Wingate falls to Lenoir-Rhyne 31-24 at home after furious second-half rally comes up short

Brendan Shriver, Staff Writer The Lenoir-Rhyne University Bears jumped out to a 31-7 lead in the third quarter, then withstood a furious rally from Wingate to hang on for a 31-24 victory. The Bears improve to 3-1 overall and 2-0 in the SAC, while the Bulldogs fall to 2-2 overall and 0-2 in league play.ContinueContinue reading “Wingate falls to Lenoir-Rhyne 31-24 at home after furious second-half rally comes up short”

Lyceums Series Hosted in Library Until the End of October

By: Andrew Elliot, Staff Writer The Academic Resource Center (ARC) is hosting a Lyceum series by the name of WU Start, that all students can attend. “Whether you are new to college and want to make sure you have a sharp set of tools for your academic success OR If your original plan is notContinueContinue reading “Lyceums Series Hosted in Library Until the End of October”

International Student Spotlight – Faith Mahone

Photos Provided By Faith Mahone By: Celestia Randolph, Staff Writer The Office of International Affairs celebrates the idea of preparing students for a diverse world by introducing students to foreign cultures. One of the ways the office realizes this ambition for Wingate students, international and American, alike, is through the International Student program. This semesterContinueContinue reading “International Student Spotlight – Faith Mahone”

Student Videographer Brings Wingate Student-Athletes into Spotlight

By: Jared Overstreet, Staff Writer  Photo Credit:  Bailey Goforth Wingate University’s athletic program has grown rapidly over the past few years.  Wingate University’s athletic videographer, Julian Irigoyen, helps make sure that the sports teams are getting the attention they deserve. “My job is to create video content that promotes Wingate Athletics”, said Irigoyen, who leads aContinueContinue reading “Student Videographer Brings Wingate Student-Athletes into Spotlight”

Cheerleaders Raise Funds for National Competiton

By: Addison Mixson, Staff Writer As the Wingate University’s Cheerleaders focus on cheering on their Bulldogs during this year’s football and basketball seasons, they are working just as hard to fundraise for their trip to the National Cheerleaders Association (NCA) College Nationals in Daytona Beach, Florida in the Spring. The NCA national competition that they attend isContinueContinue reading “Cheerleaders Raise Funds for National Competiton”

Student Advice to Freshmen

 By: Sarah Everhart, Staff Writer Freshman year is a new and exciting time, but can also be a very confusing time for a lot of students. The first year of college is one of the most stressful, life-changing years of a student’s life. Many people choose their major, participate in clubs, greek life, or otherContinueContinue reading “Student Advice to Freshmen”

School of Sports Sciences professor to participate in service project in Nepal for two weeks

Brendan Shriver, News Writer Dr. Brandy Clemmer, a School of Sports Sciences professor and the head of the school’s Leadership Academy, will be leaving the United States next week to participate in a service project in Nepal with the organization Wine to Water for two weeks. This project is nothing new to Dr. Clemmer. AsContinueContinue reading “School of Sports Sciences professor to participate in service project in Nepal for two weeks”

Students Respond to Change in ‘Animal Crackers’ Packaging

Matthew Myers, Staff Writer After 116 years, animals on the animal cracker box are roaming free. Nabisco changed the packing for their product after a successful lobbying attempt from People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA). Nabisco claims the changes were made so that the packaging has a fresh look. A question being askedContinueContinue reading “Students Respond to Change in ‘Animal Crackers’ Packaging”

Campus Dining Welcomes Changes for 2018

Aaliyah Parson, Staff Writer W.T Harris Dining Hall welcomes new and returning students after making several new improvements over the summer. The caf has made renovations that not only improve the quality of service to students but the dining experience as well. Accommodations were also made during the renovations for the large influx of newContinueContinue reading “Campus Dining Welcomes Changes for 2018”

Pushing New Boundaries at Wingate University

Savanna Harris, Staff Writer The start of your college journey can come across as daunting. In most cases, everything is new. New city, new people, the list goes on. From moving into a space filled with unfamiliar faces to hoping that you don’t walk into the wrong room on your first day of classes, itContinueContinue reading “Pushing New Boundaries at Wingate University”