The “Food Hall” updates, good or bad?

Staff Writer: Michael Martin Over the summer at Wingate University many things have changed, and things will continue to change throughout the semester. One of the largest changes is the food options here on campus.  Last year was a rough year for Wingate and Aramark, the former food provider. There were many complaints about foodContinueContinue reading “The “Food Hall” updates, good or bad?”

Awareness of police brutality increases

Staff Writer: Kendrick Tucker There is no secret that the current state of the world is under great distress. Aside from the pandemic sweeping everyone by surprise, a civil problem captured several eyes and ears as well.  Police brutality.   It’s something that many may shy away from calling it a touchy subject resulting InContinueContinue reading “Awareness of police brutality increases”

Mulan Review: A Film Worth Waiting For

Staff Writer: David McCallister Throughout the unpredictable year, the film industry has been hit extremely hard. Countless delays, film festival cancellations and releasing movies on Video on Demand “VOD”, or streaming services rather than in theaters has caused tentpole films to take risks.  Disney’s Mulan is one of these risks. Mulan is one of the most anticipatedContinueContinue reading “Mulan Review: A Film Worth Waiting For”

A message from the editor

     On Thursday, March 12, Wingate University’s community received an email stating that all on-campus instruction and events will be canceled due to the Coronavirus. Students were told to move out on Saturday, March 14 by 5 p.m. and not return until further notice.       The South Atlantic Conference decided to cancel allContinueContinue reading “A message from the editor”

Wingate Leads the Way with hit fashion show

Staff Writer: Isiah Anderson      On Saturday, February 15, one of Wingate University’s organizations, LEAD, held its first fashion show. Held in the Batte Center, guests were greeted with the warm welcoming of live jazz music, courtesy of GarageBand.      In order to attend the event, students had to go online and makeContinueContinue reading “Wingate Leads the Way with hit fashion show”

From student-athlete to assistant coach

Staff Writer: Jarren Cottingham      Some like the game, some love it, and there is a huge difference between like and love. Kerigan Farley, born and raised in Hickory, North Carolina knew from a young age that he wanted to be involved with the game of basketball.       Farley came to Wingate UniversityContinueContinue reading “From student-athlete to assistant coach”

Chi Omega Wish Week 2020

Staff Writer: Laura Thompson      This past week, the chapter of Chi Omega on campus hosted a fundraising week with several events for their philanthropy.      The sorority’s philanthropy is The Make-A-Wish Foundation. The two organizations, Chi Omega and Make-A-Wish partnered together in 2002. Since the partnership, Chi Omega chapters have raised moreContinueContinue reading “Chi Omega Wish Week 2020”

New coffee shop: Java the Cup

  Staff Writer: Sara Lawrence      Chic comfort and historic beauty have come to Wingate in the form of Java the Cup, a coffee shop that recently opened on North Main St. The shop held its grand opening last Tuesday, November 5, welcoming students and community members alike with a warm interior and aContinueContinue reading “New coffee shop: Java the Cup”

Career Strategy: Your Guide to the Career Development Process

Staff Writer: Sharon Robinson      In the article last week, I mentioned a number of topics.  For this week’s online article, I wanted to provide some more in-depth information on one of the topics – LinkedIn.      Do you know the value of LinkedIn?  Are you aware that LinkedIn is a great toolContinueContinue reading “Career Strategy: Your Guide to the Career Development Process”