By Simon Dubravik Triangle Contributing Writer Vasquez has raced three times after undergoing emergency brain surgery. When a bacterial infection spread into his brain in April of last year, Wingate University student-athlete Alexis Vasquez underwent an emergency surgery that saved his life, but left him more than $25,000 in debt due to medical bills. AfterContinue reading "Wingate triathlete Vasquez’s comeback from emergency brain surgery is complete"
Student Perspective: Wingate’s international students face delays in campus employment
By Indhiana Gonzales Almonte Contributing Writer Starting work on campus has been a slow and challenging process for many international students at Wingate University this semester. Immigration requirements, Social Security applications and university approvals have left many students waiting weeks before they can earn an income. Unlike domestic students, international students cannot begin working rightContinue reading "Student Perspective: Wingate’s international students face delays in campus employment"
Students get hands-on experience while helping community at health fair
By Savannah Phillips Features Editor On Sept. 13, for the third year in a row, Wingate’s health science programs and other departments teamed up with Monroe community partners to help make Union County healthier. By all accounts, the Community Health and Wellness Fair, held at the Monroe Science Center, was a big success. Of theContinue reading "Students get hands-on experience while helping community at health fair"
Lambotte shines in first race for women’s cross country team
By Aidan Foutz Contributing Writer Newcomer Maud Lambotte shined in her first race for the Wingate women’s cross country team Sept.12 at the Queen City Invite in Charlotte, helping the Bulldogs place 11th among a 20-team field that included Division 1 opponents UNC Charlotte, Wake Forest, USC Upstate, Wofford and Queens. Lambotte, a sophomore fromContinue reading "Lambotte shines in first race for women’s cross country team"
Opinion: Charlie Kirk’s Death Leaves a Somber Warning for America
By Avery Hill Editor Utah Valley University students return to campus after deadly attack. Orem, Utah, is beautiful in September. The weather is still warm, the days still long, but the first breaths of fall are whispering down the mountains. Sitting at the foot of the stunning Wasatch Mountains, Orem boasts of almost everything oneContinue reading "Opinion: Charlie Kirk’s Death Leaves a Somber Warning for America"
Men’s beach volleyball team set for big challenge in Maryland
By Stanley Hayes Contributing Writer The fledgling Wingate men's beach volleyball program is gearing up for a challenging weekend at the Men’s Beach Collegiate Challenge at Stevenson University in Maryland this weekend (Sept. 19-21). The USA Volleyball-sanctioned event will feature some of the nation's top college talent and the Bulldogs will be facing players fromContinue reading "Men’s beach volleyball team set for big challenge in Maryland"
Mitch Farris wins MLB debut, becoming first Wingate pitcher to start a big-league game
By Cayden Acord Staff Writer Picture Credit: mlb.com “The Wingate University Baseball program will never be the same.” Those were the words spoken by Los Angeles Angels play-by-play announcer Wayne Randazzo Tuesday night following a game that made Wingate history. Angels pitcher Mitch Farris walked into Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City ready to make hisContinue reading "Mitch Farris wins MLB debut, becoming first Wingate pitcher to start a big-league game"
Dr. Ben Sammons brings chapel back to Wingate
By Savannah Phillips Features Editor Some chapel related events will be held in the Ethel K. Smith Library. When assistant professor and University Chaplain Dr. Ben Sammons presided over his first chapel service at Wingate University on Wednesday, it was the culmination of a bold move he made five years ago. Sammons resigned from teachingContinue reading "Dr. Ben Sammons brings chapel back to Wingate"
Wingate University reacts to town’s decision to disband police force
By Avery Hill and Emarie Tucker Editors As the fall semester approaches, Wingate University faces new challenges: for the first time in over 70 years, its town will not have an organized police force. On July 15, Wingate town officials voted to enter a contract with the Union County Sheriff's Department providing four full-time officersContinue reading "Wingate University reacts to town’s decision to disband police force"
Dr. Tarra Ellis Appointed Dean of Thayer School of Education
By Avery Hill Editor As the fall semester approaches, the Thayer School of Education is undergoing a shift in direction. Dr. Ellis, who previously served as the interim dean after a shakeup in leadership left a vacancy, has had her interim title replaced with a permanent role as dean of the department. The decision wasContinue reading "Dr. Tarra Ellis Appointed Dean of Thayer School of Education"
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