berry intercepted Ryan’s pass and returned it for a touchdown, the only score in the third quarter. The game was closely-matched on both sides, but the Falcons rallied from a 27-16 deficit to go up 28-27 with 4:32 left in the fourth. Looking to stretch their margin of victory to at least a field goal, Atlanta decided to go for the 2-point conversion. Berry intercepted Ryan’s conversion pass and ran 99 yards the other way to solidify the Chiefs win. Atlanta is the location where Berry was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma near the end of the 2014 season. In the post-game interviews Berry said, “It was just a lot of emotions. I tried to contain them and let it show through my play.” Concerning his performance on Sunday Matt Ryan said, “I was expecting combination coverage to the outside. Eric Berry did good job coming down off and going onto the tight end. A disappointing play.”

munication on my part. I think I have to be accountable to know certain things.” The Seahawks offensive performance earned them a season-high 534 yards. They remain atop the Arizona Cardinals in the NFC West.

with Brate for a touchdown. When the Chargers got the ball back, Rivers had his offense moving until safety Keith Tandy intercepted a pass intended for Dontrelle Inman with 2:56 left and clenched the win for the Buccaneers.

Carolina Panthers at Seattle Seahawks The Panthers disappointing season continued on Sunday night with an ugly loss to the Seahawks. Seattle’s RB Thomas Rawls impressively finished 103 yards and two touchdowns in the first half. As if the Panthers needed another deterrence, quarterback Cam Newton was benched for the first play of the game, while backup quarterback Derek Anderson threw an interception to start off the offense. Panthers coach Ron Rivera said Newton violated a dress code (he did not wear a tie on the team flight) to which Newton respectfully responded, “I think there was a lack of com-

Tampa Bay Buccaneers at San Diego Chargers Having clenched their fourth straight win as they took on the Chargers at home, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are tied with the lead in the NFC South. Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston finished 20-30 on completions with 280 yards. Offensively, the two teams were evenly matched throughout the game. The game-winning action took place in the fourth quarter as Chargers kicker Drew Kaser helped the Buccaneers by letting them start on the 46-yard line. On the fourth play of the drive, Winston connected

Detroit Lions at New Orleans Saints Lions quarterback Matt Stafford led his offense with 341 yards and two touchdowns to solidify a 28-13 win over the Saints on Sunday. Statistically, from the box score, the Lions dominated, but Saints kicker added four field goals to keep the Saints in the game until the fourth quarter. Saints quarterback Drew Brees finished 31 of 44 for 326 yards but was intercepted three times and finished without a touchdown for the first time in 60 home games. The Saints travel to Tampa to take on the Buccaneers this week.

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The Kansas City Chiefs solidified their victory with a 99 yard interception when theAtlanta Falcons decided to go for a two point conversion at the end of the game.This was one of many exciting games this last week.

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Soccer: Wake Forest exceeds expectations

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our game to get the win,” said senior Ian Harkes.

The Demon Deacons were also more effective in terms of fouls.

They only collected four while Virginia Tech had nine in just the first half.

Twumasi’s first goal came from a lofted ball in the box from Harkes.

“Ian is a great passer,” Twumasi said. “So right when I saw him have the ball I knew I had to run, and he was going to find me.”

Less than two minutes later, Twumasi did it again from just about the same spot.

His first shot was blocked by the goalkeeper, but the rebound went right back to his feet again, and he fired a shot into the bottom corner of the net.

This marked his sixth goal of the year.

“Coming to Wake Forest, that was my dream to get to the Final Four and hopefully to win a national championship,” Twumasi said. “That would be a great way to start of my college career.”

He came to Wake Forest from Ghana through the “Right to Dream Program,” which is an organization that allows West African children to reach their potential through soccer and education.

Wake Forest has not lost a game since Sept. 30, where they were defeated on the road against Clemson.

This winning streak ties their fifth-best in program history.

The winner of the Wake Forest and Denver game on Friday will face the winner of the North Carolina

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Wake Forest Men’s Soccer celebrates an important victory with the many fans present at Spry Soccer Stadium. Twumasi’s goals brought warmth and joy to the spectators. and Stanford game in the NCAA championship that will be on Sunday, Dec. 18.

Coach Bobby Muuss of Wake Forest was an assistant coach at Wake Forest under Jay Vidovich from 2001-2007 and left to become the head coach at Denver, where he was the head coach until 2014.

