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The benefits of Wal-Mart

Robert Whaples: Economists generally agree that Wal-Mart has a more positive than negative economic impact. Three out of four American economists are fans of Wal-Mart, believing that the retail giant generates more benefits to society than costs, according to a survey conducted by Professor of Economics Robert Whaples.

Grobe leaves emotions on the sidelines

Watching Jim Grobe on the sidelines, it’s hard to tell whether Wake Forest is winning or losing, but the Deacons head football coach says it’s his job to stay focused and not let himself get too high or too low during a game.

Found class ring brings back memories

More than 50 years ago, Lloyd K. Rector (’52, JD ‘53) lost something that may have seemed relatively insignificant at the time, but when his class ring finally found its way back to him, he discovered its true value.

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Reading to honor Skip Prosser

The men’s basketball team is paying tribute to the late Skip Prosser — an avid reader — by teaming with the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools to encourage fourth graders to read more books.

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