Wingate Men’s Lacrosse ranks #12 in the nations USILA/ Nike poll

Rachel Lods, Staff Writer Monroe, N.C.-  After reaching number 16 in the United States Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association/Nike coaches poll, the Wingate University Lacrosse team has climbed another three spots and is now ranked number 12 team in the U.S. The Bulldogs are currently tied for second place in the SAC with Queens and are hoping toContinue reading "Wingate Men’s Lacrosse ranks #12 in the nations USILA/ Nike poll"

Carolina Panther Game Days holds Tradition Unlike Any Other

Jackson Kaplan, Staff Writer Since the year 1996 when the fall season hits the Carolinas, residents of Charlotte and surrounding communities will gather inside the 75,412-seat Bank of America Stadium to enjoy a chill afternoon of Carolina Panthers football. Bank of America Stadium is a popular destination for fans from all over the region, includingContinue reading "Carolina Panther Game Days holds Tradition Unlike Any Other"

UCONN Continues to Put Women’s Basketball In The Spotlight

Trey Lower, Staff Writer This weekend was the end of one of the greatest winning streaks in sports history, as the UCONN Lady Huskies women’s basketball team was stunned in overtime by Mississippi State in the Women’s Final Four. Surely you heard about the amazing streak, which was the longest in the history of Division IContinue reading "UCONN Continues to Put Women’s Basketball In The Spotlight"

Boone offers Great Getaway places for Students

Alex King, Staff Writer When classes get stressful and all of the work for the week is done, a short-day trip vacation is always a great way to recharge. Going on a weekend getaway with a group of friends is a great way to recharge before the next week of life begins. One great placeContinue reading "Boone offers Great Getaway places for Students"

Crowders Mountain is a “Must-Hike” for Wingate Students

Maggie Smith, Staff Writer Wingate University students find themselves limited to activities being that they’re located in the small town of Wingate. Surrounding the small town of Wingate are more similar small towns such as Monroe, Marshville, and Wadesboro. These surrounding towns have small malls, a few restaurants, movie theaters, bowling alleys, and that’s theContinue reading "Crowders Mountain is a “Must-Hike” for Wingate Students"

Wingate’s Annual Spring Game begins preparation for the Fall 2017 football season

Brandon Bowles, Staff Writer It’s that time of year again. That time when every college football team is evaluating what they have and what they need to work on. Wingate’s annual spring game will be held on April 8 at 11:30 A.M. During the spring Head football coach Joe Reich said, the one thing heContinue reading "Wingate’s Annual Spring Game begins preparation for the Fall 2017 football season"

Wingate’s Vanisha Wilshire who became 2nd in the nation for High Jump

Tariah Harrell, Staff Writer This week’s Spotlight of the Week is sophomore high jumper Vanisha Wilshire from Wingate’s Women’s Track and Field. Vanisha shared a few of her favorite things with us and talked about how she feels about the season thus far. What is your favorite color(s)? :Blue and Pink What is your luckyContinue reading "Wingate’s Vanisha Wilshire who became 2nd in the nation for High Jump"

Is the Freshman 15 a Myth or a Reality?

Kendall Sienon, Staff Writer Wingate, N.C. --- Going into college, people are warned relentlessly about the potential of the dreaded freshman 15. During freshman orientation, they bring up the possibility of weight gain and how to combat it. All over social media, there are countless articles on tips on how to avoid gaining weight in college. But howContinue reading "Is the Freshman 15 a Myth or a Reality?"

Students react to Starbucks coming to Campus in the Fall Semester

Mason Teague, Staff Writer New dining changes are coming to Wingate University with the announcement of a Starbucks being added on campus. The popular coffee chain will be located inside the Dickson-Palmer Center on campus, where it will replace the recreation facilities that currently occupy the space. The Starbucks on campus will be as largeContinue reading "Students react to Starbucks coming to Campus in the Fall Semester"

Wingate University Celebrates Women’s History Month with debut of Maya Angelou documentary

Nick Anta, Staff Writer Wingate University kicked off Women’s History month Tuesday by screening Maya Angelou’s documentary, “And Still I Rise” with a discussion lead by producer/co-director Rita Coburn Whack. The film, which took over 6 years to make, showed a very intimate side of the singer, dancer, author, producer, playwright, poet and civil rightsContinue reading "Wingate University Celebrates Women’s History Month with debut of Maya Angelou documentary"