Aleah Cady, Staff Writer Mackenzie Green is a first-year student at Wingate University, from Asheville, North Carolina, a member of Alpha Omicron Pi, and is majoring in human services. She loves her sorority, spending time with friends, and helping others. She also was born with a genetic disorder called Osteogenesis imperfecta, an extremely rare conditionContinue reading "Student Spotlight: Mackenzie Green urges students to never give up and never back down"
Candlelight Vigil held for the passing of Wingate student Geoffrey Dawkins
Gabriela Cabrera, Staff Writer Wingate University students were silent as they gathered together on Thursday to hold a candlelight vigil for a sophomore who passed away earlier this week. Geoffrey Dawkins, a sophomore criminal justice major, passed away at CMC Main in Charlotte, North Carolina. Students honored his memory by gathering together to share theContinue reading "Candlelight Vigil held for the passing of Wingate student Geoffrey Dawkins"
BIGG talks E-Waste
Celestia Randolph, Staff Writer Southern Environmental Solutions of the Carolinas (SESC) is a family owned business dedicated to servicing local landfills established on government contracts. The objective of SESC is to collect recyclable electronic waste, or, e-waste, promote organizational interactivity. By setting high standards and collaborating and partnerships, site visits, SESC teaches individuals as well asContinue reading "BIGG talks E-Waste"
Veteran Shares Difficult Training Regimen For 31 Marathons
Photo by Gabriela Cabrera Joanna King, Staff Writer Rob Jones, an amputee veteran, ran his 29th marathon on Thursday, November 9, in his mission to complete 31 marathons in 31 days. Residents of Charlotte showed up at 6 a.m. to show their support and run alongside him. Jones plans to set an example for otherContinue reading "Veteran Shares Difficult Training Regimen For 31 Marathons"
Veteran Brings Hope and Awareness During 5K
Gabriela Cabrera, Staff Writer Photo by Gabriela Cabrera An amputee veteran stopped in North Carolina to complete a marathon as part of his mission to bring awareness to disabled veterans and raise money for his cause. Rob Jones is running 31 marathons in 31 days to raise money for veterans overcoming challenges. Jones arrived inContinue reading "Veteran Brings Hope and Awareness During 5K"
Wounded veteran runs 29th marathon in Charlotte
Katlyn Batts, Staff Writer A former Marine who lost his legs in combat, Rob Jones, ran his 29th marathon out of 31 in Charlotte this past Thursday as a part of his Month of Marathons journey. “Plenty of Americans want to help veterans and that’s one thing I want to prove doing this,” said Jones.Continue reading "Wounded veteran runs 29th marathon in Charlotte"
Students write letters to soldiers through Wingate’s Leo Club
Leah Joyner, Staff Writer As the holiday season approaches, Wingate University students are gearing up to spread some holiday cheer through participating in a service project. Last Tuesday, students hand wrote letters to soldiers in the military as a part of the sponsored WU Leo Club event. “Through hosting this event, we hope to spreadContinue reading "Students write letters to soldiers through Wingate’s Leo Club"
Bulldogs beat Limestone at homecoming and claim the SAC title
(EDITOR'S UPDATE: The Bulldogs ended their regular season with a 25-17 loss at Tusculum on Saturday. But Wingate, ranked No. 16 in Division II, earned a spot in the playoffs and will host the University of West Florida in a first-round game at 1 p.m. Saturday at Irwin Belk Stadium.) Harrison Taylor, Staff Writer TheContinue reading "Bulldogs beat Limestone at homecoming and claim the SAC title"
Wingate’s BIGG holds its Second annual Running of the Bullies
Tia Randolph, Staff Writer An excited cluster of spectators cheered for their brindled champions last Saturday at Wingate’s Homecoming celebration. The second annual Running of the Bullies Race sponsored by the BIGG organization, bulldogs into going green. The event, hosted by BIGG, opened the promenade and Main Street to the furry foster friends of BulliesContinue reading "Wingate’s BIGG holds its Second annual Running of the Bullies"
Mental health problems facing college students all around
Aleah Cady, Staff Writer College can be an exciting, enriching experience. For most young adults, college is their first step into the world of “adulthood”- that may mean living away from home, having a job, paying bills for the first time, and taking on the responsibilities of college-level courses. College is a different experience forContinue reading "Mental health problems facing college students all around"
Wingate Triangle 