Kyle Brodt, Staff Writer Wingate baseball looks prepared to challenge for its first SAC title since 2015. Last year, Wingate finished the season at 19-31 and 10-14 in the SAC. This year, however, the Bulldogs have started the season hot, winning their first four games including a three game sweep over Concord last weekend. ContinueContinue reading “Bulldog baseball ready to bounce back”
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Bulldogs defeat Queens in women’s basketball
Brendan Shriver, Staff Writer Wingate (18-3, 12-2 SAC) defeated Queens (4-17, 1-11 SAC) in a South Atlantic Conference women’s basketball game on Wednesday night at Cuddy Arena by a final score of 68-51. After a tight first quarter, the Bulldogs broke the game open from there, shooting 46.3 percent from the field for the gameContinueContinue reading “Bulldogs defeat Queens in women’s basketball”
Bulldogs to sign 35 on National Signing Day
Wessli-Ann Hardee, Staff Writer Around 35 student-athletes are expected to sign with the Wingate Football program on Wednesday, Feb. 7, according to Head Coach Joe Reich. The Wingate football program has been searching for guys across the country throughout the year to, “Add quality depth at several positions,” said Reich. In years’ past, the footballContinueContinue reading “Bulldogs to sign 35 on National Signing Day”
Wingate’s Winter Weather Protocol prepared in case of another winter storm
Mariah Anderson, Staff Writer The groundhog has spoken. We have seen his shadow and now we will have six more weeks of winter. With this being said it gives us the opportunity for more winter weather and for Wingate University to put its winter weather protocol to the test. Many students, parents, and faculty oftenContinueContinue reading “Wingate’s Winter Weather Protocol prepared in case of another winter storm”
Greek life springs into second semester with more recruitment events
Caitlin Bailey, Staff Writer Why Spring Recruitment? Bryon Ecker, a brother of Kappa Alpha, went through Spring Recruitment last year. He has a special perspective on the process this year. He says, “Spring Recruitment can be an untapped market because you’ve got freshman coming in the fall who said no to Greek life but regrettedContinueContinue reading “Greek life springs into second semester with more recruitment events”
Bulldogs edge Indians in men’s hoops
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”
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”