Getting used to the ups and downs of college

Staff Writer: Savannah Phillips Have you ever felt like “such a freshman”? Join the club! The past month has taught me a lot about responsibility, adulting, and being wise with my freedom. No one is here to hold our hands, wake us up, wash our clothes, make sure we study, etc. Either we do itContinueContinue reading “Getting used to the ups and downs of college”

The Journey Back to Taiwan

Touching down in New York from Charlotte, NC. Staff Writer: Tzu-Hsun Hsu In March 2020, due to the COVID-19 rapidly spreading out in the United States, which accelerated the increase of the confirmed cases, the NCAA decided to cancel the spring season. During the pandemic, I took a long-distance and tough flight back to Taiwan. ContinueContinue reading “The Journey Back to Taiwan”

COUNTERPOINT Magazine Returns

Staff Writer: Garrett Elder Counterpoint magazine returns for its 52nd year as a Wingate campus staple. The 2021 edition of the magazine has just been published. Fourteen students and two faculty members have composed more than 35 poems and short stories. The artworks of more than 55 students are also featured. The magazine was foundedContinueContinue reading “COUNTERPOINT Magazine Returns”

Former Bulldogs impressing on MiLB assignments

Hunter Dula pitching for the Wingate Bulldogs Staff Writer: Luke Tucker WINGATE, N.C. — The Wingate Bulldogs baseball program had quite the summer, winning the school’s first national championship in thrilling fashion against Central Missouri, then a month later saw two players agree to terms with Major League Baseball clubs. Pitcher Hunter Dula was selectedContinueContinue reading “Former Bulldogs impressing on MiLB assignments”

Malignant (2021) Review

Staff Writer: David McCallister Over a year ago, movie theaters started to reopen after being dormant for months. There were struggles to get the public back into going to the theater, but all of that has changed now. Theaters today have seen more revenue and returns thanks to the superhero and horror genre. The mostContinueContinue reading “Malignant (2021) Review”

Repping the Home Team 

Staff Writer: Trevor Bryan  If you attend Wingate University in North Carolina, there are a lot of teams to support. Along with the recent addition of a field hockey team, which will have its debut season in 2022, our school proudly hosts a football, basketball, and soccer team, including 20 other sports teams.  Our teamsContinueContinue reading “Repping the Home Team ”

Day of Caring

Staff Writer: Ben Robertson WINGATE, N.C. — Two hundred seventy-three athletes and coaches from Wingate University volunteered to support and serve communities surrounding the campus as part of the 28th annual United Way Day of Caring on Saturday, Aug. 30. Three hundred eleven total members of the Bulldog community took part in helping both individualContinueContinue reading “Day of Caring”

WU Swim partners with BEST Crowd Management at the Bank of America Stadium

Photo taken by and courtesy of Wingate SwimmingLeft to right: Alex Smyre, Vincent Walden, Brandon Lu, Anna Miram, Grace Femano, Kate Agger, Matt Richmond, Lily Sanocki, Ryan Rabalais, and Greg Doyle Staff Writer: Madison Mataxas As one of the biggest teams on Wingate’s campus, the Men’s and Women’s swim teams are always up for lendingContinueContinue reading “WU Swim partners with BEST Crowd Management at the Bank of America Stadium”

“We Want That Legacy to Continue” – Shannon Kasprak’s Last Ride

Kasprak (left) included in SAC Player of the Year graphic from Spring 2021 season (photo: @WU_Bulldogs on Twitter) Sports Writer: Donny Chiarel WINGATE, NC — For Shannon Kasprak, it’s been an exciting four years. A Southeast Region Championship, two SAC Championships, and multiple all-conference selections stand at the top of her resume. Another accomplishment sheContinueContinue reading ““We Want That Legacy to Continue” – Shannon Kasprak’s Last Ride”

Wingate Men’s Soccer Season Preview

Sports Writers: Johann Henning Kunze, Jaxson Douglas, Faith Haren The 2021 soccer season is upon us, and it opens on Sept. 2 with the Wingate Bulldogs going against Florida Tech. For the first time in 10 years, the teams are meeting for a soccer match. Twenty-two players. Ninety minutes. One winner. Who will it be? ContinueContinue reading “Wingate Men’s Soccer Season Preview”