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"
Food Recovery Network founder sheds light on Food Waste and Ugly Produce
Sydney Walker, Staff Writer Wingate, N.C. - "Food waste is not one problem, but a collection of hundreds of problems that need to be solved--especially if the growing population wants to be fed," said Ben Simon to Wingate University students. “The only way to feed the estimated 9 billion people in 2050 is to reduceContinue reading "Food Recovery Network founder sheds light on Food Waste and Ugly Produce"
A Review on the new PlayStation 4 game Horizon: Zero Dawn
Danny Stueber, Staff Writer Horizon: Zero Dawn, Sony’s newest PlayStation 4 exclusive, takes little pieces from other open world games and improves upon all of them. As a result, it feels like a breath of fresh air in the genre. There are some minor hiccups along the 30-40-hour journey but overall the game shines inContinue reading "A Review on the new PlayStation 4 game Horizon: Zero Dawn"
Senior Graduation List for May 2017
Bachelor of Arts Vincent Aiello Centereach, NY Criminal Justice Kristie L. Begley Indian Trail, NC Psychology Kaitlyn Brunworth Littleton, CO Biology Joseph S. Carter Durham, NC Management Devontae Alonza Cash* Chesterfield, SC Music Jennifer Michelle Earp Traphill, NC English Arte Michael Elliott Monroe, NC Music Jennifer Andrea EscalanteContinue reading "Senior Graduation List for May 2017"
Looking Back at Wingate’s Basketball Season
Alex Taylor, Staff Writer The Bulldogs had successful and thrilling basketball campaigns this season, on both the men’s and women’s teams. The men’s basketball team performed well throughout the regular season and entered the South Atlantic Conference (SAC) and NCAA Division 2 tournaments with complete confidence. Their quarter final win over sixth seeded Catawba, 91-85,Continue reading "Looking Back at Wingate’s Basketball Season"
Wingate wins NCAA title in 800 Free Relay
Maggie Smith, Staff Writer Wingate University women’s swimming team won the 800 Freestyle Relay which led them to taking the title as NCAA Division II swimming National Champions. They finished with a time of 7:16.37. The 800 Freestyle Relay includes, freshman Abby Kosic, sophomores Hanna Van Horen and Maria Madsen, and junior Alex Divelbiss. Van Horen began the raceContinue reading "Wingate wins NCAA title in 800 Free Relay"
Eight countries showcased in W’International Program for the 2018 year
Andrew Elliot, Staff Writer Last Wednesday night, in the Batte Center's Recital Hall was where the Class of 2019's W'International showcase took place. The place was filled with excitement and wonder as each professor revealed the different countries that students could go to. “We had over 150 students in attendance!” Said Ms. Jennifer Armentrout, the Director ofContinue reading "Eight countries showcased in W’International Program for the 2018 year"
Love Your Melon sells Apparel for a Great Cause
Maggie Smith, Staff Writer College students have a lot on their plates from classes and meetings to internships and jobs, therefore time management is an essential skill. Any college student will attest to how stressful their busy and hectic schedules can be. However, college students across the country are willing to add more to their plates andContinue reading "Love Your Melon sells Apparel for a Great Cause"
European Connections in the Women’s Basketball team
Trey Lower, Staff Writer Wingate University’s Lady Bulldogs are coming off an impressive 2016-17 season, which lead them to advance to the second round of the Southeast Regional. While the season ended earlier than they would’ve wanted, there were many bright spots for the team. One of those was the addition of Marta Miscenko, from Riga,Continue reading "European Connections in the Women’s Basketball team"