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"
Digging into your past may help to find long lost relatives
Change of Career leads to Relatives Kendall Sienon, Staff Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. --- Stuart Watson was once known as an investigative reporter digging into the lives of others. After an unexpected career change, Watson changed course and started digging into his own past creating a documentary as he goes. He tells his story and theContinue reading "Digging into your past may help to find long lost relatives"
Town of Wingate dedicates new Fire Dept. facility
Town of Wingate seeks Volunteer Fire Fighters Delaney Smith, Staff Writer On Wednesday, December 7, the Wingate Volunteer Fire Department held a ribbon cutting for the opening of their new station located on Wilson Street. The new building will also house Town Hall and provide more space to better serve the community. “It's an excitingContinue reading "Town of Wingate dedicates new Fire Dept. facility "
Video Game Review: Titanfall 2
Which game is better? Danny Stueber, Staff Writer Titanfall 2 improves on its predecessor on all fronts so much so that the first game does not even matter anymore. In my mind, this is the first game in the series and it’s amazing. Everything from movement, gameplay, unlockables, story, etc. are improved upon completelyContinue reading "Video Game Review: Titanfall 2"
QUESTION OF THE WEEK: What’s your family’s favorite Thanksgiving tradition?
The COM 220 News Writing class is out asking a final Question of the Week for the semester. How are you going to spend your Thanksgiving break? Enjoy the holiday, everyone! Dr. Jason Joyner, assistant professor of mathematics, told class members Jackson Kaplan and Delaney Smith that his family stands in a circle and eachContinue reading "QUESTION OF THE WEEK: What’s your family’s favorite Thanksgiving tradition?"
Wingate Graduate rallies for Republican Campaigns
Election Coverage 2016 Tyler Smith, Staff Writer With the first female major party candidate ever paired with Donald Trump acting exactly as Donald Trump always has, the 2016 election was certainly interesting to watch unfold. However for one former Wingate student, it was his first, albeit fulfilling, taste of a hopefully long career inContinue reading "Wingate Graduate rallies for Republican Campaigns"
Wingate’s Past President Update
Jerry McGee tells student what he has been up to Rachael Renee Robinson, Staff Writer WINGATE- Dr. Jerry McGee, after twenty-three years of service to Wingate University, has once again found himself in a presidential role. Dr. McGee is currently serving as Interim President of South Piedmont Community College and will continue to hold thisContinue reading "Wingate’s Past President Update"
Election 2016: Hilltop Republican Election Party
Election Coverage Gabe Kromah, Staff Writer Hilltop Restaurant held a Republican Election Night Party on Tuesday, November 8 The candidates and locals gathered here together to watch the elections but on multiple levels. It was on this night that Republican, Donald Trump defeated Democrat, Hillary Clinton for the Presidential seat in a shocking win. This win cameContinue reading "Election 2016: Hilltop Republican Election Party"