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Gone, but Never Forgotten

Staff Writer: Garrett Elder Willie Nissan, aged 16, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 3. A tragic and lethal case of spontaneous combustion occurred in his bed late that evening. Around midnight of that fateful day, his bed suddenly began to smoke, then burst into flames. In just a few moments,ContinueContinue reading “Gone, but Never Forgotten”

Abby Wiley: Full-Time Coach, Full-Time Mom

Abby Wiley (left) pictured with her son, Peter (right) (photo: @awiley715 on Instagram) Sports Editor: Donny Chiarel WINGATE, N.C. — For Wingate head coach Abby Wiley, lacrosse has always been there. Ever since she started playing at a young age with her siblings, Wiley has participated at some of the highest levels the sport hasContinueContinue reading “Abby Wiley: Full-Time Coach, Full-Time Mom”

Competitive Energy: The Key for Wingate Volleyball

Kasprak (left) and Pryce (right) talk to the media after their win vs. Carson-Newman (10/11/21) Sports Editor: Donny Chiarel WINGATE, N.C. — Wingate lost its first two South Atlantic Conference matches of the season to Tusculum and Lenoir-Rhyne in September. During the month of October, the Bulldogs seem to have found their stride. Wingate standsContinueContinue reading “Competitive Energy: The Key for Wingate Volleyball”

How’s it hangin?

Staff Writer: Cassidy Braver If you like to hammock or have considered purchasing one, there are plenty of places around campus to hang in – literally. The opportunities are endless with all of the trees around campus. It is a great place to do homework outside, listen to music, drink (if you are of age),ContinueContinue reading “How’s it hangin?”

Wingate men’s cross country wins gold at pre-national meet

Bastian Mrochen (center) running for the Wingate Bulldogs. Sports Writer: Luke Tucker SAINT LEO, Fla. — The Wingate Bulldogs men’s Cross Country team took home the gold medal in the NCAA Division II Pre-National contest on Oct. 2 at Saint Leo University in Florida, beating the other 12 teams in attendance. Wingate won handily onContinueContinue reading “Wingate men’s cross country wins gold at pre-national meet”

What students do while spending Fall Break on campus

Staff Writer: Madison Mataxas During the first half of October, Wingate University rewards its students for the hard work they have been putting in during the semester with an extended weekend. This Fall Break allows students to catch up on their assignments plus some much-needed sleep. Fall Break this year landed on October 11 andContinueContinue reading “What students do while spending Fall Break on campus”

Savannah’s Scoop

Staff Writer: Savannah Phillips Hey there Savannah, I have a question for you. I know many of us students are struggling with procrastination and deadlines. How should I best manage these deadlines and make sure I don’t over-stress myself but still complete the assignments? Rachel (Freshman) Hey Rachel! Thanks for reaching out and being theContinueContinue reading “Savannah’s Scoop”

From ESPN to Wingate University: Ralph Frasca has done it all

Pictured above: Dr. Ralph Frasca, Communication Department Chair Staff Writer: Juliana Fiorilli When ESPN executives offered Wingate University professor Ralph Frasca the opportunity to be a founding co-anchor of the cable network’s SportsCenter show, his first concern was how he would fit his television duties around his class schedule. “They brought me to New YorkContinueContinue reading “From ESPN to Wingate University: Ralph Frasca has done it all”

Senior McKenna DeLong: final season and her journey at Wingate

Staff Writer: Faith Haren “Excitement, joy, winning in general… all that work you put in is paying off with your best friends next to you.” That’s how it feels when you play well, according to McKenna Grace DeLong. The senior Finance major from Reading, Pa. stands 5-3’ and sports a leopard-print scrunchy on one wrist,ContinueContinue reading “Senior McKenna DeLong: final season and her journey at Wingate”

Men’s Lacrosse: Return of the alumni game and fall scrimmages

Alumni Game participants Sports Writer: Marc Cottage and Ben Robertson Wingate, N.C. — Numerous former All-Americans and All-SAC honorees traveled to campus to play in the annual alumni game at Graham Gill Field on Oct. 2. The game returned after a year hiatus due to COVID-19, kicking off an action-packed day of lacrosse. The formerContinueContinue reading “Men’s Lacrosse: Return of the alumni game and fall scrimmages”