By: Jared Overstreet, Staff Writer Photo Credit: Bailey Goforth Wingate University’s athletic program has grown rapidly over the past few years. Wingate University’s athletic videographer, Julian Irigoyen, helps make sure that the sports teams are getting the attention they deserve. “My job is to create video content that promotes Wingate Athletics”, said Irigoyen, who leads aContinue reading "Student Videographer Brings Wingate Student-Athletes into Spotlight"
Cheerleaders Raise Funds for National Competiton
By: Addison Mixson, Staff Writer As the Wingate University’s Cheerleaders focus on cheering on their Bulldogs during this year’s football and basketball seasons, they are working just as hard to fundraise for their trip to the National Cheerleaders Association (NCA) College Nationals in Daytona Beach, Florida in the Spring. The NCA national competition that they attend isContinue reading "Cheerleaders Raise Funds for National Competiton"
Student Advice to Freshmen
By: Sarah Everhart, Staff Writer Freshman year is a new and exciting time, but can also be a very confusing time for a lot of students. The first year of college is one of the most stressful, life-changing years of a student’s life. Many people choose their major, participate in clubs, greek life, or otherContinue reading "Student Advice to Freshmen"
School of Sports Sciences professor to participate in service project in Nepal for two weeks
Brendan Shriver, News Writer Dr. Brandy Clemmer, a School of Sports Sciences professor and the head of the school’s Leadership Academy, will be leaving the United States next week to participate in a service project in Nepal with the organization Wine to Water for two weeks. This project is nothing new to Dr. Clemmer. AsContinue reading "School of Sports Sciences professor to participate in service project in Nepal for two weeks"
Students Respond to Change in ‘Animal Crackers’ Packaging
Matthew Myers, Staff Writer After 116 years, animals on the animal cracker box are roaming free. Nabisco changed the packing for their product after a successful lobbying attempt from People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA). Nabisco claims the changes were made so that the packaging has a fresh look. A question being askedContinue reading "Students Respond to Change in ‘Animal Crackers’ Packaging"
Campus Dining Welcomes Changes for 2018
Aaliyah Parson, Staff Writer W.T Harris Dining Hall welcomes new and returning students after making several new improvements over the summer. The caf has made renovations that not only improve the quality of service to students but the dining experience as well. Accommodations were also made during the renovations for the large influx of newContinue reading "Campus Dining Welcomes Changes for 2018"
Pushing New Boundaries at Wingate University
Savanna Harris, Staff Writer The start of your college journey can come across as daunting. In most cases, everything is new. New city, new people, the list goes on. From moving into a space filled with unfamiliar faces to hoping that you don’t walk into the wrong room on your first day of classes, itContinue reading "Pushing New Boundaries at Wingate University"
Wingate moves to 2-0 with win over Fayetteville State
Brendan Shriver, Staff Writer Wingate jumped out to a 27-6 lead en route to a wire-to-wire 27-13 victory over Fayetteville State Saturday night at Irwin Belk Stadium. This is the fifth straight year the Bulldogs started a season 2-0. “It was a good win. Fayetteville State was a much bigger, more physical team than whatContinue reading "Wingate moves to 2-0 with win over Fayetteville State"
Volleyball begins 2018 on six-match winning streak
Jalen White, Staff Writer Last week, the Wingate Volleyball team faced Winston-Salem State, Belmont Abbey and Converse College, to open up the season. In the Belmont Abbey game, Wingate started off slow, but fought their way through the second set. They ended the game with a score of 3-1. Sophomore outside hitter Anne Abernathy stated,Continue reading "Volleyball begins 2018 on six-match winning streak"
Men’s soccer looks forward to challenging season in 2018
Jaelyn Campanella, Staff Writer As we kick off a new school year, we also welcome back fall sports, including Men’s Soccer. Coming off of a hot streak that ended with the Bulldogs being crowned national champions in 2017, they have a reputation of the top team to uphold. Not only did the Bulldogs claim theContinue reading "Men’s soccer looks forward to challenging season in 2018"