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"

What’s Your Story?: Kimmi Moore faces trials that make her stronger

Maggie Smith, Staff Writer Wingate University’s total enrollment is approximately 3,150. Out of those 3,150 people, each one has their own story. Students walk past one another everyday unaware of each other's stories. Some stories need to be heard so others fighting the same battles know they’re not alone, but sometimes people are afraid ofContinue reading "What’s Your Story?: Kimmi Moore faces trials that make her stronger"

What’s your story?: Dorso graduates with masters degree, walking boot, and ever-present smile

Nick Vaughn, Staff Writer Aimee Dorso is no stranger to Wingate University. Dorso spent her undergraduate years here, graduation with a degree in accounting last spring. She returned this year to complete the Master of Accounting program. By day Dorso is a student getting her masters, but by night she is the night manager atContinue reading "What’s your story?: Dorso graduates with masters degree, walking boot, and ever-present smile"

What’s your Story?: Shaw shares her experience at Wingate

Alex King, Staff Writer Rebecca Shaw's story began in 2012 when she began applying for college. She had her mind set on getting far away from the small town of Indian Trail that she has lived in her whole life. “I applied to Wingate because it was right down the road and my brother wentContinue reading "What’s your Story?: Shaw shares her experience at Wingate"

What’s Your Story: Sherwood reflects on his time at Wingate

Jackson Kaplan, Staff Writer Since 1985, David Sherwood has served as the Sports Information Director at Wingate University. Sherwood resides in the same town where he has lived for his entire life and never had plans of going anywhere else. A graduate of nearby Forest Hills High School, Sherwood was granted the opportunity to goContinue reading "What’s Your Story: Sherwood reflects on his time at Wingate"

Library holds program on plagiarism for Academic Integrity Week

Dustin Kiggins, Staff Writer In recognition of Academic Integrity Week on Wednesday, librarians from Ethel K. Library presented students with tips on how to avoid plagiarism when doing research and writing papers for class and future careers. The presenters showed examples to students on plagiarism in music to see if the students understood the differenceContinue reading "Library holds program on plagiarism for Academic Integrity Week"

Wingate Baseball helps to fight cancer one swing at a time

Brandon Bowles, Staff Writer On Wednesday May 3rd Wingate University Baseball was able to give back to the community by partnering with the Levine’s Children’s Hospital. As of 2014, 15,780 children and adolescence from ages one to nineteen suffer from cancer. Those that lose their battle with cancer are a little less than 2,000 inContinue reading "Wingate Baseball helps to fight cancer one swing at a time"

Wingate Senior Athletes are preparing to hang up their collegiate sports careers

Maggie Smith, Staff Writer Some people’s first words are ball. Some people start playing a sport not long after they even learn to walk. People grow up around sports, and sports become apart of people’s life. For some, it is their life. So what’s it like when it’s all over? For some people sports becomesContinue reading "Wingate Senior Athletes are preparing to hang up their collegiate sports careers"

New Faith-based Organization will be added to Wingate in the fall

Sarah Katz, Staff Writer A faith-based organization will be joining one of approximately 50 registered student organizations on Wingate University’s campus in fall of 2018, said a university representative. “Delight is a college women’s ministry built for the purpose of inviting all women to strengthen and learn about their faith,” said Skylar Mize, cofounder ofContinue reading "New Faith-based Organization will be added to Wingate in the fall"