By Stanley Hayes Contributing Writer The fledgling Wingate men's beach volleyball program is gearing up for a challenging weekend at the Men’s Beach Collegiate Challenge at Stevenson University in Maryland this weekend (Sept. 19-21). The USA Volleyball-sanctioned event will feature some of the nation's top college talent and the Bulldogs will be facing players fromContinue reading "Men’s beach volleyball team set for big challenge in Maryland"
Mitch Farris wins MLB debut, becoming first Wingate pitcher to start a big-league game
By Cayden Acord Staff Writer Picture Credit: mlb.com “The Wingate University Baseball program will never be the same.” Those were the words spoken by Los Angeles Angels play-by-play announcer Wayne Randazzo Tuesday night following a game that made Wingate history. Angels pitcher Mitch Farris walked into Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City ready to make hisContinue reading "Mitch Farris wins MLB debut, becoming first Wingate pitcher to start a big-league game"
Dr. Ben Sammons brings chapel back to Wingate
By Savannah Phillips Features Editor Some chapel related events will be held in the Ethel K. Smith Library. When assistant professor and University Chaplain Dr. Ben Sammons presided over his first chapel service at Wingate University on Wednesday, it was the culmination of a bold move he made five years ago. Sammons resigned from teachingContinue reading "Dr. Ben Sammons brings chapel back to Wingate"
Wingate University reacts to town’s decision to disband police force
By Avery Hill and Emarie Tucker Editors As the fall semester approaches, Wingate University faces new challenges: for the first time in over 70 years, its town will not have an organized police force. On July 15, Wingate town officials voted to enter a contract with the Union County Sheriff's Department providing four full-time officersContinue reading "Wingate University reacts to town’s decision to disband police force"
Dr. Tarra Ellis Appointed Dean of Thayer School of Education
By Avery Hill Editor As the fall semester approaches, the Thayer School of Education is undergoing a shift in direction. Dr. Ellis, who previously served as the interim dean after a shakeup in leadership left a vacancy, has had her interim title replaced with a permanent role as dean of the department. The decision wasContinue reading "Dr. Tarra Ellis Appointed Dean of Thayer School of Education"
Opinion: Grading the Graders: Do course evaluations really make a difference?
Avery Hill Editor As summer unfolds and Wingate students return home to dive into internships and summer jobs, the course evaluations they completed are quietly shaping the upcoming fall semester. After four months of being critiqued, evaluated and assessed Wingate students have gotten the opportunity to flip the script and evaluate their professors. For some this isContinue reading "Opinion: Grading the Graders: Do course evaluations really make a difference?"
Wingate looking for ‘fresh’ approach with change of food-service providers
Peyton Webb Staff Writer A new chapter in campus dining is unfolding at Wingate University as Bon Appetit Management Company prepares to take over food service operations, replacing Wingate Eats starting this June. The change marks the end of a five-year run with Wingate Eats, which began serving the campus in 2020. Bon Appetit isContinue reading "Wingate looking for ‘fresh’ approach with change of food-service providers"
Seven men’s basketball players enter transfer portal
From staff reports Taylor dunks during a competitive season for the Bulldogs. The Wingate men’s basketball team has lost seven players to the transfer portal, including Division 2 All-American Kendall Taylor, according to recruiting website Verbal Commits. Taylor, a 6-5 forward with one year of eligibility remaining who led the Bulldogs in points (24.4 perContinue reading "Seven men’s basketball players enter transfer portal"
Campus construction disrupts students ahead of summer break
Maleah Funderburk Editor Nearly two years after a fatal accident and a series of other incidents at low-clearance railroad crossings near campus, Wingate University has begun early phases of construction to address longstanding safety concerns as well as the long-awaited project of building new housing. Mike Easley, head of Campus Safety, notified students of upcomingContinue reading "Campus construction disrupts students ahead of summer break"
HVAC business plan wows judges during competitive Shark Tank
By Savannah Phillips Feature Editor On Wednesday Summer Coble secured the first-place win of $2,000 for her CasaComfort HVAC business-plan pitch at the fourth annual Shark Tank competition, held in LaVerne Banquet Hall. She won over the judges – Matt Villmer, an attorney with Villmer Caudill Law Firm; Charlie Malouf, CEO of Broad River Retail;Continue reading "HVAC business plan wows judges during competitive Shark Tank"
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