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”

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”

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”