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The Women’s March on Washington, which is considered the largest inauguration-related protest in the history of the U.S., brought over half a million marchers to the Capital City to promote equal treatment of women, as well as to bring attention to issues of climate change, race relations and immigration.

Students join the March on Washington D.C. Wake Forest students from the Women’s Center, Wake the Vote and other individuals were among the marchers BY HEATHER HARTEL Social Media Chair harthf15@wfu.edu As the sun rose a few hours after the last inaugural ball for President Donald J. Trump cleared out, hundreds of thousands of protesters eagerly filled the tired, quiet streets of Washington D.C. with loud chants of “not my President,” “this is what democracy looks like” and “my body, my choice.” The Women’s March on Washington is considered the largest inauguration-related protest in U.S. history. The message of intersectional feminism stretched from D.C. to Los Angeles, to London and Santiago, with sister marches reaching 700 countries and all seven continents.

All marchers protested with a specific purpose, whether to protest President Trump, to promote pro-choice policies, to raise awareness on sexual assault, to address diversity issues, to support LGBTQ rights, to acknowledge climate change or for more individualistic reasons. Wake Forest students were among the hundreds of thousands of marchers in Washington, D.C. and other sister cities, all marching with their own motivations. Organizations such as the Women’s Center or Wake the Vote made the trip to the Capital more feasible, but plenty of student marchers also drove to the protest themselves. Paige Meltzer, the founding director of the Women’s Center, organized 40 students and six staff members to take a bus to Washington D.C. for the march. “This was an opportunity for our students to be in community with other people around the country supporting women’s rights as human rights, and those who are committed to diversity, equity and justice,” Meltzer said. “The women’s center supports women and promotes gender

equality, which is exactly what the Women’s March at its core aimed to achieve.” The march was described as a means of personal growth and healing, as all marchers brought unique motivations to the protest. Junior Emily Aranda was among the first to sign up for the Women’s Center bus, and brought her family experience to the march. “I marched because I am a first generation, Hispanic woman who believes deeply in my responsibility to others,” Aranda said. “I recognize that not every immigrant has been afforded the opportunities that my parents have, and that not every child of an immigrant has been offered the opportunities that I have. My parents came from poverty and war-stricken third world countries in order to make a new life for themselves as Americans.”

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MLK award celebrates students and faculty Winston-Salem State and WFU students honored the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. BY ERIN STEPHENS News Editor stepec14@wfu.edu

Throughout the third weekend of January, events and celebrations were held nearly every day in the Winston-Salem community to honor the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. The culmination of the student-planned “MLK Weekend” took place on Jan. 17 at the 17th annual MLK ‘Building the Dream’ award banquet hosted at Winston Salem State University.

Students and faculty from both Winston Salem State University and Wake Forest University gathered around tables for a time of food and fellowship, but most importantly to recognize the students and faculty that embodied this year’s theme “On Common Ground: A Dream Deferred.” The MLK weekend of events was the product of collaboration between students

and faculty from both universities, who worked closely to ensure its success. “I think there is great value in doing events in collaboration with WSSU,” said Sydni Williams, a student volunteer who attended the award banquet and assisted with various events during the MLK weekend.

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During the final month of the recent election cycle, news-related drama was frequently seen across publications. This is not atypical for an American election, especially during a presidential cycle without an incumbent candidate and with the two candidates that voters had to choose from. However, for the first time, the mass media did not have total control over coverage of the election. Fake news stole some attention from mainstream media sources, which ultimately caused the spread of untruthful news. A particularly memorable story regarded Hillary Clinton supposedly running an underground sex slave ring out of a metropolitian D.C. pizza shop. This outwardly false news grabbed the attention of

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University responds to student safety concerns While there has not been an increase in crime, the frequency of alert emails last fall raised student concerns about safety JACKIE PAPE Staff Writer westte15@wfu.edu At one point senior Kiley Boland felt like she was getting crime alert emails as often as she was Zara spam. Like other universities, Wake Forest experiences crime, but this semester a sense of safety was punctured after what seemed like an increased series of offenses. In the midst of heightened student concerns, a vacuum for worried dialogue was established, but not necessarily justified. Between the months of September and October of 2016, only five more incidents occurred compared to last year. Nate French, who graduated from Wake Forest in 1993 and currently serves as director of the Magnolia Scholars Program and is a member of the office of the dean of Wake Forest College, attested to a tangible sense of fear that he believes was heighted by the political context of this year. “Wake Forest has always been a relatively safe campus,” French said. “When I was a student, Wake was the absolute safest place ever and no one talked about crime. But I’ve heard students talk more about safety this year. And that’s a big difference.”

Response to Crime In an effort to ease negative perceptions of constant crime affecting Wake Forest, the university reacted quickly. The Wake Forest University Police Department (WFPD) contracted the Winston-Salem Police Department (WSPD) to conduct 24-hour patrolling in neighborhoods inhabited by Wake Forest students. WFPD Major Derri Stormer isn’t shocked by the crime, but she said that this year seemed unique. “In the past it’s been so spaced out that I don’t think it was a ripple in people’s minds,” Stormer said. “But crime does happen, and you can do as much as you want. Even if we had 1,000 cops in the area, that doesn’t mean crime is just going to go away.” Although some Wake Forest students felt like there was more crime this year than last year, numbers indicate

“I think the severity of the crimes, like people I know being held at gunpoint and being kidnapped, blew-up the amount of crime that was actually happening,” Penrose said. “On top of that, I think the hateful rhetoric largely spewed by the Trump campaign created an atmosphere of fearfulness and uncertainty.” In an effort to better understand the idea of perceived fear, consider “The Cultivation Theory,” which connects consumption of media messages to the belief that the messages are true. In turn, if people are exposed to the idea of violence, they are more likely to think the world is more dangerous than it is. As a result, whom to place the blame on became subjective. Even Javar Jones, a senior and Winston-Salem local, took the side of the greater Wake Forest student perception. “The stereotype goes that Wake Forest has a bunch of well-to-do people,” Jones said. “And members of the community decide to take advantage of that.” Some Wake Forest outsiders had a similar perspective. Mike Gray, a student at Winston-Salem State University, gave his opinion for why he believes criminals may choose to target Wake Forest over WSSU. “I mean we get robbed too, but I guess it’s just better pickings at Wake Forest,” Gray said. “If you’re going to break into something, you’re going to break into something that looks nice. That’s robbing 101.”

Background On Sept. 9, 2016 three senior students were held at gunpoint in their off campus home. It wasn’t long before the community was shocked again. In separate occasions on the night of Oct. 15, three male students were physically assaulted and verbally threatened on their walks from University Drive to campus. On Oct. 22, a male law student and female friend were abducted by an armed man and forced to withdraw cash from an ATM before being released. And on Oct. 30, a female student was struck in the face by two unknown individuals on Hearn Plaza. Unnerved and overwhelmed, students searched for explanations. “I hope that what’s happened recently is a heads-up to the administration and campus safety,” said one male student who was assaulted. “We have a nice, beautiful campus, but we are also in what some might call a ‘tough’ neighborhood.” Another student, senior Will Robinson, shared his opinion. “Winston-Salem is known for its wealth disparities, so I think a lot of people see affluent kids and think it’s an opportunity to rob them,” Robinson said. “But I don’t understand why kids are just getting punched.”

otherwise. For the past five years, crime hasn’t fluctuated significantly. For example, in 2015 there were 665 part 1 crimes in beat 113, the Wake Forest University territory and the areas just beyond campus. Part 1 offenses include homicide, rape, robbery, aggravated assault, burglary, larceny, motor vehicle theft and arson. In 2016, between Jan 1. 2016, and Dec. 2, 2016, there were 560 offenses. During September and October of 2016, there were 113 part 1 offenses. In 2015 there were a total of 108 offenses. Conversation Started

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While statistics show a relatively steady trend in crime around the Wake Forest area, something triggered conversations. So, what exactly changed? If crime records prove that there is little change in numbers, then why do Wake Forest students seem more worried about their safety this year? French suggests that the combination of email alerts, coupled with this year’s presidential election, reshaped dialogues on campus. It’s likely that the normalization of radicalized discourse, which highlighted crime, provoked people to find excuses for why things, like crime, were happening. “Maybe communication is better,” French said. “But that has a double effect. On one hand it’s better because it’s providing notice, but on the other hand it’s providing information for people to say, ‘Oh my God, I’ve gotten three alerts in the past month.’” Wake Forest senior, Isabel Penrose doesn’t discount the crimes, but agreed that the rhetoric used this year probably influenced the way people viewed the world outside Wake Forest’s bubble.

According to the universities’ websites, Wake Forest’s undergraduate tuition amounts to roughly $49,000, while Winston-Salem State’s undergraduate tuition is $18,000. Of the nearly 5,500 students who attend WSSU, close to 90 percent receive financial aid. Meanwhile, only 30 percent of Wake Forest’s 4,800 students receive financial aid. Maybe the pickings are better at Wake Forest. Numbers suggest that could be the case. In 2015 there were 626 part 1 crimes in beat 211, the WSSU territory and the areas just beyond the university. Meanwhile, Wake Forest’s beat 113 had 665 part 1 crimes in 2015. According to numbers, there is little base for students to feel less safe this year than they have previously. Albeit, the only explanation seems to be from dialogue that may have only resonated because of the radicalized context of this year’s discussions. “We live in a post-truth society,” French said. “Where there are no facts and facts don’t matter.”

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Larceny/Damage to Property

• Subject(s) removed a utility vehicle from 499 Deacon Blvd. between Jan. 6 and Jan. 10. The report was filed on Jan. 18 at 8:48 p.m. • Subject(s) removed a handmade box from the wall of Johnson. The report was filed on Jan. 19 at 4:35 p.m. •Subject(s) removed a victim's laundry from the laundry room in Student Apartments. The report was filed on Jan. 20 at 4:43 p.m. • Subject(s) removed a basketball from the Sutton Center Gym. The report was filed on Jan. 21 at 6:12 p.m. • Subject(s) shattered the rear window of a vehicle in Lot U. The report was filed on Jan. 17 at 6:24 p.m.

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Underage Consumption/Miscellaneous • Student damaged a limousine while intoxicated on Wake Forest Rd. on Jan. 19 at 10:10 p.m. • During a fire alarm in Bostwick, offenders were found to be in possession of stolen signs, marijuana and paraphernalia. The report was filed on Jan. 20 at 12:15 p.m. • A student was in possession of a 1.75 liter bottle vodka on Wingate Rd. The offender was transported to Student Health on Jan. 20 at 1:39 p.m. • WSPD charged approximately 12 WFU students: 4 with aiding and abetting underage consumption and approximately 8 with underage consumption on Jan. 21 at 12:38 a.m. • A student reported a domestic dispute in Luter on Jan. 22 at 12:01 p.m.

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“As great institutions who are only a few miles apart, we should collaborate more often. The value in our collaborations is having different mindsets, point of views and just overall experiences present at one table.” In total, six students and faculty members from the two represented universities were thought to have fostered diversity and exemplified qualities of the late civic leader in their respective passions. In years past, the committee of representatives has chosen one student and one faculty member from each university to receive the MLK ‘Building the Dream’ award. But the breadth of qualified nominees this year resulted in two students and one faculty member from Wake Forest receiving the honor, alongside two faculty members and one student from WSSU. Wake Forest’s own Rose O’Brien, a junior political science and international affairs major and Winston-Salem native, was recognized for her tireless efforts with the refugee community in the city that she calls home.

