Maggie Smith, Staff Writer In Monroe alone, there are approximately seven Mexican restaurants. New Mexican restaurants open in Monroe often. I personally am an Mexican food enthusiast, so naturally when there’s a new Mexican restaurant I want to try it out. Recently a new Mexican restaurant called El Aguacate opened up on E Roosevelt Blvd. andContinue reading "Review: El Aguacate adds to Mexican restaurant choices in Monroe"
Review: Hilltop brings culinary diversity and family fun to the Monroe-Wingate area
Jackson Kaplan, Staff Writer MONROE, N.C. - - - When going out to eat for a meal, do you consistently struggle with deciding what to get on the menu? Spiro’s Hilltop Fish Fare and Steakhouse may very well present this challenge; however, any food item you choose is guaranteed to satisfy anyone’s taste buds. SinceContinue reading "Review: Hilltop brings culinary diversity and family fun to the Monroe-Wingate area"
NCG movie offers a great movie experience to the Monroe area
Andrew Elliot, Staff Writer You open one of the many doors available, and you are greeted by the smell of delicious popcorn. The friendly staff greets you from across the room over the hum of the icee machines; “Hi! Welcome to NCG!” they call. Now this, is a movie theater! Many of the locals haveContinue reading "NCG movie offers a great movie experience to the Monroe area"
Wingate women’s tennis seeks victory in upcoming SAC tournament
UPDATE, Tuesday. 4/25: The Bulldogs lost the tournament championship match 5-4 to Tusculum on Saturday afternoon in a third-set tiebreaker in the No. 4 singles match. Wingate, now 17-4, will learn its postseason destination when the NCAA Division II tournament field is announced tonight. Brandon Bowles, Staff Writer It was another successful season for WingateContinue reading "Wingate women’s tennis seeks victory in upcoming SAC tournament"
Wingate Softball gained record in a Double-header against Catawba
Cierra Smith, Staff Writer This past Tuesday May 18, 2017, the Wingate softball team took their record to 25-21 overall and 10-8 in the South Atlantic Conference (SAC) in a double-header win over the Catawba College Indians. In the first game that started at 2 pm, the Bulldogs won with a score of 2-0 andContinue reading "Wingate Softball gained record in a Double-header against Catawba"
Women’s Arion Pierre is named SAC Player of the week for the fourth time in a row
Rachel Lods, Staff Writer Wingate, N.C- After receiving the honor of SAC Astroturf Defensive Player of the Week for three weeks in a row, it did not even cross sophomore goalie, Arion Pierre’s mind that it was a possibility she could get it again. On Monday, April 10, however, that’s exactly what happened. Pierre wasContinue reading "Women’s Arion Pierre is named SAC Player of the week for the fourth time in a row"
Wingate Spring Sports wrapping up their 2017 seasons
Maggie Smith, Staff Writer Wingate University’s spring sports teams are finishing up their 2017 spring seasons. The Track and Field team will compete in the 2017 South Atlantic Conference championship meet on Friday, April 14, and Saturday, April 15. The meet will take place at Lenoir-Rhyne University. Six of the Bulldogs have returned as defendingContinue reading "Wingate Spring Sports wrapping up their 2017 seasons"
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"
Wingate Triangle 