Wingate wants to bring cultural experience to all students Megan Katz, Staff Writer This week, Wingate University’s Office of International Programs will be working with student organizations, faculty, and international students to bring the student body a transformative International Education Week. According to the U.S. State Department, International Education Week is a nationally designated weekContinue reading "International Education Week includes wide variety of events"
Students meet Alma Adams on Election Night
Alma Adams has a hat for that, and she approves this message! Rob Gay and Sara Gunter, Staff Writers Congresswoman Alma Adams accepted her reelection to serve as a representative for North Carolina's 12th district. This win coming with a surprising 69% lead over her opponent, Leon Threatt (R), in a controversial campaign due to redistricting in the state. Earlier this yearContinue reading "Students meet Alma Adams on Election Night"
Local Republicans celebrate Election Night victories
Championing the Conservative Cause Maggie Smith and Megan Katz, Staff Writers The members and supporters of the Union County Republican Party gathered at Hilltop on the evening of Tuesday, Nov. 8 to celebrate the races and in some cases victories. As votes were being tallied local representatives dined and mingled with their constituents, friends, andContinue reading "Local Republicans celebrate Election Night victories"
Video Game Review: Battlefield
Students takes an in depth look at a Video Game Danny Stueber, Staff Writer The last two Battlefield games, Battlefield 4 and Battlefield Hardline, were missteps in the franchise with shoty online play and bugs galore that really left a sour taste in the mouth of many fans. Then, earlier this year, EA announcedContinue reading "Video Game Review: Battlefield"
QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Will you vote today? Have you already voted?
Wingate journalism students will be doing Election Night stories and posting material to The Weekly Triangle's Facebook page this evening. Until then, here's something to whet your appetite for our political coverage. COM 220 News Writing students ask other Wingate students if they've already voted of if they planned to: Class members Andrew Elliott andContinue reading "QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Will you vote today? Have you already voted?"
Students get opportunity to learn more about upcoming election
Columnist John Fund visits Wingate University, many students still undecided. Nick Vaughn, Staff Writer John Fund, a National Affairs Columnist for National Review magazine and a frequent contributor to Fox News, CNBC, and CNN spoke at Wingate University on October 24 to discuss the upcoming presidential election. This event was in conjunction with the BB&TContinue reading "Students get opportunity to learn more about upcoming election"
Three scientists receive Nobel Prizes for their work developing ‘world’s smallest machines’
The Road to Molecular Machines Oystein Fjeldberg, Staff Writer The 2016 Nobel Prize in Chemistry will be awarded to three scientists who have developed molecules that can be controlled in unique ways, according to the prize announcement by the Nobel Committee for Chemistry on October 5. Their efforts may lead to the advent of sophisticatedContinue reading "Three scientists receive Nobel Prizes for their work developing ‘world’s smallest machines’"
Twitter reaches an all time high for Wingate sports
@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?"