By: Arantxa Taberneiro Sports Writer & Social Media Coordinator First-year Wingate golf coach Christian Pickerel knew he had big shoes to fill when he was hired in July to replace J.D. Lamm, who left in June to direct the women’s team at Division 1 Troy University in Alabama. Lamm built Wingate into a national golfContinueContinue reading “Ex-Wingate golf coach Hackney returns to provide former player and new Bulldog head coach Pickerel a helping hand”
Monthly Archives: October 2026
More Than Business: Wingate’s New SHRM Chapter Welcomes All Majors
By : Nevaeh Destynee Burkes Staff Writer The newly recognized student organization aims to connect students with HRprofessionals, potential internships and mentors through networkingopportunities. Finding a career path isn’t always easy, but Wingate University’s Society forHuman Resource Management (SHRM) chapter wants to help students exploretheir options through networking opportunities that could lead to internshipsand professionalContinueContinue reading “More Than Business: Wingate’s New SHRM Chapter Welcomes All Majors”
Wingate men’s soccer snaps streak with home win over Tusculum
By Kevin De La Garza Contributing Writer Midfielder Camilo Salazar converted a 68th-minute penalty kick to give the Wingate Bulldogs a 1-0 win over the Tusculum Pioneers on Saturday afternoon at Pride Park, securing the Bulldogs’ first South Atlantic Conference win of the season. The victory ended Wingate’s five-game winless streak and brought its conferenceContinueContinue reading “Wingate men’s soccer snaps streak with home win over Tusculum”
Wingate families assemble 100 hygiene kits for local shelter
By Nevaeh Destynee Burkes Staff Writer Bulldog families came together Sept. 26 during Family Weekend for a service project hosted by BARC, assembling 100 hygiene kits for the Union County Homeless Shelter. The project gave families an opportunity to spend time together while supporting individuals in the local community. Each hygiene kit included essential personal-careContinueContinue reading “Wingate families assemble 100 hygiene kits for local shelter”
Upstart Wingate rugby team dominating opponents and winning fans
By Antoine Jones and Arantxa Taberneiro Staff Writers It’s the best-kept secret of a success story for Wingate athletics this year—the rugby team. In only their second year of existence, Coach Frank McKinney’s Bulldogs have been dominant, outscoring the competition 152-67 on the way to a 3-1 record. The three wins have come against bigContinueContinue reading “Upstart Wingate rugby team dominating opponents and winning fans”
The cost of commuting: Wingate students weigh expenses and savings
By Elisabeth Porch Staff Writer & Copy Editor Commuter students at Wingate face several expenses gas, vehicle maintenance/repairs, insurance, and parking permits outside of tuition to attend school, with costs varying based on a commuter’s individual financial situation. While costs vary for every student’s financial situation, a commuter student hasto pay for rent, utilities, groceries,ContinueContinue reading “The cost of commuting: Wingate students weigh expenses and savings”
Wingate men’s golf opens season after national runner-up finish
By Arantxa Taberneiro Social Media Coordinator & Sports Writer Wingate men’s golf opens the season Sept. 14-15 at the Savannah Lakes Invitational at Monticello Golf Course in McCormick, South Carolina. The Wingate Bulldogs are kicking off the season after having the best season in the program’s history, winning five tournaments and the South Atlantic ConferenceContinueContinue reading “Wingate men’s golf opens season after national runner-up finish”
Wingate rugby’s defense leads Bulldogs to 33-12 win over Virginia Tech
By Arantxa Taberneiro Social Media Coordinator & Sports Writer Wingate Rugby Team Wingate rugby defeated Virginia Tech 33-12 on Saturday, Sept. 5, at Irwin Belk Stadium in Wingate, N.C., securing the Bulldogs’ second victory of the season. The player Kurai Young scored the first try of the match after taking an inside pass from DiegoContinueContinue reading “Wingate rugby’s defense leads Bulldogs to 33-12 win over Virginia Tech”
Bon Appétit responding to student feedback in second year at helm of campus dining
By David Robison Contributing Writer Dining decisions at Wingate University are made by several people and groups, with student feedback playing a major role, according W.T. Harris Dining Hall General Manager Rob Jansen of Bon Appétit, Wingate’s primary food-service provider. Some factors influencing what items are served include nutrition, student preference, popularity of items, seasonality,ContinueContinue reading “Bon Appétit responding to student feedback in second year at helm of campus dining “
