Students raise concerns over room checks during fire alarms

By Noah Mendez, Imran Shafiq-Khan & Antoine Jones Triangle Contributing Writers Wingate University students are voicing concerns over recent room checks conducted during fire alarms, arguing that the practice feels more like an invasion of privacy than a safety measure. Several students have reported that Residence Life staff enter rooms while students are outside evacuating,Continue reading "Students raise concerns over room checks during fire alarms"

Opinion: Luigi Mangione is not a hero

By Avery Hill Triangle Staff Writer The growing idea that individuals should take matters of justice into their own hands is a concerning trend where Americans seem set on elevating individuals whose morality has taken a backseat to their own personal sense of justice.  Vigilante justice in reality is not a true representation of justiceContinue reading "Opinion: Luigi Mangione is not a hero"

Withdraw or push through? Making the smart choice before the April 4 deadline

By Avery Hill Staff Writer Last week, an email was sent from the Office of the Registrar to all Wingate University students, alerting them to the looming deadline for class withdrawal. The email explained that by the quickly approaching April 4 deadline, Wingate students must decide whether to maintain their current course load or officiallyContinue reading "Withdraw or push through? Making the smart choice before the April 4 deadline"

If you could change one thing about Wingate University, what would it be and why?

The Triangle staff set out across campus on March 19 with a simple question for Wingate students: If you could change one thing about Wingate University, what would it be and why? TYJE'LIN JONESJunior Communication majorPiedmont, S.C. “One thing I would like to change is the way the food is made in the caf. IContinue reading "If you could change one thing about Wingate University, what would it be and why?"

School of Education bringing back one-year master’s program for elementary education 

By Peyton Webb Triangle contributing writer Wingate University’s Thayer School of Education is reintroducing its 4+1 program, allowing education majors to earn a master’s degree in elementary education just one year after completing their undergraduate studies.  The program, which had been paused due to low student interest, will return next semester with strong faculty supportContinue reading "School of Education bringing back one-year master’s program for elementary education "

Ellis takes over reins of Wingate’s School of Education as interim dean

By Peyton Webb Triangle contributing writer Wingate University has appointed Dr. Tara Ellis as the interim dean of the Thayer School of Education, bringing nearly a decade of experience to lead the school through a period of transition.  In her new role, Ellis will oversee the faculty and staff within the school, focusing on recruitment,Continue reading "Ellis takes over reins of Wingate’s School of Education as interim dean"

International Bulldogs unite to help teammate at Winston-Salem meet

By Andrea Maldini Triangle Contributing Writer A group of international student-athletes on the Wingate track and field team came together to help a teammate achieve her goal in a display of true sportsmanship and camaraderie on Feb. 22. At the Last Chance Meet at JDL Fast Track in Winston-Salem, sophomore French distance runner Manon CadyContinue reading "International Bulldogs unite to help teammate at Winston-Salem meet"

Taylor has historic, record-setting season for Wingate basketball

From staff reports Wingate senior Kendall Taylor put together one of the greatest seasons in Bulldogs basketball history this year, finishing as the fifth-leading scorer in NCAA Division 2 basketball while averaging a school-record 24.4 points per game and leading the nation in made free throws with 201.  The 6-5, 210-pound forward from Sacramento, Calif.,Continue reading "Taylor has historic, record-setting season for Wingate basketball"

Triangle wins three N.C. College Media Association awards in Boone

By Maleah Funderburk Editor Contributing writer Jamaria Walton, editor Maleah Funderburk, staff writer Cayden Accord and opinion editor Endiya Watkins attended Saturday’s conference. The Wingate Triangle brought home three awards Feb. 22 at the North Carolina College Media Association Conference at Appalachian State University. Student journalists from across the state gathered in Boone for theContinue reading "Triangle wins three N.C. College Media Association awards in Boone"

Music faculty, students work with some of state’s top high-school singers

Hannah Hollar and Grant Logan Savannah Phillips Features Editor Nearly 250 members of All-Carolina Select Choirs got a taste of college life and put on a concert during two-day event on campus. Wingate University was bustling on Friday, Jan. 31, as the All-Carolina Select Choirs,conducted by Dr. Nana Wolfe-Hill, director of choral activities, rehearsed forContinue reading "Music faculty, students work with some of state’s top high-school singers"