Part 1: Recognizing signs of abuse By Maleah Funderburk Wingate Triangle Editor If you throw a toad into a pot of boiling water, it’ll immediately jump out. However, if you place the toad in water that is cool, and slowly turn up the temperature, it won’t escape until the heat is unbearable. Verbal, emotional, andContinueContinue reading “Hidden Chains: Emotional abuse and self-recovery”
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From classroom to commerce: Wingate’s student entrepreneurs
A look inside SNE Vintage’s collection Hayleigh Chapman Staff Writer Wingate University is home to some of the most entrepreneurial and innovative students. Some have already started their own businesses, including hair and nail services and editing companies. These students have shown extraordinary leadership. Sam Cowher co-owns SNE Vintage, a clothing company that sells vintageContinueContinue reading “From classroom to commerce: Wingate’s student entrepreneurs “
Now celebrating its fifth year, Java the Cup has become a hot spot for Wingate’s Christian student community
By Anna M. Martin Wingate Triangle contributing writer Across the street from Wingate University’s campus at the corner of Main andWilson streets next to Pizza Hut is a café called Java the Cup, a hot spot for students where cafe-goers can receive more than just a hot latte and a quiet table to study. WithContinueContinue reading “Now celebrating its fifth year, Java the Cup has become a hot spot for Wingate’s Christian student community”
The Distance Dilemma: Wingate’s international student-athletes have different ways of dealing with homesickness
The Wingate field hockey team is off to a 3-1 start this year thanks in part to key contributions by international student-athletes from South Africa, Germany and The Netherlands. By Samantha Pearson Wingate Triangle contributing writer As Wingate University welcomes students for the new academic year, international students are facing a particularly challenging transition beingContinueContinue reading “The Distance Dilemma: Wingate’s international student-athletes have different ways of dealing with homesickness”
Ukrainian language class at Wingate brings connection for student-athlete from Kyiv
Wingate sophomore Mariia Bobrovska represents her homeland Ukraine with pride as a member of the Bulldogs’ tennis team. By Fernanda Castillo Staff Writer Wingate University will offer Ukrainian and Russian classes this fall, amove that has deeply resonated with Mariia Bobrovska, a sophomore fromKyiv, Ukraine. Bobrovska expressed her surprise and appreciation for the new languageofferings, notingContinueContinue reading “Ukrainian language class at Wingate brings connection for student-athlete from Kyiv”
Continental Couture: European vs. American trends in the Wingate classroom
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”
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”
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