Kasprak (left) and Pryce (right) talk to the media after their win vs. Carson-Newman (10/11/21) Sports Editor: Donny Chiarel WINGATE, N.C. — Wingate lost its first two South Atlantic Conference matches of the season to Tusculum and Lenoir-Rhyne in September. During the month of October, the Bulldogs seem to have found their stride. Wingate standsContinueContinue reading “Competitive Energy: The Key for Wingate Volleyball”
Monthly Archives: October 2021
How’s it hangin?
Staff Writer: Cassidy Braver If you like to hammock or have considered purchasing one, there are plenty of places around campus to hang in – literally. The opportunities are endless with all of the trees around campus. It is a great place to do homework outside, listen to music, drink (if you are of age),ContinueContinue reading “How’s it hangin?”
Wingate men’s cross country wins gold at pre-national meet
Bastian Mrochen (center) running for the Wingate Bulldogs. Sports Writer: Luke Tucker SAINT LEO, Fla. — The Wingate Bulldogs men’s Cross Country team took home the gold medal in the NCAA Division II Pre-National contest on Oct. 2 at Saint Leo University in Florida, beating the other 12 teams in attendance. Wingate won handily onContinueContinue reading “Wingate men’s cross country wins gold at pre-national meet”
What students do while spending Fall Break on campus
Staff Writer: Madison Mataxas During the first half of October, Wingate University rewards its students for the hard work they have been putting in during the semester with an extended weekend. This Fall Break allows students to catch up on their assignments plus some much-needed sleep. Fall Break this year landed on October 11 andContinueContinue reading “What students do while spending Fall Break on campus”
Savannah’s Scoop
Staff Writer: Savannah Phillips Hey there Savannah, I have a question for you. I know many of us students are struggling with procrastination and deadlines. How should I best manage these deadlines and make sure I don’t over-stress myself but still complete the assignments? Rachel (Freshman) Hey Rachel! Thanks for reaching out and being theContinueContinue reading “Savannah’s Scoop”
From ESPN to Wingate University: Ralph Frasca has done it all
Pictured above: Dr. Ralph Frasca, Communication Department Chair Staff Writer: Juliana Fiorilli When ESPN executives offered Wingate University professor Ralph Frasca the opportunity to be a founding co-anchor of the cable network’s SportsCenter show, his first concern was how he would fit his television duties around his class schedule. “They brought me to New YorkContinueContinue reading “From ESPN to Wingate University: Ralph Frasca has done it all”
Senior McKenna DeLong: final season and her journey at Wingate
Staff Writer: Faith Haren “Excitement, joy, winning in general… all that work you put in is paying off with your best friends next to you.” That’s how it feels when you play well, according to McKenna Grace DeLong. The senior Finance major from Reading, Pa. stands 5-3’ and sports a leopard-print scrunchy on one wrist,ContinueContinue reading “Senior McKenna DeLong: final season and her journey at Wingate”
Men’s Lacrosse: Return of the alumni game and fall scrimmages
Alumni Game participants Sports Writer: Marc Cottage and Ben Robertson Wingate, N.C. — Numerous former All-Americans and All-SAC honorees traveled to campus to play in the annual alumni game at Graham Gill Field on Oct. 2. The game returned after a year hiatus due to COVID-19, kicking off an action-packed day of lacrosse. The formerContinueContinue reading “Men’s Lacrosse: Return of the alumni game and fall scrimmages”
Senior Spotlight: Kasey Eastland
Eastland (middle) celebrates a Wingate point with Molly Lambillotte, Maggie Mullen, and Taryn Pryce (Photo: Donny Chiarel) Sports Editor: Donny Chiarel WINGATE, N.C. — Wingate head coach Shelton Collier brought in four freshmen for his incoming class in the fall of 2018. One of those four was Kasey Eastland, a defensive specialist from Burke, V.A.ContinueContinue reading “Senior Spotlight: Kasey Eastland”
Introducing Savannah’s Scoop: Advice Column
Staff Writer: Savannah Phillips Have you ever needed somebody, but you didn’t know who to turn to? Maybe you’ve had a question, but you don’t know who to ask. Or, maybe you just needed some advice from someone who cares. That’s exactly what I’m here for. I will be that “somebody” for anyone who needsContinueContinue reading “Introducing Savannah’s Scoop: Advice Column”
