Finja Schierl: From Cross Country to Triathlons

Staff Writer: Madison Mataxas Photo Courtesy of Finja Schierl Cross Country, Track and Field, and Triathlon Freshman, Finja Schierl from Darmstadt, Germany, has had nothing shy of a standout first year with Wingate University athletics.  Fina Schierl has been doing triathlons for a few years and got into them as a swimmer who liked toContinue reading "Finja Schierl: From Cross Country to Triathlons"

Graduation Facts & Stats

Staff Writer: Faith Haren What began as Wingate School in 1896 (first through twelfth grade) became Wingate Junior College in 1923 (two-year programs) then Wingate College in 1977 (four-year programs) and finally, Wingate University in 1995. Wingate was awarded its first bachelor’s degrees in 1979.  Here’s a glance at its inaugural class: “The Gate” Yearbook,Continue reading "Graduation Facts & Stats"

Wingate Men’s Cross Country November Report

Staff Writer: Luke Tucker Photo Courtesy of Brent Surratt SPARTANBURG, S.C. -- The Wingate Bulldogs’ men’s cross-country team accomplished something on Saturday that it had never done before: taking first place in the NCAA Southeast Regional Meet, and in the process, qualifying for the NCAA National Championships on Nov. 20. The Bulldogs are easily havingContinue reading "Wingate Men’s Cross Country November Report"

Wingate’s November Person on the Street

 "What’s Your Favorite Thanksgiving Tradition?" Reggie Norwood (left) Senior "My mom makes me my own pan of mac and cheese. Man, I love mac and cheese!" Chris Foster (right) Senior  “My momma's sweet potato pie, she usually makes four pans for me and two for the rest of the family. There’s a competition between myContinue reading "Wingate’s November Person on the Street"

Online VS In-Person Classes: Student Perspectives

Staff Writer: Juliana Fiorilli  From March of 2019 until the fall semester of 2021, classes were attended mostly online, or a hybrid of online and in-person courses. After the shock wore off and students began to get used to attending online classes, a year of college was finished for most students without ever meeting in-class.Continue reading "Online VS In-Person Classes: Student Perspectives"

Wingate football makes a comeback with 48-21 victory over UVA Wise

Staff Writer: Madelyn Cherry and Claire Patrick The Wingate Bulldogs redeemed themselves this week after their first loss of the season last Saturday. Quarterback Shaw Crocker threw four touchdown passes leading to the 48-21 victory over UVA Wise at Carl Smith Stadium in Wise, Va.  At the start of the game, Kyron Thomas took theContinue reading "Wingate football makes a comeback with 48-21 victory over UVA Wise"

Flu Shots at Wingate

Staff Writer: Julia Berardelli At Wingate’s Health Center, flu shots are available 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Making an appointment is recommended to reduce wait time, but drop-ins are allowed. To schedule an appointment for the flu shot, call the Health Center at 704-233-8102. While most insurance will cover 100% of theContinue reading "Flu Shots at Wingate"

Halloween, but make it fun for all ages

Staff Writer: Juliana Fiorilli Make this year's Halloween better than the last in Charlotte, NC! There are plenty of activities and events going on to suit family and friends. Charlotte offers a number of events for plenty of different crowds.  For the 21 and over scene, there are numerous bars that you can celebrate andContinue reading "Halloween, but make it fun for all ages"

Anthony Picano: How a season-ending injury inspired him to become a coach

Sports Writer: Marc Cottage Jr. Wingate, N.C. - For Wingate men's lacrosse new Graduate Assistant Anthony “Tasty” Picano, the game of lacrosse has been in Picano’s DNA since a young age. Being a young kid living in Long Island, NY, Lacrosse is played at the highest level for both club  and high school lacrosse withContinue reading "Anthony Picano: How a season-ending injury inspired him to become a coach"