“My job working with refugees is to make them feel more welcome in the city I grew up in,” O’Brien said. “But I’ve found that they do the same for me — when they welcome me into their homes, share coffee with me or cook me their traditional food, I feel welcomed too. I feel very supported by this community and I try to return the favor.” In November of 2016 O’Brien did just that. Inspired after working with political refugees in Trieste, Italy during this past summer, she decided to organize the inaugural “Wake Refugee Day.” The event branched widely into the local community and brought nearly 450 guests, 11 speakers and over 70 volunteers. O’Brien’s impact reached beyond facts and figures, however. “I really think Rose did one of the most wonderful things to these people: she gave them a voice, respect and, more than that, she helped them to maintain their own identity while integrating them into American society,” said Silvia-Tiboni Craft, an Italian professor. “Rose helped them to feel welcome within the Winston-Salem

and the Wake Forest Community setting a wonderful example of what it means to be a student of Wake Forest.” Cazandra Rebollar, a senior psychology major and first-generation college student, received the award to honor her dedication to immigrants, undocumented students and marginalized populations both at Wake Forest and in the surrounding community. Through her volunteer work at El Buen Pastor and leadership role within the Organization of Latin American Students, Rebollar has shown compassion to those whom many find easy to dismiss. For her, this movement is worth the fight. “I simply think it matters,” Rebollar said. “I think the millions of undocumented immigrants in this country matter, and, to borrow a phrase from my favorite professor, a lot of people have a connection to this new immigrant population, whether they realize it or not.” The Wake Forest faculty winner was assistant professor of religion and culture and Henry Luce Diversity Fellow, Derek Hicks.

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Derek Hicks (left) and Cazandra Rebollar (right) were two of the MLK award winners. Hicks has spent time both in the community and nationwide conducting discussions that focus on present-day race relations in America. He has spoken to audiences at various churches and events, highlighting the need for open dialogue and building relationships.

Safe Zones dive into the LGBTQ experience Lunch and Learn sessions use educational workshops to train students to become supportive allies of the LGBTQ community BY LAUREN BARBER Staff Writer soninv16@wfu.edu

tening or physical space for LGBTQ members of our campus community. “Our membership is currently valid for three years so it’s easy to go to a workshop and then not think about it for a while,” Lisenby said. “The Lunch and Learn series serves as a way to continue learning but

At noon on Wednesday, Jan. 24, faculty, staff and students of all identities and orientations joined together as a community for the first Safe Zone Lunch and Learn event of the semester. The LGBTQ Center’s Lunch and Learn program is meant to be an extension of their Safe Zone trainings — structured educational workshops designed to introduce participants to the language and experiences of the LGBTQ community as well as foster skill-building for allies invested in creating more inclusive communities. Director Angela Mazaris developed a Safe Zone program for Wake Forest when she founded the LGBTQ Center in 2010. “Last semester, we completely revamped it to meet the [most up-to-date] language and to reflect the ways we’re really talking about LGBTQ experiences in an institutional setting,” said Kayla Lisenby, the center’s program coordinator. “Safe Zones have been on college campuses since the 90s and grew out of a need for building education because we had more and more out students as well as LGBTQ staff and faculty members coming into highKayla Lisenby /Old Gold & Black er education and not a lot of knowledge about those Safe Zone trainings have introduced students to the experiences, identities and how to build an inclusive LGBTQ Center’s new space in Benson. community.” Since the program began at Wake Forest, hundreds also offers a way to continue community-building of faculty, staff and students have participated. Once with like-minded people who share similar goals. At heart, the series is “a way to provide some deeper dive completed, attendees receive official certification in the form of a large LGBTQ Center sticker to display points into different aspects of the LGBTQ experience on their laptop, in their dorm room or office space. and identity, [but] also to give … people who commit to The sticker is a visual representation of the safe lis- doing the work a space to get back together,” she said.

The first theme last semester was “Getting to Know the LGBTQ Center.” “We had just moved into our new space so we invited people in to learn about the resources we had to physically offer here in the space, such as safer sex materials to brochures to quiet study space,” Lisenby said. In October, director Angela Mazaris led a discussion on LGBTQ history and the November discussion centered on supporting non-binary students. “We asked ourselves, ‘What are their niche experiences and what are the specific ways or strategies that we can create more space and support for them on campus?’” Lisenby said. Wednesday, attendees heard reflections from eight students who recently attended the Creating Change conference in Philadelphia and learned more about the state of the national movement. “In February, we are going to talk about black students and the intersections of their experience in conjunction with black history month,” Lisenby said. Pop culture and law and policies will be themes later in the semester. “At the end of the day, the Safe Zone trainings are a great first step, but building capacity for change is more than education,” Lisenby said. “It’s holding one another accountable, holding space for and advocating for one another.” Looking to the future, the LGBTQ Center plans to launch some more advanced workshops, the first of which will focus on non-binary and transgender identities. The themed lunches occur one Wednesday a month at noon in the LGBTQ Center and dessert is provided. Registration is not required, but if interested, see details and register about the program on Wake Forest’s professional development center website.

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and the Wake Forest Community setting a wonderful example of what it means to be a student of Wake Forest.” Rebecca Cazbollar, a senior psychology major and first-generation college student, received the award to honor her dedication to immigrants, undocumented students and marginalized populations both at Wake Forest and in the surrounding community. Through her volunteer work at El Buen Pastor and leadership role within the Organization of Latin American Students, Cazbollar has shown compassion to those whom many find easy to dismiss. For her, this movement is worth the fight. “I simply think it matters,” Cazbollar said. “I think the millions of undocumented immigrants in this country matter, and, to borrow a phrase from my favorite professor, a lot of people have a connection to this new immigrant population, whether they realize it or not.” The Wake Forest faculty winner was assistant professor of religion and culture and Henry Luce Diversity Fellow, Derek Hicks.

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Derek Hicks (left) and Rebecca Cazbollar (right) were two of the MLK award winners. Hicks has spent time both in the community and nationwide conducting discussions that focus on present-day race relations in America. He has spoken to audiences at various churches and events, highlighting the need for open dialogue and building relationships.

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WFU police headquarters moved to Alumni Hall New location offers interview and training spaces for officers and is more visible and accessible to students BY JACKIE PAPE Staff Writer papejg13@wfu.edu With the recent completion of the Angelou Residence Hall, junior students aren’t the only ones who moved into new locations this semester. The Wake Forest University Police Department (WFPD) has relocated from their small, rather obscure building, which was located behind the practice football field, to Alumni Hall. The move began during the final weeks of the fall semester and is near completion now. In an effort to advertise the new space in Alumni Hall, WFPD will be hosting an Open House on Feb. 1. Between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. WFPD will welcome students, faculty and staff into their new office. The hope is to familiarize the community with the location. “I think the new location is good because most students know where Alumni Hall is,” said sophomore Jacqueline Collie. “I feel like most students didn’t know where the old police department was.” There are many benefits to the new location, which was previously occupied by Residence Life & Housing and Deacon OneCard offices. Not only is the Alumni Hall space vastly bigger, the entire department will now be centralized in one location. Communication was previously separate from the rest of the department, as they were located in Davis. “Even though communication is not [in Alumni Hall] yet, they’re coming,” said Major Derri Stormer. “Communication is still in Davis because we want to make sure ev-

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WFUPD will be hosting an Open House on Feb. 1, 2017, between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. WFUPD will welcome students, faculty and staff into their new office to explore the expanded space.

erything is up and running in Alumni Hall. The last thing we want to do is have our 9-1-1 center go down.” Stormer also said the new location has other benefits including the flexibility to handle things in-house. Due to the lack of space in the previous building, WFUPD often had to reserve rooms around campus for things, such as meetings and interviews. The open-house will also provide photos comparing the old and new space, so people can visualize how much smaller the old space was.

Many of the rooms in the old space served three or four functions. Now, in Alumni Hall, rooms have been designated for certain functions. “Now we have the space to be able to have officer assessments and interviews in the actual police department,” Stormer said. “We can handle training, and house it inside our department. We also have a nice evidence room now.” For those students and community members who were unfamiliar with the first space, refreshments and a tour of the Alumni Hall space will be available on Feb. 1.

Triad coaches serve subs to fight cancer Donations from participating customers, which will benefit the American Cancer Society, will be presented at March Madness BY NATALIE SONIER Staff Writer soninv16@wfu.edu On Jan. 15, participating local Subway restaurants in the Piedmont Triad area kicked off a special Coaches vs. Cancer campaign. For this fundraising program, the fast food chain has partnered with Division I basketball coaches from universities in Greensboro, High Point and WinstonSalem. During the campaign’s six-week period, Coach Scott Cherry of High Point University, Coach Jay Joyner of NC A&T University, Coach Matt Matheny of Elon University, and Coach Wes Miller of the UNC at Greensboro will substitute making plays with making sandwiches for customers as guest Sandwich Artists at the participating Subway shops nearest to their respective campuses. Demonstrating their commitment to the cause, the coaches said they hope the public will be inspired to visit these participating restaurants until Feb. 28 and make a monetary donation of any amount to Coaches vs. Cancer. Contributions made toward the Coaches vs. Cancer campaign will benefit local support groups for cancer patients and survivors, as well as further research into the cause and a cure, given the program’s affiliation with the American Cancer Society (ACS).

The program was born out of a partnership between the ACS and the National Association of Basketball Coaches. Locally, this organization is in collaboration with the North Carolina Basketball Association. “Coaches vs. Cancer is such an impactful program and we’re so proud to be able to help families with the many hidden costs of cancer throughout their journey,” said Michael McKinney, a senior market manager of community engagement for the South Atlantic Division of the ACS. “Partnering with the coaches and civic-minded organizations like Subway only helps us broaden our reach and serve even more patients.” Creators of the Coaches vs. Cancer campaign said

they intend for this integrated fundraising activity to help raise awareness in different communities about the importance of cancer prevention, early detection, and making healthy lifestyle choices. All of the donations made to the ACS through customer participation at a local Subway will be kept local, benefitting families facing the hardships of cancer living within our North Carolina community. Nevertheless, coaches nationwide have already raised more than $100 million to support ACS’s fight against cancer. After the end of the campaign on Feb. 28, final proceeds will be presented during March Madness.

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Participating locations are the Subway shops nearest to the different Triad universities, including High Point University, NC A&T University, Elon University, and UNC at Greensboro.

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Inauguration marks peaceful transition All eyes turn to president Trump as he assumes the nation’s most powerful seat in the executive office BY KAREN GUSMER Contributing Writer guskmc15@wfu.edu Under cloudy skies on Friday, Jan. 20 2017, Donald J. Trump was sworn in as the 45th president of the United States. The event marked the culmination of the real-estate mogul’s remarkable rise to the executive oﬃce after what has been considered an extremely contentious and divisive election. Despite the heated comments that had been made on both sides of the aisle about the then president-elect, the inaugural ceremonies were a demonstration of the peaceful transition of power that American democracy has prided itself in. Sen. Roy Blunt (R., Missouri), Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R., Kentucky), Senate Democratic Leader Charles Schumer (D., New York), Speaker of the House Paul Ryan (R., Wisconsin), House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy, and House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi comprised the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies — a unique committee consisting of members from both legislative chambers that plans and hosts inaugural ceremonies. “Today, the legislative, the executive [and] the judicial branches of our constitutional government come together,” Blunt said in his opening remarks. “[The occasion marked] a celebration not of victory of one political party but of democracy,” he continued, citing remarks made by Founding Father Thomas Jeﬀerson. Despite the bipartisan nature of the ceremonies emphasized by committee members, about 60 Democratic representatives opted to not attend the ceremony,

explaining that they would refuse to recognize the legitimacy of Trump’s victory in the November election. Nonetheless, hundreds of thousands of Americans braved the cold and intermittent rain to witness the historic event. The grounds and immediate streets surrounding the West front of the Capitol were designated as ticket-holder areas. A limited number of tickets had been provided to each member of Congress who in turn was allowed to distribute them to constituents free of charge. Ticketed areas opened at 6:00 a.m., and by 7:00 am, prime front row portions had already been staked out and occupied. However, the grassy portion of the National Mall spanning from the Capitol to the Washington Monument was open to all members of the public and was surrounded with Jumbotrons and speakers to magnify the events taking place further ahead on the Capital grounds. In the hours leading up to the event, attendees were entertained by inaugural trivia facts displayed on the Jumbotrons, as well as music performance from the National Cathedral Choir and United States Marine Band. Students from Wake the Vote, a democratic engagement cohort sponsored by the Pro Humanitate Institute, were among the thousands in attendance. The inauguration represented the summation of the program’s involvement throughout the campaign trail. “After a year long program focusing on democracy, voting rights in America, and the American political system as a whole, it was incredible to be in Washington D.C.,” said sophomore Daniella Feijoo. “From the Iowa Caucuses to the Inauguration, Wake the Vote students have seen first hand the importance of grass roots movements and also the intricacies of the America electorate.” The ceremonies commenced at 11:30 a.m., and just after noon, Trump was

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The march spread from it’s original route along the National Mall into parallel streets, eventually spreading past the White House, sworn into oﬃce by Chief Justice John Roberts. In accordance with the tradition established by George Washington in 1789, the newly sworn-in president delivered an address on the incoming administration’s goals and vision for the country. Trump’s speech employed accessible language and made the president’s goal of distinguishing himself from the political establishment and enacting immediate change abundantly clear. “We are transferring power from Washington D.C. and giving it back to you, the American people,” he told the crowd. He decried the self-motivating factors of politicians and said that “their victories have not been your victories; their triumphs have not been your triumphs.

