Teacher brings new ideas from Washington after receiving an award. Robert Gay, Staff Writer Lauren Baucom, a science teacher at Forest Hills High School, addressed Union County Board of Education members last week during the monthly school board meeting on Oct. 4. Baucom, was present at the meeting to receive recognition from board members afterContinue reading "Forest Hills Teacher Recognized by UCPS Board of Education"
COMING UP SOON: Union County School Board coverage
Over the next several days we will be rolling out some stories produced by the COM 445 Advanced News Reporting class from their coverage of the Oct. 4 Union County School Board meeting at Cuthbertson High School in Waxhaw. Rather than have everyone do one catch-all story about the entire meeting agenda, we decided toContinue reading "COMING UP SOON: Union County School Board coverage"
QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Presidential Debates
The COMM 220 News Writing class spent this afternoon asking people: "Are you going to watch the presidential debate on Wednesday? Why or why not? Did you watch either of the first two? If so, what did you think?" Class member Christina Kroeger talks with Wingate student Crystal Fuller: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b3IjGLYxW-A Mary Maye is anContinue reading "QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Presidential Debates"
Wingate Welcomes Arun Gandhi, Grandson of Mahatma Gandhi
Students listen and engage at Lyceum with Gandhi's Grandson. Students gain valuable lifelong lessons. Rachael Robinson, Staff Writer Wingate University welcomed Arun Gandhi, the grandson of nonviolent philosopher and Indian civil rights leader, Mahatma Gandhi, to the McGee Theater on Tuesday night. Arun spoke to what Molly Hutson, a sophomore, described as “one of the quietest,Continue reading "Wingate Welcomes Arun Gandhi, Grandson of Mahatma Gandhi"
Drama Society Seeks New Members and Involvement
New organization on campus seeks members for upcoming productions in the fall and spring. Rachael Robinson, Staff Writer Harrison Taylor, President of the newly formed Wingate Drama Society, was faced with a challenging question; Where are the artists on campus? This question was being asked by Dr. Barbara Pann, a Communications Professor here at WingateContinue reading "Drama Society Seeks New Members and Involvement"
Dr. Helen Tate is Wingate’s new top academic official
Provost Profile Jonathan Jenkins, Staff Writer The goal of a university is to not only provide a quality education for its students, but to give them an experience that will help them grow and develop in every part of their lives. That experience, however, does not come without programs and planning. Dr. Helen Tate,Continue reading "Dr. Helen Tate is Wingate’s new top academic official"
Commuting: What’s the Point?
Commuting vs. Staying On Campus: Does it alter your college experience? Danny Stueber, Staff Writer Commuting can be a hard decision to make when choosing a college or university. Some chose to save money especially if you live close to your college of choice. You can commute every day instead of living on campus itself.Continue reading "Commuting: What’s the Point?"
Question of the Week: What are you doing over Fall Break?
The COM 220 News Writing class asked students, staff and faculty members about their plans for the upcoming holiday break. Here's what they said: Sociology major Taylor Edwards, left, with class member Christina Kroeger: "I'll be working at Outback Steakhouse, shopping with Mom and going to the Carolina Panthers game." Sophie Jendrzejczyk, sophomore, St.Continue reading "Question of the Week: What are you doing over Fall Break?"
Commissioners hear update on school bond referendum
New town hall/fire station should be ready by Jan. 1, town manager says Jenna Turner, Staff Writer Sept. 20 was Wingate’s Board of Commissioner’s monthly meeting. Joe Delaney, an administrator for Union County Public Schools, spoke during the public comment about the Referendum that will be put before the voters on Nov. 8. They needContinue reading "Commissioners hear update on school bond referendum"
Track and Field Team prepares for its upcoming season
Track and Field Team Overview Tariah Harrell, Staff Writer The Wingate University men’s and women’s track and field teams have began their preseason practices for the 2016-2017 season. Head coach of the men’s and women’s track and field teams Travis Leflore and graduate assistant sprint coach Cole Henderson has given us a little insight onContinue reading "Track and Field Team prepares for its upcoming season"
Wingate Triangle 