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Much needed fall break

Staff Writer: Savanna Harris Any phrase that contains the word “break” is music to the ears of a college student. Campus is quietly buzzing with the excitement of Fall break coming up at the end of this week. There really is nothing like a good home-cooked meal and spending some timeContinueContinue reading “Much needed fall break”

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”

Importance of mental health

Staff Writer: Quinn McGhee Mental illness is very common among college students, one in four students have a diagnosable illness, but 40% of those students do not seek help according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). Stigma around mental health is the biggest thing that keeps people from seekingContinueContinue reading “Importance of mental health”

Remembering 9/11

Staff Writer: Michael Paulus Yesterday was September 11. Eighteen years ago, terrorists permanently changed the way Americans viewed the world and their own lives. It’s still an emotional time for many people, myself included. I was in 8th grade and remember when I first heard about the attack. I had justContinueContinue reading “Remembering 9/11”

VP Pence visits Wingate to support Bishop

Staff Writer: Ashley Garcia, Isiah Anderson, K. Conner, & Estefania Risso Osorio Last week an email was sent out to Wingate students, faculty and staff stating that the Vice President was coming to campus for the Dan Bishop Rally on September 9th. This caused some disturbance throughout the campus. Wingate president,ContinueContinue reading “VP Pence visits Wingate to support Bishop”

Future plans for the Klondike

Staff Writer: K. Conner Wingate students have been having a tough time lately due to the Klondike being closed. The popular food option has been under construction since before the start of the 2019-2020 academic year and is being renovated to better support the Wingate student body. ContinueContinue reading “Future plans for the Klondike”

Bulldogs set the bar high

Staff Writer: Jarren Cottingham The Wingate Bulldogs Volleyball Team comes into the 2019 season ranked number one in the South Atlantic Conference after an impressive 32-2 record, while also winning 19 of their 20 games in conference played last season. The Bulldogs also rank among the top 25 programs in all of NCAA. ContinueContinue reading “Bulldogs set the bar high”

Wingate football starting season with a win

Staff Writer: Antwanez Barnett Wingate University Football team is on the rise this upcoming 2019-2020 season. The team’s new motto is one word–“EAT.” This translates to Effort, Attitude & Toughness. Coach Reich stands by that motto by all means necessary and the team is behind him 100%. Team captains are seniorContinueContinue reading “Wingate football starting season with a win”

Wingate freshmen finding their footing

Staff Writer: Blake Furr With new construction, new clubs, and most importantly new faces, Wingate University continues to grow and flourish by adding new young men and women to the Bulldog family. The University has grown 37% over the last five years coming one step closer to their goal of a 4,000-6,000 studentContinueContinue reading “Wingate freshmen finding their footing”

Wingate’s Alpha Xi Delta partners with Autism Speaks

Staff Writer: Lauren Traufler Are you “Powered by Love”? Wingate University’s Alpha Xi Delta chapter is, and members will be volunteering at the Greater Charlotte Walk for Autism on October 26. This event is the world’s largest autism fundraising event and is dedicated to improving the lives of those withContinueContinue reading “Wingate’s Alpha Xi Delta partners with Autism Speaks”