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Wingate wins NCAA title in 800 Free Relay

Maggie Smith, Staff Writer Wingate University women’s swimming team won the 800 Freestyle Relay which led them to taking the title as NCAA Division II swimming National Champions. They finished with a time of 7:16.37. The 800 Freestyle Relay includes, freshman Abby Kosic, sophomores Hanna Van Horen and Maria Madsen, and junior Alex Divelbiss. Van Horen began the raceContinueContinue reading “Wingate wins NCAA title in 800 Free Relay”

Eight countries showcased in W’International Program for the 2018 year

Andrew Elliot, Staff Writer Last Wednesday night, in the Batte Center’s Recital Hall was where the Class of 2019’s W’International showcase took place. The place was filled with excitement and wonder as each professor revealed the different countries that students could go to. “We had over 150 students in attendance!” Said Ms. Jennifer Armentrout, the Director ofContinueContinue reading “Eight countries showcased in W’International Program for the 2018 year”

Love Your Melon sells Apparel for a Great Cause

Maggie Smith, Staff Writer College students have a lot on their plates from classes and meetings to internships and jobs, therefore time management is an essential skill. Any college student will attest to how stressful their busy and hectic schedules can be. However, college students across the country are willing to add more to their plates andContinueContinue reading “Love Your Melon sells Apparel for a Great Cause”

European Connections in the Women’s Basketball team

Trey Lower, Staff Writer Wingate University’s Lady Bulldogs are coming off an impressive 2016-17 season, which lead them to advance to the second round of the Southeast Regional. While the season ended earlier than they would’ve wanted, there were many bright spots for the team. One of those was the addition of Marta Miscenko, from Riga,ContinueContinue reading “European Connections in the Women’s Basketball team”

The madness during March Madness

Brandon Bowles, Staff Writer It’s that time of year again. For the next three weeks, college basketball takes center stage in the world of sports. Fans across the country will have their eyes glued to their TV screens cheering on their favorite team, as well as wondering who is going to be the “Cinderella” team.ContinueContinue reading “The madness during March Madness”

Wingate Baseball is on a Victory Roll

Rachel Lods, Staff Writer Wingate, N.C.- For most of the students at Wingate, early March is a time to look forward to because it is a time to forget about midterms and take a break. The Wingate University Baseball team, however, has a much different perception of what the first two weeks of March consistsContinueContinue reading “Wingate Baseball is on a Victory Roll”

Wingate Women’s Golf off to a Great Start

Tariah Harrell, Staff Writer The Wingate University women’s golf team has been off to a great start this 2016-2017 year. They are currently ranked 36th in NCAA Division II Women’s golf. “So far we’ve had a really successful season,” head women’s coach Erin Thorne said. The team has participated in seven tournaments so far (between 12-18ContinueContinue reading “Wingate Women’s Golf off to a Great Start”

WU overtakes Catawba in overtime to win SAC quarterfinal thriller

Brandon Bowles, Staff Writer It is safe to say that Wednesday’s South Atlantic Conference men’s basketball tournament quarterfinals matchup between the third-seeded Bulldogs of Wingate University and the sixth-seeded Indians of Catawba College was not for the faint of heart. The Bulldogs were able to come away with a hard-fought victory over the IndiansContinueContinue reading “WU overtakes Catawba in overtime to win SAC quarterfinal thriller”

Bulldogs top L-R to open SAC women’s basketball tournament

Maggie Smith, Staff Writer The Wingate Bulldogs beat the Lenoir-Rhyne Bears 56-46 at Cuddy Arena on Wednesday night to advance to the South Atlantic Conference women’s basketball semifinals. Wingate has a 23-5 overall record, while Lenoir Rhyne ended their season with a 17-12 overall record. Junior center Marta Miscenko had a double-double with 16ContinueContinue reading “Bulldogs top L-R to open SAC women’s basketball tournament”

Track and field moves outdoors after record-breaking indoor season

Tariah Harrell, Staff Writer Wingate University men and women’s indoor track and field season has closed and is now ready to begin the outdoor season. Meanwhile in indoors season, many records were broken along with many personal best. Sophomore Isaiah Kyle (Morristown, TN), is currently sitting second in the nation in Division II in highContinueContinue reading “Track and field moves outdoors after record-breaking indoor season”