By: Savannah Phillips Editor Dr. Daina Nathaniel began her journey at Wingate in 2022 as an adjunct after leaving Queens University of Charlotte, where she had been teaching for 17 years. While it was not an easy decision to leave Queens, Nathaniel says “there hasn’t been one day that I’ve regretted it. I love beingContinueContinue reading “New Communication chair Nathaniel excited by possibilities at Wingate”
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The Wingate Word
March 2024 Welcome to the Triangle’s first edition of “The Wingate Word” – an occasional look at what’s on the minds of Wingate University students. This week our staff sought out answers across campus to the following question: If you could change one thing about Wingate, what would it be and why? JOSEPH MVUTUJunior, BiologyContinueContinue reading “The Wingate Word”
South Village residents upset about growing pet-waste problem
Wingate University is struggling to manage a pet-waste problem in the residential areas around campus.
Wingate campus no stranger to damaging effects of Yik Yak app
Like many other universities across the country, Wingate is struggling with the negative effects of the anonymous social media platform Yik Yak, and how it is potentially harming the safety and mental well-being of students on campus.
Office changes in Stegall and Crowder leave some students confused
By: Savannah Phillips Editor Wingate University officials have made major departmental location changes in the Stegall Administration and Crowder Welcome Center buildings, leaving students confused as to where they should go for various services.Crowder has “become a hub for all things student-facing,” according to Jill Kay, Wingate’s director of marketing and communications. “The University wantedContinueContinue reading “Office changes in Stegall and Crowder leave some students confused”
Frederick’s therapy dog in-training, Briggs, excels at his new job at the Health Center
By: Anna Carpenter Opinion Editor Once a week, a fluffy brown and white speckled pup follows his owner into Wingate University’s Holbrook Health Center. No, he isn’t sick or simply tagging along with his owner for fun; he has an important job to do.Briggs belongs to Melinda Frederick, the Director of Counseling Services at Wingate.ContinueContinue reading “Frederick’s therapy dog in-training, Briggs, excels at his new job at the Health Center”
A newcomer’s guide to all things football: just in time for Super Bowl weekend!
By: Anna Carpenter Opinion Editor As the fall season continues on, we have reached peak football season. The National Football League (NFL) has just passed the halfway point of their season and college football is gearing up for some big title games come December. For those of you who are not yet familiar with football,ContinueContinue reading “A newcomer’s guide to all things football: just in time for Super Bowl weekend!”
Spring semester opening of Wingate Social House set to bring new dynamic to university community
By Trevor Helms The Wingate Social House, a first-of-its-kind bar in the town of Wingate, is preparing to open up its doors shortly after the turn of the new year, perhaps as soon as February. The idea for the Social House was developed by Wingate University alums Bill and Dayna Irby, who are eager toContinueContinue reading “Spring semester opening of Wingate Social House set to bring new dynamic to university community”
Four vehicles recovered, arrest made in Halloween night car thefts at Wingate
By Triangle staff All four of the vehicles stolen from Wingate’s South Village parking lot on Halloween night have been recovered by local law enforcement and one of the two suspects has been arrested. Chief Campus Safety Officer Michael Easley said in an e-mail to students on Nov. 29 that “a suspect was inContinueContinue reading “Four vehicles recovered, arrest made in Halloween night car thefts at Wingate”
New Wingate head football coach Jordan looking forward to sharing season with son
By: Michael Wayne O’Neill Sports Editor WINGATE — Rashaan Jordan is the next head football coach at Wingate University, but another opportunity waits for him before the 2024 season. He will have the “once in a lifetime” opportunity to coach his son, defensive tackle Malik Jordan (5-foot-11, 275 pounds) his senior season. A 2021 PorterContinueContinue reading “New Wingate head football coach Jordan looking forward to sharing season with son”
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