By Peyton Webb Triangle contributing writer Wingate University has appointed Dr. Tara Ellis as the interim dean of the Thayer School of Education, bringing nearly a decade of experience to lead the school through a period of transition. In her new role, Ellis will oversee the faculty and staff within the school, focusing on recruitment,ContinueContinue reading “Ellis takes over reins of Wingate’s School of Education as interim dean”
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International Bulldogs unite to help teammate at Winston-Salem meet
By Andrea Maldini Triangle Contributing Writer A group of international student-athletes on the Wingate track and field team came together to help a teammate achieve her goal in a display of true sportsmanship and camaraderie on Feb. 22. At the Last Chance Meet at JDL Fast Track in Winston-Salem, sophomore French distance runner Manon CadyContinueContinue reading “International Bulldogs unite to help teammate at Winston-Salem meet”
Taylor has historic, record-setting season for Wingate basketball
From staff reports Wingate senior Kendall Taylor put together one of the greatest seasons in Bulldogs basketball history this year, finishing as the fifth-leading scorer in NCAA Division 2 basketball while averaging a school-record 24.4 points per game and leading the nation in made free throws with 201. The 6-5, 210-pound forward from Sacramento, Calif.,ContinueContinue reading “Taylor has historic, record-setting season for Wingate basketball”
Triangle wins three N.C. College Media Association awards in Boone
By Maleah Funderburk Editor Contributing writer Jamaria Walton, editor Maleah Funderburk, staff writer Cayden Accord and opinion editor Endiya Watkins attended Saturday’s conference. The Wingate Triangle brought home three awards Feb. 22 at the North Carolina College Media Association Conference at Appalachian State University. Student journalists from across the state gathered in Boone for theContinueContinue reading “Triangle wins three N.C. College Media Association awards in Boone”
Music faculty, students work with some of state’s top high-school singers
Hannah Hollar and Grant Logan Savannah Phillips Features Editor Nearly 250 members of All-Carolina Select Choirs got a taste of college life and put on a concert during two-day event on campus. Wingate University was bustling on Friday, Jan. 31, as the All-Carolina Select Choirs,conducted by Dr. Nana Wolfe-Hill, director of choral activities, rehearsed forContinueContinue reading “Music faculty, students work with some of state’s top high-school singers”
Opinion: RateMyProfessors isn’t enough to judge educators
By Endiya Watkins Opinion Editor Beyond the study habits and discipline students can control to boost their probability of success in the classroom, one factor lies beyond their control: the quality of their professor. Most students can relate to stories of professors with poor communication or a general inability to convey their knowledge, detrimentally affectingContinueContinue reading “Opinion: RateMyProfessors isn’t enough to judge educators”
‘Forward thinking’ alum Givens was obvious choice to lead new beach volleyball program
By Kassidy Robinson Triangle contributing writer When Wingate University announced women’s beach volleyball as its 26th intercollegiate sport last January, Hannah Givens was the obvious choice to be the program’s first head coach. A 2019 graduate of WU and former standout for the Bulldogs’ indoor volleyball team, she brought a unique set of credentials fromContinueContinue reading “‘Forward thinking’ alum Givens was obvious choice to lead new beach volleyball program”
Recent D1 portal additions from Wingate flourish at Georgia Southern and Stetson
By Laron Warner Triangle contributing writer The NCAA transfer portal has changed the landscape of college athletics, offering athletes new opportunities to find the best fit for their skills and aspirations. Introduced in 2018, the portal was designed to highlight the transfer process, giving players a chance to seek new teams at various institutions. WhileContinueContinue reading “Recent D1 portal additions from Wingate flourish at Georgia Southern and Stetson”
‘Top Dog’ Pun-Pun performs delicate balancing act as Wingate’s only two-sport athlete
By Breya Busby Triangle contributing writer Vorawuth Pattrakulchai, better known as “Pun-Pun” to his many friends and teammates on the Wingate University campus, makes waves in the WU Natatorium—where as the school’s only dual-sport athlete you’ll find him practicing with the men’s swimming and triathlon teams—but he’s also made a splash in the classroom, whereContinueContinue reading “‘Top Dog’ Pun-Pun performs delicate balancing act as Wingate’s only two-sport athlete”
Wingate’s ‘Spirit of the Gate’ marching band looking to build on successful debut campaign
By Emily Becker Triangle contributing writer Wingate University’s establishment of a marching band program last semester brought new energy to football games and expanded financial-aid opportunities for the 48 inaugural members who received a scholarship of $2,500 per year for their participation. Joseph Girgenti formally taught music to students at Walter Bickett Elementary School. TheContinueContinue reading “Wingate’s ‘Spirit of the Gate’ marching band looking to build on successful debut campaign”
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