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CMYK-Diamond McDonald walks off the stage in the UB Building to a round of applause after being crowned Old Gold QueenNATALIE BRUNINITHE DEPAUW

Another Old Gold in the books

Peter Nicieja October 10, 2017

Old Gold is a DePauw University campus tradition that dates back to 1907 when it was used as a way to stop increasingly violent battles between classes. Back then, Old Gold began with chapel and was...

Players watch from the sideline BYRON MASON II

Tigers Strike Gold in Win Against Oberlin

Bobby Connor October 10, 2017

On Old Gold Day, the Tigers won a pivotal matchup at home against Oberlin College, improving their record to 5-0 on the year. DePauw grasped the lead early and did not look back as the defense guided...

The history of Old Gold Day

Maria Rummel October 12, 2015

A group of DePauw students hang over the fence while watching the Old Gold football game on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015. Deep in the university archives lays the history of Old Gold Day.   “All...

David Brooks wraps Old Gold weekend

Brock Turner October 6, 2014

David Brooks, conversavite columnist for The New York Times  spoke Saturday night as the first Ubben Lecturer of the 2014-2015 school year. LEAH WILLIAMS / THE DEPAUW From the age of seven, New...

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