Topic: Wake Forest University

North Carolina bans gay marriage with constitutional amendment

Voters approved the amendment on Tuesday, with 58 percent in favor.  North Carolina is the thirtieth state to ban gay marriage.

Jedi knights of online privacy strike back at data-mining empires

Firms such as CloudCapture, which launched Wednesday, and Abine, which debuted its 'Do Not Track Plus' app in February, see a ripe opportunity to turn the technology developed to mine personal data into a tool consumers can use to fight its abuse.

Tumult at Crystal Cathedral megachurch rooted in perils of succession

The Rev. Robert H. Schuller's very public split with the megachurch he founded, along with all family members, points to the perils involved in handing over the reins to the next generation, say analysts. Crystal Cathedral fits that pattern.

Gratitude: a healthy recipe for Thanksgiving

Gratitude is an ethic that experts now see as equally secular and religious – not to mention a healthy recipe for Thanksgiving all year round.

Muppet make-over: Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy reintroduced this fall

It may not be easy being green like Muppet favorite Kermit the Frog, but sometimes it's even harder to be hip.

Steve Jobs: what we can learn from how he lived

Steve Jobs had vision and focus from an early age, and he took courses that piqued his interest – even if they seemed offbeat. Steve Jobs also had an innate sense of a new emerging generation.

When some yell 'scarcity,' time to act abundantly

The recent Republican plan to offset hurricane relief through budget cuts reflects an outmoded 'scarcity doctrine' that invites limitation in society. Applying a loaves-and-fishes 'abundance model' does the opposite. A small liberal arts college in North Carolina shows why.

US prisoners sentenced under strict crack cocaine laws get relief

At least 12,000 federal prisoners can seek reductions in their sentences for crack cocaine offenses, after a ruling Thursday by the US Sentencing Commission. The stiff sentences, meted out between 1984 and 2010, hit the black community hard.

Ivy League diplomas still worth price of admission?

Other schools may provide comparable educational value. But Ivy League schools provide an incomparable social network that can help graduates throughout their careers.

The real story behind 'The King's Speech'

Doggedness and serendipity set up a small film's big success.

Top five movie trends and surprises of 2010

True stories hit it big at the box office in 2010, while big sequels and 3D features largely fizzled.

Four Loko: Can it avoid an FDA ban?

Four Loko, a caffeinated alcoholic drink, said Tuesday it would remove the caffeine from its beverage. The FDA may announce a ban on the blend today.

Research indicates that young men are more sensitive to relationship quality than women

Why relationships affect young women and men differently is not yet clear, but contradicts conventional views.

Urban agriculture – a hobby grows into a cause

Interest in growing local food isn't new but it's taking on a new dimension this time.

Biden speaks at Wake Forest - does not disclose nuclear launch codes

Biden to speak at three graduations - probably won't ad-lib much

McCain seeks to shift race’s focus

Tuesday’s debate is a chance to regain campaign momentum.

Shelve the S.A.T?

It's up to colleges to stop the frenzy over the SAT and ACT.

In McCain-Obama debate, a clash of two visions

McCain-Obama debate: a game-changing face-off?

Some presidential debates tip elections. This could be one of them.

Fewer laughs in fall's TV lineup

Short on comedy, new dramas still combine best elements of old franchises.

College orientations get political

Students arriving on campus encounter supersized efforts to encourage them to cast ballots.

Does new S.A.T. help with admissions decisions?

The College Board releases a positive report on the writing section, but many schools are doing their own studies.

Our college is nixing S.A.T. scores

Other measures are a better gauge of ability and help diversity.

Violent video games – the myths and the facts

Surprising results from a new study about kids and video games.