By Maleah Funderburk Wingate Triangle Editor California Gov. Gavin Newsom joined Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael Regan and student representatives from various small colleges in the area, including Wingate, on Oct. 17 to kick off the first day of early voting in North Carolina. The press conference was held atContinueContinue reading “California Gov. Gavin Newsom joins local leaders to launch early voting”
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Balancing act: Managing stress and making time for yourself
Photo by Nataliya Vaitkevich on Pexels.com By: Selena Vera Staff Writer As college students, we always look for ways to balance aspects of our life. Ourlifestyles are unique, whether we are athletes, double majors, single majors, commuters, members of clubs, Greek chapters or anything that our campus involvement has to offer us. We tend toContinueContinue reading “Balancing act: Managing stress and making time for yourself”
Szymborski sisters ignite Wingate field hockey’s turnaround season
By Jamaria Walton Wingate Triangle contributing writer Sisters Audra and Miranda Szymborski are making their mark on Wingate’s winning women’s field hockey team this fall. Freshman Audra is the Bulldogs’ star goalie while senior Miranda leads the group of defenders in front of her. The Szymborskis have been instrumental in leading the biggest sports turnaroundContinueContinue reading “Szymborski sisters ignite Wingate field hockey’s turnaround season”
Warner hoping to finish his long journey in college football with a conference title at Wingate
By Dayton Brown Wingate Triangle contributing writer Laron Warner entered his final year of college football at Wingate, his fourth university in six years, looking for an opportunity to win a first conference championship and finally make a trip to the NCAA postseason. Warner graduated early from Tates Creek High School in Lexington, Ky., withContinueContinue reading “Warner hoping to finish his long journey in college football with a conference title at Wingate”
Wingate’s Hendersonville campus rebuilds after historic Hurricane Helene
By Cayden Acord Staff Writer On Sept. 27, Hurricane Helene made landfall off the coast of Florida and made its way up across the southeastern United States. The impact throughout the next week across Florida, Georgia, the Carolinas, Virginia and Tennessee was one that residents will never forget. With over $15 billion dollars in estimatedContinueContinue reading “Wingate’s Hendersonville campus rebuilds after historic Hurricane Helene”
New Jersey transplant has built loyal following with Main Street tattoo shop
By Avery Hill and Emarie TuckerWingate Triangle contributing writers His shop probably goes unnoticed by most Wingate University students as they drive or walk down Wilson Street and take a left on Main, but inside the small office space that occupies Jay’s Custom Tattooing at 110 N. Main St. lives a business that Jay MoncriefContinueContinue reading “New Jersey transplant has built loyal following with Main Street tattoo shop”
Wingate plays big role in helping 300+ community members at Health Fair
Savannah Phillips 2024 By Savannah Phillips Features Editor On Sept. 14, the Monroe Science Center opened its doors to the public for the second year in a row for the Community Health and Wellness Fair. Admission to the Science Center and everything offered at the event was free of charge to the public, and moreContinueContinue reading “Wingate plays big role in helping 300+ community members at Health Fair”
Departing Maneice left lasting impact on Wingate athletic department
By Fernanda Castillo Huerta Staff Writer Assistant Athletic Director Dominique Maneice, who was responsible for overseeing digital content for the Wingate athletic department’s social media platforms and the school’s athletics website, stepped down last month to take on a similar role at Queens University of Charlotte, leaving behind a legacy of leadership and collaboration. TheContinueContinue reading “Departing Maneice left lasting impact on Wingate athletic department”
Journalist and novelist gives budding writers insight into her career
Savannah Phillips 2024 By Savannah Phillips Features Editor Irina Zhorov has learned a lot in her decade-plus as a journalist and author, and on Sept. 25 she shared many of her personal experiences with students in the Batte Center’s Recital Hall. The lecture lyceum, “From Journalist to Author: Connecting Fact and Fiction,” was followed byContinueContinue reading “Journalist and novelist gives budding writers insight into her career”
Random room checks raise concerns among students as appliances are confiscated
By Emani JamesWingate Triangle contributing writer Wingate University’s Residence Life staff has ramped up random room checks this semester, conducting multiple inspections during September. These unannounced checks have sparked concern among students who say “prohibited” appliances like hot plates, coffee-makers, and toaster ovens are being confiscated. The surprise checks, aimed at ensuring student safety andContinueContinue reading “Random room checks raise concerns among students as appliances are confiscated”