“It doesn’t matter if we play Denver or if we played

Clemson, Louisville or Stanford. They’re all good teams and would all be good games,” Muuss said.

“It’s the College Cup. There are four teams remaining for a reason, and we look forward to the challenge. It’s an exciting time for us.”

Wake Forest will have a chance to beat anybody in the country if they continue their form.

Wake Forest continues effective recruitment

Deacons maintain strong tradition of recruiting, creating a legacy that should be followed

BY TOMMASO MONETA Asst. Sports Editor monet14@wfu.edu

Another addition to the 2017 recruiting class was announced by Wake Forest head men’s tennis coach Tony Bresky this past Wednesday.

Borna Gojo, a Croatian native, will practice with an already prized roster and he will surely increase the team’s level of play.

“He is an established high-level tennis player with strong pro results to back it up,” Bresky said in an interview with Wake Forest Athletic Communications.

“He has tremendous potential and we are excited to begin working with him,” he said.

Gojo’s number one priority was finding a solid coaching staff and our coaches, with their extensive tennis background, convinced him to commit to our school.

On top of the consistent performances of our program, the well-rounded academics also proved to be a dealbreaker.

He is expected to make an immediate impact in our lineup in both singles and doubles. He is right-handed and has a two-handed backhand that collegiate players are already fearing.

He has been consistently ranked in the top 150 of the International Tennis Federation (ITF) junior rankings and as high as No. 827 in the Association of Tennis Professionals rankings (ATP). More impressively, he is ranked No. 674 of the ATP in doubles rankings.

He has 42 career single wins and only 35 losses on the ATP circuit. He has just as impressive in doubles play with a 43 and 36 record.

His latest tournament was the Tashkent Challenger in Uzbekitan where he beat four top 100 players of the ITF ranking on his way to a victory.

He won every set convincingly, proving that, when he is on his game, he is practically unstoppable.

Gojo has won two Croatian future titles and looks to be a combative player both in singles and doubles competition for Wake Forest.

“I think Wake Forest has it all and to be honest, I can’t wait to step on the court and give my all for the team, and I believe we will have a historic year,” Gojo said in an interview to Wake Forest Athletic Communications.

To better understand the process behind being recruited, the Old Gold & Black sat down with newly recruited freshman Charlie Parry.

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Borna Gojo stares down his opponent as he prepares for a serve during competitive play.

In bigger tournaments, I would leave on Thursdays to play my match that started on Friday. My school would let me out of class early so that I could leave for What was the process you went through to reach these tournaments. They understood that tennis was my passion, and I was very dedicated and competitive. out to college coaches and get recruited?

I visited schools and spoke with the coaches. I learned about the team and about the school. They would tell me the schedule their athletes had and the goals that they wanted me to achieve.

Did you adjust your high school schedule to play tougher tournaments, or did you play in more manageable events so you could have a better record?

I played in as many tournaments as I could. All tournaments started on Saturday and ended on Monday if you made it all the way to the finals.

Did any college coaches ever reach out to you? If so, what do you think caught their attention?

Yes, coaches always liked my positive attitude and hard work ethic. Coaches thought I was great for their teams, as a player who could push his teammates and improve his own game as well.

The future looks bright for men’s tennis as our roster now consists of both international and domestic superstars.

Next season will be one to follow.

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Old Gold and Black Gifts Find presents for everyone on your list with Demon Deacon flair

BY GRACEYOUNG Life Editor youngc13@wfu.edu

Sometimes, the hardest people to buy gifts for are the people to whom you’re closest: your family.

If you’re anything like me, you’re probably beginning to feel the looming pressure of buying gifts for everyone before you actually go home for the holidays. Luckily for all of us, one of the perks of being a college student is that it’s totally acceptable to give Wake Forest-themed gifts to our family and friends back home.

Here’s a small guide on the perfect Demon Deacon gifts that are reasonably affordable and can be found at the Deacon Shop or the bookstore for everyone on your list.

Mom I find that moms are some of the most difficult people to buy for in an alreadydifficult category. If your mother is anything like mine, she’ll tell you “Oh, I don’t need anything. Give something nice to your father and your siblings, and that’ll be enough for me.”

