Savanna Harris, Staff Writer DACA has been a hot news topic in recent weeks since the Trump Administration announced that the policy will be allowed to expire. But, what exactly is DACA? Simply put, DACA, or Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, is a program that was put into place by President Barack Obama in 2012Continue reading "Dreamers of Wingate share their stories "
Wingate’s Pep band prepares to bring more excitement to the new athletic season
Ryan McKeel, Staff Writer Wingate University’s Pep Band gears up for the first home game of the 2017 season on Saturday, September 16 at 6:00 PM at Irwin Belk Stadium. The Pep Band, Wingate’s premiere athletic performing ensemble, has been under the direction of Dr. Dawn Price, Associate Professor of Music and Director of BandsContinue reading "Wingate’s Pep band prepares to bring more excitement to the new athletic season"
Jim Wand Returns to Wingate As New Semester Begins
Harrison Taylor, Staff Writer Dr. Jim Wand arrived on Wingate’s campus this past Tuesday to hypnotize students once again. Wand, a hypnotist, has been coming to Wingate for decades, and is currently on a college tour spanning nearly 200 shows in just a year. Students lined up over an hour beforehand outside Austin Auditorium, asContinue reading "Jim Wand Returns to Wingate As New Semester Begins"
Hurricane Harvey hits close to home for some Wingate students
Savanna Harris, Staff Writer It’s unlikely that, sometime throughout the past few days, you haven’t heard something about Hurricane Harvey. With coverage on every mass media outlet from TV to radio, news about what is being called the worst storm to hit the United States in over a decade, is being heard far and wide.Continue reading "Hurricane Harvey hits close to home for some Wingate students"
Wingate has a view party for the Solar Eclipse
By Christina Kroeger, Staff Writer On Monday the moon did something remarkable. The moon crossed paths with the sun and blocked the earth’s sunlight. When this phenomenon occurs, it is called a solar eclipse. A solar eclipse can only occur when the moon is a new moon. The sun is much bigger than the moon.Continue reading "Wingate has a view party for the Solar Eclipse"
Wingate’s Ross getting a foothold in pro soccer
By Adam Riley II, Staff Writer Wingate alumnus Callum Ross is playing very well this season for the Charlotte Independence of the United Soccer League. The rookie midfielder was a member of the 2016 Division II men's soccer national championship team for Wingate just a season ago. And he scored his first -- and soContinue reading "Wingate’s Ross getting a foothold in pro soccer"
Bulldogs hope summer program lifts 8-3 football season in ’16 to higher level
By Adam Riley II, Staff Writer The Wingate University football program looks to build off of a successful 2016 season, finishing 8-3 overall and 5-2 in South Atlantic Conference play. All that begins in the summer. Over the course of an eight-week period during the months of June and July, the Bulldogs have what theyContinue reading "Bulldogs hope summer program lifts 8-3 football season in ’16 to higher level"
Are ‘super teams’ good for the NBA?
By Adam Riley II, Staff Writer The National Basketball Association has had a long history of “super teams” since even before the recent addition of NBA forward Kevin Durant to the already high-powered Golden State Warriors. And for those of you who don’t know what a “super team” is or what is classified as one,Continue reading "Are ‘super teams’ good for the NBA?"
Whats your story?: Wingate community helps Maria Cepeda cope with her loss
Kendall Sienon, Staff Writer Wingate, N.C. --- Life hands you lemons, throws you curve balls, and may knock you down. But it is how people deal with those adversities that make them truly incredible people. Most college students worry about finals or what they are going to wear that weekend. For some, life has differentContinue reading "Whats your story?: Wingate community helps Maria Cepeda cope with her loss"
What’s your story?: Aderson returns to Brazil after a year of experiences at Wingate
Andrew Elliott, Staff Writer One night, I walked into my brother’s jazz combo rehearsal and saw an unfamiliar face; Arte immediately introduced him to me. “Andrew, I want you to meet our new guitarist, Aderson; he’s a student/teacher here.” said Arte, as I shook hands with Aderson da Silva. Who knew that this man wouldContinue reading "What’s your story?: Aderson returns to Brazil after a year of experiences at Wingate"
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