From four continents to one team: Wingate’s global roster powers triathlon success

By A'Kira Hames Triangle contributing writer The Wingate women’s triathlon team has experienced broad success this season. Guided by an Olympian’s vision and fueled by global talent, the Wingate women’s triathlon team has turned cultural diversity into competitive strength, and the results are reshaping what success looks like in Division 2 sports. The Bulldogs haveContinue reading "From four continents to one team: Wingate’s global roster powers triathlon success"

Seniors who built Wingate’s field hockey program from scratch left indelible mark

By Joe Scheffler Triangle contributing writer Despite its recent inception the Wingate women's field hockey team has found success. In the fall of 2021-2022, the 2025 graduating class of Wingate University’s field hockey team made history as they took the field for the first time. After years of planning, Wingate finally fielded its own varsityContinue reading "Seniors who built Wingate’s field hockey program from scratch left indelible mark"

Anime ‘nerd’ Harvey ‘sets heart ablaze’ with switch from football to rugby 

By Brice Colter Staff Writer Christopher Harvey Jr (bottom) made the tough decision to transition from football to rugby. Wingate rugby standout Christopher Harvey Jr. has loved action shows and cartoons since he was a young boy growing up in Dillon, S.C., but he says the anime boom of the 2010s changed his life.  HisContinue reading "Anime ‘nerd’ Harvey ‘sets heart ablaze’ with switch from football to rugby "

W’International program announces May 2026 destinations for WU students

By Indhiana Almonte Gonzalez Triangle contributing writer The International Programs Office revealed the 2026 destinations for Wingate’s annual W’international program during a special event Oct. 21 at Austin Auditorium, announcing that some lucky Bulldogs will have a chance to study in Switzerland, Peru, Mexico or The Netherlands next May. W’International is a 10-day study abroadContinue reading "W’International program announces May 2026 destinations for WU students"

Women’s Golf first team to represent Wingate wearing Under Armour

By Arantxa Taberneiro Staff Writer Picture Credit: https://1000logos.net/under-armour-logo/ The Wingate University women’s golf team, currently ranked No. 1 in the nation in NCAA Division 2, has switched from Nike to Under Armour, making it the only team at the university to use the Baltimore-based brand. Pérez Vieco Veteran Wingate player Thalia Pérez Vieco, who hasContinue reading "Women’s Golf first team to represent Wingate wearing Under Armour"

Thanks to athletics, Wingate’s Turkish community is growing

By Simon Dubravik Triangle Contributing Writer Two years ago, the number of Turkish students at Wingate University was just one. Now the number has grown to eight. It might be a small community, but that group is becoming part of the university’s identity—united by culture, sports and the opportunity to study abroad. For all ofContinue reading "Thanks to athletics, Wingate’s Turkish community is growing"

Highly anticipated Music Industry concentration now offered at Wingate 

By Matthew Gallo Triangle Contributing Writer Dr. Wright-Martin is excited for the next steps Wingate's music department is taking. Wingate University’s Department of Music is offering a new Music Industry concentration beginning this semester, preparing students for careers in the commercial music world through hands-on experience. Students can explore the business and creative industries, buildingContinue reading "Highly anticipated Music Industry concentration now offered at Wingate "

Wingate alumna recounts stories from Hurricane Katrina in upcoming book

By Savannah Phillips Features Editor Crumpton's time volunteering at the Red Cross was instrumental in helping inspire her book. A business owner and board-certified health coach, Rosanny Crumpton, who graduated from Wingate in 2005, kept a private journal ever since she could remember and throughout adolescence and early adulthood she wrote and compiled her poetryContinue reading "Wingate alumna recounts stories from Hurricane Katrina in upcoming book"

Wingate tennis set to play another season off-campus due to damaged courts

By Arantxa Taberneiro Staff Writer A complete overhaul of Wingate's tennis courts could prove costly. For the second straight year, the Wingate tennis teams will be playing their home matches 10 minutes away from campus at Monroe High School as they continue to wait for the construction of new courts.  The Bulldogs’ longstanding eight-court facilityContinue reading "Wingate tennis set to play another season off-campus due to damaged courts"

Men’s rugby team makes winning home debut against Coastal Carolina

By Arantxa Taberneiro Triangle Contributing Writer The new Wingate University men’s rugby team won its first home game Sept. 27 against Coastal Carolina, 20-17, at Jesse Helms Park. In March 2025, Athletic Director Joe Reich announced that rugby would move from club status to varsity status beginning this academic year. The team is led byContinue reading "Men’s rugby team makes winning home debut against Coastal Carolina"