Annoying, right? However, mugs make the perfect gifts for moms because they’re practical. My mom takes her WFU travel mug to work every morning, and she loves having decaf coffee after dinner in the cute black and gold coffee mug I got her last year. Things like mugs are simple but useful, which I know is something my mom always values. Plus, whenever she’s not using it, you’ve got something to put your hot chocolate in.

Other gift ideas for moms include: wine glasses, charm bracelets, ornaments and spirit jerseys.

Dad Thankfully, my dad is very easygoing so finding gifts for him is usually no big deal. Books are definitely good choices, but

they’re things that should be given in conjunction with something else.

For my dad, I always choose a goofy book that he can keep at his office to entertain himself when he’s not doing paperwork between patients, and the past few years, I’ve paired the books with Wake Forest t-shirts.

I know of very few fathers who don’t like t-shirts. The only problem? There are so many to choose from.

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Other gift ideas for dads include: hats, watches, mugs and flags.

Brother Is it just me, or are brothers the other most difficult people to buy for? Maybe it’s just because I have two of them, so double the stress, but even still, it’s hard finding the right thing.

Much like with my dad, I always buy my brothers books paired with other things.

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Since both of mine are either in college or about to start college, though, dorm décor is perfect. Sure, neither of them go to Wake Forest, but they can still show a bit of pride for their Demon Deacon sibling.

That’s why Wake Forest flags and throw blankets are the greatest. My youngest brother has already asked for a super soft WFU blanket for Christmas because he loves stealing mine.

Brothers, like moms, like practical things, so keep that in mind.

Other gift ideas for brothers include: sweatshirts, glasses, t-shirts and the occasional WFU stuffed animal.

Sister While I don’t have any sisters, as a sister myself, I know that I tend to prefer either super cute gifts or items I can use every day.

With that in mind, I highly recommend one of the adorable stuffed animals the bookstore sells. It doesn’t matter what age your sister is. If it’s a gift from you, she’s probably going to love it.

On the other hand, I also recommend Tervis Tumblers. I would be absolutely lost without my WF tumblers, and they’ve long been some of my favorite gifts that I’ve ever been given. On a related note, wine glasses are always good for the sister who’s over 21. You basically can’t go wrong with cups, mugs and glasses.

Other gift ideas for sisters: spirit jerseys, throw blankets, sweatshirts and ornaments.

Overall, the best gifts for family members tend to be practical and/or cute, but that still leaves a lot of room for creativity. Regardless of what you get for everyone, don’t forget a sweet card and a big hug.

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Restaurant Review | Burger Batch

Small Batch’s sister joint is foodie favorite Gourmet burgers are great, but Burger Batch’s delicious milkshakes really take the cake

BY CAITLIN HERLIHY Editor-in-chief herlcr13@wfu.edu Small Batch’s upbeat, diner-style counterpart is livening up downtown Winston-Salem’s restaurant scene. The micro-brewery’s sister restaurant, Burger Batch, opened in mid-November, just in time for end-of-semester celebratory dinner and drinks.

Located on W. 5th St., the gourmet hamburger joint shares a kitchen with Small Batchbut offers a different vibe than the grungy bar next door. The cream-colored walls and plush booths are a stark contrast from Small Batch’s darker decor. Eighties tunes thump through the overhead speakers, and the congenial wait staff is eager to greet you.

Order one of their signature hamburgers or veggie burgers and pile on an array of “fancy” toppings including fried egg, smoked bacon, pork belly, pimento cheese and more. Or, opt for one of Burger Batch’s ten “Crafty” burgers for uniquely crafted combinations and unparalleled flavors. Burgers are served on a silver frying pan, a charming touch to the overall restaurant aesthetic.

I chose the Figgy Piggy, a beef burger trimmed with balsamic bacon fig jam, goat

cheese and grilled onions. The medium-sized patty was cooked to perfection, and the balsamic bacon fig jam complemented the savory burger with a slight sweetness. Other burger combinations include “The Winston” — potato chips, pimento cheese and onion marmalade — and “Le Big Matt — pork belly, cheddar, pickles, red onion, lettuce and fancy sauce.

Although the burgers aren’t automatically served with a side, patrons pick from a variety of options, including hand cut fries, sweet potato tater tots, onion rings, coleslaw and more.

