Olivia Lee, Staff Writer The Wingate University Bulldogs (11-10, 8-5 SAC) put up a strong fight and won a hard fought game against the Catawba College Indians (6-13, 3-11 SAC) Wednesday night in Cuddy Arena and Thomas Koontz Family Court by a final score of 84-80. The Bulldogs started the game off strong with aContinueContinue reading “Bulldogs edge Indians in men’s hoops”
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Registrar Maria Taylor introduces the One Month Book Club to faculty and staff
Aleah Cady, Staff Writer At the suggestion of Registrar Maria Taylor, faculty and staff at Wingate University have been participating in the new “One-Month Book Club.” The club meets twice a week, on Wednesdays at 1 p.m. in the Cornwell Room at the Ethel K. Smith Library and at noon Fridays in the McGee CenterContinueContinue reading “Registrar Maria Taylor introduces the One Month Book Club to faculty and staff”
Bulldogs win women’s hoops thriller over Indians
Dustin Kiggins, Staff Writer Last minute free throws led the Wingate Bulldogs (17-3, 11-2 SAC) to a fourth quarter women’s basketball win over the Catawba Indians (12-9, 10-4 SAC) at Cuddy Arena Wednesday night, 69 – 67. Senior guard Taziya Moody (Columbia, S.C.) hit two free throws in the last 13 seconds of the gameContinueContinue reading “Bulldogs win women’s hoops thriller over Indians”
Hall of Fame inductions spark controversy
Shane Rich, Staff Writer As a new set of inductees swing their way into the Hall of Fame this year, the controversy over whether players such as Barry Bonds or Roger Clemens should be inducted is stirring. Should they be taken more seriously in this vote, or do they deserve to strike out? The MLBContinueContinue reading “Hall of Fame inductions spark controversy”
Tattered Pieces speaker addresses themes of loss, faith and forgiveness
Leah Joyner, Staff Writer The Rev. Sharon Risher captured students’ attention with her raw emotion on Sunday morning, sharing how she became an accidental activist when she lost loved ones in the 2015 Charleston shooting at the historic Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church. Risher, a native of Charlotte, N.C., spoke at a lyceum event atContinueContinue reading “Tattered Pieces speaker addresses themes of loss, faith and forgiveness”
Dr. Cannon speaks at Union County Library on how to discern facts from fake news
Leah Joyner, Staff Writer Monroe, N.C.– Community members in Union County may have felt like they had gone back to college when they attended a program taught by Dr. Keith Cannon, the Chair and Professor of Journalism at Wingate University in the Communications Department. He spoke on Tuesday night at the Union County Monroe PublicContinueContinue reading “Dr. Cannon speaks at Union County Library on how to discern facts from fake news”
Student Spotlight: Mackenzie Green urges students to never give up and never back down
Aleah Cady, Staff Writer Mackenzie Green is a first-year student at Wingate University, from Asheville, North Carolina, a member of Alpha Omicron Pi, and is majoring in human services. She loves her sorority, spending time with friends, and helping others. She also was born with a genetic disorder called Osteogenesis imperfecta, an extremely rare conditionContinueContinue reading “Student Spotlight: Mackenzie Green urges students to never give up and never back down”
Candlelight Vigil held for the passing of Wingate student Geoffrey Dawkins
Gabriela Cabrera, Staff Writer Wingate University students were silent as they gathered together on Thursday to hold a candlelight vigil for a sophomore who passed away earlier this week. Geoffrey Dawkins, a sophomore criminal justice major, passed away at CMC Main in Charlotte, North Carolina. Students honored his memory by gathering together to share theContinueContinue reading “Candlelight Vigil held for the passing of Wingate student Geoffrey Dawkins”
BIGG talks E-Waste
Celestia Randolph, Staff Writer Southern Environmental Solutions of the Carolinas (SESC) is a family owned business dedicated to servicing local landfills established on government contracts. The objective of SESC is to collect recyclable electronic waste, or, e-waste, promote organizational interactivity. By setting high standards and collaborating and partnerships, site visits, SESC teaches individuals as well asContinueContinue reading “BIGG talks E-Waste”
Veteran Shares Difficult Training Regimen For 31 Marathons
Photo by Gabriela Cabrera Joanna King, Staff Writer Rob Jones, an amputee veteran, ran his 29th marathon on Thursday, November 9, in his mission to complete 31 marathons in 31 days. Residents of Charlotte showed up at 6 a.m. to show their support and run alongside him. Jones plans to set an example for otherContinueContinue reading “Veteran Shares Difficult Training Regimen For 31 Marathons”
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