

The #13 Deacs dismantle Duke 45-7 and improve to 8-0 overall
Preview: Duke Blue Devils (3-4, 0-3) vs #13 Wake Forest Demon Deacons (7-0, 4-0) Going into today's homecoming game at Wake Forest, it's a tale of 2 teams heading in opposite directions. The Duke Blue Devils (3-4, 0-3) enter the game in search of their first conference win (in the ACC) and are coming off a bye. With a 42-0 thrashing at the hands of the Virginia Cavaliers, quarterback Gunnar Holmberg (1750 passing yard/70.4% completion percentage/6 touchdowns and 6 intercept


Day and night: the Halloween Community Day Festival presented by Taylor Frucel
This year, Halloween fell on the weekend. This line from the hip-hop classic by the Geto Boys (Mind's Playing Tricks On Me) is definitely in effect this weekend. With the big day coming up this Sunday (October 31st), the weekend has its share of things to do. However, if people are looking for a way to spend the day with and for the kids, along with the evening for the 21 and older audience, consider the day festival hosted by Taylor Frucel taking place Saturday, October 30t


It's time: Tiara Mays and her campaign for Johnston (IA) School Board
When you hear the phrase "It's time", it can mean different things to different people. For some, it could be time to start or stop some sort of activity or project. For others, it could mean it's time to depart to it's time to get ready. During the election season in Johnston, IA (one of the suburbs of Des Moines, IA), it's definitely time. With a growing level of diversity based on ethnic background and other attributes, being in tune with a changing time and audience is


An author's October: time with Author Andrew Snorton
October. This is arguably when autumn starts hitting its full stride. The leaves turn to deeper hues of auburn and other vibrant colors as certain plant life prepares to go dormant. Sports such as baseball are in prime time (i.e. the post-season), others show separation between good and great (pro and college football), and the action on the court and ice rinks (basketball and hockey) come into play. And then there's the continued presence of our writing community, includin

The start of something beneficial in the "Burg: Art-ober (and more)
It's said the most difficult aspect of any endeavor is getting started. Likewise, when you actually get up and running, everyone does not always initially see what you see. However, in showing dedication to your craft, learning, adjusting, and building as you climb, the growth and potential impact can exponentially flourish. This is exactly what takes place this past weekend (October 8-10, 2021) in Petersburg, VA. A mere 20 or so miles away from the state capitol (Richmond


Wake wins: the Deacs clip the Cards 37-34 to remain unbeaten in conference play
Preview: Louisville Cardinals (3-1, 1-0) vs #24 Wake Forest Demon Deacons (4-0, 2-0) With the early part of the conference schedule leaving open a wide array of possibilities, today's ACC contest between the Louisville Cardinals and Wake Forest Demon Deacons has some key implications. With the Deacs sitting atop their division (2-0) overall, a win today keeps them ahead of all teams in their division. A win by the Cardinals would give them a 3-game winning streak in the se


Don't give up on your dreams: the enduring work of Missouri
Dreams. Many of us have them, but how often do we live or realize them? During my recent interview with Missouri, one of the underlying themes of our conversation is as follows: Don't ever give up on your dreams. Her compelling story gets jump started as a 10-year old and the creative tangent she has in taking her Barbie doll, creating some designs, and hosting an impromptu runway fashion show for her mother. Even then, she's encouraged to pursue her dreams. However, there