QUESTIONS OF THE WEEK: Campus lockdown, student housing and more

The COM 220 News Writing class put together this week's "Question of the Week" which is actually several questions, mostly related to events on campus this year. Class members Caitlin Bailey and Zasha Barrett asked senior Marissa Vittorio of East Haven, Conn., "Do you feel safe on campus after the recent lockdown and shooting incident?"Continue reading "QUESTIONS OF THE WEEK: Campus lockdown, student housing and more"

Collegiate Curls Club emerges on Wingate’s campus

I'Dajha Harris, Staff Writer A brand-new club has emerged on Wingate’s campus under the name Collegiate Curls of WU. Learning about this new hair club, it was an instantly intriguing as woman of color whose hair is naturally curly, to find out more about it and who started the club. Campus Collaboration Chairwoman, Alina SilerContinue reading "Collegiate Curls Club emerges on Wingate’s campus"

Wingate Women’s Golf Recap

Philip Harris, Staff Writer The Wingate University Women’s Golf team has been the model of consistency this season, earning their way to No. 11 in the Golf Stat NCAA Division II rankings. The team came in fourth in the Battle at Old South at UNC-Pembroke, their first tournament of the season; they finished with aContinue reading "Wingate Women’s Golf Recap"

Res Life opens the door to new housing changes

Caitlin Bailey, Staff Writer Housing sign-ups is one of the most dreaded times of the year for students. Friend groups are split up as students scramble to find who they are rooming with. This is not a decision to be taken lightly either. Decisions made can determine where you will live for a year. Sure,Continue reading "Res Life opens the door to new housing changes"

Wingate dominates Newberry in Women’s Basketball SAC Tournament Quarterfinals

Rachael Robinson, Staff Writer The Wingate University Women’s Basketball team, ranked #21, (24-4) took an early lead against the Newberry Wolves (16-12) as Danasia Witherspoon scored for the Bulldogs within the first 30 seconds of play. The Bulldogs would never relinquish their lead, winning 65-42. At the end of the first quarter, the Bulldogs foundContinue reading "Wingate dominates Newberry in Women’s Basketball SAC Tournament Quarterfinals"

Wingate Men’s Basketball rallies to beat Coker in overtime on Logan’s jumper

Brendan Shriver, Staff Writer In a wild game that featured 10 ties and 15 lead changes, Wingate (15-14) won their home SAC Tournament quarterfinal game Wednesday  against the Coker Cobras (12-17), rallying from an 11-point second half deficit and winning in overtime 76-75 on a jumper with 20 seconds left by Emarius Logan. Four BulldogsContinue reading "Wingate Men’s Basketball rallies to beat Coker in overtime on Logan’s jumper"

Miscenko stands out as WU women’s hoops heads for postseason

Ryan J. MacKintosh, Staff Writer For some Bulldogs the future ending of the season means a break is near, giving time to recover for the next season, but for others, like senior star center Marta Miscenko of Latvia, this is the end of their collegiate career, after a life full of schooling involving basketball. Miscenko,Continue reading "Miscenko stands out as WU women’s hoops heads for postseason"

Homicide across from campus causes schoolwide lockdown

Keyana Daye, Staff Writer Wingate students started their Monday afternoon just like any other until the sound of a siren was played from the bell tower. A lockdown had begun. Earlier that morning the Union County law enforcement had responded to a report of a shooting on Jerome Street, which is across from Wingate University.Continue reading "Homicide across from campus causes schoolwide lockdown"

Speaker Kevin Hines shares his story of suicide and second chances

Sarah Thurman, Staff Writer On Thursday, February 22, Kevin Hines came to Wingate to give a lecture titled Cracked Not Broken, The Kevin Hines Story. Kevin Hines was only 19 when he decided that he wanted to take his life by jumping off the Golden Gate bridge.  This is a jump that 99% of people,Continue reading "Speaker Kevin Hines shares his story of suicide and second chances"

John Pavlovitz speaks to Wingate campus about creating a bigger table

Rachael Robinson, Staff Writer John Pavlovitz spoke to Wingate students, faculty and staff last Wednesday. Pavlovitz is a pastor, blogger and the author of the novel A Bigger Table. He spoke to the audience about expanding their horizons and opening up themselves to new people, with his theory of “creating a bigger table.” When PavlovitzContinue reading "John Pavlovitz speaks to Wingate campus about creating a bigger table"