That all changes,” he said, “starting right here, right now.” Trump also explained in his address the ways in which he hoped to establish American dominance and cultivate a national sense of pride through new alliances, improved infrastructure, increased border security and eradication of radical Islamic terrorism. President Trump’s success in starting to enact this vision will depend heavily on his ability to reach agreements with members of both parties in Congress. His recent cabinet picks have demonstrated a willingness to engage with others whose ideas diﬀer from his own. Confirmation hearings and votes on the president’s nominees are scheduled to continue through Feb. 2.

WAKE IN A WEEK Eighth Blackbird, New Music Ensemble Time: Jan. 26 at 7:30 p.m. Location: Brendle Recital Hall, Scales Fine Arts Center Eighth Blackbird combines a string quartet with a rock band. The Chicago-based ensemble has won multiple GRAMMY and MacArthur Foundation awards. There will be a pre-concert talk at 6:40 p.m. in Scales Fine Arts Center, room M208.

Humans vs. Zombies Time: Jan. 27 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Location: ZSR Students will use Nerf dart blasters to ward oﬀ zombies in the ZSR Library. Bring your Nerf blasters if you have them; ZSR will have some as well. The event is cosponsored by the ZSR Library and the WFU Student Activities Fund.

Katharine and R.J. Reynolds and the Making of the Modern South Time: Jan. 30 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Location: ZSR, Room 404 The lives and unusual marriage of Katharine and R.J. Reynolds shed a bright light on the dynamics of power in the rapidly modernizing region of the Piedmont South.

Martin Luther King Panel Discussion Time: Jan. 26 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Location: ZSR, Room 404 Matthew Williams will facilitate a discussion with the WFU-WSSU Martin Luther King Jr. “Building the Dream” award winners, Dr. T. Nathaniel French and Chizoba Ukairo.

MA Winter Formal Time: Jan. 28 from 10 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Location: Reynolda Hall, Magnolia Room This formal dance requires cocktail or formal attire and a ticket. It will be held by the School of Business, and the target audience is students who are pursuing a masters in management.

Pathways in Ministry: LGBTQ Persons in Ministry Time: Feb. 1 from 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Location: Wingate, Room 202 Pathways in Ministry provides workshops and panel discussions to support students and to provide resources for personal and professional skill development so students may thrive in ministry careers.

A Narrative Towards the Light Time: Jan. 27 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Location: START Gallery, 122A Reynolda Village Professor David Faber’s intermediate and advanced printmaking class learned various techniques to create the monotypes and etchings in the exhibition. The show features 24 works by six diﬀerent artists.

Spring Involvement Fair: Thrive into Involvement Time: Jan. 29 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Location: Benson 3rd floor Rotunda Students can investigate over 200 organizations and campus traditions. Free food, student performances and giveaways promoting wellbeing and meaningful relationships with the campus community will be included.

Responsible Conduct of Research Education Time: Feb. 1 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Location: Benson, Room 410 This workshop provides training in the Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) for graduate students as required by the National Science Foundation. Prior to the workshop students should complete the online CITI RCR training. Registration is required for the event.

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“ should consider current events Plans for DOJ The Department of Justice under Trump is likely to regress on progressive measures Drew Finley

Staff Columnist finlag15@wfu.edu

The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) has existed since the aftermath of the Civil War. Some of the essential tasks that the DOJ must carry out on a daily basis are “to enforce the law and defend the interests of the U.S. according to the law, to seek just punishment for those guilty of unlawful behavior and to ensure fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans.” In short, the DOJ is an extraordinarily important executive department, especially in a period of our history where far too many Americans still do not receive fair and impartial justice and are not equally protected under the laws. Under the direction of former President Obama, many members of the department

One wonders whether Trump staffers have even been paying attention to the events that have taken place in this country in the past few years.” — from the leaders to the supervisors to the rank-and-file lawyers performing the essential, but largely unseen, work that is crucial to a well-functioning bureaucracy — set an excellent example for how to robustly seek justice in all areas of the law. Whether it was the extensive protocol and procedure reviews of police departments all across the country in the face of growing police brutality towards African-Americans or the vital cross-sectional working groups such as the Indian Working Group or the LGBT Working Group, the DOJ in the Obama administration displayed an admirable commitment to ensuring that justice was administered fairly — particularly among groups who have been and continue to be the victims of discrimination. Unfortunately, this persistent devotion to justice is unlikely to continue at the same level during the Trump administration. In a broader eﬀort to curb federal spending, the blueprint that staﬀers from the Trump transition team drafted includes,

among other provisions, eliminating the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services — developed during the Clinton administration to build “trust and mutual respect between police and communities” — and it calls for funding reductions in the Civil Rights Division as well as in the Environment and Natural Resources Division. Given the nature of the blueprint’s suggested cuts, one wonders whether Trump staffers have even been paying attention to the events that have taken place in this country in the past few years. With respect to the proposed elimination of the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services, we need look no further than the shooting of Philando Castile in Minnesota, the shooting of Alton Sterling in Louisiana or the shooting of Keith Lamont Scott in my own hometown of Charlotte, North Carolina, to see that tremendous work still needs to be done when it comes to increasing trust and mutual respect among police and communities. To eliminate this office and to make budget cuts in the Civil Rights Division would be a very odd decision, given that in recent times there has been a sustained national dialogue on how to best foster a better and safer environment for citizens and police officers alike.

Moreover, cuts to the Environment and Natural Resources Division — a sector of the DOJ that brings cases against those who violate the nation’s civil and criminal pollution-control laws — would also be ill-advised given that climate change is perhaps the most pressing yet least discussed problem in the American political discourse. Equally troubling, too, are some of Trump’s picks for the lawyers who would work in the Department. One choice in particular, John Gore, is a serious concern. Gore, who would hold the position of Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights, has defended a number of redistrictingrelated cases, and he was also one of the principal attorneys who defended North Carolina’s infamous and grossly discriminatory 2016 legislation known as HB 2. The plans for the DOJ during the Trump administration are potentially disastrous, and they significantly break with precedent with regard to its recent eﬀorts to bring justice for all Americans. Trump and his team would do well to take stock of recent national events, and from there reevaluate their plan for one of the country’s most important executive departments.

“ brought hope and empowerment Women’s March Kari(ng) About It| Women’s March

Many people were inspired and found solace through solidarity at the Women’s March Kari Burgess

Guest Columnist burgkm15@wfu.edu When I arrived in Washington D.C., I was not aware that I was about to be a part of one of the biggest protests in American history. In fact, nobody knew the enormity of the journey we were embarking on. The Women’s March on Washington, which began as a group on Facebook, had grown and spread to such proportions in under two months that event organizers could not get a head count — and still haven’t managed to do so to complete accuracy. Yet, what we do know is that the day after the Inauguration of the man who is arguably the most dangerous president to women’s rights in a century, over a million

What we all had in common was our refusal to accept an administration that denies or strips the rights of half the population of the [U.S.].” people all over the country rallied to march in solidarity against an administration that had campaigned and succeeded on a promise to dismantle their reproductive rights. I was at the center of it in Washington D.C., with three friends, a homemade poster and completely inadequate shoes. The two-mile march I had expected turned into five hours of standing shoulder-toshoulder with hundreds of thousands of strangers. We were completely at a standstill from the sheer volume of people in the streets. Our “march” had grown so large that it was more of a rally for the entire city of Washington D.C. While prominent activists like Gloria Steinem and Wake Forest’s own Melissa Harris-Perry gave passionate and moving speeches on gender equality, racial disparity, violence against women and reproductive rights, those of us stuck

on the fringes and unable to hear the addresses conversed excitedly about why we were there. I correspond part-time for a podcast called Promoting Secular Feminism and used this opportunity to interview a few women. “Why are you marching today? And what does feminism mean to you?” I asked women from all over the country — and one from Venezuela! “I’m marching today for my daughter,” a woman with a toddler strapped to her chest told me. “To me, especially as a Muslim woman who grew up in a diverse neighborhood in New York, feminism means not just equality for the sexes, but for all people — inclusive and aware of the racial, religious, educational and class differences that further complicate the issue of women’s rights,” an artist I met on the train platform said. This focus on intersectional feminism was apparent in a lot of the women I interviewed. “As a femme queer woman, I want to fight and march for women in the queer community who don’t feel safe protesting in public spaces,” said one protester. Some

women were just there “to support friends” while others were there to “be part of history.” Of the hundreds of thousands of women in D.C. and millions around the world over the weekend, I don’t think you could interview two with the exact same impetus for attending. However, what we all had in common was our refusal to accept an administration that denies or strips the rights of half the population of the U.S. The show of solidarity and outpouring of love from and to my gender filled me with a hope that I haven’t felt since Election Day. It was like finally finding a little candle in a big dark room. I’m still afraid and hurt over the election. Many of us are. But at the Women’s March on Washington, we gave oﬀ just enough light to see the possibility of a brighter future ahead, if we are willing to fight for it. As (now-former) President Obama said, “Hope is the belief that destiny will not be written for us, but by us, by the men and women who are not content to settle for the world as it is, who have the courage to remake the world as it should be.”

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“ numbers show strength of U.S. Women’s March With All Due Res-Beck-t| The Power of Unification

The Women’s March proved to be a unifying force in this divisive political atmosphere Becky Swig

Staff Columnist swigrr15@wfu.edu

No president Trump, the media did not lie about the sheer volume of people who attended the women’s march in Washington. No, the media did not downplay the number of people who attended the 58th Inauguration. The truth is, more than three times the number of people who attended Trump’s inauguration attended the women’s march in Washington (not including those who marched nation-wide and even world-wide.) According to the New York Times, crowd scientists Marcel Altenburg and Keith Still from Manchester Metropolitan University in Britain have said that approximately 160,000 attended the inauguration — not the one million Trump claimed. The same article noted that the area for the inauguration only holds roughly 720,000 people. So no, the media was not lying when they said that fewer people attended the inauguration than the women’s march in Washington. However, I do have to give Trump some leeway. According to the crowd scientists, the vantage point Trump had from the podium may not have allowed him to see the empty spaces past the first third of the sup-

Regardless of politics, we should all be proud that so many people around the country were able to stand up for what they believe in...” posed crowd. He had a very similar view as former president Barack Obama had in 2009. So, I can see where he is coming from when he claims that a million people came to the inauguration. But after the fact he clearly had the ability to look at photos and feeds from the event, so I cannot give him too much slack. Regardless of how many people went to Trump’s inauguration, I am pleasantly surprised by the number of people who marched in Washington and around the

world following the inauguration. Regardless of politics, we should all be proud that so many people around the country were able to stand up for what they believe in and that so many people came together to unite and stand together in the fight for equality for all. We can credit Trump for giving a reason to unite. According to The Washington Times, the permit obtained for the march in Washington estimated that 200,000 people would participate in the march. However, more than 470,000 people attended (in comparison to the 160,000 estimated at the inauguration). Due to the excess number of people, those who attended found it hard to march because they filled the entirety of the march space before it even began. While some were frustrated at the lack of

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ability to move, I find this to be amazing. In thinking about this, I have to be happy that this was the case. More people came than predicted. More people united than predicted. More people stood up for their rights and stood up against Trump than predicted. The election may not have gone the way many thought, but Saturday’s marches across the nation went better than expected. Although it is challenging to give exact numbers on how many people attended these marches, there are reasonable estimates. On the low estimate side, Los Angeles held 500,000 people, New York held 400,000 people and San Francisco 100,000 people. In an estimate of the entire country, approximately 3.67 million to 4.6 million people marched across the U.S. This makes me proud to call myself an American. I could not have said that statement back in November, but after this weekend and after talking with those that did march, I can once again say that I am proud. Hearing stories of how friends and family marched for themselves and for the equal rights of every person in this country made me really think of the issues at hand — every person needs to be represented and protected. Regardless of our politics and if we do or do not support Trump, the fact that millions across the country came together and stood up for what they believe in is truly an inspiring statistic. These marches are just the start for what is to come, and as many have been saying, it is not too late to join the movement in making sure that every person has equal rights. This movement needs to represent everyone.

