Harrison Taylor, Staff Writer Wingate– Wingate University’s football team won their eighth game of the season this Saturday in a sweeping 44-20 win against Newberry College. The win propelled the team to No. 14 in the AFCA/NCAA Division II Coaches’ top 25 poll, making it the fourth consecutive week that Wingate was ranked in theContinueContinue reading “Bulldogs beat Newberry and rise to No.14 in National Rankings”
Monthly Archives: October 2017
Lyceum Requirement Changes Cause Confusion, Relief for Many Students
Savanna Harris, Staff Writer When the word “Lyceum” is mentioned around the Wingate University campus, one would immediately think of a program put into place to enrich students and to broaden their educational experience. It offers students the opportunity to attend for lectures, performances, etc. that they might otherwise not be able to attend. EvenContinueContinue reading “Lyceum Requirement Changes Cause Confusion, Relief for Many Students”
QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Who’s going to win the World Series?
The News Editing class is getting responses to this question from Wingate students this afternoon. After last night’s game the Los Angeles Dodgers and Houston Astros are tied at one win each. “I know the Astros are definitely going to win. Statistically speaking, it’s time.” — Zac Ezzell, sophomore, Accounting major “I’ve never reallyContinueContinue reading “QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Who’s going to win the World Series?”
Review: New album from Indie pop and folk artists Angus and Julia Stone
Aleah Cady, Staff Writer Snow is the fourth album released by singer-songwriter siblings Angus and Julia Stone. The album was completely written and recorded in Angus Stone’s home over a six month period, a new creation process for the siblings. The atmosphere was a relaxed environment for the duo to write, and many of theContinueContinue reading “Review: New album from Indie pop and folk artists Angus and Julia Stone”
Lyceum preps students for successful interviews
Joanna King, Staff Writer Going into an interview is all about having a great pair of shoes according to a panel of experts, with 130 years of combined knowledge, who hosted a Lyceum at Wingate University on Monday night. “You can ruin a good business outfit with shoes that aren’t appropriate,” said panel member SteveContinueContinue reading “Lyceum preps students for successful interviews”
Alpha Xi Delta Pancakes for a Cause
Natalie Kilgore, Staff Writer Wingate University’s Alpha Xi Delta sorority raised $244 from the pancake fundraiser it hosted for its philanthropy, Autism Speaks, on Wednesday, Oct. 4. Sophomore and member of Alpha Xi Delta Kerrigan Laney said that 100 percent of the money the sorority raised from the fundraiser goes to Autism Speaks. Autism SpeaksContinueContinue reading “Alpha Xi Delta Pancakes for a Cause”
Local ministry prepares community for threat of war
Gabriela Cabrera, Staff Writer MONROE – The threat of war with North Korea is becoming increasingly real and a local thrift store in Monroe, NC is starting preparations to help the community by gathering clothing and farming materials needed if panic should arise. Crystal Oliver, manager of Good Steward Ministries (GSM), sat down with herContinueContinue reading “Local ministry prepares community for threat of war”
Chi Omega Sugar Cookies Benefit Make-A-Wish Foundation
Stephen Fisenne, Staff Writer The sisters of Chi Omega at Wingate University were recently selling sugar cookies on campus for a good cause: the Make-A-Wish Foundation. As the national philanthropy of Chi Omega, the Make-A-Wish Foundation has a pretty big place in their hearts. They wanted to raise money for them, as they do every year,ContinueContinue reading “Chi Omega Sugar Cookies Benefit Make-A-Wish Foundation”
“KA-ramel” Apples Make a Difference
by Wessli Ann Hardee, Staff Writer Over ninety caramel apples were purchased by students across Wingate University’s campus from the Zeta Zeta Chapter of Kappa Alpha Order to raise money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association, on Wednesday Oct. 4. The Zeta Zeta Chapter of Kappa AlphaContinueContinue reading ““KA-ramel” Apples Make a Difference”
QUESTION OF THE WEEK: What do you think of player protests during the National Anthem at NFL games?
Members of the News Editing class are asking this question on campus this afternoon. We’ll post the responses we get below: “I am very against it. The NFL should not allow players to do that. Everybody gets mad that people call baseball America’s game instead of football, but yet the NFL wants to protest.” ConnorContinueContinue reading “QUESTION OF THE WEEK: What do you think of player protests during the National Anthem at NFL games?”
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