First Match of the Season Callum Ross, Staff Writer The Wingate University Bulldogs started their 2016 season with a very challenging road trip playing both Lee University and Columbus State University in their opening fixtures. Wingate opened the campaign with a 0-0 draw against Lee, which went the distance to double overtime. The gameContinue reading "Lee University vs. Wingate Women’s Soccer"
Wingate Football Special Olympics Day
Athletes are able to connect with those participating in the Special Olympics Jackson Kaplan, Staff Writer The Wingate University football program hosted its 13th annual Special Olympics Football Field Day at Irwin Belk Stadium and John R. Martin Field Saturday. With the conclusion of pre-season camp and the home/season opener one week away, this isContinue reading "Wingate Football Special Olympics Day"
Was Lochte in the wrong?
Athlete scandals and more... Tariah Harrell, Staff Writer What really happens to the athletes that lose endorsement deals when they become involved in bad news? Many might say that they are not good role models, or they are just acting undisciplined. For instance, twelve-time U.S. Olympic medalist Ryan Lochte was involved in an incident inContinue reading "Was Lochte in the wrong?"
The Problem with Concussions
Prevention and Facts about Concussions and their effects on athletes. Brandon Bowles, Staff Writer Concussions in sports have become one of the most debated topics in recent years among parents, coaches, doctors and sport analysts around the world. The dangers of concussions have always been prevalent in the minds of sports organizations. However, they had no idea onContinue reading "The Problem with Concussions"
HB2: Affecting Sports in NC
HB2 and its Effects. Zeriq Lolar, Staff Writer Sports in the state of North Carolina have been dramatically affected by House Bill 2, a law passed this year that prevents transgender people from using government run restrooms corresponding to the gender with which they identify. Transgender people who have not taken surgical and legal steps to changeContinue reading "HB2: Affecting Sports in NC "
Students Find Alternatives to Bookstores
The costs of textbooks is constantly rising,students are forced to find alternatives in order to save. Delaney Smith, Staff Writer It’s no wonder students are finding other sources such as Amazon, Chegg and Valore to purchase their required texts. Rather than pay the exorbitant prices at university bookstores, students have turned to other sources toContinue reading "Students Find Alternatives to Bookstores"
Wingate’s Largest Addition in History
Wingate is anticipating the newest addition to the Health and Wellness at the University. Kori Adams, Staff Writer Wingate University is in the process of adding on a new building on campus. The school is very excited to be building a new Health, Wellness, and Recreation facility. This building will consists of many new featuresContinue reading "Wingate’s Largest Addition in History"
Wingate’s Golf Team seeks Improvement
Rodrigo Ugalde, Staff Writer Both Men’s and Women’s Wingate golf teams are getting ready to face the South Atlantic Conference (SAC) tournament, both with the mindset of getting the big prize: win the tourney. While both teams had uneven performance at the beginning of the season finishing 14th in their starting competitions of 54 holesContinue reading "Wingate’s Golf Team seeks Improvement"
Wingate Professors Reveal Their Ideal Housing Near Campus
Hope Rogers, Staff Writer In a small town such as Wingate, North Carolina, there is really only one major attraction site, which in this case is the university. When everything is more than ten miles away, it can be hard to find decent housing that fits the needs of young people in the area. AlthoughContinue reading "Wingate Professors Reveal Their Ideal Housing Near Campus"
Dr. McGee returns for installation ceremony
The retired WU president is serving as interim president of South Piedmont Community College, traveling and doing consulting work. By Jenna Turner, staff writer Dr. Jerry McGee was back on campus last Thursday for the installation of Dr. Rhett Brown as Wingate University’s 10th President. When asked about his feelings about being back on campus, Dr. McGeeContinue reading "Dr. McGee returns for installation ceremony"
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