“ support from fans to beat Duke Wake Forest needs Big Ben| Wake Forest Basketball

In order win on Saturday, the men’s basketball team needs spirit from Deacs Ben Smith

Guest Columnist smitbr13@wfu.edu

Basketball is a game of high energy. Players whiz up and down the court making astonishingly athletic plays. With slam dunks, blocks and three-point shots, it truly is a beautiful game to watch and experience. It’s also a game that is diﬃcult to win if a team plays with low energy. The best way to harness that energy is from the home crowd. When a home crowd gets involved, the team can play at the level of the Harlem Globetrotters. Without it, they may look more like the Washington Generals. The home crowd can be the diﬀerence between a win and a painfully close loss. I grew up just outside of Winston-Salem. In North Carolina, college basket-

The home crowd can be the difference between a win and a painfully close loss; [...] the crowd does make a difference.” ball serves as almost another religion. People probably argued more over UNC and Duke than they did during the election. Needless to say, I grew up a devoted Wake Forest fan. I have seen the team experience both highs and lows, but I’ve never regretted pledging my fan allegiance to Wake Forest. This team is also a diﬀerent beast than some of the others I’ve seen during my time at Wake Forest. They are one of the best oﬀensive teams in the country (13th on KenPom), but even more importantly, they play with a lot of heart and dedication. They show all of the hard work they’ve put into taking their game to the next level. Whether that is through a powerful alley-oop from Bryant Crawford to John Collins, a tremendous three from Mitchell Wilbekin or any number of exciting and dramatic plays that come from hours of work. All that perseverance is starting to show to those outside the

sphere of Wake Forest since during the last couple of weeks they have been projected to make the NCAA tournament in March. On top of all the work they put into their success on the court, they also must be Wake Forest students. Everyone is familiar with ‘Work Forest,’ and that’s especially not lost on the athletes. At times I think we as fans forget that the players on the field are also Wake Forest students at the end of the day. They do all the class work on top of everything that is required to be a Division I athlete. All of the work they do alone deserves enough respect to come and cheer them on to victory. We, the fans, definitely started to recently realize the special team we have on our hands. The last two home games, UNC and Miami, had a fantastic turnout by fans and it showed in the energy that it gave the Deacs on the court. We need to bring that same energy to the Duke game and build oﬀ it. I can’t even explain the importance of this game. It goes beyond simply being a tobacco road game. The Wake-Duke rivalry is the oldest in ACC Basketball. It’s also crucial for this team to pick up a win against a ranked opponent and it

would be so sweet to get it from Duke. I want to send Grayson Allen crying all the way back to Durham, tripping anyone he comes across and incoherently uttering his mantra “sweep the leg” from his idol Johnny from the Karate Kid. We need everyone to come to the game Saturday, get loud and support our fellow students. The Deacs have a game to win and everyone should be there to experience it.

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“ should subscribe to a magazine Every student Bonilla-fide| Reading

Magazines offer interesting and quick reads for students with busy schedules

The beauty of magazines is that they provide the opportunity to read something that you want but in much shorter and more manageable articles.

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time is so sparing, we are never able to do all of the things that we would like. One activity that many students, including myself, wished they could have more time for is reading for pleasure. Reading a book that I choose and at my own pace truly does bring me satisfaction, as is true for many other people. There is something soothing about being able to get wrapped up in a book and lose touch with reality for awhile. While this is alluring, there is nothing more irritating than starting a long book and never finishing it. And the truth is, most Wake Forest students would not be able to finish a long book. They would start it and never find the time after read-

Opinion Editor bonihj15@wfu.edu

We all wish we could have more free time within our busy schedules. Between classes, extracurricular activities and jobs, most of us find that our weekdays are packed with obligations. Many people prioritize just staying on top of their work and not falling behind. As a result of this, having some down time is a rare commodity that is worth much more than its weight in gold for Wake Forest students. But, because free

ing those first few pages or chapters to keep up with reading it on a regular basis. The pressure of getting everything done that needs to get done in a day usually drives away most people from reading what they want during the semester. In spite of all this though, there is a solution. One way to gain the satisfaction of reading without the time commitment of a longer book or novel is to subscribe to a magazine. The beauty of magazines is that they provide the opportunity to read something that you want but in much shorter and more manageable articles. The fact that you are reading this column in the Old Gold & Black suggests that you are a regular or semi-regular reader of a periodical already, which is great. In addition to this, though, a subscription to an outside magazine can provide content that is much more specific towards your interests. The sky is the limit when it comes to magazine topics because

there is some kind of periodical or magazine for practically anything you could be interested in. The main reason I suggest everyone subscribes to a magazine, though, is for the reason one that can easily read a magazine article in one sitting, throughout a day or even over several days. The brevity of magazine articles when compared to a full-length book makes them the perfect reading material for busy college students. And best of all, new editions are sent on a regular basis, so you constantly receive new material to read. What’s not to love about magazines? Whether you prefer the academic stories and photography of National Geographic or the range of topics in the New Yorker, there is bound to be a magazine that suits your taste. If you feel like you don’t have enough time to read lengthier books, a magazine subscription is a great opportunity to read material that interests you in a format that is designed for busy people like you.

“ teams should be more loyal to fans Professional sports Keeping it Cas-u-well| NFL Teams

When teams decide whether to relocate, new stadiums win out over loyal fan bases Chris Caswell

Staff Writer caswck14@wfu.edu Professional sports teams are an important part of a city’s image, culture and a source of pride for millions of people. However, every couple of years teams relocate to some new cities. This season in the NFL, the San Diego Chargers and the Oakland Raiders both announced their intention to move ahead of the 2017-2018 season. The Chargers

Both teams have had quite a few rough seasons; yet, their fans have stuck with them [...], only to have them leave for a new stadium.” will join the Rams in Los Angeles, and the Raiders will move to Las Vegas. Sometimes, teams move when they do not have a large fan base in their home city. However, that was not the case with these two teams. Both teams have loyal fan bases — the Raiders in particular after their surprising success this season. Professional sports teams are usually partly subsidized by the taxpayers of their home cities because of the believed benefit the team brings to the local economy. Unfortunately, teams sometimes threaten relocation if the city does not give

them enough money in tax breaks or stadium subsidy. The Raiders, for example, assuming Oakland does not oﬀer them a better deal to remain, will build a $1.9 billion stadium in Las Vegas, with almost half of that amount funded by the city. Las Vegas plans to increase the hotel tax to fund the contribution. The Chargers were in a similar situation, announcing their move after not being able to reach a favorable deal in San Diego. It is sad that both teams are willing to abandon their loyal fans in order to foot the bill for a new stadium with tax payers. The Chargers have been in San Diego for 56 years, and the Raiders have been in Oakland for over 20 years. It is especially disappointing for Raiders fans after they made the playoﬀs for the

first time since their Super Bowl run in 2002. Both teams have had quite a few rough seasons recently. Yet, their fans have stuck with them for so long, only to have them leave for a new stadium. It’s not fair to the fans of the city the teams are leaving or the citizens of the city they move to. Teams have claimed for years that they bring money to the local economy, but that claim isn’t even very well backed up. Experts such as Stanford economics professor Roger Noll say that NFL teams do not make much of an impact on the economy and the small increase in tax revenue does not make up for the subsidies. Hopefully the Raiders and Chargers will end up staying in Oakland and San Diego, respectively, but that is not likely, to the dismay of millions of football fans.

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“Steak and cheese sub from Subway” YifeiWang (‘18)

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“Honey wrap from Boar’s Head.” Leeden Rukstalis (‘19)

“Zick’s Cheese Pizza.” Robert Bradford (‘20)

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Sharp's late three-pointer defeats Heels Wake Forest strings together a pair of wins to defeat UNC and Georgia Tech in ACC play BY ELIZABETH WALLACE Staff Writer wallem14@wfu.edu This past week, Wake Forest’s women’s basketball team (2-3 in the ACC) defeated the Carolina Tar Heels (1-5 in the ACC) in dramatic fashion. The game came down to the final minute when Junior Ariel Stephenson closed the gap and evened the score. In the final 15 seconds, it was Alex Sharp that hit a critical three-pointer that put the Deacs on top. The fourth quarter was really when Wake Forest gained momentum and got out of their comfort zone. They were 5/6 from behind the arc and the team was efficient on offense. The Deacs had seven total assists and kept their turnovers to only one in this quarter. They were off to a rough start with turnovers, and North Carolina took advantage, scoring 21 total points strictly as a result of Wake Forest’s mistakes. In the first quarter alone, the Tar Heels had 10 points from turnovers. Junior Elisa Penna was the high scorer on Wake Forest’s team finishing

with 23 points and was followed by Milan Quinn with 18 and Stephenson with 17. For the Tar Heels, Stephanie Watts was the game’s leading scorer with 25 total

points and was followed by Paris Kea with 21 and Jamie Cherry with 12. The second half was a game-changer and this momentum carried into the

next game on Jan. 22 versus Georgia Tech at home, when the Deacs won in overtime, 70-65. In another nail-biting game for the Deacs, Quinn forced overtime with a made free throw after a Wake Forest 7-0 run in the fourth quarter. This game was relatively equal with regards to points from turnovers and points in the paint. The Yellow Jackets had 20 points off turnovers, while the Demon Deacons had 19. Each team finished with 34 points in the paint. Georgia Tech thrived on fast break points, second chance points and had a whopping 38 bench points compared to Wake Forest’s five. Penna led the Deacs in scoring with 18 points, followed by Stephenson (17) and Quinn and Campbell (11). The game’s leading scorer, Georgia Tech’s Zaire O’Neil, scored 22 points, shooting 11/24 from the field. She was followed by Chanin Scott and Francesca Pan, both finishing with 10 points. The Deacs will take on the Boston College Eagles at 7:00 p.m. on Jan. 26 at the LJVM Coliseum. Photo courtesy of Wake Forest Athletic Communications The following Sunday, Jan. 29, the Senior forward Milan Quinn hit a free throw with 2.1 seconds left in regulation Deacs will face the Duke Duke Blue to force overtime on Sunday afternoon against the Georgia TechYellow Jackets. Devils at 1:00 p.m. in Durham.

Deacs earn first victory in Raleigh since the CP3 era John Collins leads the Deacs to their first ACC road win since 2014 as his 21 points lifted Wake Forest over N.C. State in Raleigh BRANDON PALMER Business Manager palmbo14@wfu.edu Wake Forest traveled to NC State on Saturday, Jan. 21 in search of its first ACC road victory since January of 2014 and its first win in Raleigh since the days of Chris Paul and the late Skip Prosser. The Deacs played with poise and were able to fend oﬀ freshman phenom Dennis Smith Jr. and the Wolfpack to return to Winston-Salem with a 93-88 victory. Indisputably, the game was won from the free throw line as Wake Forest connected on 27 of its 31 attempts while N.C. State connected on just 16 of its 27 tries. Sophomore John Collins carried the momentum from his 9-9 free throw and career-high 27 point performance over Miami to dominate the paint against the Wolfpack for 21 points and nine rebounds. In the first half it was N.C. State that extended an early lead to nine points as Smith and the Wolfpack jumped to a 19-10 lead in just over six minutes of action. In the first half alone, Smith finished with an impressive total of nine assists with just one turnover. This early momentum came to a quick stop for the Wolfpack as Smith was forced to exit the game, having

committed two fouls early in the half. Wake Forest capitalized on this substitution and retook the lead with 10:03 left in the half as freshman Brandon Childress drove to the basket for a layup. The final 10 minutes of the half featured an exchange of baskets between Collins of the Demon Deacons and

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After leading the Deacs to wins over Miami and N.C. State, John Collins was recognized as the ACC Player of the Week.

