1917 Review: Hope can be Dangerous

Staff Writer: David McCallister World War One, the war to end all wars. The horrors and missions that normal men had to see and accomplish are both extraordinary and depressing. Director Sam Mendes captures this with his latest film 1917. 1917 revolves around two young soldiers, who are tasked with calling off an attack againstContinueContinue reading “1917 Review: Hope can be Dangerous”

Spring semester 2021 update

Staff Writer: LaVonda Briggs There has been an update to Wingate University’s class schedule for the 2021 Spring semester.  This is following the change students had to undergo for the Fall semester of not having a Fall Break and not returning to campus like they would previously after Thanksgiving Break due to COVID-19.  Kristen Johnson,ContinueContinue reading “Spring semester 2021 update”

College students exercising their right to vote

Staff Writer: Kendrick Tucker 2020 has been a very interesting one to say the least, from the pandemic hitting the world earlier this year, to schooling across the globe changed to virtual learning. There has been one thing that many people around America have been anticipating, which is the 2020 Presidential Election.  With many collegeContinueContinue reading “College students exercising their right to vote”

The Nightmare Before Christmas Review: Celebration of Scares and Joy

Staff Writer: David McCallister The Nightmare Before Christmas is a stop-motion animated film directed by Henry Selick and produced by Tim Burton. Burton’s style and characters are present throughout the film, even if he didn’t direct the picture. The story of Nightmare revolves around Jack Skellington, the Pumpkin King who wants to branch out fromContinueContinue reading “The Nightmare Before Christmas Review: Celebration of Scares and Joy”

Flu Season During COVID-19

Staff Writer: Amy Cenname With COVID-19 cases still having a huge impact on the Wingate Community, Flu season is now among us and it could be one of the worst one yet to come. Although cases of COVID-19 have dropped significantly, it is still very important that everyone remembers to continue doing the three W’s.ContinueContinue reading “Flu Season During COVID-19”

Halloween (1978) Review: The Boogeyman’s Greatest Haunt

Staff Writer: David McCallister Before the abundance of rehashed slasher films grazed the silver screen, the small team of John Carpenter, Debra Hill, and Moustapha Akkad worked together to make a simple movie titled Halloween. The premise is simple, after murdering his sister 15 years prior, Michael Myers escapes his mental institution. His one goal;ContinueContinue reading “Halloween (1978) Review: The Boogeyman’s Greatest Haunt”

What is there to love? part 3

Staff Writer: Michael Martin In this week’s “What is there to love?”, we will be getting to hear from three Wingate seniors and find out what they love about Wingate.  The focus of it is to go around campus and ask different students what they love about Wingate University. In the end, it will giveContinueContinue reading “What is there to love? part 3”

Wingate takes on Homecoming during COVID-19

Staff Writer: Amy Cenname Wingate University hosted its virtual Homecoming for the first time this past week. For many students, alumni, families, faculty and staff. Homecoming is the most important time during the year that everyone is able to come together as one bulldog and traditionally celebrate their current and past times at Wingate University.ContinueContinue reading “Wingate takes on Homecoming during COVID-19”

What is there to love? Part 2

Staff Writer: Michael Martin This week I will be continuing a column that I started last week called, “What is there to love?” The focus of it is to go around campus and ask different students what they love about Wingate University. In the end, it will give a view into why students chose toContinueContinue reading “What is there to love? Part 2”

2020 NBA Finals with predictions from Wingate Students

Staff Writer: Kendrick Tucker The 2020 NBA Finals are underway and it is like no other we have seen before. This year’s Finals is a battle between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Miami Heat. Many feel as if the Heat will not have a solid chance to win the Finals with such a youngContinueContinue reading “2020 NBA Finals with predictions from Wingate Students”