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 beingContinue 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, notingContinue 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. TheContinue 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 ArthritisContinue 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 offlineContinue 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 AnsonvilleContinue 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. DepartmentContinue 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.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"
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