Wingate freshmen finding their footing

Staff Writer: Blake Furr      With new construction, new clubs, and most importantly new faces, Wingate University continues to grow and flourish by adding new young men and women to the      Bulldog family. The University has grown 37% over the last five years coming one step closer to their goal of a 4,000-6,000 studentContinue reading "Wingate freshmen finding their footing"

Wingate’s Alpha Xi Delta partners with Autism Speaks

   Staff Writer: Lauren Traufler      Are you “Powered by Love”? Wingate University’s Alpha Xi Delta chapter is, and members will be volunteering at the Greater Charlotte Walk for Autism on October 26.       This event is the world’s largest autism fundraising event and is dedicated to improving the lives of those withContinue reading "Wingate’s Alpha Xi Delta partners with Autism Speaks"

Graduation List for May 2019

*denotes August 2019 graduate Bachelor of Arts  Clémentine Marie Archinard History   Briauna Jordan Bias English   Caroline Marie Boyuka Music Performance magna cum laude   Gabriela Cabrera Communication - Journalism/Mass Media &Religious Studies summa cum laude   Brianna Monice Carter Criminal Justice   Brittany Iline Crutchfield English cum laude with University Honors   NoahContinue reading "Graduation List for May 2019"

A few tips for the Class of 2019

by Isiah Anderson, Staff Writer The commencement undergraduate ceremony will be held on Saturday, May 11 at 9 a.m. in the Academic Quad. 430 Wingate students will move their tassels from right to left as they graduate from the university, and begin the next chapter of their lives. Seating for the ceremony is first-come, first-serve. Ms. DeniseContinue reading "A few tips for the Class of 2019"

Wingate swimmers dive into the Special Olympics

By Madison Mataxas, Staff Writer The swimmers of the Wingate University swim team are well-versed when it comes to their successes and achievements in and out of the pool; and, this does not stop when it comes to any chances the team has to give back to the surrounding Union County community. One way the teamContinue reading "Wingate swimmers dive into the Special Olympics"

Wingate students celebrate One Day One Dog

By Quinn McGhee, Staff Writer One Day One Dog is a yearly community service event here at Wingate where classes are canceled so students can volunteer their time on campus and to the community of Wingate. This year Wingate had over 1,200 students participate in 27 different service projects across the community.   For Wingate sophomores,Continue reading "Wingate students celebrate One Day One Dog"

Ultimate Frisbee Club starting out strong

Ashley Garcia, Sports Writer At Wingate University there are many different clubs around campus. One of those clubs is the Ultimate Frisbee Club. The club has two different teams: men and coed. The men’s team competes in USA-Ultimate tournaments in the D-III division, while the co-ed team plays against different schools in North Carolina, SouthContinue reading "Ultimate Frisbee Club starting out strong"

Wingate Rugby Club looking ahead to second game

Ashley Garcia, Sports Writer Wingate University’s Rugby Football Club was founded in 2008 and is a member of the Southern Rugby Conference. It is also a USA Rugby Division II Collegiate Conference in the North and South Carolina region. With the team coming in second place at the last tournament against Wake Forest, Campbell andContinue reading "Wingate Rugby Club looking ahead to second game"

Former football player reflects on time at Wingate, looks forward to future

Alex Virgilio, Sports Writer Former Wingate University wide receiver Jaiquis Tyheem Stokes, more commonly known as JT Stokes, is willing to tell  about his past football career and hopeful future. Stokes is planning on graduating at the end of this semester with a major in psychology and a double minor in communications and sports management.Continue reading "Former football player reflects on time at Wingate, looks forward to future"

Wingate Baseball begins season on a positive note

Ashley Garcia, Sports Writer The Wingate Bulldogs began their baseball season at home with a 12-3 and 3-2 win in a doubleheader against the University of West Georgia Wolves. The next day, the Bulldogs beat the Wolves again with a score of 8-5. In the fourth and fifth innings of the first game, seniors AndrewContinue reading "Wingate Baseball begins season on a positive note"