Natalie Kilgore, Staff Writer Wingate University’s Alpha Xi Delta sorority raised $244 from the pancake fundraiser it hosted for its philanthropy, Autism Speaks, on Wednesday, Oct. 4. Sophomore and member of Alpha Xi Delta Kerrigan Laney said that 100 percent of the money the sorority raised from the fundraiser goes to Autism Speaks. Autism SpeaksContinue reading "Alpha Xi Delta Pancakes for a Cause"
Local ministry prepares community for threat of war
Gabriela Cabrera, Staff Writer MONROE – The threat of war with North Korea is becoming increasingly real and a local thrift store in Monroe, NC is starting preparations to help the community by gathering clothing and farming materials needed if panic should arise. Crystal Oliver, manager of Good Steward Ministries (GSM), sat down with herContinue reading "Local ministry prepares community for threat of war"
Chi Omega Sugar Cookies Benefit Make-A-Wish Foundation
Stephen Fisenne, Staff Writer The sisters of Chi Omega at Wingate University were recently selling sugar cookies on campus for a good cause: the Make-A-Wish Foundation. As the national philanthropy of Chi Omega, the Make-A-Wish Foundation has a pretty big place in their hearts. They wanted to raise money for them, as they do every year,Continue reading "Chi Omega Sugar Cookies Benefit Make-A-Wish Foundation"
“KA-ramel” Apples Make a Difference
by Wessli Ann Hardee, Staff Writer Over ninety caramel apples were purchased by students across Wingate University’s campus from the Zeta Zeta Chapter of Kappa Alpha Order to raise money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association, on Wednesday Oct. 4. The Zeta Zeta Chapter of Kappa AlphaContinue reading "“KA-ramel” Apples Make a Difference"
QUESTION OF THE WEEK: What do you think of player protests during the National Anthem at NFL games?
Members of the News Editing class are asking this question on campus this afternoon. We'll post the responses we get below: "I am very against it. The NFL should not allow players to do that. Everybody gets mad that people call baseball America's game instead of football, but yet the NFL wants to protest." ConnorContinue reading "QUESTION OF THE WEEK: What do you think of player protests during the National Anthem at NFL games?"
Wingate football beats Pembroke to remain undefeated and advances in AFCA ranking
Sarah Thurman Staff Writer After a big win at home on Saturday against UNC-Pembroke, the undefeated Wingate Bulldogs will be on the road for their next two football games. Wingate, 5-0 overall and 2-0 in the South Atlantic Conference, will travel to Salisbury to play Catawba on Saturday and to Mars Hill on Oct. 21.Continue reading "Wingate football beats Pembroke to remain undefeated and advances in AFCA ranking"
Wingate Leo Club host its first Induction Ceremony to commemorate new members
Leah Joyner, Staff Writer The Wingate University Leo Club welcomed new members into their organization last Tuesday at a special Induction Ceremony hosted by the Wingate Lions Club at the Wingate Baptist Fellowship Hall. For the ceremony, the upcoming Leo Club Officers were installed, new t-shirts were distributed to members and everyone celebrated the 100thContinue reading "Wingate Leo Club host its first Induction Ceremony to commemorate new members"
Southern Circuit film series debuts for a third year at Wingate
Ryan McKeel, Staff Writer The Union County Community Arts Council and the George A. Batte, JR. Fine Arts Center at Wingate University have joined together for the third straight year to sponsor multiple free film screenings as part of the Southern Circuit Film Series. The next film in the series, at 7 p,m. Wednesday, willContinue reading "Southern Circuit film series debuts for a third year at Wingate"
Does Ugly Bread rise above in Restaurant Reviews?
Alexis Barbour, Staff Writer Typically, I would not find myself walking into a restaurant called Ugly Bread. But for the sake of my writing career I did. Ugly Bread Vietnamese Cafe is located at 1007 W Roosevelt Boulevard in Monroe, and is open Tuesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. The name UglyContinue reading "Does Ugly Bread rise above in Restaurant Reviews?"
BIGG helps transform Heritage Trail
Celestia Randolph, Staff Writer Last Friday evening, Bulldogs Into Going Green (BIGG) members assisted Carol Larrimore, master gardener and chief director of the Heritage Project, in her efforts to transform the Heritage Trail into a place for locals to enjoy. Started roughly two years ago, the Heritage Trail Project, located at the Union CountyContinue reading "BIGG helps transform Heritage Trail"
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