Abdul-Malik Abu of the Wolfpack, who finished the first half with 13 and 17 points respectively. Wake Forest, having been down by one point at the half, began the second half on a 7-0 run as sophomore Keyshawn Woods came out with a quick five points and sophomore Bryant Crawford added a layup himself, giving the Deacs a six point lead in less than two minutes into the half. The play of the game may have come on the defensive side of the ball for Wake Forest as Childress picked the pocket of his friend and former teammate, Dennis Smith Jr, with 16:37 left in the game. Childress’ steal over the future NBA lottery pick was a rare mistake for Smith, who has protected the ball as well as any guard in the country this season. Arguably, Childress was able to use his past experience of playing with Smith to make a play few in the ACC could make. This steal set up a layup by Woods that extended the Deacs’ lead to five. Wake Forest was able to hold the lead for the remainder of the game, but not without a bit of drama. Having connected on a pair three-pointers in the last minute of the game, the Wolfpack found themselves down by just two points with 17 seconds remaining in the game. But four big free throws from Mitchell Wilbekin closed this one out for the Deacs, giving coach Danny Manning and his staﬀ their first road victory in the ACC since he took over for Jeﬀ Bzdelik in 2014. NC State and Wake Forest played games on Monday

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Baseball mourns two premature deaths Yordano Ventura and Andy Marte add to the list of young baseball stars to die in accidents over the past few years BY ETHAN BAHAR Sports Editor bahaea15@wfu.edu On Sunday, Jan. 22, baseball lost a stud. Yordano Ventura, 25, aptly nicknamed “Ace,” perished in a car accident in his home nation, the Dominican Republic. Ventura, short and scrawny, was never meant to amount to much. He quit school at 14 years old so he could work in construction just to help his family make ends meet. In addition, his feisty attitude made it difficult for him to make friends. However, after attending a Kansas City Royals tryout in 2008, his dominant fastball turned scouts’ heads, and he was offered $28,000 and the opportunity to join the Royal’s academy. Fast-forward to 2014 and Ventura was the fastestthrowing starting pitcher in the American League with a fastball that averaged 96.2 miles per hour. His temper, once a hindrance, was now a quality that he could embrace and use to exploit the weaknesses of his opponents. By the end of 2015 he had

signed a five-year, 25 million-dollar contract with the Royals, was a World Series champion and was married to the love of his life. Just a few months ago, his wife, Maria del Pilar Sangiovanni, delivered twins — the couple’s second and third children. To make the senseless situation even more painful, the Dominican Republic lost another homegrown professional baseball player to a car accident just hours later. Andy Marte, 33, had most recently played in the MLB as an infielder for the Diamondbacks organization. Coincidentally, his final MLB appearance came against a Royals team that, on Aug. 6, 2014, started Yordano Ventura at pitcher. After limited playtime and struggles to stay in the majors, Marte spent the 2015 and 2016 seasons with the KT Wiz of the Korean Baseball Organization League. It is still unknown if impaired driving played a role in the deaths of Ventura and Marte. What is known is that the Dominican Republic’s roads have the second highest mortality rate in the world. They are also responsible for the life of Oscar Tevaras, a Dominican outfielder who passed away in October of 2014. Regardless of the outcome of Ventura and Marte’s toxicology reports, January 22 will be remembered as day of mourning for the baseball community.

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Yordano Ventura in his final game, wearing a hat that paid tribute to Jose Fernandez and Oscar Tevaras, both also lost in accidents.

Pre-Superbowl NFL draft predictions With the college football season over, and just the superbowl left in the NFL, teams look to the draft to add talent to rosters BY CLAYTON WUNDERLICH Contributing Writer wundcm14@wfu.edu As the NFL Season nears completion, all but two teams, Superbowl contenders — the Atlanta Falcons and the New England Patriots — see the NFL Draft as their most immediate priority. From the top of the draft board to the bottom, teams seek to add depth in order to stay relevant in the coming seasons. Here are my oﬃcial precombine NFL Draft first-round predictions: 1. Cleveland Browns — Myles Garrett, EDGE Texas A&M Garrett has the speed to play outside linebacker and the size at 6-foot-5-inches, 260 pounds to be a pro bowl defensive end. He is not the hero the Browns deserve, but the hero they need right now. 2. San Francisco 49ers — Deshaun Watson, QB Clemson Everything points to him busting in the pros. He has huge interception numbers in very college-style oﬀense. But San Francisco may look to take a chance on the best of a mediocre bunch at an overvalued position.

I’ve heard comparisons to Troy Polamalu for this guy, but Adams has even more length and speed.

Wilson is the top rated corner on a lot of big boards and can be a day one starter in Buﬀalo.

6. New York Jets — Malik Hooker, FS Ohio St.

11. New Orleans Saints — Derrick Barnett, DE Tennessee

A play-making ball hawk that helps make up the best safety class to come out of college in the last five years.

12. Cleveland Brown — DeShone Kizer, QB Notre Dame

7. Los Angeles Chargers —Mike Williams, WR Clemson Even with Keenan Allen returning next year, the Chargers will need more help at the wide receiver position and Williams looks every bit as good as the last two star wide-outs from Clemson. 8. Carolina Panthers — Leonard Fournette, RB LSU The Panthers will go for the best player available as always and land a generational talent whom has been getting Adrian Peterson comparisons since high school.

13. Arizona Cardinals — Corey Davis, WR Western Michigan 14. Philadelphia Eagles — Dalvin Cook, RB Florida St. 15. Indianapolis Colts —Tim Williams, OLB Alabama 16. Baltimore Ravens — Jalen Tabor, CB Florida 17. Washington Redskins — Solomon Thomas, DL Stanford 18. Tennessee Titans — John Ross III, WR Washington

9. Cincinnati Bengals —Reuben Foster, ILB Alabama

19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Jabrill Peppers, ? Michigan

This makes too much sense to not happen. He may be the perfect linebacker, able to cover, tackle, and blitz as well as anyone on the Alabama defense.

20. Denver Broncos — Ryan Ramczyk, OT Wisconsin

10. Buﬀalo Bills — Quincy Wilson, CB Florida

22. Miami Dolphins — Zach Cunningham, ILB Vanderbilt

Not sure how the Bills’ oﬀseason will go, but Quincy

21. Detroit Lions — Taco Charleton, DE Michigan

23. New York Giants — O.J. Howard, TE Alabama

3. Chicago Bears — Mitch Trubisky, QB UNC

24. Oakland Raiders — Malik McDowell, DL Michigan St.

Chicago may also fall victim to passing on the best player available in the hopes of finding a franchise quarterback. Maybe after years of Smokin’ Jay Cutler’s sporadic play, a humble game-manager is just what the city of Chicago needs right now.

25. Houston Texans — Cam Robinson, OT Alabama

4. Jacksonville Jaguars —Jonathan Allen, DL Alabama

28. Dallas Cowboys — Charles Harris, EDGE Mizzou

The Jags’ young defense gets another freakish athlete. Allen is a surprising agile mauler than can rush the quarterback like Geno Atkins. At 6-foot-3-inches, 290lbs, he can play along the entire D-line.

29. Green Bay Packers — Desmond King, CB Iowa

5. Tennessee Titans — Jamal Adams, SS LSU Many fans may want Mike Williams here, the wide receiver out of Clemson, but Adams is too good to pass up.

26. Seattle Seahawks — Garett Bolles, OT Utah 27. Kansas City Chiefs — Sidney Jones IV, CB Washington

30. Pittsburgh Steelers — Takkarist McKinley, OLB UCLA Ethan Hyman/Raleigh News & Observer/MCT

Even after a lackluster 2016 campaign for Notre Dame, DeShone Kizer’s talent makes him a top draft prospect.

31. Atlanta Falcons — Carl Lawson, EDGE UCLA 32. New England Patriots — DeMarcus Walker, DE Florida St.

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Sawvel steps in as defensive coordinator Offensive stars round out the 2017 Wake Forest football recruiting class while new coaches prepare for upcoming season BY RYAN JOHNSTON Online Managing Editor johnrc14@wfu.edu

The Wake Forest football team is coming off of it’s best and most newsworthy season in at least five years, and the roller coaster doesn’t seem to be slowing down anytime soon for head Coach Dave Clawson and the rest of the program. Wake Forest will soon welcome their fourth recruiting class in the Clawson era, and while it doesn’t rank as highly as his past classes at Wake Forest, the ranking itself isn’t reason for Wake Forest fans to fret. After all, Wake Forest will be entering into next year with a team that has been fully shaped and recruited by Clawson and his staff, and theoretically, then, should be the most prepared team Wake Forest has seen since 2013. Clawson’s recent eight-year extension with Wake Forest should only assist him and his staff in recruiting, as it adds stability to a program that has seen tumultuous times over the last half-dozen years. 247sports.com has Wake Forest’s 2017 recruiting class ranked as No. 67 in the country and No. 14 in the ACC, marginally worse than their 2016 and 2015 classes,

which ranked No. 11 and No. 12 in the ACC respectively. This year’s class is highlighted by the Associated Press North Carolina high school oﬀensive player of the year, Sage Surratt, of Lincolnton, NC. Surratt, a wide receiver who put up jaw-dropping numbers of 129 receptions for 2,102 yards and 28 touchdowns as a senior at Lincolnton High. Surratt will undoubtedly aid in the increasingly-explosive offense that Clawson is trying to establish. Other highly-touted 2017 recruits include the No. 21 defensive end in the nation, Michael Allen, and Christian Beal, the No. 15 all-purpose back in the country according to 247sports.com. Other notable changes in the Wake Forest program include the hiring of new defensive coordinator Jay Sawvel and Lyle Hemhill, who will be an assistant defensive coach. Following the departure of defensive coordinator Mike Elko, Sawvel was hired from Minnesota, where he served as an assistant for the last six years and helped lead the Golden Gophers to their best record in 13 years. “Jay’s background has been running a very similar defensive scheme to what we have run at Wake Forest,” Clawson said. Wake Forest hasn’t wasted any time in trying to improve on an already-historic season, and the defense will be crucial to future success if Clawson is to maintain the tough identity of his Demon Deacon teams.

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WiththedepartureofdefensivecoordinatorMike Elko,JaySawvel will be joiningClawson’s staff.

Deacons triumph in shut out over Oklahoma Strong performance in both singles and doubles as Deacs improve to 3-0 for the season BY TOMMASO MONETA Asst. Sports Editor monet14@wfu.edu

I find tennis to be one of the best sports that exists, and also one of the most challenging. It requires control over your body, natural coordination, alertness, absolute speed, endurance and that strange mixture of caution and abandonment that we call courage. It also requires intelligence. Not many have all of these gifts, and, in team sports, if you follow my analogy, it is not often that all parts work as one. However, the Demon Deacons were firing on all cylinders this past weekend as they shut out No. 12 ranked Oklahoma State. During collegiate tennis matches, doubles are always played before singles matches. Each coach chooses players based on how well they practiced during the week and gives them a rank. Skander Mansouri, from Tunisia, and Christian Seraphim, from Germany, were played at No. 1 singles and did not disappoint; the best-ranked doubles team in the nation defeated Andrew Harris and Spencer Papa 6-3. At No. 2 singles, newcomer Borna Gojo, from Croatia, and Alan Gadjiev, from Uzbekistan, displayed good team chemistry in a match that went unfinished. Playing in their second competitive doubles match together, these two gifted single players were able to

win four points in a row, demonstrating their tremendous potential; we do hope that they’ll be giving Mansouri and Seraphim a run for their money. At No. 3 singles, Petros Chrysochos, from Cyprus, and Dennis Uspensky, from the U.S., defeated Jochen Bertsch and Adrian Oetzbach 6-4.

