Like many other universities across the country, Wingate is struggling with the negative effects of the anonymous social media platform Yik Yak, and how it is potentially harming the safety and mental well-being of students on campus.
Triangle wins four statewide honors, including ‘Best of Show,’ at annual North Carolina College Media Awards
The Wingate Triangle won four awards in the annual North Carolina College Media Awards at High Point University on Feb. 24, including "Best of Show" in the Online category for schools with enrollments under 8,500.
Occupational Therapy graduates post second straight year of 100-percent pass rates on national exam
For the second consecutive year, graduates of the Wingate’s upstart occupational therapy program posted a 100-percent pass rate on the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) exam.
Wingate’s inaugural acrobatics and tumbling squad hits the ground running
Wingate has debuted its 25th NCAA-sanctioned sport this spring in the form of an acrobatics and tumbling team, an athletic competition that head coach Kandyce Blocker says has a unique edge that Bulldog fans will enjoy.
Office changes in Stegall and Crowder leave some students confused
By: Savannah Phillips Editor Wingate University officials have made major departmental location changes in the Stegall Administration and Crowder Welcome Center buildings, leaving students confused as to where they should go for various services.Crowder has “become a hub for all things student-facing,” according to Jill Kay, Wingate’s director of marketing and communications. “The University wantedContinue reading "Office changes in Stegall and Crowder leave some students confused"
Frederick’s therapy dog in-training, Briggs, excels at his new job at the Health Center
By: Anna Carpenter Opinion Editor Once a week, a fluffy brown and white speckled pup follows his owner into Wingate University’s Holbrook Health Center. No, he isn’t sick or simply tagging along with his owner for fun; he has an important job to do.Briggs belongs to Melinda Frederick, the Director of Counseling Services at Wingate.Continue reading "Frederick’s therapy dog in-training, Briggs, excels at his new job at the Health Center"
A newcomer’s guide to all things football: just in time for Super Bowl weekend!
By: Anna Carpenter Opinion Editor As the fall season continues on, we have reached peak football season. The National Football League (NFL) has just passed the halfway point of their season and college football is gearing up for some big title games come December. For those of you who are not yet familiar with football,Continue reading "A newcomer’s guide to all things football: just in time for Super Bowl weekend!"
Men’s hoops streaking: Bulldogs win sixth straight heading into Cuddy showdown of SAC unbeatens Wednesday night
By Triangle sports staff The Wingate men’s basketball team won its sixth straight game Saturday afternoon at Cuddy Arena, beating Tusculum 87-78 to remain unbeaten at 5-0 in the South Atlantic Conference. The Bulldogs, who are 10-3 overall, will battle fellow league unbeaten Catawba (7-1, 5-0 SAC) at home Wednesday night in a game forContinue reading "Men’s hoops streaking: Bulldogs win sixth straight heading into Cuddy showdown of SAC unbeatens Wednesday night"
Spring semester opening of Wingate Social House set to bring new dynamic to university community
By Trevor Helms The Wingate Social House, a first-of-its-kind bar in the town of Wingate, is preparing to open up its doors shortly after the turn of the new year, perhaps as soon as February. The idea for the Social House was developed by Wingate University alums Bill and Dayna Irby, who are eager toContinue reading "Spring semester opening of Wingate Social House set to bring new dynamic to university community"
Four vehicles recovered, arrest made in Halloween night car thefts at Wingate
By Triangle staff All four of the vehicles stolen from Wingate’s South Village parking lot on Halloween night have been recovered by local law enforcement and one of the two suspects has been arrested. Chief Campus Safety Officer Michael Easley said in an e-mail to students on Nov. 29 that “a suspect was inContinue reading "Four vehicles recovered, arrest made in Halloween night car thefts at Wingate"