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.
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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”
Wingate officials should revisit what presence of Jesse Helms Center symbolizes for current black students
Opinion/ Commentary By: Endiya Watkins Staff Writer Without a doubt, the most celebrated and immortalized of any of Wingate’s attendants or sponsors is Jesse Helms. Born and raised in nearby Monroe, the late U.S. senator’s legacy remains prominently recognized on campus. The admiration for Jesse Helms at Wingate even earned him a museum, the JesseContinueContinue reading “Wingate officials should revisit what presence of Jesse Helms Center symbolizes for current black students”
Coming off dominating SAC and regional performances, Wingate men’s cross country eyeing first national title
By: Aaliyah Shelton Staff Writer The nationally second-ranked Wingate men’s cross country team is looking to cap off its best-ever season with a national title Nov. 18 at the NCAA National Championships in Joplin, Mo., after thoroughly dominating the competition in conference and regional meets over the last two weeks.Wingate won its third consecutive SouthContinueContinue reading “Coming off dominating SAC and regional performances, Wingate men’s cross country eyeing first national title”
Wingate’s Lane Rhodes: Framing success on and off the field
By: Cayden Acord Sports Writer On the baseball field, Wingate catcher Lane Rhodes focuses on framing pitches and getting the best results for his team. Off the field, he uses an open-minded approach to constantly improve himself on a personal level and adapt to new things that life may throw his way.“Stereotypical catchers are oftenContinueContinue reading “Wingate’s Lane Rhodes: Framing success on and off the field”
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