By Laron Warner Triangle contributing writer The NCAA transfer portal has changed the landscape of college athletics, offering athletes new opportunities to find the best fit for their skills and aspirations. Introduced in 2018, the portal was designed to highlight the transfer process, giving players a chance to seek new teams at various institutions. WhileContinueContinue reading “Recent D1 portal additions from Wingate flourish at Georgia Southern and Stetson”
Monthly Archives: January 2025
‘Top Dog’ Pun-Pun performs delicate balancing act as Wingate’s only two-sport athlete
By Breya Busby Triangle contributing writer Vorawuth Pattrakulchai, better known as “Pun-Pun” to his many friends and teammates on the Wingate University campus, makes waves in the WU Natatorium—where as the school’s only dual-sport athlete you’ll find him practicing with the men’s swimming and triathlon teams—but he’s also made a splash in the classroom, whereContinueContinue reading “‘Top Dog’ Pun-Pun performs delicate balancing act as Wingate’s only two-sport athlete”
Wingate’s ‘Spirit of the Gate’ marching band looking to build on successful debut campaign
By Emily Becker Triangle contributing writer Wingate University’s establishment of a marching band program last semester brought new energy to football games and expanded financial-aid opportunities for the 48 inaugural members who received a scholarship of $2,500 per year for their participation. Joseph Girgenti formally taught music to students at Walter Bickett Elementary School. TheContinueContinue reading “Wingate’s ‘Spirit of the Gate’ marching band looking to build on successful debut campaign”
High-tech training at ‘House of Tri’ helped propel Wingate to first national title in women’s triathlon
By Brent Surratt Triangle contributing writer In the early morning hours, the hum of stationary bike wheels fills the training room at the Wingate University triathlon house, a residential brick ranch dwelling known as the “House of Tri” at the corner of North Main Street and Old Williams Road. Carla Larrabeiti Sweat drips from theContinueContinue reading “High-tech training at ‘House of Tri’ helped propel Wingate to first national title in women’s triathlon”
Wingate students play big role in making campus operations run efficiently
By Samantha Pearson Staff Writer With many students holding key positions, the Wingate University campus relies heavily on the 30 percent of undergraduates who hold jobs on campus. Students at Wingate are an essential part of the university’s functioning, having jobs that keep the university running efficiently while allowing students to gain hands-on experience in variousContinueContinue reading “Wingate students play big role in making campus operations run efficiently”
Opinion: Wingate desperately needs a shuttle for students and residents
The town of Davidson and Davidson College are considering the use of electric, self-driving shuttles like the ones shown above. Elsewhere in North Carolina, the driverless vehicles have already been used at N.C. State University and the Wright Brothers National Memorial in Kill Devil Hills, N.C., where it makes two stops along a one-mile route.ContinueContinue reading “Opinion: Wingate desperately needs a shuttle for students and residents”
