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"
Wingate wins 6th straight by beating Tusculum on Senior Day; advances to playoffs
Brendan Shriver, Staff Writer Wingate built a 16-0 halftime lead and held on for a 16-12 victory over visiting Tusculum on Nov. 10. With its sixth-straight victory, Wingate (8-3 overall, 5-2 SAC) clinches second place in the final SAC regular-season standings. Wingate senior defensive back Cameron Mattison celebrated Senior Day in style with a 44-yardContinue reading "Wingate wins 6th straight by beating Tusculum on Senior Day; advances to playoffs"
Student Organization Brings Veterans Week to Campus
By: Matthew Myers, Staff Writer Starting on Monday, Nov. 5, Wingate’s Student Veteran Organization and EKS are launching a week-long campaign for veterans awareness. Spearheaded by SVO and Friends of the Library, Veterans Week is promised to be filled with opportunities so that students may learn and have a better understanding of our military personnel.Continue reading "Student Organization Brings Veterans Week to Campus"
Bulldogs win big over Mars Hill on Homecoming
Brendan Shriver, Staff Writer The Wingate University Bulldogs scored the fourth-most points in program history on Oct. 20, racing out to a 44-14 halftime lead en route to a 58-21 victory over visiting Mars Hill University in front of a capacity crowd on Homecoming weekend at Irwin Belk Stadium in South Atlantic Conference football action.Continue reading "Bulldogs win big over Mars Hill on Homecoming"
Wingate drops heartbreaker to Florida Tech, 26-23 after mishandling extra point
Brendan Shriver, Staff Writer The Wingate University Bulldogs looked to be on their way to tying the game in the final minute of regulation on Sept. 29, but a failed PAT returned for a score finished off a 26-23 victory for visiting Florida Tech. With the loss, the Bulldogs fall to 2-3 on the year.Continue reading "Wingate drops heartbreaker to Florida Tech, 26-23 after mishandling extra point"
UNCW Group Aims to Rebuild Community
By Harrison Taylor, Staff Writer Three weeks ago, the South Eastern United States was hit by Category two Hurricane Florence, and no city on the coast was devastated more than Wilmington, North Carolina. Hundreds of students from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington (UNCW) were displaced, as the school told students who lived inContinue reading "UNCW Group Aims to Rebuild Community"
Popular Places to Spend Time Off Campus
By: Claudia Puente, Staff Writer It is common to find Wingate University students taking road trips outside of Union county. From the beaches to the mountains, North Carolina is home to endless activities all seasons. One of senior Luis Aguilar’s favorite spots to catch a new film is at a traditional drive-in movie in King’s Mountain,Continue reading "Popular Places to Spend Time Off Campus"
Wingate Communications Student Interns at Blumenthal
By Sydney Taylor, Staff Writer A Wingate student had the opportunity to intern at Blumenthal Performing Arts Center this summer in Charlotte. Senior Communications major Ryan McKeel severed as Blumenthal’s Marketing Intern for two months. McKeel applied to the position through the company’s websites. “More than a hundred people applied for the job,” said McKeel,Continue reading "Wingate Communications Student Interns at Blumenthal"
Wingate falls to Lenoir-Rhyne 31-24 at home after furious second-half rally comes up short
Brendan Shriver, Staff Writer The Lenoir-Rhyne University Bears jumped out to a 31-7 lead in the third quarter, then withstood a furious rally from Wingate to hang on for a 31-24 victory. The Bears improve to 3-1 overall and 2-0 in the SAC, while the Bulldogs fall to 2-2 overall and 0-2 in league play.Continue reading "Wingate falls to Lenoir-Rhyne 31-24 at home after furious second-half rally comes up short"
Wingate Triangle 