Allison Hoyle, Staff Writer Putting a spin on the hit TV show, Cash Cab, BARC put together an event this past Monday dubbed “Class Cab” to help kick off Wingate’s Homecoming week. The campus could be seen with several golf carts which were decked out in blue and gold decoration zooming around and passengers blurtingContinueContinue reading “‘Class Cab’ Kicks Off Homecoming With a New Ride”
Monthly Archives: November 2017
WU Students TP Campus for Homecoming Celebration
Wessli-Ann Hardee, Staff Writer Wingate University students clear out the store shelves as they stock up on toilet paper for the annual homecoming tradition of “TPing” the campus on Thursday night. For years, Wingate University has been establishing traditions for students to take part in during homecoming. One of their biggest is allowing the studentsContinueContinue reading “WU Students TP Campus for Homecoming Celebration”
WU Alum First to Receive MASM Award
By Adam Riley II, Staff Writer Wingate alum, Callie Phillips, was presented with the first Master of Arts in Sport Management Distinguished Alumni Award during an expert panel discussing Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence in College Athletics in Austin Auditorium last week. “No one has to do everything, but everyone can do something to helpContinueContinue reading “WU Alum First to Receive MASM Award”
Former Disney Executive Creates NaviGATEtours Magic
Sydney Taylor, Staff Writer A former Disney executive spoke to Wingate University’s tour guides about effective customer service and the best practices for interacting with the public on Wednesday John Formica is the former manager of the Walt Disney World Resort. He worked at Disney for over 20 years, learning the ins and outs ofContinueContinue reading “Former Disney Executive Creates NaviGATEtours Magic”
WU Math Ed Majors attend NCCMT Conference
Laura Thompson, Staff Writer Two Wingate University education majors are attending the North Carolina Council of Teachers of Mathematics for professional development experience. Math professor, Dr. Laora Brizendine, is taking two students, Matt Pugh and Shannon Moore, to the NCCMT conference. The conference is held annually in Greensboro and is sponsored by the NCCMT. It goesContinueContinue reading “WU Math Ed Majors attend NCCMT Conference”
WU Looking for New Orientation Coordinators
By Stephen Fisenne, Staff Writer A meeting was held at Wingate University to find new orientation coordinators and leaders last Wednesday at 6 p.m. Student Director of Orientation Taylor Rodier said, “It’s a great opportunity because it’s a good summer job and gets you connected to the incoming students.” In order to get the rightContinueContinue reading “WU Looking for New Orientation Coordinators”
Lyceum on sexual assault among college athletes leaves students confused
Gabby Cabrera, Staff Writer In a lecture lyceum titled, Above the law: Sexual Assault & Domestic Violence in College Athletics, students were briefed about the prevalence of sexual assault in college athletics but many were left confused and disappointed, prompting university leaders to consider the need for more education. “I thought it was confusing. AllContinueContinue reading “Lyceum on sexual assault among college athletes leaves students confused”
