By Avery Hill and Emarie Tucker Editors As the fall semester approaches, Wingate University faces new challenges: for the first time in over 70 years, its town will not have an organized police force. On July 15, Wingate town officials voted to enter a contract with the Union County Sheriff's Department providing four full-time officersContinue reading "Wingate University reacts to town’s decision to disband police force"
Dr. Tarra Ellis Appointed Dean of Thayer School of Education
By Avery Hill Editor As the fall semester approaches, the Thayer School of Education is undergoing a shift in direction. Dr. Ellis, who previously served as the interim dean after a shakeup in leadership left a vacancy, has had her interim title replaced with a permanent role as dean of the department. The decision wasContinue reading "Dr. Tarra Ellis Appointed Dean of Thayer School of Education"
Opinion: Grading the Graders: Do course evaluations really make a difference?
Avery Hill Editor As summer unfolds and Wingate students return home to dive into internships and summer jobs, the course evaluations they completed are quietly shaping the upcoming fall semester. After four months of being critiqued, evaluated and assessed Wingate students have gotten the opportunity to flip the script and evaluate their professors. For some this isContinue reading "Opinion: Grading the Graders: Do course evaluations really make a difference?"
Wingate looking for ‘fresh’ approach with change of food-service providers
Peyton Webb Staff Writer A new chapter in campus dining is unfolding at Wingate University as Bon Appetit Management Company prepares to take over food service operations, replacing Wingate Eats starting this June. The change marks the end of a five-year run with Wingate Eats, which began serving the campus in 2020. Bon Appetit isContinue reading "Wingate looking for ‘fresh’ approach with change of food-service providers"
Seven men’s basketball players enter transfer portal
From staff reports Taylor dunks during a competitive season for the Bulldogs. The Wingate men’s basketball team has lost seven players to the transfer portal, including Division 2 All-American Kendall Taylor, according to recruiting website Verbal Commits. Taylor, a 6-5 forward with one year of eligibility remaining who led the Bulldogs in points (24.4 perContinue reading "Seven men’s basketball players enter transfer portal"
Campus construction disrupts students ahead of summer break
Maleah Funderburk Editor Nearly two years after a fatal accident and a series of other incidents at low-clearance railroad crossings near campus, Wingate University has begun early phases of construction to address longstanding safety concerns as well as the long-awaited project of building new housing. Mike Easley, head of Campus Safety, notified students of upcomingContinue reading "Campus construction disrupts students ahead of summer break"
HVAC business plan wows judges during competitive Shark Tank
By Savannah Phillips Feature Editor On Wednesday Summer Coble secured the first-place win of $2,000 for her CasaComfort HVAC business-plan pitch at the fourth annual Shark Tank competition, held in LaVerne Banquet Hall. She won over the judges – Matt Villmer, an attorney with Villmer Caudill Law Firm; Charlie Malouf, CEO of Broad River Retail;Continue reading "HVAC business plan wows judges during competitive Shark Tank"
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"
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