The same selection process works for singles, but there is a catch: based on how the doubles went, the coach might change his mind at the last second. In fact, head coach Tony Bresky tweaked his singles roster last minute, and his choice paid dividends. At No. 1 singles, Chrysochos de-

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Junior Skander Mansouri prepares a forehand during his singles victory which gained him the honor of ACC Player of the Week.

feated Harris 3-6, 7-6 (7-4), 1-0 (108). What started as an uphill match proved to be an excellent opportunity for the best player in the country to show his fortitude, since he came through winning both tiebreakers and key set points. At No. 2 singles, Mansouri comfortably defeated Papa, a top-20 ranked opponent, 6-4, 6-4. This was Mansouri’s first win against a ranked player this season which earned him the honors of ACC athlete of the week. At No. 3 singles, Gojo proved how important of an addition he is; he easily beat his opponent 6-3, 6-4 and is currently undefeated in singles play. At No. 4 singles, Seraphim beat his ranked opponent 6-4, 7-6 (7-2) in a tight match. At No. 5 singles, Uspensky defeated Oetzbach 6-3, 6-2, and demonstrated consistent play. At No. 6 singles, Gadjiev beat Bertsch 4-6, 6-4, 1-0 (10-6) proving just how lethal our No. 122 ranked player is. Early in the match, he lost a couple of serves and ended up losing the first four points of the second set. However, he win the next six points in a row on his way to winning the overall game. Such mental fortitude is one of a sure to be highly ranked player. The Demon Deacons will play two home matches this weekend. They host Nebraska on Friday Jan. 27 and Auburn Saturday, Jan. 28. These matches against unranked opponents are an opportunity to see other members of our talented roster play.

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Deacs prepare for Duke, Harry Giles The Wake Forest Demon Deacons prepare for their first matchup of 2017 against the Duke Blue Devils BY DANIEL PACHINO Sports Editor pachdb15@wfu.edu This coming Saturday afternoon, Jan. 28, the Wake Forest Demon Deacons take on the Duke Blue Devils at home at 3:00 p.m. in what is shaping up to be a pivotal matchup as we approach the midway point of ACC play. As of now, both teams stand in the middle of the pack of the ACC standings, which is a fairly pleasant surprise for the Deacs and a huge disappointment for the Blue Devils. Entering the season, these two teams had vastly different expectations. For the Demon Deacons, a successful season would have been defined by competing in the ACC and potentially making the NCAA Tournament in March. Duke, on the other hand, came into the season as the preseason No. 1 ranked team in the AP Poll and had very legitimate National Championship aspirations. Instead, we find ourselves in a very different situation entering the first matchup between Duke and Wake Forest this season. Following a Duke loss to NC State earlier this week and a Wake Forest loss to Syracuse on Tuesday, January 24, both teams sit right in the middle of the ACC standings at 8th and 10th place, respectively. For the Blue Devils, this has been a wildly disappointing season filled with bizarre controversies, thus far. After bringing in the nation’s top recruiting class, highlighted by five-star recruits Jayson Tatum and Harry Giles, and adding that to a team with Grayson Allen, Luke Kennard and fifth-year senior Amile Jefferson, Duke was ranked No. 1 in the preseason poll but quickly dropped after falling to Kansas early in the year. The real start of Duke’s downward spiral this season,

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Duke’s Grayson Allen watches as Wake Forest’s John Collins shoots a jumpshot at the LVJM Coliseum in a 2016 contest.

however, began about a month ago in a win against Elon. During the first half of the contest, an Elon player drove to the basket and Allen, fouled him on the way and tripped him, prompting an indefinite suspension from the team by Coach Krzyzewski. Duke promptly lost their following game in a shocking upset in Blacksburg, VA, at Virginia Tech. Two days later, Coach K announced the termination of Allen’s suspension and that Krzyzewski himself would be taking an indefinite leave of absence for back surgery, making Associate Head Coach Jeﬀ Capel the interim head coach. They won their next two, but then dropped two in a row on the road, at Florida State and at Louisville. After knocking oﬀ lowly Miami in its next

game in a comeback win at home, Duke had its worst loss of the season, an 84-82 loss at home in Cameron Indoor Stadium to NC State. Saturday’s game here at Wake Forest is shaping up to be one of Duke’s most important games of the season as they look to avoid their second two-game losing streak. Coach K’s return cannot seem to come soon enough for the surprisingly struggling Blue Devils team that cannot seem to find its identity. This game could also prove very pivotal for Wake Forest. A win against Duke could drastically improve Wake Forest’s resume given their currently slim NCAA Tournament hopes. Winners of two of their past three, which very easily could have been three of their past three, the Deacs are right in the middle of the ACC standings. Right now, the Deacons need to take every win they can get, which makes Tuesday’s heartbreaking 81-76 loss at Syracuse even tougher to swallow. As we have seen a few times already this season, Wake Forest has had a lot of trouble finishing close games, and they let their lead slip away in the final minutes Tuesday at the Carrier Dome. I expect this game between the Deacs and the Devils on Saturday afternoon is shaping up to be a great and competitive game. Considering neither team plays particularly strong defense, this should be a high scoring aﬀair. Wake Forest’s star power-forward, John Collins, should have another great game against Duke’s weak interior defense, and Duke’s star guards, Kennard and Allen will get their healthy share of buckets on oﬀense. I think this game will come down to who wants it more down the stretch, as all indications point to a close game. Sadly, I think the Blue Devils will narrowly edge out a win over our Deacs, as they would be unable to deal with the embarrassment of back-to-back losses for the second time this season, especially to perennial ACC cellar dwellers NC State and Wake Forest. Hopefully Wake can prove my prediction wrong on Saturday.

NFL Recap: Falcons and Patriots to the Super Bowl After two blowouts, the Atlanta Falcons and New England Patriots are all set to face off in the Super Bowl BY ZACH SEARLE Staff Writer searzf14@wfu.edu

than 19 points since 1978. With weak performances by the Green Bay Packers and the Pittsburgh Steelers, the Atlanta Falcons will play the New England Patriots in Super Bowl 51 in Houston, TX. Here is a quick recap of the two Conference Championships and how the Patriots and Falcons got the wins to clinch their conference. Green Bay Packers at Atlanta Falcons

Atlanta, GA—Coming off a last-second win against Dallas in the divisional round, Green Bay came into Atlanta hoping to extend their eight game win streak. Matt Ryan, on the other hand, was hoping to lead Atlanta to their second Super Bowl in team history. Ryan and the Falcons’ offense came out strong, scoring on seven of the first eight drives. The Falcons found themselves boasting a 24-0 lead at halftime. Meanwhile, the Atlanta defense did a great job keeping the high-powered Green Bay offense out of the end zone. Aaron Rodgers was no match for Matt Ryan’s 392 yards and five total touchdowns. Despite some late game scoring by the Packers, this game was dominated by the Falcons who gave the fans what they wanted. In what was Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution/TNS the last game to ever be played in the Georgia Dome, the Atlanta Falcons’ QB Matt Ryan and WR Julio Jones celebrate a touchdown as they advance to the Super Atlanta Falcons came out on top by a score of 44-21. They will move on to represent the NFC in Super Bowl 51. Conference Championship weekend is officially over, Pittsburgh Steelers at New England Patriots but it wasn’t nearly as competitive as many thought it would be. With four of the league’s top quarterbacks Foxborough, MA—With a dominating win in action, experts predicted very close games. However, both games ended with lopsided numbers on the score- over the Houston Texans the previous week, board. In fact, this past weekend was the first time both New England looked to advance to an NFL reConference Championship games were decided by more cord 9th Super Bowl in franchise history.

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New England running-back LeGarrette Blount celebrates in the end-zone after scoring a touchdown against Pittsburgh

Tom Brady, who was suspended for the first four games of the season, threw for 384 yards with three touchdowns. Two of those touchdowns went to Chris Hogan, who had a total of 180 yards. The Steelers offense, on the other hand, did not get off to a good start, losing their star running back Le’Veon Bell in the first quarter to a groin injury. Antonio Brown, meanwhile, only caught seven passes for a total of 77 yards. Ultimately, Big Ben and the Steelers could not get it done in front of a loud crowd at Gillette Stadium. The Patriots, who took advantage of turnovers and used their dominating offense, won by a score of 36-17 and will advance to their second Super Bowl in the past three years. Tom Brady will hope to lead the team to a fifth Super Bowl title. A Super Bowl win would cap off another great season for the Patriots and would leave them in second place for most super bowl wins by a franchise, right behind the Steelers. The Patriots and Falcons will play for the title on Feb. 5, 2016.

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ACC Recap: NC State stuns Duke in Durham ACC play continues to surprise as NC State knocks off Duke on the road and Florida State defeats Louisville BY KIRBY MCMULLEN Staff Writer mcmukr14@wfu.edu Like always, this past week in Atlantic Coast Conference play saw another slate of incredible games, outcomes and individual performances. Some games of note include Florida State knocking off Louisville last Saturday, Jan. 21, in Tallahassee, Virginia Tech escaping Clemson last Sunday night, Jan. 22, and NC State shocking Duke in Cameron Indoor on Monday night, Jan. 23. We will also look ahead to some games to watch for the upcoming week as well. Saturday saw a lineup of great games across the conference, with the top 25 battle between Florida State and

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Notre Dame small forward Steve Vasturia goes up for a layup against a swarming North Carolina defense

Louisville taking center stage. The Seminoles jumped out to a big lead early, followed by a response from the Cardinals, ultimately wrapping up with a final score of 73-68 in favor of the ‘Noles in what was a defensive slugfest. Florida State was very balanced with their offensive production with Jonathan Issac, Dwayne Bacon and Terance Mann contributing 16 points, 16 points and 15 points, respectively. In the losing effort, Louisville was led by Deng Adel with 12 points and Jaylen Johnson with 10 points in the Cards first game playing without injured starting point guard and Louisville native, Quentin Snider. In a matchup of middling ACC teams, Virginia Tech traveled south to Clemson for a Sunday night hoops matchup between two teams vying to break out and challenge for an NCAA tournament bid. In what was a back and forth affair, the Hokies made shots down the stretch and came out victorious by a final score of 82-81. Virginia Tech was led by Zach LeDay with 16 points while Clemson was powered by 20 points from both Jaron Blossomgame and Avry Holmes. In what might have been the game of the week, NC State made the short trip west down Interstate 40 to Durham in a classic Tobacco Road rivalry. The Wolfpack ultimately came out victorious with a final score of 84-82, marking the first win for NC State at Cameron Indoor Stadium in 22 years. Led by a sensational 32 points by potential All American and future lottery pick, Dennis Smith Jr., NC State coach Mark Gottfried notched his 400th career win. Duke was led by Luke Kennard who poured in 20 points and Jayson Tatum who contributed 16 points in the losing effort. Some games to look forward to over the next week include Duke at Wake Forest on Saturday, Jan. 28, NC State at Louisville on Sunday, Jan. 29, and Duke at Notre Dame on Monday, Jan. 30. In what is setting up to be a very important game for Wake and Duke, look for both teams to come out with a lot of energy in a game that will lead to sorting out the middle of the pack in the ACC standings. Some key things to watch include whether or not Wake Forest can muster up enough defense to stop Duke’s sharp

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NC State freshman point guard Dennis Smith, Jr. speaks with Wolfpack head coach Mark Gottfried during a break in action

shooters while Duke will be tasked with stopping ACC player of the week, forward John Collins. NC State at Louisville is an interesting game as it pits a premier offense against a premier defense. Look for Louisville’s backcourt to crowd Dennis Smith Jr. while the Cards will look to score down low, trying to expose the Wolfpack’s sometimes lax defense. Finally, Duke caps up a tough road trip weekend by traveling to South Bend to take on the surging Fighting Irish. The Irish will look to utilize Matt Farrell and Steve Vasturia around the three point line while the Blue Devils will try to exploit their size advantage down low with Amile Jefferson, Harry Giles and Marques Bolden.

