Staff Writer: David McCallister Back in the early 1990s, Disney released a small film called Hocus Pocus in the summer of 1993. Received negatively at the time of release and with a mediocre box office return, Hocus Pocus fell into obscurity for over twenty years. Recently, the film has resurfaced with a cult following andContinue reading "Hocus Pocus Review: The Perfect Halloween Movie"
What is there to love? Part 1
Staff Writer: Michael Martin This week I will be beginning a new column that will be posted every week called, “What is there to love?” The focus of it is to go around campus and ask different students what they love about Wingate University. In the end, it will give a view into why studentsContinue reading "What is there to love? Part 1"
Student events during COVID-19
Staff Writer: Amy Cenname Many Wingate Student Organizations on campus are having to change what they do on a normal schedule due to COVID-19. Since the pandemic, Wingate University has taken the proper measures to keep its students safe by installing new policies on its campus which include social distancing and limited room capacity. AlthoughContinue reading "Student events during COVID-19"
Moving Lyceums from in-person to online
Staff Writer: LaVonda Briggs Lyceums are a graduation requirement for students at Wingate University. They consist of four different categories: Art, Faith, Growth, and Lecture. Students have 24 Lyceums to complete which is broken down by four in each category plus an additional eight of the students’ choice. Normally Lyceums would be treated like an event where students must sign up for a reservation and show their student ID to receive credit for attending.Continue reading "Moving Lyceums from in-person to online"
Managing time and school work in the virtual world
Staff Writer: Kendrick Tucker The 2020-2021 school year is underway and has gotten off to a very good start here at Wingate. With classes being moved to virtual learning, this year has been very untraditional to say the least. The biggest difference for all students is their new school days. Freed from commute and inContinue reading "Managing time and school work in the virtual world"
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?"