Wingate Gets Revenge on Pioneers

Maggie Smith, Staff Writer Wingate University’s men’s basketball got revenge on the Tusculum Pioneers Saturday, January 28, after losing to them earlier in the season. The bulldogs faced the pioneers back in November losing 98-101, this time they prevailed over the Pioneers with a 84-67 win. The bulldogs were lead to their victory by seniorContinue reading "Wingate Gets Revenge on Pioneers"

Wingate takes on Tusculum to grasp a 77-45 SAC Victory

Rachel Lods, Staff Writer Wingate, NC- On Saturday, January 2, the Wingate University Women’s Basketball team hosted Tusculum College gaining their fourth consecutive victory. Marta Miscenko (Riga, Latvia), junior center, led the Bulldogs to victory with 16 points, followed closely by Danasia Witherspoon (Hickory, N.C.) who scored 13 points and led the game in rebounds,Continue reading "Wingate takes on Tusculum to grasp a 77-45 SAC Victory"

McGee Fitness Center Dedication

Tia Randolph, Staff Writer “If you build it, we will come!” Dr. Sylvia Little-Sweat said in the spirit of the 1989 movie “Field of Dreams”. The glow of the captivating chandelier, reminiscent of the conjoined Olympic rings, as well as the open, optimistic atmosphere of the building invites students and faculty to do just that. At fourContinue reading "McGee Fitness Center Dedication"

My Vantage Point of History: The Inauguration of Donald J. Trump, 2017

Nick Vaughn, Staff Writer Washington, D.C.- Last Friday was not your average day. Normally, Fridays at school would include me attending classes or having a grilled cheese at lunch with my friends or if I am at home you could catch me simply going about my daily activities. Last Friday, however, was not that kindContinue reading "My Vantage Point of History: The Inauguration of Donald J. Trump, 2017"

Men’s soccer makes history as National Champions

It's the first national sports title for Bulldogs  Kori Adams, Staff Writer KANSAS CITY, Mo.-----The Wingate men’s soccer team made history this Saturday night winning the Division II national championship.  The top ranked Bulldogs were led by All-American Jon Ander who scored two goals to force Wingate to a 2-0 victory over the University ofContinue reading "Men’s soccer makes history as National Champions"

Faculty Spotlight: Dr.David Brooks

Professors have lives too??? Andrew Elliott, Staff Writer As one of the piano instructors for the Wingate University Music Department, Dr. David Brooks, is able to show his musical ability as well as share his ability with his students. He started at Wingate three years ago and has been here ever since. Where are youContinue reading "Faculty Spotlight: Dr.David Brooks"

Wingate football finishes 8-3, takes 2nd place in SAC

End of Football Season, the Start of Prepping for next Season Tariah Harrell, Staff Writer Coach Joe Reich and the Wingate Bulldogs came up short in the South Atlantic Conference championship game on Nov. 12 against the Newberry Wolves 22-27. Wingate senior running back Blake Hayes rushed 27 times for 165 yards and two touchdownsContinue reading "Wingate football finishes 8-3, takes 2nd place in SAC"

The 1st December Commencement Information

Graduation 101 Brandon Bowles, Staff Writer             On Dec. 17 Wingate University will hold its first ever Fall Commencement Ceremony. The ceremony will be held in Austin Auditorium beginning at 9a.m.. There are 219 total graduates with 152 planning to attend the ceremony. For those planning to attend, Austin Auditorium has a 1,000 seating capacityContinue reading "The 1st December Commencement Information"

Recent Wingate Grad Transitions through Athletic Dept.

Transitions from Grad to Coaching to Athletic Administration Jackson Kaplan, Staff Writer Wingate, N.C.----Previous Wingate University assistant football coach Max Wolfe began his first year as a member of the WU Athletic Administrative team in the fall of 2016. Wolfe spent the 2015 Bulldog football season on head coach Joe Reich's staff as an assistantContinue reading "Recent Wingate Grad Transitions through Athletic Dept."

The ups and downs of a Wingate Volleyball Regional Game

Wingate Volleyball Loses region opener in 5 Zeriq Lolar, Staff Writer The Wingate University Bulldogs went down to USC-Aiken to play their Southeast Regional game in the NCAA tournament after they were fresh off winning their 10th South Atlantic Conference tournament in 11 seasons. They faced a close foe in the conference, the royals ofContinue reading "The ups and downs of a Wingate Volleyball Regional Game"