Basketball: Collins leads Deacs over Pack Continued from Page 11 and Tuesday night respectively after playing in Saturday’s contest. The Wolfpack pulled off the upset on the road at Duke and knocked off the Blue Devils in Durham for the first time since 1995 under the stellar performance of Smith who finished with a season-high 32 points. While NC State was able to bounce back from its loss to Wake Forest, the Deacs were unable to continue the momentum it gained in Raleigh to defeat Syracuse on the road. Wake Forest fell to the Orange 81-76 despite leading for a significant portion of Tuesday’s game. Collins’ 23 points and 12 rebounds proved not enough for the Deacs to pull off their second straight road victory. The Deacs will host Duke on Saturday, Jan. 28 in front of what is expected to be a sell-out crowd. Look for Wake Forest to play with a little bit of extra motivation as it prepares to face freshman Harry Photo courtesy of Wake Forest Athletic Communications Giles, a native of Winston-Salem that chose the Blue Devils over his own hometown team. Wake Forest junior Mitchell Wilbekin connected on four free throws in the final seconds of the huge Tip off will be at 3:00 at the Joel. Demon Deacons’ 93-88 victory over the NC State Wolfpack on the road in Raleigh, NC on Jan. 21.

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Game of Thrones Recap As Game of Thrones fans look forward to the release of the seventh season of the HBO hit series, the Old Gold & Black looks back at the drama of season six WARNING: SPOILERS FOR SEASON SIX. BY CALEB WOODY Staff Writer woodcw16@wfu.edu As the new school year begins, many of us may find our mind drifting away from our dim laptop screens in ZSR in favor of the warring and chaotic land of Westeros. Here’s a brief recap of what you may have missed in season six. The season begins with Ser Davos, along with the remaining nights-watch loyal to Snow barricading themselves into Castle Black, devising a way to escape from the other mutinous watchmen and protect the body of Jon. In Winterfell, Ramsay mourns the loss of his concubine Myranda, while Sansa and Theon (surviving their drop from the Winterfell walls in the season five finale) escape through the woods, pursued by Bolton men. When all seems lost, Brienne of Tarth and Pod arrive and rescue the duo-Sansa now accepting her protection. In Dorne, Ellaria orchestrates the death of Prince Trystane and King Doran. In Essos, Daenarys is taken by the Dothraki. In Braavos, a blind Arya begs on the streets while being repeatedly beaten by her fellow disciple, The Waif. Back at Castle Black, Melisandre removes her Ruby choker, and with it the magic concealing her appearance; we see her for who she truly is, an old hag. Meanwhile, Samwell Tarly heads to Oldtown to train as a Maester. He plans to leave Gilly and his child in his old home, Hornhill. In Mereen, Varys discovers that the slave-masters of Volantis, Yunkai and Astapor have been surreptitiously been funding the Sons of the Harpy. Cersei’s new bodyguard is revealed to be a revived and demonic looking Ser Gregor. Arya continues to train against the Waif and eventually has her sight returned after fully accepting the creed of the group of assassins. In Winterfell, Lord Umber asks for help from Ramsay in defending against the Wildlings, oﬀering Rickon and Osha in return. At Castle Black Jon executes Thorne, Olly and the other mutineers before renouncing his

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oath and stepping down as cornering her in the catacombs. Lord Commander. Sansa Arya kills the Waif and places her and company arrive at Castle face in the hall of faces and declares Black to be reunited with Jon. to H’ghar that she is Arya of Stark In Meereen, Tyrion oﬀers of Winterfell. the slave-masters funding Yarra and Theon meet with Daethe Sons of the Harpy peace, narys who agrees to support Yara’s but only if they agree to end claim to the Salt Throne in Pyke if slavery in the next seven years in turn Yarra pledges allegiance to — an agreement that angers Daenerys as the rightful queen. Ramthe former slaves of Meereen. say and Jon prepare for battle but Baelish returns to the Vale not before Ramsay slaughters Rickon in an attempt to rally troops before Snow’s eyes. The two armies against the Ramsay. In King’s clash and when it seems the Starks Landing Margaery is permitwere about to lose it all, the Knights ted to visit Loras while the of the Vale come to the rescue and Lannisters and Tyrells set decimate the Bolton forces. aside disputes to defeat the Jon breaks down the gates to the High Sparrow. castle and savagely beats Ramsay Osha attempts to kill Ramwithin an inch of life. He later takes say in Winterfell but he kills him prisoner and later that night her instead. He later sends Sansa has him locked in the kennels a raven to Jon threatening and watches as his starving hounds harm to Rickon unless Sansa devour him. is returned. Sansa convinces Laras is found guilty in his trial Jon to march on Winterfell. by the Seven. Cersei is nowhere Photo courtesy of IMDB Daenarys meets with the Khals to be seen for her trial and it is later of the Dothraki and demands her freedom, when it is revealed that she planted a massive cache of Wildfire denied she lights the meeting hall aflame, killing all the under the High Septon. There is a massive explosion Khals. The Dothraki nation then bow to her completethat kills Margaery, Laras, Lancel, Grandmaester Pyly. celle, all the Sparrows and hundreds of Kings Landing Baelish oﬀers his Vale troops to Sansa and notifies her nobility. Seeing the destruction of the Septon, Tommen of the Tully army that is organizing in Riverrun, she leaps from his window out of grief. In Dorne, Varys rebukes him. In Braavos, Arya is given a second chance meets with Oleanna and Ellaria to discuss a union with to kill an actress. Beyond the wall, Bran learns from a Daenarys’ forces against the Lannisters. Meanwhile, vision that the White Walkers were created by the Chil- the Wildlings, Knights of the Vale, and the lords of the dren of the Forest as a weapon against the first men. In North all pledge themselves to Jon as the new King of Essos, Daenarys is reunited with Mormont and Nathe North. Arya, using a stolen face, assassinates Walder haris. In another vision, Bran is touched by the Night Frey and his sons in their own castle. Bran learns from King, making the Weirwood cave vulnerable to attack. another vision that Jon Snow is not the bastard of Ned Bran, stuck in a vision of his father’s childhood is at risk Stark that everyone believes he is. In fact, he is the son by the White Walker attack and to save Meera, he tries of Lyanna Stark and Rhaegar Targaryen, taken in by to Warg into the adult Hodor but instead Wargs into the Ned after the death of his parents in Robert’s rebellion. Hodor in his vision-causing a seizure which is revealed to In Essos, Daenerys leaves Naharis and the Second Sons be the cause of Hodor’s disability. in charge of Meereen before departing for Westeros Arya fails her mission, thus H’ghar allows the Waif with her armies and dragons in tow. to pursue and kill Arya. Daenerys gives an impassioned As we look forward to season seven, it’s hard to say speech to the Dothraki that convinces them to aid her in what the future of Westeros will be. With a new monretaking the Iron Throne. arch just crowned, a spurned queen crossing the narrow With Cersei’s trial looming, she plans on winning her sea, and a new contender to the throne-in the form innocence through trial by combat, her champion being of Jon Targaryen there are still plenty of players left in Gregor. Expecting this, the High Sparrow convinces the game. The cataclysmic ending to season six sets a Tommen to abolish trial by combat. Varys departs new precedent for what we can expect from the main Meereen on an unknown mission, meanwhile the city characters in season seven. Overall, we can expect a lot is attacked by the slave-master’s naval force, but Daenmore blood-shed, a lot more betrayal, and (hopefully) a erys returns and wins a decisive victory with the aid of lot more dragon. her dragons. The Waif tracks Arya through the streets, Background Photo: Kelly Smith/Minneapolis Star Tribune/MCT

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Restaurant Review | Thai Sawatdee

Thai Sawatdee, a popular eatery, owns a storefront tucked-away in the Harris Teeter on Cloverdale

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Thai Sawatdee offers classic curries, spring rolls, dumplings and stir-fries at a casual and inexpensive storefront located at the Harris Teeter on Cloverdale. tured dish. Customers are able to decide their choice of vegetable, meat or seafood to mix in for an extra charge. Although true Thai dishes are revered for their tongueburning spices, diners are able to choose just how spicy they prefer meal. Other than basic noodle and stir-fry options, Thai Sawatdee also offers traditional curry dishes. These are typically spicier and more difficult to eat, but are a staple to the cuisine. The most popular of the six curry dishes offered is the green curry, which is made with green curry paste, coconut milk, eggplant, bell pepper, bamboo shots, green peas and fresh basil. Although a bright shade of green, this dish features satisfactory amounts of richness, creaminess and spice. Other popular curry dishes are the Panang and the Massaman. Beyond the traditional, delectable food, the prices are more than reasonable. Full dinner dishes range from six to 15 dollars.

Lunch specials, served daily from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., offer two spring rolls, a choice of soup or salad and a complete meal for $6.65. The most popular items on the lunch menu — specifically the Pad Thai, the curry dishes and stir-fry — are only a few on the list of 31 options included in the special. Although it may not offer the pristine atmosphere of a luxury restaurant, Thai Sawatdee is voted — and upholds its title — as the best Thai restaurant in Winston-Salem. Its location in the local grocery store reflects its dedication and unyielding focus on mixing traditional flavors together to serve unique dishes to passing customers. Customers running menial errands at the local Harris Teeter should consider following the alluring aroma pulling them towards the back corner of the store and eat some of the best Thai food around.

Fashion Column | Wardrobe Trends

Three ways to liven up your wardrobe Sneakers, frayed jeans and denim jackets with patches add versatile style this spring season BY NADIA BELTON Staff Writer beltnm14@wfu.edu As the seasons change, many people are looking for a few pieces of clothing to add to their closets. Jackets with Patches Denim and Bomber Jackets accessorized with patches should be your new go to top layer. Junior Alejandra Castiblanco, who just returned from a semester in Paris, likes the colorful patches on her denim jacket. She wears her jacket on a daily basis. “They’re an unconventional way to add color to an article of clothing with a variety of options,” she said. “It’s so comfortable and it’s easy to layer over big sweaters in the cold.” My personal favorite is an oversized bomber jacket from Alpha Industries with Velcro areas that allow you to personalize the patches you want on it. Both denim and Bomber Jackets are incredibly versatile but I would recommend styling them with relaxed looks as they bring a lot of personality to the outfit. The majority of the options are vintage, or

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BY HEATHER HARTEL Social Media Chair harthf15@wfu.edu Most Harris Teeters are expected to carry the basics of traditional grocery stores. As anticipated, customers are welcome to choose from fresh produce, canned foods, dairy products or items from the deli, typical for a popular market of its size. Yet, tucked away in the back corner of the Harris Teeter on Cloverdale Avenue is Thai Sawatdee, a traditional restaurant that lures shoppers in with its aromas of fresh curry, chilies, ginger and coconut. Although it is rated Winston-Salem’s number one Thai restaurant on Yelp, to imagine it as a restaurant undermines the very root of its character. A small stand in the corner of the grocery store, Thai Sawatdee houses a few hot stoves and basic cooking equipment kept busy by family members making and selling the traditional dishes. A few tables and chairs fill the space around the food stand, but most customers choose takeout. For those unfamiliar with Thai food, the menu offers basics that feature the spices and recipes traditional to the cuisine, such as spring rolls, dumplings and stir-fry. However, the most popular item on the menu is the Pad Thai. This customary Thai dish combines fresh rice noodles, egg, scallions and ground peanuts with palm sugar and tamarind sauce to create a spicy, tex-

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having my own unique sneakers because it lets me express myself. It is the difference between fashion and style. Fashion tells everybody to wear white sneakers, but style is finding a pair that you like not just because they’re white, but because they match your vibes and show your individuality.” You can pair the right pair of sneakers with anything from a casual t-shirt with jeans to a stylish dress or skirt. Since sneakers are a trend that is here to stay, consider investing in a few fun pieces that will last you a while. Brands to check out: Alpha Industries, Danielle Guizio, Sandrine Rose and Understated Leather

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Technology Column | AdWap App

Wake alumni design wealth creation app Jack Carey and Michael Cassidy set out to make their new app, AdWap, a vehicle for companies and charities to raise money BY NICOLE LOFFREDO Contributing Writer loffn16@wfu.edu

