I’Dajha Harris, Staff Writer A brand-new club has emerged on Wingate’s campus under the name Collegiate Curls of WU. Learning about this new hair club, it was an instantly intriguing as woman of color whose hair is naturally curly, to find out more about it and who started the club. Campus Collaboration Chairwoman, Alina SilerContinueContinue reading “Collegiate Curls Club emerges on Wingate’s campus”
Monthly Archives: March 2018
Wingate Women’s Golf Recap
Philip Harris, Staff Writer The Wingate University Women’s Golf team has been the model of consistency this season, earning their way to No. 11 in the Golf Stat NCAA Division II rankings. The team came in fourth in the Battle at Old South at UNC-Pembroke, their first tournament of the season; they finished with aContinueContinue reading “Wingate Women’s Golf Recap”
Res Life opens the door to new housing changes
Caitlin Bailey, Staff Writer Housing sign-ups is one of the most dreaded times of the year for students. Friend groups are split up as students scramble to find who they are rooming with. This is not a decision to be taken lightly either. Decisions made can determine where you will live for a year. Sure,ContinueContinue reading “Res Life opens the door to new housing changes”
Wingate dominates Newberry in Women’s Basketball SAC Tournament Quarterfinals
Rachael Robinson, Staff Writer The Wingate University Women’s Basketball team, ranked #21, (24-4) took an early lead against the Newberry Wolves (16-12) as Danasia Witherspoon scored for the Bulldogs within the first 30 seconds of play. The Bulldogs would never relinquish their lead, winning 65-42. At the end of the first quarter, the Bulldogs foundContinueContinue reading “Wingate dominates Newberry in Women’s Basketball SAC Tournament Quarterfinals”
Wingate Men’s Basketball rallies to beat Coker in overtime on Logan’s jumper
Brendan Shriver, Staff Writer In a wild game that featured 10 ties and 15 lead changes, Wingate (15-14) won their home SAC Tournament quarterfinal game Wednesday against the Coker Cobras (12-17), rallying from an 11-point second half deficit and winning in overtime 76-75 on a jumper with 20 seconds left by Emarius Logan. Four BulldogsContinueContinue reading “Wingate Men’s Basketball rallies to beat Coker in overtime on Logan’s jumper”
Miscenko stands out as WU women’s hoops heads for postseason
Ryan J. MacKintosh, Staff Writer For some Bulldogs the future ending of the season means a break is near, giving time to recover for the next season, but for others, like senior star center Marta Miscenko of Latvia, this is the end of their collegiate career, after a life full of schooling involving basketball. Miscenko,ContinueContinue reading “Miscenko stands out as WU women’s hoops heads for postseason”
Homicide across from campus causes schoolwide lockdown
Keyana Daye, Staff Writer Wingate students started their Monday afternoon just like any other until the sound of a siren was played from the bell tower. A lockdown had begun. Earlier that morning the Union County law enforcement had responded to a report of a shooting on Jerome Street, which is across from Wingate University.ContinueContinue reading “Homicide across from campus causes schoolwide lockdown”