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.NILContinue 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 projectContinue 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 aContinue 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 isContinue 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 1:30Continue reading "The Wingate Word"
Student opinions mixed on Wingate policy to assign housing based on GPA
By: Tyjelin JonesTriangle Contributor Wingate University continues to use cumulative grade-point averages (GPA) to determine residential assignments every April for returning undergraduates, but not all students are satisfied with the policy.“Based on my GPA, I don’t consider it to be fair because I shouldn't have to be determined by my GPA, especially since it’s low,”Continue reading "Student opinions mixed on Wingate policy to assign housing based on GPA"
Last-minute change to housing options frustrates some Wingate students
By Peyton RiddickTriangle contributor Wingate students returning from Easter Break faced an unexpected dilemma upon their return due to last-minute adjustments made by Residence Life to next year’s housing options. Returning students have been preparing for housing selection for more than a month now and the time has finally come to choose their living spaceContinue reading "Last-minute change to housing options frustrates some Wingate students"
Students left on campus during Easter Break faced limited food choices
By Dylan KirchnerTriangle contributor Over Easter Break, food options on Wingate University’s campus were limited to only Freshens and the Klondike Market, leaving many of the students left on campus frustrated with the lack of choices. Many students are required to stay on campus over breaks for practices if they are athletes who are in-season.Continue reading "Students left on campus during Easter Break faced limited food choices"
Wingate cheerleaders eager to win second national title in three years at Daytona
By: Keely HastyTriangle Contributor The Wingate University cheerleading team is headed to Daytona Beach, Fla., to compete on the biggest stage in the cheerleading world April 11-13 at the National Cheerleading Association (NCA) College Nationals. The NCA hosts one of the two collegiate cheerleading competitions that happen in the United States. Teams nationwide are splitContinue reading "Wingate cheerleaders eager to win second national title in three years at Daytona"
Wingate students can view eclipse safely at April 8 event in Quad
By: Maya Van Heyst Triangle Contributor The Wingate University Department of Chemistry and Physics is handing out eclipse glasses to view what scientists are calling the “2024 Great American Solar Eclipse” on April 8 at 1:54 p.m. in the Quad.Associate Professor of Physics and Astronomy Dr. Grant Thompson is leading the viewing, which is fundedContinue reading "Wingate students can view eclipse safely at April 8 event in Quad"
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