Features Writer: Savannah Phillips Wingate University’s Honors Program has transitioned into a Honors College in the past year. Dr. Allison Kellar, the founding dean, has directed the program for eight years and says that it is growing thanks to a generous donation. Former Wingate Board of Trustee member, Evelyn Taylor, passed away and left aContinue reading "Major Donation Transforms Wingate’s Honors Program Into an Honors College"
Flu, not COVID, Spreads Across Campus as Semester Draws to a Close
Staff Writer: Darius Johnson As the fall semester comes to a conclusion, Wingate University’s campus has experienced a rise in serious flu-like illnesses. The Holbrook Health Center experienced a wave of students contracting illnesses similar to the flu beginning in late October, as well as symptoms that caused officials to worry about a potential returnContinue reading "Flu, not COVID, Spreads Across Campus as Semester Draws to a Close"
Wingate Fall Sports Find Unprecedented Success Across the Board in Absence of COVID Threat
Staff Writer: RJ Rennie Wingate’s fall sports teams have each had successful seasons in 2022 inthe first semester, the first campaign not impacted by COVID-19 sinceJanuary of 2020. From cross country to football, volleyball to soccer,almost every sport that Wingate has participated in this fall has eitherbeen crowned conference champions or qualified for the NCAATournament.Continue reading "Wingate Fall Sports Find Unprecedented Success Across the Board in Absence of COVID Threat"
Wingate XC Teams Defend South Atlantic Conference Title
Staff Writers: Michael Wayne O’Neill and Bode Arigbon The Wingate cross-country teams took care of business Saturday morning by sweeping the South Atlantic Conference meet and taking home conference title hardware for both genders at Salisbury Community Park. The men’s team finished with a score of 23 points and placed first overall. The Bulldogs hadContinue reading "Wingate XC Teams Defend South Atlantic Conference Title"
CAMPUS NOTEBOOK: Residence Life Encouraging Students to ‘Pull in’ Roommate of Their Choice to Replace December Graduates
Staff Writer: Jordyn Gaither With December graduation quickly approaching, Wingatestudents with roommates who are final-semester seniors arebeing reminded by Residence Life that they have the option to“pull in” a roommate of their choice to fill any vacancies in a roomor suite. Pull-in roommates can only be acquired if you directly sharea room with a graduatingContinue reading "CAMPUS NOTEBOOK: Residence Life Encouraging Students to ‘Pull in’ Roommate of Their Choice to Replace December Graduates"
Jaquan Edwards: Barely Recruited to Wingate Football Star
Staff Writer: RJ Rennie Redshirt senior middle linebacker Jaquan Edwards is leading aWingate defense that has been nothing short of dominant duringthe 2022 campaign. While the star defender has been a ferocioustackler this season, off the field he is a soft-spoken family manwith a soft spot for home. Born in Johnston, S.C., to John andContinue reading "Jaquan Edwards: Barely Recruited to Wingate Football Star"
Wingate Football Wins Fifth Straight at L-R, Plays for Division Title Saturday at Home Against Newberry
Cover Photo: Wingate defensive tackle Justin Rhodes stands over Lenoir-Rhyne quarterback Sean White after a sack in last Saturday's 24-21 win over the Bears Staff Writers: Samuel Rodriguez and RJ Rennie The Wingate football team, winners of five consecutive games and sixstraight on the road, takes on Newberry at Irwin Belk Stadium Nov. 5 inContinue reading "Wingate Football Wins Fifth Straight at L-R, Plays for Division Title Saturday at Home Against Newberry"
Fast and Furious Tokyo Drift Review: The Best Out of The Big Three Fast and Furious Films
Guest Writer and Wayfind Scholar: Cristopher Puente The Fast and Furious franchise is one of the biggest franchises in the world, grossing over six billion dollars at the worldwide box office. What started out as common street-racing films have evolved to include heists, spies, emphasis on family, and expensive cars. When even looking into theContinue reading "Fast and Furious Tokyo Drift Review: The Best Out of The Big Three Fast and Furious Films"
Looking For Some Really Good Ideas? Try These—Starting With a Wingate Parking Garage
Staff Writer: Emily Werner We all think of ideas that we find to be absolutely genius. Half the time,they’re things that come to us in the middle of the night and are nolonger great ideas when we wake up the next morning. But my ideas? Itruly believe they are life-altering and would tremendously benefitsociety ifContinue reading "Looking For Some Really Good Ideas? Try These—Starting With a Wingate Parking Garage"
Wingate Volleyball Climbing National Rankings Thanks to Recent Winning Streak
Staff Writers: Caroline Backus and Cody Kelley The No. 20-ranked Wingate volleyball team continued its near-perfect2022 season by overpowering three opponents over the last two weeks.Wingate played two home matches and one road match, beating Carson-Newman and Lincoln Memorial two weeks ago at Cuddy Arena. TheBulldogs also dominated Lenoir-Rhyne on the road last Saturday, givingthemContinue reading "Wingate Volleyball Climbing National Rankings Thanks to Recent Winning Streak"
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