Several beloved menu items from Small Batch are featured on the menu, too. The Korean beef tacos, brussel sprouts and macaroni and cheese make an appearance on the new menu. Burger Batch also serves Small Batch’s locally sourced beer on tap. Wash down your burger with the Mr. Lemon Man IPA, Queen Cersei Blonde Ale or Mr. Mizzle’s Magical Elixir IPA. Finish off the meal with one of their signature desserts: a monstrous milkshake overflowing with toppings. We split the “It’s a Surprise” shake: vanilla ice cream adorned with a slice of cake, tufts of cotton candy and whip cream.

The edges of the glass were coated in icing and dipped in sprinkles, making the treat almost too beautiful to eat. Sip the creamy concoction through a straw, or dive in with a spoon.

Burger Batch features three other shakes combinations: A Nod to a Legend, Black and White and Banana Time. All shakes are $9.00,

a reasonable price for such a decadent treat.

Or, order a refreshing frozen Arnold Palmer with or without alcohol for a sweet treat.

Downtown Winston-Salem is evolving into a booming metropolitan area as new restaurants, boutiques, apartment complexes and businesses open throughout the city. Although new to the Art District’s dining scene, Burger Batch is a quintessential foodie favorite. Take a study break and head to Burger Batch to reward yourself with a great meal and even better dessert. You deserve it.

BY RAVEN MCCORKLE Staff Writer mccorc16@wfu.edu

I’m sure that while in high school you’ve heard the phrase, “you’re going to need this in college.”

I don’t know what colleges those teachers went to, but they were very, very wrong. High school totally does not prepare you for college.

High school doesn’t prepare you for all the nice, long naps you’ll take in college. In high school, you are forced to sit in a desk from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. In college, however, you have class from 10 to 10:50 a.m., nap until 1:45 p.m. and roll out of bed to attend your 2:00 p.m. psychology class.

In high school, you are taught that you cannot procrastinate in college. When you get to college and reach your maximum overdrive, you can do anything. You can finish your eight-page paper in one night, regardless of whether or not you read the book.

In high school, they tell you how expensive textbooks cost. This is true, but only if you want to be an overachiever. In reality, you don’t need half of those books. Sparknotes will become your best friend. Who can read a 400 page book in one night, anyway?

Top Five Most Annoying Holiday Songs These songs will make you cringe at every holiday party.

2. “I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas”

By Gayle Peevey 3. “Dreidel Song”

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The real stars of a meal at Burger Batchdowntown are its decadent shakes.

Transition to college is not what it seems In high school, they tell you not to take a weight training class every semester. This is one of the smartest decisions you could’ve made; how else will you prepare for all of the walking around campus?

When you’re in high school, you are told that all you would eat would be ramen noodles. I guess they’ve never had pancakes before. Why else do I have a reason to wake up on Saturdays?

Speaking of food, in high school, you are told of the glorious food options on campus. When you actually get to college, you learn that the only thing that is open when you’re hungry is Subway. Yum.

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In high school, you’re also told that college will be much harder than high school. Either this is a lie, or we’re all just kidding ourselves here. Why else would I stay up until 1 am binge-watching “Stranger Things?” Not because finals are next week of course.

You’re also told that you should take advantage of 8 a.m. classes. “You’ll have the whole day to yourself!” they say. I figured, hey, I had to get up at 5:30 a.m. during high school, so why not take an 8 a.m.?

I was very wrong. Getting up at 8 a.m. when everyone else on your hall is asleep sucks. Never again.

4. “The Chimpmunk Song (Christmas Don’t Be Late)”

By Alvin & The Chipmunks 5. “Christmas Cookies”

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Drink of the Week

Snowboard Whether poured into a glass and enjoyed like a slushy drink or served thick like ice cream made with snow, this is the perfect wintry mix!

3 ounces spiced rum 3 ounces eggnog Vanilla cream soda Crushed ice Mix all ingredients to desired consistency and enjoy!

Drink responsibly!

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Everything you learned in high school about college is completely wrong. You can enjoy sweet treats over the holidays without even destroying your waistline.

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Trend Alert | Beauty Picks for the Holidays

Find the perfect gift for the beauty-obsessed Forget your two front teeth — these are all the beauty bloggers in your life want

BY ELIZABETH GUARIGLIA Staff Writer guarem16@wfu.edu

The holidays are still a couple of weeks away, so you still have time to do some shopping. I have rounded up the best beauty gifts to give to family and friends to make them feel extra special.

1. Sigma Brushes These brushes are super soft, high quality and very durable. I have had mine for over three years, and they still look brand new, even after several washes.

