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What’s your Story?: Shaw shares her experience at Wingate

Alex King, Staff Writer Rebecca Shaw’s story began in 2012 when she began applying for college. She had her mind set on getting far away from the small town of Indian Trail that she has lived in her whole life. “I applied to Wingate because it was right down the road and my brother wentContinueContinue reading “What’s your Story?: Shaw shares her experience at Wingate”

What’s Your Story: Sherwood reflects on his time at Wingate

Jackson Kaplan, Staff Writer Since 1985, David Sherwood has served as the Sports Information Director at Wingate University. Sherwood resides in the same town where he has lived for his entire life and never had plans of going anywhere else. A graduate of nearby Forest Hills High School, Sherwood was granted the opportunity to goContinueContinue reading “What’s Your Story: Sherwood reflects on his time at Wingate”

Library holds program on plagiarism for Academic Integrity Week

Dustin Kiggins, Staff Writer In recognition of Academic Integrity Week on Wednesday, librarians from Ethel K. Library presented students with tips on how to avoid plagiarism when doing research and writing papers for class and future careers. The presenters showed examples to students on plagiarism in music to see if the students understood the differenceContinueContinue reading “Library holds program on plagiarism for Academic Integrity Week”

Wingate Baseball helps to fight cancer one swing at a time

Brandon Bowles, Staff Writer On Wednesday May 3rd Wingate University Baseball was able to give back to the community by partnering with the Levine’s Children’s Hospital. As of 2014, 15,780 children and adolescence from ages one to nineteen suffer from cancer. Those that lose their battle with cancer are a little less than 2,000 inContinueContinue reading “Wingate Baseball helps to fight cancer one swing at a time”

Wingate Senior Athletes are preparing to hang up their collegiate sports careers

Maggie Smith, Staff Writer Some people’s first words are ball. Some people start playing a sport not long after they even learn to walk. People grow up around sports, and sports become apart of people’s life. For some, it is their life. So what’s it like when it’s all over? For some people sports becomesContinueContinue reading “Wingate Senior Athletes are preparing to hang up their collegiate sports careers”

New Faith-based Organization will be added to Wingate in the fall

Sarah Katz, Staff Writer A faith-based organization will be joining one of approximately 50 registered student organizations on Wingate University’s campus in fall of 2018, said a university representative. “Delight is a college women’s ministry built for the purpose of inviting all women to strengthen and learn about their faith,” said Skylar Mize, cofounder ofContinueContinue reading “New Faith-based Organization will be added to Wingate in the fall”

Union Symphony Orchestra performs at Wingate with guest artist

Ryan Mckeel, Staff Writer A local symphony orchestra with deep roots at Wingate University performed on the evening of April 29, 2017 with a guest artist from the University of South Carolina. The Union Symphony Orchestra, also known as the USO, and Dr. Jennifer Parker-Harley, associate professor of flute at the University of South CarolinaContinueContinue reading “Union Symphony Orchestra performs at Wingate with guest artist”

WUSPYS annual Sports Award Banquet set for Monday

Tariah Harrell, Staff Writer The Wingate Bulldogs fifth annual WUSPYS sports awards banquet will take place on Monday, May 8 at the Union County Agricultural Center in Wingate. There are 18 categories in this year’s WUSPYS. Voting has currently started. All the awards will be voted on by Wingate coaches, along with the athletic administrativeContinueContinue reading “WUSPYS annual Sports Award Banquet set for Monday”

Review: Takara presents a great touch to Asian restaurants in Monroe

Kendall Sienon, Staff Writer MONROE, N.C. — You don’t have to go far to get exquisite Asian cuisine. Located on Highway 74 across the street from the Buick/GMC Car Dealership, Takara may be the new go-to place for all sushi, hibachi, and Asian fare lovers! Nearly everyday of the week you’ll see the restaurant fullContinueContinue reading “Review: Takara presents a great touch to Asian restaurants in Monroe”

ESPN Layoffs are Not a Good Sign For Sports Reporting Industry

Trey Lower, Staff Writer As a sports broadcasting major here at Wingate, my lifelong dream has been to be an announcer for ESPN. Whenever you think of sports, you ultimately think of the channel, and I always had a path in place to get there. However, as the years have progressed and the broadcasting industryContinueContinue reading “ESPN Layoffs are Not a Good Sign For Sports Reporting Industry”