By Savannah Phillips, Triangle Features Editor Cover Photo Taken by Anesu Simango Dr. Sergio Castello, Wingate University’s Dean of the Porter B. Byrum School of Business since 2020, came to the United States on a tennis scholarship at the age of 18 with $157, one suitcase, and two tennis rackets. A native of Barcelona, Spain,Continue reading "THE LIGHT BEHIND THEIR EYES: School of Business Dean Sergio Castello found a forever home in academia for himself—and his tennis racquet—at Wingate"
Wingate’s Lind Building Her Third D2 Field Hockey Program From Scratch
Staff Writer: Michael Wayne O’Neill The Wingate field hockey program started its inaugural season with shutout losses on the road to Frostburg State and Indiana University of Pennsylvania Sept. 1-2, but the experience it took to get here started with inaugural head coach Kat Lind. Her experience with field hockey as a player and coachContinue reading "Wingate’s Lind Building Her Third D2 Field Hockey Program From Scratch"
Wingate Athlete Leads Outreach Program in South Carolina
Staff Writer: Savannah Phillips Wingate University student Jaquan Edwards is making a difference in the lives of middle- and high-school boys by volunteering for the LEAD ME (Lead, Empower and Develop Me) Program in Johnston, South Carolina. A motivator and a mentor, Edwards strives to encourage them to see the good in themselves. “A lotContinue reading "Wingate Athlete Leads Outreach Program in South Carolina"
Men’s and Women’s Cross-Country Teams Looking to Repeat as SAC Champions
Staff Writer: Michael O'Neill WINGATE, N.C. – The Wingate University men’s and women’s cross-country teams are striving to repeat as South Atlantic Conference champions for the first time in program history. Their goals to compete and overcome obstacles together have been helpful for head coach Pol Domenech’s approach to the sport. The men’s team faredContinue reading "Men’s and Women’s Cross-Country Teams Looking to Repeat as SAC Champions"
Bulldogs Return Plenty of Experience all Over the Field in Bid for First SAC Title Since 2019
Staff Writer: Michael O'Neill The Wingate football team kicks off the 2022 season at Shaw Universityin Raleigh on Sept. 3 striving to obtain a goal it hasn’t reached in threeyears: the South Atlantic Conference championship. The Bulldogs, who finished 8-3 overall and 6-2 in conference play lastyear, began the 2021 season on a six-game winningContinue reading "Bulldogs Return Plenty of Experience all Over the Field in Bid for First SAC Title Since 2019"
Tips for a Less-Stressful More-Successful Final Exam Week
Staff Writers: COMM435 - Feature Writing Class In just a few weeks, Wingate students will be faced with final exams. For some, the results of the test may change a letter grade or make a difference between passing and failing a course. For others, final exams may hold graduation in the balance. Whatever your situation,Continue reading "Tips for a Less-Stressful More-Successful Final Exam Week"
“Murder is A Fine Art” Cast Draws Wingate Students to Batte Center
Staff Writer: Alexandria Sessions Last week before Easter Break, the talented cast of “Murder is a Fine Art” conducted an audience interactive play, highlighting a love triangle, jealousy, revenge, and obviously a murder. The play was brought for entertainment for friends and families by the Wingate University Department of Communication and Art directed by BarbaraContinue reading "“Murder is A Fine Art” Cast Draws Wingate Students to Batte Center"
Kristen Johnson Yost University’s Communication Specialist
Staff Writer: Alexandria Sessions If you’ve checked your email recently chances are you have probably received an email from Kristen Johnson Yost, in the last few days. Yost, our very own campus Communication Specialist and University spokesperson, makes sure students and President Rhett Brown are up-to-date on all things Wingate, but are we up-to-date onContinue reading "Kristen Johnson Yost University’s Communication Specialist"
Savannah’s Scoop
Staff Writer: Savannah Phillips “I hate to be the bearer of bad news…” the doctor said as he entered my room in the ER. At that moment I knew- my toe was broken. You are probably wondering, how did you manage to do that? Well, the answer is simple, I was moving too fast. IContinue reading "Savannah’s Scoop"
WU Cheer Tumbles Their Way to Being Top Dog
Staff Writer: Madison Mataxas We see them on the sidelines of sporting events dawning smiles on their faces, repping their blue and gold uniforms, and performing for the crowds, but more goes into the Wingate Cheerleader’s routines than many of us realize. The season kicks off in August with the team participating in the NationalContinue reading "WU Cheer Tumbles Their Way to Being Top Dog"