@WU_Bulldogs is "Twitter-Famous" Tyler Smith, Staff Writer Bulldogs hit 5,000 followers on Twitter and become verified. Every August Wingate University opens its doors to students once again, and fall sports begin their quest towards clinching SAC championships and region titles. This September, it was the Sports Information Department that clinched bragging rights for their ownContinue reading "Twitter reaches an all time high for Wingate sports"
New campus organization helps find internships for students
Internship Opportunities at Wingate Cierra Smith, Staff Writer As college students may know, the idea of getting out into the workforce once graduating can be stressful in itself. So, when looking for internships, the stress can be just as daunting. Most college students feel as if they have to get an internship that directly pertainsContinue reading "New campus organization helps find internships for students"
QUESTION OF THE WEEK: What’s your favorite thing about Homecoming?
This weekend is Homecoming at Wingate, so the COM 220 News Writing class is out asking people what their plans are and what they like most about this annual celebration: Casey Roux, a freshman, says she is looking forward to the football game with Mars Hill. "This is such an exciting time and I willContinue reading "QUESTION OF THE WEEK: What’s your favorite thing about Homecoming?"
Men’s Basketball Team Preview
2016 Wingate Men’s Basketball Team Kori Adams, Staff Writer The Wingate Men’s basketball team is now starting to prepare for the upcoming season. They have started full team practices and will be having their first game on Friday, November 11th versus Limestone College. Last season the team finished with a record of 23-10 overall andContinue reading "Men’s Basketball Team Preview"
Mold and Mildew issue in Student Dorms
University provides necessary tools to improving the issue Maggie Smith, Staff Writer Wingate University students are complaining after finding mold throughout their dorm rooms. Mold has been found in the two residence halls: J.M. Smith and Helms. Alexis Jones, a junior Residential Assistant for J.M. Smith, said she has had five residents of theContinue reading "Mold and Mildew issue in Student Dorms"
Women’s Basketball prepares for upcoming season
Winter Sports Preview: Women’s Basketball Andrew Elliot, Staff Writer Fall sports are beginning their descent as the winter sports of Wingate University begin to rise with both Wingate’s men’s and women’s basketball teams starting practice 2 weeks ago. The SAC women’s basketball champions finished out the season 24-9 after losing to Columbus State in theContinue reading "Women’s Basketball prepares for upcoming season"
Sustainability Project Brought to Wingate
Saving the environment one bike at a time Sara Gunter, Staff Writer Wingate University brings new eco-friendly project to campus. A group of students and administrators came together to form a committee called a sustainability committee. With a passion for the environment they created an idea for campus. Their idea was approved for a bikeContinue reading "Sustainability Project Brought to Wingate"
The History of Halloween
SPOOKY........SKELETONS........GHOSTS.........COSTUMES Asherel Kaseorg, Staff Writer It’s the end of October, and that means Halloween is in just one week! Front porches and yards are filled with skeletons, spiderwebs, and spooks, and store aisles are full of pumpkin-themed candy for trick-or-treaters. Halloween is actually responsible for one fourth of all the candy sold in theContinue reading "The History of Halloween"
Technology benefits students in the classroom
Technology not just at home but in the classroom Josh Dominguez, Staff Writer This month’s Union County Public School Board meeting was hosted at Cuthbertson High School. Cuthbertson has made it a point to prove technology has been emphasized over the years in schools as a learning tool to help students. Cuthbertson High School hasContinue reading "Technology benefits students in the classroom"
The City of Charlotte recovers after the Keith Scott Shooting
Journalists discussed their coverage of protests at SPJ meeting Celestia Rene Randolph, Staff Writer It was a restless atmosphere to begin with, but phones chirping with the tweets of mourners and activists, became the loudest to pierce through the tense atmosphere. Insistent that they receive answers regarding the shooting of Keith Scott. A local of Gaston,Continue reading "The City of Charlotte recovers after the Keith Scott Shooting"
Wingate Triangle 