Sigmabeauty.com, $179

SUPERMUD, a mud mask perfect for clearing pores. There are also firming treatment masks, hydrating masks, overnight transforming masks and illuminating and brightening masks.

Sephora, $22-$69 4. Urban Decay Naked Pallets Honestly, take your pick; all of the Urban Decay pallets are amazing. They have so many colors in each pallet and are all super pigmented and buttery. My personal favorite for cool skin tones is the Naked2 Pallet. But the original Naked, the Naked3 and all the Naked Basics pallets are amazing as well.

Sephora, $54

5. Any Perfume I know perfume is very personal, but if you have been dying for a new scent, the holidays are the perfect time to try one. I am personally asking for “Chloé: Roses de Chloé” this year. It has a sweet floral nodes as well as a very mature musk.

Sephora, $95 6. Deborah Lippmann Nail Polishes These polishes are super buttery and long lasting. She has the prettiest packaging and prettiest colors, and this holiday set is amazing.

Sephora, $36 7. Drybar Haircare Products The perfect gift for yourself or for anyone that

2. Sunday Riley Luna Sleeping Night Oil An expensive, blue-tinted night oil with supposedly amazing results, this clears up dark spots and redness, and it moisturizes your face.

Sephora, $105 3. Glamglow Face Masks There are many face masks for all types of skin problems, including my personal favorite,

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love to look like they just walked out of the salon, the Triple Sec and the Dry Shampoo give life to any hair and makes it smell great.

Sephora, $29 8. YSL Rouge Volupté Shine Oil-In-Stick Lipstick This is a super luxurious lipstick that any woman would love to have in their bag. The packaging is stunning, and the formula of these is super long wearing. Lipstick just makes any woman feel glamorous.

Sephora, $37 9. Hourglass Ambient Lighting Edit This is a great pallet for anyone that is in love with the highlighting and contouring trend, and the powders are perfect on their own or over other makeup. They make you look like you are glowing from the inside. This pallet comes in very trendy, white marble packaging.

Sephora, $80 10. Clarisonic Wash your face and clean your pores with this effective technology. Treat someone to a luxurious way to wash your face that leaves it feeling extremely clean and soft.

Sephora, $169

Technology Column | AdWap

Turn wasted time into money donated

By viewing video advertisements each day, users of this new app can donate money to charity and win cash prizes

BY NATALIE WILSON Life Editor wilsnh15@wfu.edu

According to studies from Deloitte and psychologists at Nottingham Trent University, Americans spend much more time on their smartphones than they’d like to believe. Young adults spend five hours each day — a third of all waking hours — using their devices. They check their phone an average of 85 times a day — or five times each hour — and 55 percent of all smartphone use consists of short bursts of less than 30 seconds of habitual activity.

In total, American smartphone users check their devices over 8 billion times per day, collectively spending over 895.5 million hours staring at their screens.

A new smartphone app, AdWap, which stands for “Advertising With a Purpose,” launched on Nov. 29, or Global Giving Tuesday, and aims to allow users to reclaim this time to generate money for charities.

Normally, video advertisements are ignored and avoided at all costs, as evidenced by the popularity of browser plugins like AdBlock and the way websites like YouTube reward viewers with the ability to bypass ads. Partnering with companies, AdWap is the incentive to stick around and watch these advertisements from start to finish.

The app — which was co-founded by Wake Forest alumni and former roommates Mike Cassidy and Jack Carey, along with CEO Matt Sawyer and President Sherrod H.C. Davis — encourages users to spend a few minutes watching video advertisements each day, and

AdWap sends part of that advertising revenue to charity. It aims to provide those without spare money to donate to a charity, especially high school and college students, a way to donate their time instead.

Users, or “Wappers,” are able to select a charity of their choice, and watching 10 video advertisements each day takes just five minutes, which takes up just two percent of the time young adults spend using their phones. The company limits use of the service in order to encourage Wappers to watch the ads, which are tailored to users’ interests, during the downtime they’d normally waste, rather than dedicating additional time.

The app supports a wide variety of causes that appeal to many users, from global relief organizations, to charities closer to home. Donations fund research, scholarships and much more.

AdWap is available for free in both a web-based and app form for iOS and Android. The company has a very active social media presence on both Facebook and Twitter, using the platforms to promote certain charities or causes, announce winners — who are also notified through email — and promote the movement to “Watch for a Change.”

