Cierra Smith, Staff Writer Ever heard of the quote, “change is inevitable, why hold onto what you have to let go of?” Well, if you have, then you know that change sometimes can be difficult, but it is bound to happen, so you learn to live with it. That isn’t always the case! For someContinue reading "Unlimited Meal Plan vs Bulldog Bucks"
Campus safety officers: more than meets the eye
Leigh-Anne Clark, Staff Writer Everyone has their own definition of a campus safety officer. There has been controversy around Wingate about the need for campus safety. I shadowed a patrol officer during his night shift. We started the night by driving around campus and checking out parking lots to make sure all cars were safelyContinue reading "Campus safety officers: more than meets the eye"
Wingate welcomes the Hinson Art Museum
Courtney Bailey and Hope Rogers, Staff Writer On September 24th, the Hinson Art Museum opened its doors for the first time. A second opening for Wingate University’s staff, faculty, and students followed on Friday. Years ago, Wingate University’s former president, Dr. Jerry McGee, expressed a desire to build an art museum to house the WingateContinue reading "Wingate welcomes the Hinson Art Museum"
International student looks at food traditions
Øystein Fjeldberg, Staff Writer Two years ago I left Norway, my home, to study in the United States. I was excited to begin a new adventure at Wingate University, but even though I enjoyed the experience, there were things that I missed from back home. It is a little funny, but my family wasn’t whatContinue reading "International student looks at food traditions"
The life of a college physique competitor
Kyndra Sanden, Staff Writer Society has this idea that all college students are the same. They all love to party, sleep in late, skip class because they can and put their grades at the end of their priorities. That may be the case for some college students, but not for everyone on Wingate’s campus. JohnContinue reading "The life of a college physique competitor"
Passion behind Wingate Swimming
Leigh-Anne Clark, Staff Writer When most people hear the word passion, they think of an uncontrollable emotion such as love or hate. Kirk Sanocki, in his fifthteenth season as head coach of Wingate University’s swim team, gives passion a definition of his own. “Don’t mistake my passion for anger” is heard daily by Sanocki’s swimmersContinue reading "Passion behind Wingate Swimming"
Getting to know mayor Braswell
Zach Almond and Emma Mowers, Staff Writers Mayor Bill Braswell is quite familiar with Wingate’s campus as he resides in the home directly across the street from the Neu academic building. Braswell says he enjoys living on campus and likes the energy and unpredictability. “I have grown to appreciate both the students and the trains,”Continue reading "Getting to know mayor Braswell"
Students concerned about increased police attention
Zach Almond, Staff Writer Increased police presence and Campus Safety have students concerned at Wingate University. During the first few weeks of class, an increase in law enforcement on campus did not go unnoticed. On a recent weekend night, police were seen standing outside students’ apartments in the Watson Village and what students refer toContinue reading "Students concerned about increased police attention"
Commuting Students Face Trials and Tribulations
Jonathan Jenkins, Staff Writer College life has always been characterized by dorms, sleeping in late, parties, and meeting new people. For students living on campus, these events are a normal part of the college experience. However, for those students who commute, the college experience is a little different. Commuting is not an easy choice forContinue reading "Commuting Students Face Trials and Tribulations"
First Year of Recruitment Begins for New Sorority
Hope Rogers, Staff Writer One year ago, Alpha Omicron Pi, (also known as AOII), became the newest addition to the Wingate University Greek community. In a few short weeks, this newly-formed chapter will participate in their first year of recruitment. Formal recruitment will, for the first time ever, consist of four sororities instead of three.Continue reading "First Year of Recruitment Begins for New Sorority"
Wingate Triangle 