Recent Wake Forest graduates Jack Carey and Michael Cassidy the founders of AdWap and former Wake Forest roommates, want to put the power of giving into anybody’s hands. AdWap, which stands for Advertising with a Purpose, is a company that aims to change how people watch advertisements. The idea is simple; the money that is made from people’s advertisement viewing time gets split three ways. A third of the money goes to a charity of the viewers choosing, a third goes to the advertising company and the last third gets entered into a sweepstakes to win money back. AdWap was launched late last year and is currently an app and a website. Carey and Cassidy were intrigued and moved by how much social media draws attention to issues around the world. The team saw that actions such as changing a profile picture after the 2015 Paris attacks or participating in the ice bucket challenge drew attention to those issues, but they were not creating actual monetary donations. With AdWap, however, you can make an actual donation in the same amount of time it would take you to change your profile picture or complete the ice bucket challenge. Besides the giving aspect of the company, it also takes a unique spin on advertising and provides an actual benefit to the companies. Users can give to

something they care about for free if they just watch the advertisements. This motivates the participants to actually watch the video’s. The website guarantees that the viewers watch the ads all the way through, something that is very important for the companies but usually very hard to control. At the end of each video there is a “give” button that the viewer has to click to show that they watched the video. The Wake Forest alumni wanted to change the stigma around advertising that it is a “one-way street.” AdWap allows you to watch a maximum of ten Photo courtesy of Jack Carey and Michael Cassidy videos a day, which takes no more than five minutes. Instead of watching a five-minute commercial, AdWap is only a few months old, but already hosts viewers can watch five minutes’ worth of AdWap ambassadors from about 100 colleges nationwide. video’s and give back to a worthy cause all while which exists by doing good for others, and that is potentially winning money for themselves. The founding of the app and website did not what they have created. “There seems to be an appetite for it,” Carey and come easily to Carey and Cassidy, however. Neither Cassidy said. founder knew how much went into incorporating In the future, they hope that AdWap becomes a a company. They had over 100 pages of legal primary and permanent fundraising vehicle. One documents and had to deal with long and expensive of their goals is to make AdWap a part of everyone’s technology development. Both of them agreed that daily routine and have as many users using the app the technological side of developing the company and website as possible. was the hardest part. From finding someone reliable Carey and Cassidy were both active members in who would develop the app and then gaining the the Wake Forest community and still share a lot rights to the idea, it was a long and tedious process. of love for the school. Carey was a psychology But when they finally found a development team major and on the baseball team while Cassidy was who would develop the app, it was all worth it. a business major, basketball manager and involved AdWap has begun to expand, starting out with in Greek life. Both of them graduated from Wake three employees and growing to five. They also have Forest in 2013, however, Carey went on to graduate college ambassadors on about a hundred different from the MA program in 2014. campuses around the country trying to get the When asked about what they love about Wake Forword out. est and their advice for students, Carey responded, The original idea behind the company was “be as social as possible; the people are what make “wealth creation” for the viewers, advertisers and Wake Forest great. Always be active and look to meet charities. They wanted to invent a social enterprise people and step out of your comfort zone.”

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Inside the “Uncommon” Grounds Campus Grounds’ boss Quentin Brillantes discusses his approach to managing the student-run coffee shop BY MCKENZIE MADDOX Editor-in-Chief maddml14@wfu.edu Quentin Brillantes is a senior Finance major and Entrepreneurship and Social Enterprise minor from San Diego, California. At the start of the 2016-2017 school year, he took over as the General Manager of Campus Grounds (CG), the student-operated coﬀee shop located in Taylor. How long have you been working for Campus Grounds?

You obviously spend a lot of time here with your staﬀ. What are your favorite parts about Campus Grounds and what makes it feel like home to you? I would say there are three unique characteristics that I personally find are really centrally important to CG.

I first started working at Campus Grounds as a barista during the fall semester of my junior year. Then after six or seven months, I applied for the General Manager position. I formally received the position in April of last year and will have it until April of this semester. But there’s always a transition period from April to May where the last General Manager teaches the new General Manager. When did you first get interested in working for Campus Grounds? It was totally luck. The last General Manager here was Byron McClendon, who was my RA one semester. During the spring semester of my sophomore year, I went abroad. However, when I came back I wanted to get more involved on campus. So I emailed him over the summer saying ‘yo can I work at the coﬀee shop, I know you work there.’ He helped hook me up with a position and I just fell in love with it after that. How many hours do you spend working there a week? I’m a terrible person to answer this question. The first couple months of school, I was working 30+ hours a week for training, bringing in new products and furniture and a couple other projects that I wanted to implement from the start of the year. Not working wise, I spend a lot of time here hanging out with other people on the team — while they’re on the clock and I am not. Or just studying and hanging out with friends. I also don’t want to lose my barista skills from last year, so I like to work behind the counter and practice making latte art —hearts, leaves, etc. How many hours a week do the Baristas typically work? Baristas work at least six hours a week and can be scheduled for more depending on their preference or school load. What do you have to do to be a barista here? Originally, students were placed to work here randomly through work study assignments. I’ve been trying to change that to get people working here that want to work here. CG has become a lot busier this year and a lot more students know about us than before, so we have seen a lot more interest from students about working here. The only caveat to working here is that you need to qualify for work study in your financial aid package.

The first is having a really close-knit group of employees. At the beginning of the fall semester, we had to train and hire a bunch of new people. One of my favorite things to do is hang out behind the counter with employees and checking in with everyone. So the way we try to foster the close community is by having the students work really closely together in order to facilitate them getting to know each other. The employees themselves are a very unique, diverse group of people, so having them train and work alongside each other is a good way to gain experience and get to know each other. Everyone loves to work here and enjoys what they do, so it makes my job a lot easier and way more fun to have everyone care about this place. The second is just creating a unique atmosphere on campus for the students. Having an open environment where people can feel comfortable here, have fun being here and feel welcome here is really important to us. And all of that is just a testament to the atmosphere that the employees try to create. There isn’t another space like CG on campus and keeping our space unique and fun for everyone is very important to us. Then lastly, just making sure that we have good drinks and products here. This year, we have improved on standardizing our drinks. We’ve added products from Village Juice, Camino Bakery, and UpDog Kombucha. Making sure we are serving great products is an obvious necessity for any business. What are some other projects you are working on during your time as General Manager?

We have changed a lot at Campus Grounds this semester. From adding UpDog Kombucha, Camino and Village Juice, to getting new outdoor furniture, improving our social media and redesigning our cups… both me and all of the team have done a lot of hard work. This semester, I want to let everything play out and let it ride. As far as other things going on this semester, I have a couple of smaller things. Were looking into oﬀering Chad’s Chai & Tea. This would finally make all of our oﬀerings “local.” I am also Photo courtesy of Quentin Brillantes going to be working hard to make sure that there is a smooth transition from this year to our next academic year. I want to ensure that CG is able to maintain or build on everything that we have accomplished this year and remain a valuable business and space on campus. Continuing to reach new people on campus is also important, especially getting freshman to the upper quad and know that we are here. What other organizations are you apart of? I’m a part of the club volleyball team. Outside of that I am still working part-time for a start-up that I interned with last summer. It’s called TapInfluence that’s based out of Denver, Colorado. You may also catch me biking around campus and Winston-Salem. Photo courtesy of Campus Grounds

What’s your favorite drink? Hatch’s Hazelnut. Easily.

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Super Bowl Recipe Guide Check out these simple treats before the big game BY RAVEN MCCORKLE Staff Writer mcorc16@wfu.edu With less than two weeks until the Super Bowl, great food, hilarious commercials, a fantastic halftime show and a fan-worthy football game are on the horizon. One of the best parts of the Super Bowl is definitely the food. Here are a few recipes to make your watch party worth attending.

Oreo Balls

This quick, easy cheese dip is a great appetizer for those who like to spice things up. The ingredients are a block of Velveeta cheese, a can of Rotel tomatoes and two chipotle peppers in adobo sauce. Combine all of the ingredients and heat them in the microwave until the Velveeta cheese is melted. Stir the ingredients and use Tostitos Scoops tortilla chips for a tasty appetizer.

Oreo balls are one of my favorite desserts. They are a great way to finish off a meal, and they are easy to make and eat. The only ingredients needed are one package of oreos and one package of cream cheese. Separate the cookies from the oreo cream, crush the cookies into cookie crumbles and mix the cream cheese and cookie crumbles together. Roll the mixture into balls and separate onto baking sheets or parchment paper. Freeze the balls for about one hour in the freezer or until they are solid. If you really want to make your oreo balls tasty, or if you’re feeling festive, simply freeze the oreo balls for 10 minutes, dip the balls into melted chocolate and place them in the refrigerator for an hour.

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Stuffed Mushrooms

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Spinach Artichoke Dip

This creamy, delicious dip can be eaten on its own or with chips, garlic bread or crackers. The ingredients are: four garlic cloves, one cup of shredded mozzarella cheese, one package of frozen spinach, thawed, drained, and chopped, one can of artichoke hearts, drained and chopped, one-third cup of grated parmesan cheese, one container of alfredo sauce and one-half a package of cream cheese. Place the garlic cloves in the oven at 350 degrees for about 25 minutes or until they are soft. Remove from the heat and squeeze softened garlic from skins. In a baking dish, mix and spread all ingredients. Bake for 30 minutes at 350 degrees. For an even better taste, you can add more cheese to the top of the dish.

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French Toast Popcorn

I’ll admit, I was a bit spectacle of this recipe as someone who doesn’t love mushrooms. After trying them, however, I was sold. Ingredients: whole mushrooms, one package of cream cheese, softened, one-fourth cup of parmesan cheese, real bacon bits, a few splashes of worcester sauce, garlic salt, shredded cheese and butter. Mix together the cream cheese, parmesan cheese, bacon bits and worcester sauce. Stuff the mixture into the tops of the mushrooms. Add some butter and shredded cheese on top of each. Place into oven at 350 degrees and let bake for about 15 minutes or until cheese is melted on top.

As someone who is from the south, I have had my fair share of this cutely named appetizer. The ingredients are very simple. You only need some cocktail sausages and one package of refrigerated crescent roll dough. First, separate the crescent rolls from one another and then cut the rolls into small triangles. Then, wrap each cocktail sausage in its own small triangle of dough and place each “pig in a blanket” onto a lightly greased baking sheet. Bake in the oven at 375 degrees, and cook for about 15 minutes or until the dough has become golden brown.

This is my favorite way to make popcorn, and ever since I created this sweet, unique concoction, I have not eaten regular popcorn again. Take a bag of microwave popcorn, the butterier the popcorn the better, and pop the popcorn it in the microwave until it is done popping — usually when there are more than a few seconds between pops. Put the hot popcorn into a clean popcorn bowl, and sprinkle some sugar and cinnamon over all of the popcorn. This delicious popcorn satisfies a need for anyone who likes popcorn and has either a sweet tooth or a taste for something salty.

Homemade Ranch Dressing

Deviled Eggs

Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Dip

This recipe is great for a vegetable tray at any party or event. The ingredients are 1⅓ cup of mayonnaise, one-third cup of sour cream, and a packet of Hidden Valley ranch seasoning. All you have to do is mix the ingredients together in a mixing bowl for a tasty dip worthy of even the best Super Bowl watch party. You can pair it with cut vegetables, chips or crackers for a healthy appetizer with a side of delicious dip.

Deviled eggs are an easily-made treat. The ingredients are: hard boiled eggs, mayonnaise, mustard, relish, salt, pepper and paprika. This recipe can be changed to fit anyone’s taste, so the measurements are flexible. Cut the hard boiled eggs and mix together egg yolks, a spoonful of mayonnaise and mustard, a pinch of salt and pepper and a bit of relish. Stuff the mixture into each egg white and sprinkle paprika across each egg.

Everyone loves a good dip. And who doesn’t love cookie dough? If only someone were to combine the two. This dip does just that. The ingredients are one package of cream cheese, one-half cup of butter, softened, three-fourths cup confectioner’s sugar, two tablespoons of brown sugar, one teaspoon of vanilla extract and one cup of milk chocolate chips. Mix ingredients, then refrigerate. This dip can be enjoyed with graham crackers or by the spoonful.

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