The advertising revenue is divided evenly three ways between the AdWap company, the charities and the users, who are entered into a daily cash drawing each day to win this portion of the money. In Wappers’ personal profiles, they are able to view how much funding they’ve generated and how much money the AdWap community has contributed to their selected cause as a whole.

“AdWap is easy and free and is totally manageable and easy to keep up,” sophomore Maggi McCann said. She has been using and recommending the app to friends since its launch.

The holiday season is the perfect time to get into the giving spirit, and the app’s a low-commitment platform and easy-to-use interface makes it perfect for students to try out this winter break.

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Technology Column | Houseparty

Stay in touch via spontaneous group video chats Users can link up for a face-to-face chat any time with the new app, Houseparty, which is rapidly gaining popularity

BY CAITLIN HERLIHY Editor-in-chief herlcr13@wfu.edu

Video chatting with your best friends over holiday break is about to get a lot more convenient with the new smartphone app, Houseparty. Technology company Life On Air’s new iPhone and Android app is flourishing in social media spheres as millennials seek new ways to connect with their peers. With over one million users to date, the “house party” is just getting started.

The concept is simple: multi-user video chatting capabilities. Users on the Houseparty app are notified when their friends are on the app, or “in the house,” with a pop-up notification on their homescreen. The front-facing camera automatically broadcasts once a user is logged onto the app. Friends using the app simultaneously can video chat in their own “room” with a split screen feature, and each video chat can hold up to eight participants.

Users can come and go from chats, bouncing from one group conversation to another at the swipe of a thumb.

“Stranger Danger” notifications alert users when he or she is entering a room with unknown persons. While two users can talk without being confirmed friends, the video chat must be consensual. This safety feature also helps to avoid uncomfortable accidental conversations when entering a room. Once two participants are in the house, they can even “lock” their room, so no guests can pop in on the conversation.

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Houseparty is Life On Air’s second app.

The technology company’s original app, Meerkat, was created by Ben Rubin and launched in the spring of 2015. Meerkat enabled users to broadcast live streaming through his or her mobile device. Rubin’s vision stemmed from the idea of “spontaneous togetherness” where users could be “together” despite physical distance between them. Although Meerkat introduced live streaming, it was quickly eclipsed by Twitter’s Periscope app and Facebook’s live streaming feature. The app was abandoned, and Life On Air sought a new success.

Meerkat’s most popular feature allowed users to join the live stream to chat with other users. After Life On Air’s original app folded, they drew from Meerkat’s most popular feature as the sole purpose of Houseparty.

Although simplistic, the idea of “spontaneous togetherness” unites friends for a face-to-face chat via internet at any time.

Whether you’re at home or on the go, users can connect with friends in a virtual landscape unlike ever before.

Download Houseparty so you and your friends can stay connected during Winter Break. Just because we’re at home for the holidays, doesn’t mean we can’t party.

Music Review| “Awaken, My Love!”

Childish Gambino channels funk for new album Childish Gambino makes a departure from his earlier hip-hop releases in his new album, using soul to explore issues

BY WAKE RADIO STAFF ContributingWriters ortecn14@wfu.edu

Donald Glover, otherwise known as hip-hop artist Childish Gambino, comes to us as an artist in the fullest sense of the word. From “30 Rock” writer, to character Troy Barnes on “Community,” to creator and star of “Atlanta,” Childish Gambino has done more than make music. The artist has never remained constant, so it should come as no surprise when his latest musical offering, “Awaken, My Love!,” is a drastic departure from any of his previous work.

In contrast to Childish Gambino’s two previous hip-hop albums and smattering of mixtapes, “Awaken, My Love!” deserts the rap beats for a funky, grooving sound more reminiscent of Prince.

With this genre shift, the album revives Funkadelic’s brand of 70s soul that is at once seductive and sonorous.

The opening single “Me and Your Mama,” reveals Glover in rare form, as the track escalates from the sounds of a cautious choir into an earsplitting emotional uproar and back again without the transitions ever feeling forced.

“Redbone,” the other single promoted before the album’s release on Dec. 2., has a slow but insistent groove, along with Glover’s distorted but sensual vocals and brings the best work of Prince to mind — a reverent refashioning of the sound just months after the star’s death.

