Staff Writer: Jacob Almond Most of you can probably say that you have been fooled once or twice before on April Fools’ Day, maybe by someone you know personally or a celebrity pulling a prank on the general public. However, there have been times the public thought something was a joke on April Fools’ DayContinueContinue reading “Happy April Fools’ Day!”
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OTF Gaming Kicks Off An Early Start To Success
Staff Writer: Dwayne Davis WINGATE, NC– Most student-athletes on college campuses are known for their hard work on and off the field but not so much for their gaming skills. Once considered as a distraction to young kids and even adults, video games have opened doors for many, while turning casual players into multi-millionaire athletes.ContinueContinue reading “OTF Gaming Kicks Off An Early Start To Success”
Savannah’s Scoop
What if I told you that your own worst enemy is someone that you know quite well? What if I told you that it is yourself? I know it’s hard to hear- we each hold onto so much pride. I’ll be the first to admit that last night, I was brought to my knees… asContinueContinue reading “Savannah’s Scoop”
Racing Minds and Winning Times at NCAA Division II Championship
Staff Writer: Madison Mataxas If you’ve picked up a newspaper or been on any form of social media within the last month, chances are you know a little bit about what has been happening between Russia and Ukraine. More often than not, when we think of war, our thoughts don’t immediately go to the largeContinueContinue reading “Racing Minds and Winning Times at NCAA Division II Championship”
Jarren Cottingham’s All-Conference and All-Regional Titles
Staff Writer: Madelyn Cherry The Wingate men’s basketball team had an overall record this 2021-22 season of 21-8. Jarren Cottingham, a redshirt junior guard, contributed to the team’s season with 943 minutes of playing time, 469 points, and 84 assists. In previous years, Cottingham has received numerous titles that have contributed to his basketball career.ContinueContinue reading “Jarren Cottingham’s All-Conference and All-Regional Titles”
Wingate Men’s Lacrosse Update
Staff Writer: Ben Robertson The 2022 Wingate men’s lacrosse team has rolled to an 8-2 start as they hunt for their fourth South Atlantic Conference (SAC) Championship under head coach Tim Boyle. They opened the season with two straight wins against Barton and the then fourth-ranked Mercyhurst before falling to the defending national champions LeContinueContinue reading “Wingate Men’s Lacrosse Update”
Professor Case on Being Openly LGBTQ On a Historically Baptist Campus
Wingate University is known for its religious affiliation and, according to Niche, is rated the fifth most conservative university in North Carolina. However, overall treatment and views of LGBTQ+ people are more positive than one might think. Dr. Eddie Case (he/they) is an openly LGBTQ+ professor who has had nothing but good experiences on campusContinueContinue reading “Professor Case on Being Openly LGBTQ On a Historically Baptist Campus”
Oscars 2022 Recap
Staff Writer: Emily Werner Ah, the Academy Awards – specifically the Oscars. It is an exclusive event where people get awards for doing their jobs. This year’s Oscars took place on March 27th and ran for almost four hours. People have only been talking about a 30-second clip, but there has to be more toContinueContinue reading “Oscars 2022 Recap”
Why We Should be Demanding Better Video Game Representation
Staff Writer: Luke Little If you played any video games from the 1990s to the 2010s, you likely have a bevy of nostalgia for the titles you played. Isn’t it sad, then, that a lot of titles from this period of gaming are becoming less and less legally accessible by the day? Recent news brokeContinueContinue reading “Why We Should be Demanding Better Video Game Representation”
March’s Wingate Person on the Street
Staff Writer: Madelyn Cherry What was the most exciting thing you did on spring break? Katherine Fronczak, Sophomore, Biology “Over spring break I went to the Houston (TX) Livestock and Rodeo Show. I watched Kane Brown perform as well as seeing rodeo events like bull riding, barrel racing, and cattle roping.” Noah Taylor, Sophomore, BusinessContinueContinue reading “March’s Wingate Person on the Street”