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”
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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”
High-tech training at ‘House of Tri’ helped propel Wingate to first national title in women’s triathlon
By Brent Surratt Triangle contributing writer In the early morning hours, the hum of stationary bike wheels fills the training room at the Wingate University triathlon house, a residential brick ranch dwelling known as the “House of Tri” at the corner of North Main Street and Old Williams Road. Carla Larrabeiti Sweat drips from theContinueContinue reading “High-tech training at ‘House of Tri’ helped propel Wingate to first national title in women’s triathlon”
Wingate students play big role in making campus operations run efficiently
By Samantha Pearson Staff Writer With many students holding key positions, the Wingate University campus relies heavily on the 30 percent of undergraduates who hold jobs on campus. Students at Wingate are an essential part of the university’s functioning, having jobs that keep the university running efficiently while allowing students to gain hands-on experience in variousContinueContinue reading “Wingate students play big role in making campus operations run efficiently”
Opinion: Wingate desperately needs a shuttle for students and residents
The town of Davidson and Davidson College are considering the use of electric, self-driving shuttles like the ones shown above. Elsewhere in North Carolina, the driverless vehicles have already been used at N.C. State University and the Wright Brothers National Memorial in Kill Devil Hills, N.C., where it makes two stops along a one-mile route.ContinueContinue reading “Opinion: Wingate desperately needs a shuttle for students and residents”