“Boogieman” revisits the early tradition of rhythm and blues as the music of revolution as Glover examines modern race relations through infectious grooves and the lush layering of voices that lends his message the gravity of a community.

This mobilization of soul for a political statement shows the genre returning to its roots at a fundamental level — funk finds itself as an outgrowth of jazz and other African-American musical traditions serving as a venue for expression during the Civil Rights movement. Glover is aware of this weight the genre holds and carries it into the 21st century.

It’s impossible to fully appreciate “Awaken, My Love!” without considering influences that reveal themselves in Glover’s works. George Clinton’s Parliament-Funkadelic days, Prince’s sensuality and even the contemporary efforts of Unknown Mortal Orchestra all fashionably combine through the imagination of Donald Glover.

Even with these influences being apparent to listeners across the album, it would be a misreading to think that Glover is stuck in the past in any way.

He is a man of the 21st century, and while his 2013 album “Because the Internet” already demonstrated

that he knows how to function and think critically as such, “Awaken, My Love!” confirms it.

After spending some time working within the hip-hop genre, Glover has apparently decided to depart from the bars themselves while maintaining their lyricism and rhythm. In many ways, “Awaken, My Love!” shows a relationship to funk and soul that parallels that of “The Life of Pablo” and gospel — a revitalization of the genre in the hands of a capable artist.

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The Resilience Project A Wake Forest student creates a company that benefits those in need.

BY EMILY WILMINK Asst. Life Editor wilmer16@wfu.edu

In May of 2015, at the conclusion of his junior year at Wake Forest, Jake Teitelbaum was diagnosed with Refractory Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, a form of cancer that is hard to treat. While in the hospital, Teitelbaum discovered that the hospital continually goes through the boring process of providing patients with a plain white gown and beige non-slip socks.

After living the life of a patient for some time, he began to wear his own fun socks in the hospital, something he considers his tiny rebellion, to remind himself that he was the one who controlled his treatment experience. As Teitelbaum proclaims, “When you look down and see a bright pair of socks, how can you not smile?”

During treatment, Te i t elbaum met patients who struggled financially with the expenses of care. He realized it was c o m m o n for pa-

tients who suffered from chronic illness to also suffer from the cost of treatment. He decided to start up Resilience to positively impact the surrounding community.

“The idea for Resilience may have fallen into my lap when I was given my umpteenth pair of boring non-slip hospital socks,” Teitelbaum said. “But it remained just an idea until my journey with cancer forced me to reconsider what I knew about resilience.”

He soon discovered that resilience is not about persevering through daunting times alone.

Teitelbaum took his time in the hospital to learn and grow as a person, rather than isolate himself from the world he lived in.

“The Resilience Project is about fighting to become stronger,” Teitelbaum said.

“It’s about embracing terrible circumstances to learn and grow as a person. It’s about sending support, love and, of course, awesome socks, to someone that needs it.”

Resilience provides financially disadvantaged patients with a custom pair of socks representative of their individual battles with cancer.

Because Resilience is a young organization, building awareness is the main goal. They want to reach more customers, but more importantly, they want to make sure patients are aware of the company’s existence as a resource for financial assistance.

“For patients, it’s not only an opportunity to recuperate the tremendous cost of treatm e n t , but it’s also

a form of self expression,” Teitelbaum said. “For better or worse, our experience in fighting illness will shape who we are as individuals, and this project allows patients to process this experience by creating a sock representative of their journey.”

Resilience is motivated by the idea that vulnerability allows individuals to experience a unique opportunity in growth. While facing the struggle, we can become physically, emotionally and spiritually stronger.

Today, Teitelbaum has created a business that has a positive net impact on society. The socks are manufactured in North Carolina and have a tangible impact on patients in their time of need.

In the future, Resilience hopes to “work with more patients, — not just cancer patients — but patients with other chronic illnesses,” Teitelbaum said. “We plan to work with organizations that share similar values to help patients not only financially, but from all aspects as they deal with illness.”

For Teitelbaum, “it was a letter from a professor, it was a group of friends driving 1,100 miles to give me a hug, it was a pair of socks reminding me what it felt like to be loved and letting me know that despite the dilapidated state of my body and mind, I had others fighting to lift my spirit,” he said.

You can purchase The Lilli Owl Sock or The Samaury Carter Sock from resilience.give, and one half of the net proceeds will go back to the patient in need.