By: Anna Carpenter Opinion Editor As I began my fourth semester at Wingate, one of the first things I’venoticed has been the increased parking turmoil. For the lots near the backof campus—including Watson Village, South Village and the spaces behindthe library—parking has been tighter than ever. While this is due in part to an increaseContinueContinue reading “Wingate’s parking problem is getting worse and needs answers”
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Wingate men’s cross country ranked No. 3 heading into nation’s largest meet
By: Vennise SheltonStaff Writer On a weekend when many of Wingate’s men’s cross-country runnerstook a break from racing, head coach Pol Domenech allowed hisyounger generation to shine during the Queen City Invite in CharlotteSept. 15. The third-ranked Bulldogs took full advantage, emerging as the topNCAA Division 2 team on the Larry McAfee Course at McAlpineContinueContinue reading “Wingate men’s cross country ranked No. 3 heading into nation’s largest meet”
Wingate Natatorium shut down, Bulldog swimmers sent scrambling
By: Cayden Acord Staff Writer The Wingate Natatorium, the home of the university’s men’s andwomen’s swimming teams, has been shut down since the beginning of thesemester due to repairs and renovations that are being made as a result of amajor seal that broke on the pool’s aging filtration system. As a result of the closing,ContinueContinue reading “Wingate Natatorium shut down, Bulldog swimmers sent scrambling”
Last-semester senior gives advice to freshmen at Wingate
By: Makinna Wolf Staff Writer Wingate, N.C- The first semester of college is very challenging in many ways, and each person’s experience will be unique. While freshman year can be one of the hardest times of your life, it will also be one of the most fun! You may be away from home for theContinueContinue reading “Last-semester senior gives advice to freshmen at Wingate”
Lyceum events cut by 60 percent, leaving students concerned
By: Michael Hodges Staff Writer Wingate students are taking notice of a significant change to theuniversity’s Lyceum program this semester, as the number of events beingoffered has dropped by more than 60 percent—from 101 last spring to just40 this fall. However, while the percentage of Lyceums has dropped dramatically, theamount required for graduation—24—is staying theContinueContinue reading “Lyceum events cut by 60 percent, leaving students concerned”
Stegall Administration undergoes temporary location changes due to water damage
By: Michael Wayne O’Neill Sports Editor WINGATE – A temporary work location change in the Stegall Administration Building didn’t stop the executive offices, Bulldog Central, Business Office, Financial Planning, and Registrar from continuing to serve the student body at Wingate University. The move happened due to water damage that occurred in the overnight hours ofContinueContinue reading “Stegall Administration undergoes temporary location changes due to water damage”
Bill Nash continues to embrace his first love sport as director of Bulldog Club
By: Michael Wayne O’Neill Sports Editor WINGATE – From one tip of the baseball bat to the other, Bill Nash loves baseball and the beauty behind the game. Bill, assistant athletic director of the athletic foundation & Bulldog Club, found his way to the game through playing on little league teams. He also enjoyed watchingContinueContinue reading “Bill Nash continues to embrace his first love sport as director of Bulldog Club”
Wingate’s Cristy inheriting family genes from soccer and nursing
By: Michael Wayne O’Neill Sports Editor Wingate — Saving lives and making everyone better is one of Nicole Cristy’s best qualities as a women’s soccer senior and a nursing student. Even at times when Nicole (5-foot-4) holds herself to high standards, her teammates and coaches feed off of her personality which contributes to the team’sContinueContinue reading “Wingate’s Cristy inheriting family genes from soccer and nursing”
Soccer roundup: Women shut out Barton, men fall to 0-2
By: Michael Wayne O’Neill Sports Editor Wingate — The Wingate University women’s soccer team started the 2023 season strong with a 2-0 shutout win at Barton College Thursday in Wilson, N.C. The Bulldogs (1-0) scored one goal each in both halves from junior Sascha Larsen and senior Nicole Cristy. Wingate outshot Barton College 23-to-5 andContinueContinue reading “Soccer roundup: Women shut out Barton, men fall to 0-2”
Wingate lax players charged in license-plate thefts
By: Hayleigh Chapman Staff Writer Three Wingate lacrosse players have been arrested and charged bylocal police in connection with a spree of license-plate thefts that occurredduring the first week of the fall semester. Sophomores Joseph Moran (19) and Jaxon Grant (18) and freshmanCarter Moon (18) were arrested on Aug. 19 after an investigation by theWingateContinueContinue reading “Wingate lax players charged in license-plate thefts”