Staff Writer: Aaliyah Parson Sexual assault on college campuses is a very common occurrence that often goes unreported. Wingate University has approximately 3,600 students on three campuses. According to Campus Safety and Fire Safety Annual Report, in 2018 there were 24 reports of sexual misconduct. Sexual misconduct is any conduct ofContinue reading "The uncomfortable truth about sexual assault"
Grad housing for student athletes?
Staff Writer: Jarren Cottingham There are over a thousand graduate students enrolled at Wingate University as of the 2019-20 academic year. However, there is currently no on-campus graduate housing for student-athletes returning for their fifth year of eligibility. A problem that has occurred on campus is the fact that housing forContinue reading "Grad housing for student athletes?"
Much needed fall break
Staff Writer: Savanna Harris Any phrase that contains the word “break” is music to the ears of a college student. Campus is quietly buzzing with the excitement of Fall break coming up at the end of this week. There really is nothing like a good home-cooked meal and spending some timeContinue reading "Much needed fall break"
Free flu shots at the health center
Staff Writer: Sophia Blake There is heavy debate on deciding if you should get a flu shot or not. “Will I get sick if I get one?” “Will it make my arm sore?” “Do I really need it?” These are some examples of questions that arise when flu season arrives. Sherrie McCaskill, DNP, FNP-C andContinue reading "Free flu shots at the health center"
Importance of mental health
Staff Writer: Quinn McGhee Mental illness is very common among college students, one in four students have a diagnosable illness, but 40% of those students do not seek help according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). Stigma around mental health is the biggest thing that keeps people from seekingContinue reading "Importance of mental health"
Remembering 9/11
Staff Writer: Michael Paulus Yesterday was September 11. Eighteen years ago, terrorists permanently changed the way Americans viewed the world and their own lives. It’s still an emotional time for many people, myself included. I was in 8th grade and remember when I first heard about the attack. I had justContinue reading "Remembering 9/11"
VP Pence visits Wingate to support Bishop
Staff Writer: Ashley Garcia, Isiah Anderson, K. Conner, & Estefania Risso Osorio Last week an email was sent out to Wingate students, faculty and staff stating that the Vice President was coming to campus for the Dan Bishop Rally on September 9th. This caused some disturbance throughout the campus. Wingate president,Continue reading "VP Pence visits Wingate to support Bishop"
Future plans for the Klondike
Staff Writer: K. Conner Wingate students have been having a tough time lately due to the Klondike being closed. The popular food option has been under construction since before the start of the 2019-2020 academic year and is being renovated to better support the Wingate student body. Continue reading "Future plans for the Klondike"
Bulldogs set the bar high
Staff Writer: Jarren Cottingham The Wingate Bulldogs Volleyball Team comes into the 2019 season ranked number one in the South Atlantic Conference after an impressive 32-2 record, while also winning 19 of their 20 games in conference played last season. The Bulldogs also rank among the top 25 programs in all of NCAA. Continue reading "Bulldogs set the bar high"
Wingate football starting season with a win
Staff Writer: Antwanez Barnett Wingate University Football team is on the rise this upcoming 2019-2020 season. The team’s new motto is one word--“EAT.” This translates to Effort, Attitude & Toughness. Coach Reich stands by that motto by all means necessary and the team is behind him 100%. Team captains are seniorContinue reading "Wingate football starting season with a win"
Wingate Triangle 