Photo by Andrea Piacquadio on Pexels.com By Anna M. Martin Wingate Triangle contributing writer Wingate University is home to students from all over the world. Countries and cultures have been on full display throughout the early weeks of the fall semester, and students’ clothing choices seem to be one of these means of expression. TheContinueContinue reading “Continental Couture: European vs. American trends in the Wingate classroom”
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Upstart Alpha Omicron Pi making its presence known on Wingate sorority scene
Members Fernanda Nunez, Yahimar Medina, Sofia Valdez and Destiny Cruz By Emarie Tucker Wingate Triangle contributing writer Yahimar Medina, a sophomore nursing major from Monroe, N.C., and member of Alpha Omicron Pi at Wingate University, is excited about new fundraisers and events her sorority is taking part in. The sorority raises money for the ArthritisContinueContinue reading “Upstart Alpha Omicron Pi making its presence known on Wingate sorority scene”
Opinion: Social media hinders independent political thinking in our generation
By Endiya Watkins Opinion Editor The upcoming presidential election is a major source of concern, anxiety, and confusion for many. As technology continues to advance at an alarming pace, we are faced with challenges never before tackled. Gone are the days when candidates were civil in their disagreements and media was limited to reliable offlineContinueContinue reading “Opinion: Social media hinders independent political thinking in our generation”
Increasing number of incidents has triathlon team wary of cycling Wingate’s back roads
By Dylan Kirchner and Ashley Stein Wingate Triangle contributing writers Since the introduction of Wingate’s NCAA triathlon program in the fall of2021, there has been an alarming number of incidents on rural roads nearthe university involving motor vehicles and cyclists who compete on themen’s and women’s teams. The most notable accident took place on AnsonvilleContinueContinue reading “Increasing number of incidents has triathlon team wary of cycling Wingate’s back roads”
Emotional Support Animals making big impact on lives of 60 Wingate students
By: Peyton RiddickWingate Triangle contributor Emotional Support Animals are making a huge impact on college campuses nationwide and their presence can certainly be felt at Wingate, where they’ve helped students who struggle with mental health issues while living on campus.Commonly known as ESAs or assistance animals, Emotional Support Animals are defined by the U.S. DepartmentContinueContinue reading “Emotional Support Animals making big impact on lives of 60 Wingate students”
With new deal signed, Wingate student-athletes taking greater advantage of NIL
By: Maya Van HeystWingate Triangle contributor The introduction of Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) rights has opened up money-making opportunities for NCAA student-athletes over the last two years, and while much attention has been focused on Division 1 programs, the impact of NIL is now reaching down to many Division 2 schools, including Wingate University.NILContinueContinue reading “With new deal signed, Wingate student-athletes taking greater advantage of NIL”
Wingate officials hope West Village project will transform university into ‘New American College Town’
By: Andy HeinsWingate Triangle contributor Wingate University, the Town of Wingate and Monroe-based developer True Homes are planning to break ground during the upcoming academic year on a 130-acre project near the U.S. 74 bypass that university officials expect to transform Wingate into a “New American College Town,” according to key WU administrators.The mixed-use projectContinueContinue reading “Wingate officials hope West Village project will transform university into ‘New American College Town’”
Opinion: Crime and safety issues on campus must be addressed in a better way
By: Endiya WatkinsStaff Writer Wingate University has been battling a series of increasingly frequent crimes and suspicious activity on campus this year, from car theft to weapons on campus, to assaults. Worries surrounding the safety and security at Wingate reached a fever pitch after a student was reportedly “attacked by a knife,” according to aContinueContinue reading “Opinion: Crime and safety issues on campus must be addressed in a better way”
Wingate athletics best-ever third in latest Learfield Directors’ Cup rankings
By: Cayden AcordSports Editor Hamza Chahid After strong fall and winter seasons that included a national championship in men’s cross country and an individual NCAA indoor track title from Hamza Chahid in the 5,000 meters, the Wingate’s athletic program has climbed to third in the 2023-24 Learfield Directors’ Cup rankings. The Learfield Directors’ Cup isContinueContinue reading “Wingate athletics best-ever third in latest Learfield Directors’ Cup rankings”
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April 2024 On Monday, April 8, Associate Professor of Physics and Astronomy Dr. Grant Thompson and the Wingate Department of Chemistry and Physics hosted a directed viewing of the solar eclipse on the Quad for students. Members of the university’s Chemistry Club distributed free solar eclipse glasses and safety fliers between classes beginning at 1:30ContinueContinue reading “The Wingate Word”
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