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interacting with animals oftentimes has a really positive effect on mental health, and we also know physical activity can do that too, so we combined those two,” Swartzberg said. She also noted the Mental Health Week panel, held on Feb. 15, that she moderated. The panel consists of three
prominent individuals on campus: former “Hopefully it’s getting better, but there’s Editor-in-Chief of the Old Gold & Black still a lot of work to be done on that.” Alexandra Karlinchak, Wake Forest As a person in an especially significant Swartzberg continued to detail the football quarterback Sam Hartman and leadership role, Swartzberg often feels that variety of events SG will offer in attempt co-founder of Noveltor Mental Health mental health concerns are overlooked. to adhere to everyone’s mental health Software Roscoe Bell. needs. “You don’t have to be the student body “The Mental Health Week panel is president to have those moments that are “There’s also goat yoga at some point the biggest event of the week, featuring hard,” she said. “I personally have anxiety in the week because we know that students who have been very vocal about that I go to counseling for, and that’s not the importance of mental health and a thing anyone sees when they see the about their own experiences with mental president. I get up. I give a speech. I put health,” Swartzberg said. “Many of them on a smile. I wear a suit, and I look put are known figures on campus and will together. Just because people don’t see it be able to speak to what it is like to be doesn’t mean it’s not there.” a Wake Forest student who is kind of She continued: “I want people to know thriving at Wake Forest but also has these that it’s normal, and it doesn’t mean you considerations.” can’t achieve what you want to. You also Swartzberg further noted the need to care for yourself in a specific way if importance of the panel and the variety you have a specific mental health concern.” of speakers. The Student Government Instagram, “For me, the importance of the panel @wake_sg, outlines the various events is highlighting that there are a variety occurring throughout the course of the of students with a variety of different week, including daily challenges for passions who are successful in the pursuit students. They also continue to post of those passions but still struggle with graphics and notes regarding mental these things day to day, and I want health and wellbeing. Aine Pierre / Old Gold & Black to normalize that for underclassmen Ally Swartzberg moderates mental health panel featuring because it wasn’t as normalized when I Contact Emily Toro at Sam Hartman, Alexandra Karlinchak and Roscoe Bell. was a first-year student,” Swartzberg said. toroer20@wfu.edu
BSA hosts ‘Celebration of Black Arts’ event As a part of Black History Month, the event featured 11 student artists MEG ZENKE Contributing Writer
On Saturday, Feb. 12, the Black Student Alliance hosted their annual Celebration of the Black Arts event in Brendle Recital Hall. The mission of the Celebration of the Black Arts is to uplift the community of Black students and groups within Winston-Salem and to give them the opportunity to share their unique talents, thoughts and personal expressions. “My favorite part of [the Celebration of the Black Arts] is that it showcases not only musical expression but every aspect that someone is willing to share,” said Morgan Lyke, Black Student Alliance vice president. “The Black students on campus can bring so much to the table through their extremely unique identities and
talents, and the CBA truly celebrates them in the height of Black History Month.” The celebration highlighted 11 students within a variety of artistic disciplines, including singing, dancing, poetry reading and violin playing. Performers included Fifth Son Band (Cameron French, Will Maris, Malachi Woodard and Ata Yilmazemre), Zhané Waye, Gah’ques Ligons, Alex Silverio, Nasra Deria, Jolie Dumay, Jo$e Wop and Jae Scott. The atmosphere allowed students and faculty to learn more about other cultures and their means of cultural expression. The performances were received with energetic applause and excitement from the audience. “I personally enjoy seeing others share their craft,” Lyke said. “Talent comes in so many forms, and as a musician, it was always beautiful to
see other musicians play a piece that means something to them.” Freshman Gah’ques Ligons sang “Need You Bad” by Jazmine Sullivanone, one of his favorite songs to perform. “I usually don’t sing in front of a crowd, but it means a lot to me to have a platform and to be a part of a platform that represents and showcases Black people and their talents,” Ligons said. Ligons said he put in extra time and effort into working on his stage presence and making the song fit for him before performing at the event. “It felt great to perform,” he said. “I haven’t been on a stage in a while, and I loved all the positive energy that I got from the audience.” He continued: “The event as a whole was a very great experience, and I am glad I was able to share the stage
with talented Black creators at Wake Forest,” Ligons said. This year, the Black Student Alliance also partnered with the stArt Gallery in Reynolda Village to exhibit visual works of art in addition to the celebration on Feb. 12. These works are aligned with the theme of “Black Joy: Centering Community and Individual Expression” and will be on display from Feb. 15 to March 3. Attendees of the Celebration of the Black Arts received free tickets to later visit the visual art gallery. A highlight video of some performances and more information on BSA’s Black History Month programming can be found on their Instagram, @wfu_bsa. Contact Meg Zenke at zenkmc21@wfu.edu
POLICE BEAT Underage Consumption/Drugs: • • • •
A student in South had consumed alcohol underage at an unknown location. The student was assessed and transported to Wake Forest Baptist Hospital. The report was filed at 12:29 a.m. on Feb. 12 A student in Poteat had consumed alcohol underage at an unknown location. The student was assessed and transported to Wake Forest Baptist Hospital. The report was filed at 12:34 a.m. on Feb. 12. A student in Dogwood had consumed alcohol underage at an unknown location. The student was assessed by Student ERTs and refused transport. The report was filed at 2:23 a.m. on Feb. 12. A student in Luter had consumed alcohol underage at an unknown location. The student was assessed by Student ERTs and refused transport. The report was filed at 2:36 a.m. on Feb. 12. Miscellaneous:
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A student took another student’s electric scooter from the breezeway at Davis and was not going to return it. The victim does not wish to prosecute. The report was filed at 10:46 a.m. on Feb. 8. A student reported multiple larcenies of clothing between Oct. 2021 to Dec. 2021 in Magnolia. The student was studying abroad and just now decided to report the thefts. The report was filed at 12:52 p.m. on Feb. 10. WSPD was advised that a student had received a call from an unknown person who was possibly watching her. The report was filed at 6:46 p.m. on Feb. 10. An unknown student(s) removed an unsecured bike from a rack at Reynolda Hall. The report was filed at 3:10 p.m. on Feb. 13.
