The Wingate Word November 2025 Welcome to this semester’s first edition of “The Wingate Word”—an occasional look at what’s on the minds of Wingate University students, as solicited by Triangle contributors from this fall’s COMM 220 Newswriting class. This week our reporters sought out answers across campus to the following question: What is the favoriteContinue reading "What is the favorite class you have taken so far at Wingate and why?"
Van Heyst exudes talent, positivity for nationally ranked Wingate volleyball team
By DRAKE PRICE Triangle contributing writer Van Heyst has helped lead the Bulldogs to a near undefeated season. “Attitude is a little thing that makes a big difference between volleyball success and volleyball failure.” For Maya Van Heyst, a junior setter on the Wingate volleyball team, this quote isn’t just a motto—it’s a reflection ofContinue reading "Van Heyst exudes talent, positivity for nationally ranked Wingate volleyball team"
Commuter Connections Brings Wingate University’s Off-Campus Students Close to College Life
By Peyton Webb Staff Writer Commuter Connections brings community to Wingate's commuters. For hundreds of Wingate commuter students traveling to campus daily from nearby towns, balancing classes, work and home can make feeling connected to the university community a challenge; that’s where Commuter Connections comes in. The monthly newsletter and event series, coordinated by theContinue reading "Commuter Connections Brings Wingate University’s Off-Campus Students Close to College Life"
Himes making instant pass-catching impact at Wingate in freshman season
By Elijah Sylvester Triangle contributing writer Freshman Jaylen Himes has experienced remarkable success in just his first year. Jaylen Himes is only an 18-year-old freshman, but he’s already turning heads as the leading receiver on the 7-2 Wingate football team. Nine games into his rookie season, the 5-9, 177-pound wide receiver from Statesville, N.C., hasContinue reading "Himes making instant pass-catching impact at Wingate in freshman season"
Wingate music students tackle the opera Don Giovanni in Italian
By Savannah Phillips Features Editor Actors Amari Davis and Major Bryant. Wingate Opera has given itself a real challenge: On Friday, Nov. 7 and Saturday, Nov. 8, the university’s music department is presenting Mozart’s "Don Giovanni," Wingate’s first full-scale opera sung in a foreign language. They will perform a special abridged version in Italian, accompanied byContinue reading "Wingate music students tackle the opera Don Giovanni in Italian"
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"
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