Tenet Review: A Welcome Back to the Movies

Staff Writer: David McCallister Releasing a movie during a pandemic creates significant challenges. Tenet, directed by Christopher Nolan, is the first blockbuster to push the return to movie theaters. Having acclaimed films like the Dark Knight Trilogy and more recent movies like Dunkirk, Nolan’s latest endeavor tried to captivate audiences, but has been released toContinue reading "Tenet Review: A Welcome Back to the Movies"

Black Lives Matter Protest on campus

Staff Writer: Jarren Cottingham WINGATE-- Wingate student-athletes organized a peaceful protest to raise awareness to the recent social injustice and police brutality towards the black community.  Tension between the African American community and the police force is high at this point in time. Throughout 2020, the many police killings and brutality towards blacks has caused an uproarContinue reading "Black Lives Matter Protest on campus"

Online classes – The new reality

Staff Writer: LaVonda Briggs Online school has become the new norm for many students across the country. At Wingate University, students transitioned online during the spring semester, but assumed it would only be for a few weeks. Now the fall semester has begun, and they are still online.   Remote learning is a big change andContinue reading "Online classes – The new reality"

New policies for Wingate students

Staff Writer: Amy Cenname The 2020-2021 school year for Wingate Students has looked very different compared to the past school years due to COVID-19. Due to the pandemic, Wingate University has taken the proper measurements to keep its students, faculty, and staff safe by installing new policies on its campus. Although some students are returningContinue reading "New policies for Wingate students"

The “Food Hall” updates, good or bad?

Staff Writer: Michael Martin Over the summer at Wingate University many things have changed, and things will continue to change throughout the semester. One of the largest changes is the food options here on campus.  Last year was a rough year for Wingate and Aramark, the former food provider. There were many complaints about foodContinue reading "The “Food Hall” updates, good or bad?"

Awareness of police brutality increases

Staff Writer: Kendrick Tucker There is no secret that the current state of the world is under great distress. Aside from the pandemic sweeping everyone by surprise, a civil problem captured several eyes and ears as well.  Police brutality.   It’s something that many may shy away from calling it a touchy subject resulting InContinue reading "Awareness of police brutality increases"

Mulan Review: A Film Worth Waiting For

Staff Writer: David McCallister Throughout the unpredictable year, the film industry has been hit extremely hard. Countless delays, film festival cancellations and releasing movies on Video on Demand "VOD”, or streaming services rather than in theaters has caused tentpole films to take risks.  Disney’s Mulan is one of these risks. Mulan is one of the most anticipatedContinue reading "Mulan Review: A Film Worth Waiting For"

A message from the editor

     On Thursday, March 12, Wingate University’s community received an email stating that all on-campus instruction and events will be canceled due to the Coronavirus. Students were told to move out on Saturday, March 14 by 5 p.m. and not return until further notice.       The South Atlantic Conference decided to cancel allContinue reading "A message from the editor"

Wingate Leads the Way with hit fashion show

Staff Writer: Isiah Anderson      On Saturday, February 15, one of Wingate University’s organizations, LEAD, held its first fashion show. Held in the Batte Center, guests were greeted with the warm welcoming of live jazz music, courtesy of GarageBand.      In order to attend the event, students had to go online and makeContinue reading "Wingate Leads the Way with hit fashion show"

From student-athlete to assistant coach

Staff Writer: Jarren Cottingham      Some like the game, some love it, and there is a huge difference between like and love. Kerigan Farley, born and raised in Hickory, North Carolina knew from a young age that he wanted to be involved with the game of basketball.       Farley came to Wingate UniversityContinue reading "From student-athlete to assistant coach"