Happy HalloWingate!

Staff Writer: Shannon Kasprak       It is spooky season at the Gate and festivities are in full swing! From staff and students dressing up for the occasion to Halloween cookie decorating in the cafeteria and Moonlight Madness- the campus saw a very fun-filled day!       Several students dressed up for the holiday, includingContinueContinue reading “Happy HalloWingate!”

Wingate Football Sweeps UVA-Wise as they Move to 8-0

Staff Writer: Lauren Traufler      Wingate University, ranked number 12, continue their perfect season as they complete their homecoming victory over the UVA-Wise Cavaliers 45-13. Wingate improves their undefeated record to 8-0 overall and 5-0 in the SAC.      In the first quarter, Wingate scored a total of 37 points and scored on theirContinueContinue reading “Wingate Football Sweeps UVA-Wise as they Move to 8-0”

Get to know more about Dr. Catherine Wright

    Staff Writer: Michael Paulus      When asked to do an interview, not many will share the same approach that Dr. Catherine Wright does.       “I will clear my schedule for you,” Wright said. “You are a VIP.”       That is how she makes you feel after speaking with her. ItContinueContinue reading “Get to know more about Dr. Catherine Wright”

The uncomfortable truth about sexual assault

Staff Writer: Aaliyah Parson      Sexual assault on college campuses is a very common occurrence that often goes unreported. Wingate University has approximately 3,600 students on three campuses.       According to Campus Safety and Fire Safety Annual Report, in 2018 there were 24 reports of sexual misconduct. Sexual misconduct is any conduct ofContinueContinue reading “The uncomfortable truth about sexual assault”

Grad housing for student athletes?

Staff Writer: Jarren Cottingham      There are over a thousand graduate students enrolled at Wingate University as of the 2019-20 academic year. However, there is currently no on-campus graduate housing for student-athletes returning for their fifth year of eligibility.       A problem that has occurred on campus is the fact that housing forContinueContinue reading “Grad housing for student athletes?”

Free flu shots at the health center

Staff Writer: Sophia Blake      There is heavy debate on deciding if you should get a flu shot or not. “Will I get sick if I get one?” “Will it make my arm sore?” “Do I really need it?” These are some examples of questions that arise when flu season arrives. Sherrie McCaskill, DNP, FNP-C andContinueContinue reading “Free flu shots at the health center”